International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
Individual-Risk-Score For Urinary Tract Malignancy In Patients With Microscopic Hematuria.
To determine the patients who can be safely exempted from undergoing unnecessary diagnostic procedures for microscopic hematuria (MH) evaluation by using the developed individual-risk-scoring system. ⋯ The patients with a risk score of 5 points or above require complete urological evaluation. The results of the present study may reduce the number of patients undergoing unnecessary urological evaluation.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
Aerobic fitness is associated with extracellular DNA levels in the sputum of patients with cystic fibrosis.
Patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) develop with progressive loss of lung function and aerobic fitness. However, the precise mechanisms of exercise intolerance are still controversial and appear to be influenced by several factors. This study aimed to evaluate the association of aerobic fitness with free DNA levels in the sputum of patients with CF. ⋯ There is an association between the presence of free DNA in sputum and aerobic fitness in patients with CF.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
The Evaluation of Hepatitis B Screening and Reactivation in Patients Receiving Rituximab Containing Chemotherapy: A Single Center Study.
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a worldwide distributing viral disease. Hepatitis caused by HBV reactivation may progress to chronic illness and associated with increased risk of hepatic failure and hepatocellular cancer. Rituximab (RTX) is an immunosuppressive agent, is particularly used in the treatment of non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Patients have significant risk for HBV reactivation following chemotherapy with a RTX-containing regimen. This study aimed to determine the HBV screening manner and reactivation rates in patients with haematological neoplasm following chemotherapy including Rituximab. ⋯ Incomplete screening and inappropriate prophylaxis may result in HBV reactivation in patients under RTX-based chemotherapy and related complications such as death.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
Perspectives of psychiatric patients in rural areas of Jordan: barriers to compliance and pharmacist role.
Successful management of psychiatric disorders is affected by patient perspectives and several barriers, that is, conceptual, psychological, social, or logistic reasons that can decrease patient adherence to therapy. In this perspective, pharmacists have a vital role in identifying patients in need of help and in dealing with barriers. ⋯ This study shows suboptimal symptom control of psychiatric patients in Jerash. Nonadherence is an issue, with barriers identified. Positive religious and self-image perspectives correlated with better adherence. Patient referral to pharmacists is minimal and needs to be optimised.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
Observational StudyThe impact of internship on attitude towards nursing profession and peer caring behaviors: A prospective observational study.
The attitude towards the nursing is reflected in a person's behaviour within the nursing profession. Peers can help develop and refine emotional support skills through interpersonal relationships, thus also promoting mutual caring skills. The present study aimed to evaluate the impact of an internship on nursing students' attitudes towards nursing profession and peer caring behaviours. ⋯ This study emphasizes that nursing internship positively affects peer caring behaviours. An internship can be added to the nursing education curriculum.