International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Dec 2021
Meta AnalysisInvestigation of the clinical efficacy of Zn supplementation in improvement of oxidative stress parameters: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials.
Clinical efficacy of zinc (Zn) supplementation in the improvement of oxidative stress biomarkers has been investigated in some clinical trial studies. The purpose of the current dose-response meta-analysis is to systematically aggregate and evaluate all related studies to highlight the possible effect of Zn supplementation on oxidative stress. ⋯ Zn supplementation reduces MDA and Hcys levels, but not TBARS level. Supplementation with Zn <40 mg/day has an optimum effect on MDA level. Zn supplementation could be considered clinically as a beneficial approach in amending oxidative stress.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Dec 2021
Coughing and diaphragmatic breathing exercise: What is the repercussion on respiratory mechanics of children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis?
The aim of this study was to investigate the immediate effect of coughing episodes and diaphragmatic breathing exercise (DBE) on respiratory mechanics of children/adolescents with cystic fibrosis (CF). ⋯ The children/adolescents with CF airway resistance got worse after coughing episodes, and 10 DBE repetitions did not affect the respiratory mechanics in most of the sample. Meanwhile, in the group with older children, the DBE worsened the respiratory mechanics, yet in the younger group it improved.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Dec 2021
Attitudes of Midwives and Obstetricians toward Midwives Practiced Roles in Hospitals: A National Study in Jordan.
The aims of this study were to identify midwives' and obstetricians' attitudes towards midwives practised roles in hospitals and to identify the differences in their attitudes towards midwives practiced roles. ⋯ Based on the current study findings, parallel cooperation between educational/academic policymakers from both midwives and obstetricians may re-evaluate and upgrade the midwifery curriculum to meet the ICM competencies and health sector needs as a step to graduate competent midwives where their responsibility is recognised and organised.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Dec 2021
Meta AnalysisExploration of severe Covid-19 associated risk factor in China: meta-analysis of current evidence.
This meta-analysis aimed to explore potential risk factors for severe Covid-19. ⋯ There are significant differences in clinical characteristics between the severe and non-severe Covid-19 patients. Many factors are related to the severity of the disease, which can help clinicians to differentiate severe patients from non-severe patients.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Dec 2021
People's Attitudes toward the Use of Quarantine in the Covid-19 pandemic in Iran: Validity and Reliability Study.
The purpose of this study was first to translate (into Persian) and evaluate the psychometric properties of the attitudes towards the use of quarantine questionnaires (PAQ). ⋯ Current study showed that the Persian version of attitudes towards the use of quarantine (PAQ) in the Iranian population including 17 items could be used as a valid and reliable instrument.