International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
Review Meta AnalysisGlycemic index, but not glycemic load, is associated with an increased risk of metabolic syndrome: meta-analysis of observational studies.
Diets with high glycemic index (GI) or high glycemic load (GL) have been linked to important risk factors associated with the development of metabolic syndrome (MetS), such as dyslipidemia, higher blood glucose, and insulin concentrations. However, the role of GI and GL in relation to Mets is still understudied and controversial. This review, therefore, assessed whether high GI or GL contribute to development of Mets. ⋯ A diet with lower GI may protect against MetS. Nutrition policy and clinical practices should encourage a diet with low GI. Future studies should include both GI and GL and different criteria of MetS to provide a better comparison.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its correlation with sexual dysfunction in adult psychiatric patients treated with psychotropics in a tertiary care hospital.
In the past two decades, there has been a profound increase in the incidence of metabolic disorders among the general population, and psychotropics are also said to play a major role in the development of metabolic syndrome. ⋯ From this current study, it may be concluded that the psychiatric population is at risk for developing MetS, and the use of atypical antipsychotics (olanzapine, risperidone), anti-anxiety agent (buspirone) and clinical depression is significantly associated with metabolic syndrome. Hence, the metabolic function of psychiatric patients must be regularly assessed for early detection and management of any metabolic abnormalities. The study did not find a significant correlation between SD and MetS in psychiatric patients.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
Effectiveness of apixaban versus enoxaparin in preventing wound complications and deep venous thrombosis following total knee replacement surgery: a retrospective study.
Enoxaparin, a thromboprophylactic drug that is widely used for preventing deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and surgical wound complications after total knee replacement surgery, can only be administered subcutaneously. Apixaban, a novel factor Xa inhibitor that could be comparable to enoxaparin, is an oral formulation and thus would be easier to manage. ⋯ Oral apixaban is an effective alternative to enoxaparin as a thromboprophylactic drug for patients undergoing elective total knee replacement surgery.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
Retraction Of Publication Retracted PublicationPrevalence and Significance of Sacroiliac Joint Variations on Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients With Low Back Pain.
Aysu Başak Özbalci (2021) Prevalence and significance of sacroiliac joint variations on magnetic resonance imaging in patients with low back pain, International Journal of Clinical Practice, e14375 (https://doi.org/10.1111/ijcp.14375). The above article from the International Journal of Clinical Practice published online on 18 May 2021 in Wiley Online Library (wileyonlinelibrary.com), has been withdrawn by agreement between the journal's Editor-in-Chief, Charles Young, and John Wiley & Sons Ltd. ⋯ The author is not responsible for this error. The publisher regrets any confusion this error may have caused.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialNasogastric Tube Insertion in intubated patients with the guide of Wire rope: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study.
Nasogastric tube (NGT) insertion is sometimes required in intubated patients. NGTs are prone to kink and coil during blind insertion. We hypothesised that wire rope guide-assisted NGT insertion with chin lift can significantly improve the first-attempt success rate over the conventional technique during its insertion in intubated patients. ⋯ The use of rope wire guide for correct positioning of the NGT in intubated patients is less time-consuming with the high first-attempt success rate and lower incidence of procedure-related injuries compared to the conventional method.