Medicine
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To compare the clinical outcomes of perpendicular and parallel plating for the treatment of distal humerus fractures. ⋯ Both parallel plating and orthogonal plating are considered to be effective methods when treating distal humerus fractures. The results of this study found that parallel plating is superior to orthogonal plating in humerus fracture healing.
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There is a worldwide outbreak of covid-19, and as the number of patients increases, more and more patients are recovering. Massage is used as an alternative therapy. Currently, there are no relevant articles for systematic review. ⋯ CRD42020181398.
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Multicenter Study Observational Study
Investigation on the status of oral intake management measures during labor in China.
The World Health Organization recommended that the oral intake of low-risk pregnant women during labor should not be restricted. Hospitals in different countries take different measures to manage the intake during labor, but it is not clear about the current situation of oral intake management measures in the hospital during labor in China. Thus, the objective of this study was to investigate the current situation of oral intake management measures during labor in China, so as not only provide references for developing appropriate midwifery technology training and formulating relevant policies, but also provide a basis for exploring and implementing better oral intake management measures in the future. ⋯ Few hospitals provide pregnant women with oral nutrition solution or provide a suitable diet for pregnant women. Thirty-four (2.8%) hospitals still restrict pregnant women's fluid intake. Oral intake management measures that are more suitable for Chinese pregnant women should be explored to better ensure the women energy needs and they safely go through childbirth.
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Liver steatosis could affect the accuracy of FibroScan in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This study aimed to assess the accuracy and cut-off values of FibroScan for diagnosing liver fibrosis and cirrhosis in patients with concomitant CHB and NAFLD. A total of 116 patients with concomitant CHB and NAFLD who underwent FibroScan test and liver biopsy were retrospectively enrolled. ⋯ The cutoff values of FibroScan for staging liver fibrosis with sensitivity at least 90% were: 8.0 kPa for significant liver fibrosis, and 10.5 kPa for cirrhosis. The cutoff values of FibroScan for staging liver fibrosis with specificity at least 90% were: 10.8 kPa for significant liver fibrosis, and 17.8 kPa for cirrhosis. FibroScan provides high value for the diagnosis of liver fibrosis and cirrhosis in patients with concomitant CHB and NAFLD.
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Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury experiences about 200,000 isolated cases annually, and ACL reconstruction has become the gold standard for the restoration of stability and functionality. In view of that incorrect graft placement is a common cause of ACL reconstruction failure, it is critically important to ensure that the tibial and femoral tunnels are properly placed during the operation. Therefore, we intend to conduct a network meta-analysis to comparatively evaluate the clinical outcomes among the different surgical techniques in ACL reconstruction. ⋯ Open Science Framework (OSF) Preregistration. April 20, 2020. osf.io/uzahs.