International journal of clinical practice
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In December 2019, a novel type of coronavirus infection emerged in the Wuhan province of China and began to spread rapidly. In this study, we aimed to determine the differences between COVID-19 disease and Influenza. ⋯ COVID-19 and Influenza may share similar clinical features. According to our findings, however, we believe that COVID-19 disease has a milder clinical and laboratory course than Influenza in children.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Sep 2021
Patient-centered digital healthcare for patients undergoing breast surgery - A cross-sectional questionnaire study.
The potential of digital health services has become apparent in recent years, more so now following the coronavirus disease outbreak. However, despite majority of UK population integrating digital-based platforms into their everyday life, there is low engagement with NHS digital services, citing lack of patient-centered approaches to the design of such services. As such, this cross-sectional questionnaire aims to understand the patient perspective pertaining the utility of web-based information in aiding their breast cancer pathway at a large volume tertiary breast institute. ⋯ Patients welcome the breast services' website, but we need to improve awareness of this resource and include more holistic information, relating not only to their diagnosis and treatment but also to practical/support services they can access to make their patient journey smoother.
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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.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Sep 2021
An investigation of women's pregnancy experiences during the covid-19 pandemic: A qualitative study.
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has adversely affected the physical and psychosocial health of pregnant women and their access to antenatal care and health services. ⋯ The study concluded that the pandemic has affected both the physical and psychosocial health of pregnant women, their social life, marital relationship and access to antenatal care services. Health professionals need to evaluate psychosocial health as well as the physical health of pregnant women, especially during the pandemic, and create a care plan accordingly. Midwives and other health professionals should improve the bio-psychosocial health of the pregnant/family via telehealth and counselling services.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Sep 2021
TAS1R2 rs35874116 and TRPM5 rs886277 polymorphisms are not related with risk of obesity.
Obesity is one of the most serious public health problems due to its high morbidity and mortality rates. The taste perception is a powerful factor affecting food acceptance and may be one of the causes of tendency to obesity. Genetic variations in TAS1R2 and TRPM5 genes that affect taste preferences may cause inter-individual differences in food selection and thus increase the risk of obesity. We hypothesised that genetic variations in TAS1R2 and TRPM5 genes may contribute to obesity phenotypes by influencing food intake and body mass index (BMI). The aim of this study is to analyse the association of TAS1R2 rs35874116 and TRPM5 rs886277 polymorphisms with BMI and obesity. ⋯ Although TAS1R2 and TRPM5 genes were associated with taste preferences in previous studies, we found out that TAS1R2 rs35874116 and TRPM5 rs886277 variants are not associated with obesity. The functional potency of the genetic variants within TAS1R2 and TRPM5 may be different between ethnic groups and this requires further investigations.