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Predictive Value of Postoperative C-reactive Protein Ratio for Early Postoperative Complications After Laparoscopic Gastrectomy
CONCLUSIONS: The CRP ratio after LG can effectively predict postoperative complications that need treatment, and when the ratio is more than 2.2, digestive surgeons should pay attention to the possibility of serious complications.PMID:38607201 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - April 12, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Shoukun Chen Yueyang Huang Weizheng Mao Source Type: research

Study on the Relationship Between β2 Macroglobulin, Small Density, Low-density Lipoprotein and Carotid Plaque Instability after Acute Thrombolysis in Patients with Ischemic Stroke
CONCLUSION: β2 microglobulin and density low-density lipoprotein are independent risk factors of carotid artery plaque instability in I.S. patients after acute thrombolysis. Moreover, the sensibility and differential of combined diagnosis are higher, which has certain predictive value for the instability of carotid plaque in such patients.PMID:38607202 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - April 12, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Hao Zhang Nini Yang Mengke Ma Wen-An Wang Source Type: research

The Association of Serum Complement C1q with Coronary Artery Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
CONCLUSIONS: Serum complement C1q is elevated in CAD patients, but its mechanism of action may have a dual effect, but further research is needed to understand its precise role and clinical implications.PMID:38607203 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - April 12, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Ping Jia Yizhong Wu Yanwen Gong Yanwen Jia Xun Wu Guo Jian Source Type: research

Significance Analysis of the Improvement in Postoperative Recovery of Cardiac Surgery Patients Based on the Graded Management Established Using the Delirium Prediction Model
CONCLUSION: The graded management based on the delirium prediction model can effectively reduce the incidence of postoperative delirium in critically ill patients with Type A aortic coarctation, and at the same time improve patient satisfaction and quality of care.PMID:38607204 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - April 12, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Hao Zhang Qiuyu Wang Ping Feng Source Type: research

Impact of FMEA-Based Nursing on Postoperative Condition of Appendicitis Patients
CONCLUSION: For patients with AP, FMEA-based nursing improves their postoperative recovery, alleviates their pain, and ameliorates their sleep quality, which is of high clinical application value.PMID:38607205 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - April 12, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Yang Yang Source Type: research

Exploring the Role of Quantitative CT in Diagnosing Pancreatic Fat Deposition in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
CONCLUSION: A correlation exists between pancreatic fat content, abdominal circumference, and liver fat content. Both QCT and MRI can accurately quantify pancreatic fat content, and their correlation and consistency are relatively ideal. QCT technology is particularly suitable for patients with contraindications for magnetic resonance examination.PMID:38607206 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - April 12, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Hong Zhu Xuhui Liu Huihao Qin Jun Zhao Hongjun Jiang Qingyao Li Source Type: research

Difference of Esophageal Motility and Reflux Characteristics in Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Chronic Cough (CC) and the Impact of Standardized Drug Therapy
This study aimed to explore the difference between esophageal motility and reflux characteristics in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and chronic cough (CC) and the effect of standardized drug therapy. Eighty-four patients diagnosed with GERD in The First People's Hospital of Hangzhou from December 2020 to December 2022 were enrolled in this study. They were divided into an observation group (Obs group, patients with GERD + CC, n = 26 cases) and a control group (control group, patients with typical GERD, n = 58 cases). Reflux symptom integral questionnaire, cough symptom integral questionnaire, high-res...
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - April 12, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Wenfang Liu Yuqing Tong Source Type: research

Correlation Between the Severity of Coronary Artery Disease and Retinal Artery Disease and the Therapeutic Effect of Captopril
CONCLUSION: A significant positive correlation was observed between the severity of coronary artery lesions and retinal artery lesions. Assessing alterations in retinal blood vessels in hypertensive patients can effectively indicate the extent of coronary artery stenosis indirectly. Concerning medication, the antihypertensive drug captopril demonstrated the potential to alleviate the severity of coronary artery and retinal artery lesions in hypertensive patients. However, specific treatment methods should be tailored to individual patient circumstances.PMID:38607208 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - April 12, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Xing Ge Xiaoli Liu Tienan Sun Xinxiao Gao Hongya Han Yujie Zhou Source Type: research

In Vitro Culture and Biological Characterization of Meniscal Fibrochondrocytes
CONCLUSION: A more dependable technique for fibrochondrocyte isolation and culture is offered for the study of meniscus in molecular biology and tissue engineering. The cells cultured using this method are morphologically stable, have a strong proliferation ability, and possess the fundamental biological properties of fibrochondrocytes in vivo.PMID:38607209 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - April 12, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Zhigang Zhou Yuxin Shen Source Type: research

Effects of Combined Maternal Voice Stimulation and Gravity Feeding Intervention for Low-Birth-Weight Preterm Infants in Neonatal Care
CONCLUSION: Maternal voice stimulation combined with gravity feeding shows promising positive effects and high safety for low-birth-weight preterm infants. The combined approach outperformed both gravity feeding alone and traditional nasogastric feeding across various critical parameters. These findings support the potential clinical applicability and merit further consideration for wider implementation as a feeding method in neonatal care settings.CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: The observed reductions in feeding intolerance, shortened gastric tube indwelling time, and enhanced oral motor function in low-birth-weight preterm infan...
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - April 12, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Liduan Li Yanzhu Lin Huangyi Wu Ting Huang Chunling Guo Chunyan Lin Source Type: research

Diagnostic Value of Transabdominal Ultrasonography in Gastrointestinal Malignant Tumors
CONCLUSION: Transabdominal ultrasonography shows promise as a diagnostic tool for gastrointestinal malignant tumors; however, it is recommended to be used in conjunction with other detection methods such as fibrous gastrointestinal tract examination to minimize the risk of missed diagnoses and misdiagnoses. The study highlights the potential of transabdominal ultrasonography as a non-invasive and accessible diagnostic method for gastrointestinal malignancies. Further research and advancements in imaging technologies are crucial for enhancing diagnostic capabilities and improving patient outcomes in the future.PMID:38607211...
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - April 12, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jing-Yun Dong Yan-Bing Gao Li-Wei Tang Jing Zheng Source Type: research

Correlation of Homocysteine and Blood Pressure Variability with Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in Patients with Hypertension and Carotid Atherosclerosis
CONCLUSION: There was a position correlation of Hcy and BPV with left ventricular hypertrophy in patients with hypertension combined with carotid atherosclerosis.PMID:38607212 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - April 12, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Rui Liu Yiwen Weng Chunlian Zeng Fei Dai Jing Chen Mengjiao Gou Yalu Qin Source Type: research

Analysis of the Nursing Effect of Hemiplegic Limb Rehabilitation Training in the Care of Stroke Patients
CONCLUSION: Hemiplegic limb rehabilitation training nursing care positively impacts stroke patients, improving physical mobility, muscle strength, and overall quality of life. This method should be prioritized and implemented in clinical practice.PMID:38607213 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - April 12, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Yafen Cao Simin Chen Xuejuan Cheng Rui Ji Source Type: research

Uterine Artery Doppler Parameters: An Excellent Tool for Assessing Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
CONCLUSIONS: Uterine artery Doppler parameters demonstrate excellent predictive value for adverse pregnancy outcomes in pregnant women. This underscores their potential in enhancing prenatal care and pregnancy management strategies.PMID:38607214 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - April 12, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Minsui Cai Yan Lu Ying Li Qi Cui Source Type: research

Efficacy and Safety of Methylprednisolone Pulse Therapy and Conventional Oral Prednisone for Pediatric Patients With Nephrotic Syndrome
CONCLUSIONS: High-dose methylprednisolone pulse therapy demonstrated better efficacy in treating pediatric NS patients, showing a shorter time to symptom relief, but it may also entail a higher risk of adverse reactions compared to conventional oral high-dose prednisone. Clinicians should consider the specific circumstances and needs of pediatric patients when selecting a treatment.PMID:38607215 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - April 12, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Mingfang Liu Yingjian Cai Source Type: research