Saudi Med J
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To investigate whether gastric Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is associated with the progress of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in Dali city, China. ⋯ A positive correlation is identified between H. pylori infection and NAFLD.
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To compare the efficacy of prophylactic ondansetron and tropisetron for postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). ⋯ Tropisetron is superior to ondansetron in preventing postoperative vomiting.PROSPERO No: CRD42021237368.
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Multicenter Study Observational Study
Multivariable prognostic model for dialysis patients with end stage renal disease: An observational cohort study of Pakistan by external validation.
To develop an externally validated multivariable prognostic model for an underprivileged dialysis population. ⋯ We developed an externally validated model that contained 5 routinely collected prognosticators and confirmed its calibration and discrimination abilities in obtaining reliable prognostic estimates in developing countries. The model will assist clinicians in deciding the prognosis of dialysis patients. The application of this model in different clinical settings of developing countries can indicate interesting findings regarding public health.
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Kawasaki disease is a vascular disorder of unknown etiology that affects children. Kawasaki disease mainly involves medium-sized blood vessels and may cause cardiovascular complications, particularly coronary artery aneurysms. ⋯ Although a relationship between vaccinations and Kawasaki disease has been suggested, there is no strong evidence of an increased risk or causal association. This possibility of adverse effects is rare but should be observed and further investigated.