International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Sep 2021
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison of Transcutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation (TTNS) Protocols for Women with Refractory Overactive Bladder (OAB): a Prospective Randomized Trial.
Transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS) is a noninvasive method used in OAB treatment. Purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of the TTNS procedure applied once a week and three times a week in women diagnosed with wet type refractory OAB. ⋯ TTNS can be safely used before invasive treatments in resistant OAB. TTNS procedure three times a week seems more effective than performing it once a week. What's known TTNS is one of the effective alternative treatments in resistant OAB treatment. What's new As the number of sessions is increased in TTNS treatment, the success of the treatment can increase.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Sep 2021
Meta AnalysisAdvisability of primary intraocular lens implantation for infants under 2: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
The present meta-analysis compared the postoperative visual performance of primary intraocular lens (IOL) implantation and primary aphakia in cataract infants. ⋯ For infants under 2 years of age, primary IOL implantation would provide more visual benefits compared with primary aphakia did, though the benefits would taper off with the age reaching 4.5 years. Moreover, the current study revealed a higher VAO incidence r in primary IOL implantation group.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Sep 2021
Multicenter StudyRelationship Between Chest Computed Tomography Findings and Clinical Conditions of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): A Multicentre Experience.
This study aimed to investigate the clinical and chest computed tomography (CT) features associated with clinical parameters for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the capital of Turkey, Ankara. ⋯ Many factors are related to the severity of COVID-19, which can help clinicians judge the severity of the patient and evaluate the prognosis. This cohort study revealed that male sex, age (≥55 years), patients with any comorbidities, especially those with cardiovascular disease, dyspnoea, increased CRP, D-dimer and NLR, and decreased lymphocyte count and CT findings of consolidation and multilobar involvement were predictors of severe COVID-19.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Sep 2021
Multicenter StudyCharacteristics and outcomes of hospitalised older patients with chronic kidney disease and COVID-19: A multicenter nationwide controlled study.
Older adults with co-morbidities have been reported to be at higher risk for adverse outcomes of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The characteristics of COVID-19 in older patients and its clinical outcomes in different kidney disease groups are not well known. ⋯ Among older COVID-19 patients, in-hospital mortality is significantly higher in those with stage 3-5 CKD and on maintenance HD than older patients without CKD regardless of demographic characteristics, co-morbidities, clinical and laboratory data on admission.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Sep 2021
Multicenter StudyOccult hepatitis B infection in Turkish HIV-infected patients: a multicentre, retrospective, cross-sectional study, Schindler Study.
Occult hepatitis B infection (OHBI) appears to have a higher prevalence in populations at high risk for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection with concomitant liver disease. The aim was to assess the prevalence of OHBI in a sample of human immunodeficiency virus -1 positive and HBV surface antigen-negative (HIV-1+/HBsAg-) Turkish patients. ⋯ In a representative sample of HIV+ patients from 10 Turkish centres, the prevalence of OHBI was found to be 1.4%. In HIV positive patients, it is important to identify those with OHBI for optimal clinical management and prognosis.