International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Mar 2021
Multicenter Study Observational StudyAtrial fibrillation pattern, left atrial diameter and risk of cardiovascular events and mortality. A prospective multicenter cohort study.
There are conflicting evidence on the association between atrial fibrillation (AF) pattern, such as persistent/permanent (Pers/Perm) and paroxysmal (PAF) AF and risk of ischemic events. We investigated if left atrial diameter (LAd) may affect the risk of cardiovascular outcomes according to AF pattern. ⋯ LAd is a simple parameter that can be obtained in virtually all AF patients and can provide prognostic information on the risk of CVEs, MACE and CV death regardless of AF pattern.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Mar 2021
Multicenter StudyMechanisms and grading of nocturia: Results from a multicenter prospective study.
To identify the pathophysiological mechanisms of nocturia and the correlation of these mechanisms with nocturia severity. ⋯ Nocturia mechanisms may vary between mild and moderate to severe nocturia groups according to the present study. Nocturia grading with identification of subtypes may help for better standardisation of the diagnostic and treatment approaches as well as for the design of future clinical trials.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Mar 2021
Multicenter StudyThe Effect of Body Mass Index on Oncological and Surgical Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Radical Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer: A Multicenter Study of the Association of Urooncology, Turkey.
We aimed to evaluate the effect of body mass index (BMI) on oncological and surgical outcomes in patients who underwent radical cystectomy (RC) for bladder cancer (BC). ⋯ Our study showed that although major complications are more common in obese patients, the increase in BMI does not reveal a significant negative effect on OS, CSS, RFS and MFS.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Feb 2021
Multicenter StudyEffects of Mirabegron on JJ Stent-Related Symptoms: A Multicentric Study.
To investigate the effect of mirabegron 50 mg/daily for JJ stent-related symptoms after ureteroscopic stone surgery. ⋯ Daily use of 50 g of mirabegron significantly improved stent-related symptoms, sexual matters and quality of life.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jan 2021
Multicenter StudyInfluenza Vaccination Rates, Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviors of Healthcare Workers in Turkey: A Multicenter Study.
Influenza vaccination is the most effective method in prevention of influenza disease and its complications. Our study aimed to investigate the rates of vaccination and the behaviours and attitudes against the vaccine in healthcare workers in Turkey. ⋯ The rates of influenza vaccination in healthcare workers in Turkey are quite low. False knowledge and attitudes on the vaccine and disease are seen as the most important reasons to decline vaccination. It is important to detect reasons for anti-vaccination and set a course in order to increase the rates of vaccination.