Croatian medical journal
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Croatian medical journal · Apr 2021
The effect of parity on obstetric and perinatal outcomes in pregnancies at the age of 40 and above: a retrospective study.
To examine the characteristics of pregnancies at a very advanced maternal age and the effect of parity on adverse obstetric outcomes. ⋯ Since primiparity was a risk factor for lower fetal birth weight and preeclampsia/gestational hypertension in the age group of 40 years and above, more attention should be paid to the follow-up and treatment of these patients.
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Croatian medical journal · Apr 2021
The anatomy lesson of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: irreplaceable tradition (cadaver work) and new didactics of digital technology.
To compare the efficacy of different components of online and contact anatomy classes as perceived by medical students. ⋯ Anatomical dissection and interaction during contact classes remain the most important aspects of teaching anatomy. However, online teaching increases learning efficiency by allowing alternative learning strategies and by substituting certain components of contact classes, thus freeing up more time for practical work.
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Croatian medical journal · Apr 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialAnterior quadratus lumborum block for ambulatory laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a randomized controlled trial.
To explore the effects of an anterior quadratus lumborum block (QLB) on opioid consumption, pain, nausea, and vomiting (PONV) after ambulatory laparoscopic cholecystectomy. ⋯ Preoperative anterior QLB for laparoscopic cholecystectomy did not affect postoperative opioid requirements and pain. However, anterior QLB may decrease PONV.