International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jun 2021
Relationship Between Daily Testosterone Production and Bi-spectral Index (BIS) Values in Patients Who Underwent Septoplasty Operation.
The study aimed to investigate the effect of varying testosterone levels in the morning and evening on the depth of anaesthesia in patients who underwent a septoplasty. ⋯ Sedation anaesthesia applied in patients who underwent septoplasty operation was associated with testosterone level and it was more difficult for patients to switch to sedation with increased testosterone level.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jun 2021
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the activity of private medical practices in Morocco.
The aim of this study was to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the activity of private medical practices in Morocco. ⋯ During this pandemic, private practices were challenged to contribute to the continuity of healthcare services while ensuring the safety of the staff and the patients. Several strategies were adopted to cope with the new situation and to survive its many challenges.
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Amyloidoses are a heterogeneous group of systemic diseases characterised by extracellular accumulation of insoluble amyloid fibrils derived from unfolded proteins. Inflammatory (AA) amyloidosis can complicate various inflammatory disorders that are associated with a sustained acute phase response and serum amyloid A (SAA) protein overproduction. Chronic infections were the first recognised cause of amyloidoses. However, with the better management of underlying diseases, the frequency of AA amyloidosis is decreasing. ⋯ Whereas new antibiotics have been developed and sanitary conditions are better, infections still represent 5%-30% of the causes of AA amyloidosis, including in developed countries. These data argue for better screening of chronic infections to prevent AA amyloidosis and the development of new strategies to manage recurrent infections.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jun 2021
Pharmacists' Awareness of COVID-19 and Perceptions of their Roles, Barriers, and Roles of Policymakers: exploring the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was declared in January 2020 as a public health emergency of international concern. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) suffered from several pandemics previously. Pharmacists have vital roles to play to prevent the spread of this virus. ⋯ Pharmacists from the MENA countries believe they got enough education previously about pandemics, and the majority follow the latest coronavirus updates from social media. Fear was reported as the major barrier that requires resolution by the policymakers. Certain gaps in the awareness about COVID-19 were identified.