International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
ReviewCurcumin and rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review of literature.
Curcumin is a natural polyphenol and the main compound from the rhizome of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) and other Curcuma species. It has been widely used for different medical purposes, such as improvement of pain and inflammatory conditions in various diseases. ⋯ In conclusion, curcumin seems to be useful, and it is recommended that more human studies be performed to approve the cellular and animal results and determine the effective and optimal doses of curcumin on RA patients.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
Multicenter StudyEvaluation of testing and vaccination status of healthcare workers in turkey for hepatitis a: A multicenter study.
This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of the disease and testing and vaccination status of healthcare workers in terms of hepatitis A infection as well as their awareness. This study is a multicenter descriptive study performed with healthcare workers. ⋯ Vaccination of seronegative individuals is the safest way for hepatitis A, which can progress to fulminant hepatitis at advanced ages. It must be aimed primarily to increase the awareness of healthcare professionals and to increase the vaccination rates for hepatitis B and hepatitis A for the prevention of viral hepatitis. In our study, the awareness level was found to be above 50%, and the vaccination level was 35%, which is a rate that must be increased.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
Meta AnalysisImpact of Chronic Kidney Disease on Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence Following Radiofrequency and Cryoballoon Ablation: A Meta-Analysis.
In observational studies, patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) exhibited a controversial risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrence following radiofrequency (RF) or cryoballoon ablation compared with non-CKD patients. This meta-analysis analysed the impact of CKD on AF recurrence following ablation. ⋯ CKD population had worse outcomes in terms of AF recurrence following RF or cryoballoon ablation.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
The importance of heart rate variability in predicting cardiac autonomic dysfunction in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive disease characterized by degeneration in the upper and lower motor neurons of the corticospinal tract, brain stem, and spinal cord. Recent studies have revealed that the disease does not present solely with motor neuron involvement. Accordingly, the aim of this study is to investigate the presence of cardiac autonomic impairment in patients diagnosed with ALS. ⋯ Contrary to the popular opinion, cardiac autonomic dysfunction in patients with ALS can occur at any stage of the disease. Therefore, it is recommended that the patients are evaluated via periodic examinations during the follow-up period for cardiac autonomic involvement.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialMelissa officinalis tea favorably affects the frequency of premature ventricular beats and cardiometabolic profile among patients with premature ventricular contraction (PVC): A randomized open-label controlled trial.
Premature ventricular contraction (PVC) as one of the most common arrhythmias could worsen the morbidity of cardiovascular events, particularly concurrent with other risk factors. Considering the probable side effects of antiarrhythmic drugs chronic use, prescribing herbal medicines for such conditions is on the rise. Melissa officinalis (MO) is widely identified as an antiarrhythmic and cardioprotective agent but there is limited evidence for its clinical use. This research, thus, aimed to investigate the effects of MO tea among patients with PVCs. ⋯ Together, these results seem to support the higher cardioprotective effects of MO as a medicinal plant than lifestyle modifications alone. Nevertheless, further exploration of this hypothesis is warranted using large-scaled clinical trials.