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
Randomized Controlled TrialEfficacy of cranial microcurrent stimulation in patients with tension-type headache: A prospective, randomized, double-blinded, sham-controlled clinical trial.
To investigate the therapeutic effect of cranial microcurrent stimulation (CMS) in patients with tension-type headaches (TTH). ⋯ The results indicate that CMS, as an adjunctive treatment for patients with TTH, is safe and analgesic as well as reducing depression or anxiety.
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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.