Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
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Burn-blast combined injury is a kind of injury caused by heat and blast at the same time. The lung injury after burn-blast combined injuries is of primary importance, and investigation of lung injury is needed in the clinical care of patients. Computed tomography (CT) is one of the standard tools used to observe the anatomical basis and pathophysiology of acute lung injury. ⋯ The results have indicated that density analysis through a CT scan can be used as a way to evaluate lung injury in a burn-blast injury.
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Review Meta Analysis
Resistance training for rehabilitation after burn injury: A systematic literature review & meta-analysis.
Resistance training is beneficial for rehabilitation in many clinical conditions, though this has not been systematically reviewed in burns. The objective was to determine the effectiveness of resistance training on muscle strength, lean mass, function, quality of life and pain, in children and adults after burn injury. ⋯ Further research with robust methodology is recommended to assess the potential benefit suggested in this review.
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Review Meta Analysis
Epidemiology and socio-demographic risk factors of self-immolation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Self-immolation or self-inflicted burn is the most tragic and violent method of suicide. The higher prevalence of this dramatic phenomenon in Iran is a serious social and health problem. In this study, we conducted a meta-analysis to combine the results from available studies to examine the epidemiology and socio-demographic characteristics of individuals who attempted self-immolation in Iran. ⋯ Our study indicated that individuals who attempted self-immolation in Iran were mainly women, married and young adults.