International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
Associations between Dietary Intake of B-vitamins and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Elderly Men: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Low intake of B vitamins can lead to hyperhomocysteinaemia, which is reported as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, little is known about this relationship. Therefore, we decided to examine the association between dietary intake of B vitamins and cardiovascular risk factors in elderly men. ⋯ In elderly men, a high dietary intake of total B vitamins and vitamin B9 was associated with lower odds of having a high WC. Similarly, high dietary intake of vitamin B6 and B9 was associated with lower odds of having a high hs-CRP level.
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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
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
Breastfeeding Frequency of Primary Healthcare Professionals and Effective Factors.
To determine the frequency of breastfeeding of mothers working in primary care, the differences between different employment groups, and the effective factors. ⋯ All of the factors that were determined to affect the continuation of breastfeeding for ≥24 months are modifiable. It is very important for relevant authorities to undertake necessary action to improve the conditions of working mothers based on these results. Health professional that can maintain the balance between family and work will work more efficiently.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
External validation of the T.O.HO. score and derivation of the modified T.O.HO. score for predicting stone-free status after flexible ureteroscopy in ureteral and renal stones.
The T.O.HO. scoring system was developed to predict stone-free status after flexible ureterenoscopy (fURS) lithotripsy applied for ureter and renal stones. This study aimed to perform the external validation of the T.O.HO. score in the Turkish population and propose a modification for this system. ⋯ The T.O.HO. score effectively predicted stone-free status after fURS. However, modified T.O.HO. SS showed the best predictive performance compared with original T.O.HO. SS.