Reproductive health services: attitudes and practices of Saudi community pharmacists
ConclusionThe majority of pharmacists reported selling pregnancy tests and ovulation and educated patients regarding both these test kits. However, these services were more widely available in pharmacy chains than in independent pharmacies. Pharmacists exhibited a positive attitude toward SRH, exhibiting social accountability and an ethical responsibility to fulfill their role. (Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science)
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - July 12, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Retraction Note: The efficacy and safety of cryoballoon catheter ablation in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
(Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science)
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - July 12, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Risk factors for rebleeding in gastroduodenal ulcers
ConclusionsRebleeding after clip hemostasis of bleeding gastroduodenal ulcers was associated with blood transfusion, albumin <2.5, diameter of the exposed vessel ≧2 mm, and duodenal ulcer. The Rebleeding-N score was able to stratify the risk of rebleeding. (Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science)
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - July 11, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Evaluating anticoagulant prescribing errors in older adults in a rehabilitation setting
(Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science)
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - July 11, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
SARS-CoV-2 in early pregnancy —does it affect the aneuploidy screening markers and cause pregnancy loss?
ConclusionsWe did not find any evidence for unfavorable prenatal biochemical, ultrasound markers of fetal aneuploidy screening tests, and pregnancy loss rates in our study group. (Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science)
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - July 10, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Apple Vision Pro: the future of surgery with advances in virtual and augmented reality
(Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science)
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - July 8, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Longitudinal variation of serum PCSK9 in ulcerative colitis: association with disease activity, T helper 1/2/17 cells, and clinical response of tumor necrosis factor inhibitor
ConclusionsSerum PCSK9 is positively related to disease activity, Th1, and Th17 cells in UC patients; further, its decline correlates with TNFi response achievement in these patients. (Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science)
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - July 8, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Matriptase as a potential biomarker and therapeutic target in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus
ConclusionOur study is the first to report elevated levels of matriptase in individuals with newly diagnosed T2DM and/or metabolic syndrome. Additionally, we found a significant positive correlation between matriptase levels and metabolic and inflammatory parameters, indicating a potential role for matriptase in the pathogenesis of T2DM and glucose metabolism. Further research on matriptase could lead to its recognition as a novel target for investigation. (Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science)
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - July 7, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Characteristics and burden of disease in patients with radiographic versus non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis in the ASRI cohort
ConclusionsThis study provides evidence to suggest that the burden of disease is less in patients with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis than radiographic axial spondyloarthritis. (Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science)
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - July 7, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Value of serum free prostate-specific antigen density in the diagnosis of prostate cancer
ConclusionWith the optimal cutoff value of 0.062, fPSAD has a higher diagnostic value for PCa than tPSA, f/tPSA, (f/t)/PSAD, and PSAD, and can well predict the risk of PCa, significantly improve the clinical diagnostic rate of PCa, and reduce unnecessary biopsy. (Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science)
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - July 6, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
CRP/albumin, Glasgow prognostic score, and prognostic nutritional index as a predictor of mortality among delirium patients
ConclusionsThe findings obtained in this study suggest that GPS, PNI, and albumin parameters could be used to guide the clinician in predicting the 30-day mortality of patients diagnosed with delirium. (Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science)
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - July 6, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Is poor sleep quality associated with lipid profile in elderly population? Finding from Iranian Longitudinal Study on Ageing
ConclusionOur study illustrates that poor sleep quality is a risk factor for poorer lipid profile. Therefore, early behavioral or pharmacological interventions that improve sleep quality are necessary to modify lipid profile in elderly population. (Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science)
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - July 4, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
The end of COVID-19: not with a bang but a whimper
AbstractThe formal announcement of the end of the COVID-19 pandemic by the WHO came on the 5th of May 2023; however, unlike the pandemic onset, the pandemic end date was not met with any significant media coverage or news reporting in Ireland. Additionally, there were no series of contemplations either in newspapers or other media about the impact of the decision to formally end the pandemic despite having financial and legislative impacts on a wide number of people. Given the potential impact of the removal of government subsidies on health and occupations, government and media coverage of the decisions and potential impl...
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - June 29, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Long-term anatomical and functional findings of solar maculopathy
ConclusionsWhile no effective treatment has been identified for SM, VA can significantly improve in some cases, but persistent scotomata are reported and may be debilitating; thus, prevention by public health measures remains critical. (Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science)
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - June 29, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Patient –healthcare provider communication and age-related hearing loss: a qualitative study of patients’ perspectives
ConclusionEffective clinical communication can be achieved through a clear understanding of the patient ’s perspective. Healthcare providers should be made aware of the hearing issues and associated communication difficulties posed, within the context of the development of patient-centred strategies to improve patient safety. (Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science)
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - June 29, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
