International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Sep 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialEffectiveness of kinesiotaping in pregnant women with sacroiliac joint pain: A randomised controlled study.
Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction is an especially common cause of pain during pregnancy. Treatment options during pregnancy are very limited in order to reduce pain and increase the quality of life. We aimed to determine the efficacy of kinesiotaping (KT) in the treatment of SIJ pain in pregnant women. ⋯ KT treatment improved the pain levels, functioning and quality of life among pregnant women with SIJ pain.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Sep 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialComparison of the fracture strength of endodontically treated teeth restored with polyether ether ketone, zirconia and glass-fiber post-core systems.
This study aimed to compare the fracture resistance and fracture mode of maxillary central incisors restored with four different sizes and three different post-core systems. ⋯ PEEK post-cores showed sufficient fracture strength for the anterior region, similar to the other two post-core materials. PEEK post-cores showed more decementation and repairable fractures at lower forces, while restoration failure was mostly catastrophic for glass-fibre and zirconia posts.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Sep 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialA calorie-restricted diet with nuts favourably raises plasma high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol in overweight and obese patients with stable coronary heart disease: A randomised controlled trial.
Weight loss and consumption of nuts may both improve plasma lipids and lipoproteins. However, their effects in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) who are under treatment with statins remain unclear. This study was conducted to determine plasma lipid and lipoprotein responses to a low-calorie (25% of energy deficit) nuts containing diet (NELCD) compared with a nut-free energy-restricted diet (NFLCD) in stable CAD patients who were overweight or obese (n = 67). ⋯ This study indicates that inclusion of nuts as part of a calorie-restricted diet improves the concentrations of HDL cholesterol and apoA-1 in patients with stable, established CHD receiving statins.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Sep 2021
Liothyronine and Levothyroxine Prescribing in England: A Comprehensive Survey and Evaluation.
The approach to thyroid hormone replacement varies across centres, but the extent and determinants of variation is unclear. We evaluated geographical variation in levothyroxine (LT4) and liothyronine (LT3) prescribing across General Practices in England and analysed the relationship of prescribing patterns to clinical and socioeconomic factors. ⋯ In spite of strenuous attempts to limit prescribing of liothyronine in general practice a significant number of patients continue to receive this therapy, although there is significant geographical variation in the prescribing of this as for levothyroxine, with specific general practice and CCG-related factors influencing prescribing of both levothyroxine and liothyronine across England.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Sep 2021
A Cross-sectional study on prescribing and dispensing errors at a corporate hospital in South India.
The substantial and increasing use of medications escalating the risk of harm globally. The serious medication errors in hospital and community settings resulting from patient injury and death. Hence, a cross-sectional study was aimed to analyse the prescribing and dispensing errors in the outpatient departments of a south Indian hospital. ⋯ This study concludes that the overall prevalence of medication errors was around 80%, but there were no life-threatening events observed. A clinical pharmacist can play a major role in this situation appears to be a strong intervention and early detection and prevention of medication errors and thus can improve the quality of care to the patients.