International journal of clinical practice
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The aim of the study was to investigate and evaluate factors affecting levels of negative bias or attitude towards obesity, known as "fat phobia." ⋯ The common opinion across studies on bias is that the effective factor in being free from the relevant bias can be achieved through education. Although fat phobia is a new concept, it is an emotion that is always with us at varying levels. In order to minimise the level of fat phobia as much as possible, to draw attention to this situation and to raise awareness, weight management should be ensured for the health of individuals in addition to psychological sessions.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Aug 2021
Knowledge and awareness of the general population and healthcare providers about retinoblastoma: it is time to know the glow.
Retinoblastoma is the most frequent primary intraocular tumour in childhood. Early detection of retinoblastoma is the key to successful management with a higher chance of survival. This study aims to assess the knowledge of the general population and healthcare providers about retinoblastoma in term of presentation, risk factors, timing for diagnosis, and complications. ⋯ However, the awareness and knowledge about retinoblastoma are very limited in our study population. Efforts should be directed at increasing awareness of both the general population and healthcare providers regarding retinoblastoma. Policymakers are responsible for improving knowledge and awareness about retinoblastoma to facilitate early detection of the disease by conducting awareness campaigns in addition to improve screening skills of healthcare providers and providing them with proper screening and diagnostic tools.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Aug 2021
Are the kidneys involved in lipoid proteinosis? Study of 22 patients.
Lipoid proteinosis (LP) is a systemic, progressive, rare genodermatosis that manifests in early life with mucocutaneous lesions. Kidney involvement has not been described before, hence we aimed to investigate kidney findings in LP patients. ⋯ Multiple simple renal cysts were detected in the majority of LP patients, and this finding could be part of the systemic involvement of the disease. Renal functions and biochemical parameters were within the normal reference range, but low serum albumin and high C-reactive protein levels in LP patients may be the signs of elevated systemic inflammation. Although more studies are needed to better define these findings, the presence of many simple renal cysts in LP patients was found to be the most important finding of this study.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Aug 2021
Evaluation of the role and usefulness of clinical pharmacists at the Fangcang Hospital during COVID-19 outbreak.
Fangcang Hospitals (cabin hospitals) played a key role in isolation and control of the infection sources during COVID-19 epidemic. Many patients at Fangcang Hospitals had complications or mental stress. As the doctors, nurses and paramedics presented in the emergency, there was a growing demand for clinical pharmacists to provide pharmaceutical care for the affected patients with chronic diseases via telemedicine. ⋯ The results of the retrospective study indicated that clinical pharmacist can effectively reduce and prevent drug-related, life-related and COVID-19-related problems for COVID-19 patients, which is important for the disease recovery. This study also demonstrated that clinical pharmacist played a key role for patients' healthcare during the pandemic.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Aug 2021
Endocrine, sexual and reproductive functions in patients with Klinefelter Syndrome compared to non-obstructive azoospermic patients.
We aimed to investigate fertilisation rates, quality of embryo, pregnancy and live birth rates, endocrine, sexual function, psychological status and quality of life of cases diagnosed with Klinefelter syndrome (KS). ⋯ Higher sperm retrieval rate has been achieved in Group 1 younger than 31.5 years. Similar embryo quality is provided between groups. Sexual dysfunction and psychiatric problems were higher in Group 1, with lower satisfaction and general health than Group 2. Patients with KS should be monitored not only with their reproductive functions but also with their general health status.