Singap Med J
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Swing door technique for uncinectomy versus standard technique: a comparative study.
Uncinectomy can be performed using various methods. The aim of the present study was to compare the results and complications of uncinectomy and middle meatus antrostomy using the standard and swing door techniques during functional endoscopic sinus surgery. ⋯ The swing door technique for uncinectomy produces good postoperative results, with fewer complications, as compared to the standard technique.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Evaluation of a group family-based intervention programme for adolescent obesity: the LITE randomised controlled pilot trial.
This study aimed to evaluate the LITE (Lifestyle Intervention for TEenagers) group programme, a family-based behavioural lifestyle intervention for overweight and obese adolescents. ⋯ The LITE programme showed feasibility and short-term clinical effectiveness in improving some clinical outcomes and improved adolescents' perception of family support.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Optimal placement of electrodes for treatment of post-stroke dysphagia by neuromuscular electrical stimulation combined with effortful swallowing.
We aimed to determine the optimal placement of electrodes for neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) for post-stroke dysphagia therapy. ⋯ Horizontal placement of the NMES electrodes on the suprahyoid and infrahyoid muscles for the treatment of post-stroke dysphagia by NMES combined with effortful swallowing was more effective than the horizontal and vertical placement of electrodes on the suprahyoid and infrahyoid muscles, respectively, and their vertical placement above the hyoid bone and cricoid cartilage.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Beneficial effects of early administration of recombinant human B-type natriuretic peptide in ST-elevation myocardial infarction patients receiving percutaneous coronary intervention treatment.
We aimed to evaluate the clinical performance of early administration of recombinant human B-type natriuretic peptide (rhBNP) to ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients receiving percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) treatment. ⋯ We concluded that early administration of rhBNP can ameliorate the severity of reperfusion injury for STEMI patients receiving PCI treatment.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
A randomised, controlled trial comparing adductor canal block and femoral nerve block for knee arthroplasty.
Adductor canal block (ACB) is hypothesised to provide superior analgesia to femoral nerve block (FNB) for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) while preserving quadriceps strength. ⋯ We found no statistically significant differences in analgesic effects, quadriceps strength or functional recovery postoperatively between ACB and FNB.