Pak J Med Sci
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To probe the influence of early rehabilitation nursing on postoperative rehabilitation of patients with hallux valgus on the basis of information-motivation-behavior skills (IMB) model. ⋯ To sum up, Early rehabilitation nursing based on IMB model could promote the postoperative recovery of limb function after hallux valgus, reduce bad emotions, decrease the occurrence of complications, promote self-efficacy, and promote the quality of life of patients, which is valuable for promotion.
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In medical education, the challenging constructs of emotional intelligence and professionalism are increasingly being addressed worldwide and seem to share common characteristic components. The objective of this study was to determine the association between emotional intelligence and professionalism as perceived and self-reported by medical students and to explore the gender difference in these two variables. ⋯ Increase in emotional intelligence is associated with the increase in professionalism among medical students.
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Review
Harm reduction associated with heated tobacco products: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised studies in humans comparing the outcomes of switching to heated tobacco products (HTPs) versus continuing conventional tobacco smoking by burning. ⋯ In RCTs of moderate quality, some biomarkers show harm reduction associated with switching from burnt tobacco smoking to HTPs. The majority of the findings are imprecise due to the small sample sizes of the included studies. Sufficiently powered, robust RCTs targeting key harm reduction biomarkers within both upper and low-middle income country settings are required in the future.
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The survival benefit of venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) for the management of acute high-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) remains unclear. This meta-analysis combines data from comparative studies to assess the risk of mortality after ECMO vs standard care in the management of acute high-risk PE. ⋯ Limited evidence derived from mostly retrospective studies riddled with selection bias suggests that ECMO may not offer additional survival benefits in high-risk PE.
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To investigate the efficacy of Shengyang Yiwei Decoction (SYD) combined with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor(SSRI) antidepressants on the total score and scores of factors of the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression(HAMD-17) and somatic symptoms in patients with depression. ⋯ SYD combined with SSRI antidepressants in the treatment of depression can reduce the total score and the scores of factors of HAMD-17 without increasing the incidence of adverse drug reactions. This combination can be used as an integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine treatment for depression.