International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Sep 2021
Community Pharmacists' Preparedness and Responses to COVID-19 Pandemic: A Multinational Study.
Community pharmacists play a pivotal role in healthcare worldwide. Their role became more critical during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to investigate the community pharmacists' preparedness and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and how efficiently they were prepared to contain and prevent the spread of infection. ⋯ The level of preparedness of the community pharmacies in these three Middle Eastern countries was not adequate for facing the COVID-19 pandemic. Health authorities in these countries should closely monitor their adherence to the protective guidelines.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Sep 2021
Epidemiology of depression and anxiety among undergraduate students.
Depression and anxiety are the most common and prevalent mental health issues among undergraduate students. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of anxiety and depression, their associated predictors, and to assess knowledge and use of antidepressant medications among university students in Jordan. ⋯ Findings of this study addressed the importance of taking serious measures and interventions to prevent the development of severe mental illness among university students.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Sep 2021
An Evaluation of Ischemia-Modified Albumin Levels in the Development of Diabetic Foot Ulcer.
This study investigated the status of serum ischaemia-modified albumin (IMA) levels in the development of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) and in predicting ulcer formation and ulcer grading. ⋯ Our study findings indicate that together with CRP, ESH, WBC and albumin, increased IMA levels in patients with DM can be useful in the early prevention of DFU development and in predicting the severity of DFU infection.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Sep 2021
Meta AnalysisLidocaine lubricant jelly does not reduce pain perception during female urethral catheterization: a systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis.
The use of lubrication before performing urethral catheterization has been recommended. However, the benefit of using lidocaine gel over plain lubricant gel in reducing pain perception during female urethral catheterization is unclear. With this review, we aimed to compare the pain perception during female urethral catheterization with or without lidocaine lubricant gel. ⋯ The use of 2% lidocaine gel in female catheterization does not provide a significant reduction in pain perception as compared to plain lubricant gel.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Sep 2021
Treatment of High-Energy Intra-Articular Fractures of Tibia with Ilizarov External Fixator in Adults: A Tertiary Center Experience.
To evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes of the Ilizarov fixator in the proximal and distal fractures of the tibia. ⋯ The postoperative clinical and radiological outcome indicated that primary Ilizarov external fixator is a reliable minimal invasive surgery and definitive fixation method for high-energy intra-articular proximal and distal tibial fractures with compromised soft-tissue. It also offers early stabilisation and painless joint motion without a high rate of complications.