International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jan 2023
Observational StudyPerspectives and Knowledge about Fertility Preservation Strategies among Female Cancer Patients in Turkey.
To evaluate the knowledge level and perspectives of female cancer patients regarding fertility preservation techniques before gonadotoxic treatment. Material and Methods. This was a prospective observational survey-based study conducted between 2016 and 2020 in Izmir Economy University Medical Park Hospital. A total of 150 female cancer patients aged 18-42 years were included. The participants completed a 17-item questionnaire, developed by the research team to evaluate their knowledge and perspectives on fertility preservation techniques. ⋯ The rate of referral of reproductive-age cancer patients to fertility preservation counseling is still not satisfactory. Education level was the only variable significantly associated with a motivation to become pregnant after cancer treatment, either spontaneously or through fertility preservation techniques.
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To determine the bone metabolic marker changes from childhood to adolescence and to provide reference values for monitoring bone development in children in Southwest China. ⋯ The levels of bone metabolism markers differed between boys and girls. Reference intervals can be used as essential tools to examine the levels of bone metabolism markers reasonably.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jan 2023
Quality of Life, Procedural Success, and Clinical Outcomes following Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair.
Limited data exist regarding the association between the quality of life (QoL) and clinical outcomes following transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVr). We aimed to evaluate the prognostic significance of QoL assessment following TMVr and to characterize those who had procedural success, yet reported a low Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ-12) score. ⋯ QoL following TMVr is a powerful prognostic factor. KCCQ assessment is an important indicator for identifying patients prone to adverse outcomes even after procedural success.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jan 2023
Correlation Analysis of Staphylococcus aureus Drug Resistance and Virulence Factors with Blood Cell Counts and Coagulation Indexes.
The influence of different Staphylococcus aureus variants on blood cells and coagulation system was evaluated by investigating the carrying status of drug resistance genes and virulence genes of methicillin-resistantStaphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and methicillin-sensitiveStaphylococcus aureus (MSSA). ⋯ The detection rate of MRSA in patients with positive Staphylococcus aureus in blood culture had exceeded 20%. The detected MRSA bacteria carried three virulence genes, tst, pvl, and sasX, which were more likely than MSSA. MRSA, which carries two virulence genes, is more likely to cause clotting disorders.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jan 2023
Identifying Risk Factors for Aspiration in Patients Hospitalized with Community-Acquired Pneumonia.
Aspiration pneumonia (AP) is difficult to diagnose and has poor outcomes. This case-control study aimed to explore the risk factors and delineate the antibiotic usage for AP. ⋯ Older age, male, and several comorbidities were independent risk factors for AP, and combined antibiotics treatments are common, which merits attention in accurate detection of AP in a high-risk population.