J Res Med Sci
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In this study, the relationship between involvement by COVID-19 and the recurrence of symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) was investigated. ⋯ The present study showed that infection with COVID-19 leads to the recurrence of joint symptoms in RA patients.
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Reducing the frequency of self-monitoring of blood sugar, due to needle phobia, pain, stress, and costs associated with the procedure, can improve patient compliance and quality of life, provided that adequate blood sugar control is maintained. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of low-frequency blood glucose self-monitoring (LFBGSM) on glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C) levels among older adults living with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), treated with or without insulin. ⋯ Findings suggest a significant reduction in HbA1C scores within the LFBGSM groups, while a discernible increase is observed in the no-BGSM groups over the 3 months. These findings underscore the efficacy of the interventions and emphasize the crucial role of personalized approaches in optimizing glycemic control for individuals with diabetes.
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Oral mucositis is one of the main complications of radiotherapy (RT) while treating head-and-neck cancers and can affect the patients' treatment process and life. Therefore, this study evaluated the effect of Aloe vera on the prevention and treatment of radiotherapy-induced oral mucositis (RIOM) in patients with head-and-neck cancer. ⋯ According to the results of the present study, the long-term use of Aloe vera mouthwash can reduce the severity of RIOM.
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Evidence-based screening is crucial to detect myocardial ischemia in high-risk diabetics. We explored the relationship between nitric oxide (NO) levels, lipid profile indices, and atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) in type 2 diabetics with coronary artery disease (CAD) and to determine their potential as prognostic markers. ⋯ Chronic hyperglycemia could enhance NO overproduction driven by inducible isoform, suggesting a potential role for chronic hyperglycemia in endothelial dysfunction and vascular complications in diabetes.
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In the present study, we aimed to evaluate the effects of medroxyprogesterone on hospital short clinical outcomes and ABG parameters in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation under treatments with noninvasive ventilation (NIV) treated with progesterone 15 mg in comparison with placebo. ⋯ Administration of medroxyprogesterone in patients with COPD exacerbation that required NIV was associated with significant improvements in blood pH, PCO2, dyspnea, and daily duration of NIV using after 3 and 5 days following hospitalization.