International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialComparison of rhomboid intercostal nerve block, erector spinae plane block and serratus plane block on analgesia for modified radical mastectomy: A prospective randomised controlled trial.
Breast cancer is one of the most common malignant tumours among women. In this study, we compared the analgesic efficacy of ultrasound (US)-guided rhomboid intercostal nerve block, erector spinae plane (ESP) block and serratus plane block (SAB) after modified radical mastectomy (MRM) of unilateral breast cancer. ⋯ US-guided rhomboid intercostal block (US-RIB) and ESP block can effectively reduce the dosage of tramadol within 24 hours after MRM, and they can effectively relieve pain within 24 hours after MRM compared with SAB.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of local anesthetics (neural therapy) on pain and hand functions in patients with De Quervain tenosynovitis: A prospective randomized controlled study.
De Quervain tenosynovitis is the most common cause of lateral wrist pain. The diagnosis can be made with the Finkelstein test when pain is provoked with wrist ulnar deviation. Conservative treatment including rest, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication and physical therapy is applied first, then there may be a need for corticosteroid injections, and in resistant cases, surgery. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of neural therapy (NT) on pain and hand functions in patients with De Quervain tenosynovitis. ⋯ NT seems to be effective in reducing pain and improving hand functions in patients with De Quervain tenosynovitis.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialThe Comparison of the Effects of Clinical Pilates Exercises with and without Childbirth Training on Pregnancy and Birth Results.
Childbirth training programs together with exercise during pregnancy have drawn attention in many countries. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects on pregnancy and delivery outcomes of clinical Pilates exercises given with or without childbirth training. ⋯ The study results showed that childbirth training applied with clinical Pilates exercise had a positive effect on pregnant women and their birth outcomes.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialMelissa officinalis tea favorably affects the frequency of premature ventricular beats and cardiometabolic profile among patients with premature ventricular contraction (PVC): A randomized open-label controlled trial.
Premature ventricular contraction (PVC) as one of the most common arrhythmias could worsen the morbidity of cardiovascular events, particularly concurrent with other risk factors. Considering the probable side effects of antiarrhythmic drugs chronic use, prescribing herbal medicines for such conditions is on the rise. Melissa officinalis (MO) is widely identified as an antiarrhythmic and cardioprotective agent but there is limited evidence for its clinical use. This research, thus, aimed to investigate the effects of MO tea among patients with PVCs. ⋯ Together, these results seem to support the higher cardioprotective effects of MO as a medicinal plant than lifestyle modifications alone. Nevertheless, further exploration of this hypothesis is warranted using large-scaled clinical trials.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialComparative evaluation of intravenous dexketoprofen and paracetamol in the management of pain induced by sore throat.
Sore throat is one of the most prevalent causes of emergency visits. The chief purpose of this clinical report is to investigate the effectiveness of intravenous (IV) dexketoprofen and paracetamol drugs relative to each other in relieving the pain induced by sore throat in emergency visits. ⋯ In emergency department, IV dexketoprofen and paracetamol reduced sore throat pain equally, providing similar analgesic efficacy.