International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Nov 2021
Meta AnalysisInfarct volume and outcome of cerebral ischemia, a systematic review, and meta-analysis.
Multiple studies have evaluated the accuracy of infarct volume (IV) as a predictor of outcome in patients with ischaemic stroke; however, no study has systematically reviewed the results of these studies. ⋯ The results of the meta-analysis revealed a significant association between IV and unfavourable functional outcomes in patients with ischaemic stroke.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Nov 2021
Meta AnalysisPrognostic value of Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in COVID-19 patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is an accessible and widely used biomarker. NLR may be used as an early marker of poor prognosis in patients with COVID-19. ⋯ Higher values of NLR were associated with severity and all-cause mortality in hospitalised COVID-19 patients.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Nov 2021
ReviewImmunonutrition hope? Oral nutritional supplement on cancer treatment.
To determine the efficacy and safety of antitumoral nutritional supplement (Oncoxin® ), and to describe its mechanism of action. ⋯ Current literature shows promising complementary effects of oral supplements to the standard treatment of cancer patients in diverse scenarios. It might help patients to deal with toxicities and adverse effects related to cancer treatment and improve their nutritional or clinical profiles.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Nov 2021
Meta AnalysisAssociation between elevated brain natriuretic peptide levels and weaning failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Cardiovascular dysfunction has been reported as an important mechanism of weaning failure, and recent data suggest that elevated brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels is associated with an increased risk of weaning failure. Therefore, we performed this meta-analysis to evaluate the correlation between elevated BNP levels and weaning failure in critically ill patients subject to mechanical ventilation. ⋯ This meta-analysis showed that increased plasma BNP concentration was associated with weaning failure in ICU patients.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Nov 2021
Meta AnalysisEffectiveness of aromatherapy inhalation on anxiety and hemodynamic variables for patients with cardiovascular disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Anxiety can negatively affect patients' prognosis in cardiovascular disease. Aromatherapy helps reduce anxiety level in chronic diseases. However, the effectiveness of aromatherapy on anxiety and haemodynamic variables remains uncertain. ⋯ It was found that aromatherapy reduced anxiety, systolic blood pressure, heart rate and breathing rate in patients with cardiovascular disease. This study provides information to researchers and health professionals about the effectiveness of aromatherapy on decreasing anxiety and haemodynamic variables in patients with cardiovascular disease. Also, the study can contribute to planning studies which are better designed, conducted and reported.