Hippokratia
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Patients with psoriasis show an increased prevalence of depressive symptoms that worsen disease outcomes. This study investigated the effect of resilience and other sociodemographic/clinical variables on depressive symptoms' severity in patients with psoriasis. ⋯ Resilience may alleviate depressive symptoms in psoriasis patients. This study underscores the importance of resilience-building interventions for these patients. HIPPOKRATIA 2022, 26 (4):131-137.
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Excessive bleeding is common and can be life-threatening in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery. Existing conventional methods for preventing bleeding are ineffective or impractical; thus, additional strategies are required. This study used the autologous platelet-rich plasma fibrin-glue (PRP-FG) as a topical hemostatic and tissue regenerative agent to evaluate its preventive effect in postoperative bleeding in off-pump CABG surgery anastomosis. ⋯ Topical application of autologous PRP-FG significantly reduces postoperative bleeding volume after CABG surgery without adding extra risks to the patient. HIPPOKRATIA 2022, 26 (4):143-146.
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Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) was first applied in 1976 in children for diagnosing and treating pancreaticobiliary diseases based on experience with adult patients. Its application was limited initially but has become widespread in recent years with technical developments. This study evaluated the efficacy, indications, and complications of the ERCP's diagnostic and therapeutic use in pediatric patients. ⋯ With the increase in endoscopists' experience and technological developments in different age groups, ERCP is a safe and effective method for diagnosing and treating pancreaticobiliary diseases in children. HIPPOKRATIA 2022, 26 (4):152-156.