International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Sep 2021
The effect of vesicourethral anastomosis technique on functional results in retropubic radical prostatectomy.
We aimed to compare the functional results of two different vesicourethral anastomosis (VUA) techniques used in open retropubic radical prostatectomy. ⋯ Better continence results can be provided with the six-focus VUA technique compared with the four-focus technique. The number of anastomotic sutures in VUA may affect functional results and can be a determinative factor for surgeons who focus on functional results as well as oncological results.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Sep 2021
Non-HDL cholesterol is an independent predictor of long-term cardiovascular outcomes in patients with dyslipidemia after renal transplantation.
Posttransplant dyslipidemia is a common condition in renal transplantation recipients (RTR) and is related to poor cardiac outcomes. We aimed to demonstrate the value of non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C) in predicting long-term major cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) in RTR with dyslipidemia. ⋯ Non-HDL-C was closely related to long-term cardiac outcomes in RTR with dyslipidemia. Non-HDL-C should be among the primary goals in lipid-lowering treatment in post-transplant dyslipidemia.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Sep 2021
A baseline survey of community pharmacies' workforce, premises, services and satisfaction with medical practitioners in Jordan.
The aim of the present study was to describe the local situation in community pharmacies in Jordan by assessing the baseline resources available in terms of workforce, premises and services provided. ⋯ The present study identified baseline characteristics of the local situation in community pharmacies. The majority of pharmacists dispensed medications, provided counselling, reviewed medications and provided smoking cessation service.