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Transformation of 5-D itch scale and numerical rating scale in chronic hemodialysis patients [PDF]

BMC Nephrology, 2017
Pruritus is a common and frustrating symptom in hemodialysis (HD) patients and 5-D itch scale is proposed as a reliable measurement of pruritus. However, information regarding 5-D itch scale categories is currently unavailable. We explored optimal cut-offs 5-D itching scale based on numerical rating scale (NRS) categories in HD patients.Four hundred ...
Jia-Wen Lai, Hung-Chih Chen, Che-Yi Chou, Hung-Rong Yen, Tsai-Chung Li, Mao-Feng Sun, Hen-Hong Chang, Chiu-Ching Huang, Fuu-Jen Tsai, Johannes Tschen, Chiz-Tzung Chang   +10 more
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Perbandingan Kombinasi Tramadol Parasetamol Intravena dengan Tramadol Ketorolak Intravena terhadap Nilai Numeric Rating Scale dan Kebutuhan Opioid Pascahisterektomi

Jurnal Anestesi Perioperatif, 2015
Postoperative pain is an important problem in surgery. This study aimed to compare the combination of intravenous tramadol paracetamol and tramadol ketorolac to numeric rating scale (NRS) to postoperative opioid requirements in abdominal hysterectomy ...
Dendi Karmena, Ezra Oktaliansah, Eri Surahman   +2 more
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The effect of abdominal drawing-in manoeuvres and abdominal bracing techniques via telerehabilitation on lumbar repositioning error in seated sedentary participants with chronic low back pain and lumbar instability: a randomised controlled trial

Human Movement
Purpose Lumbar stabilisation exercise (LSE) is recommended for patients with lumbar instability (LI). Two popular techniques include the abdominal drawing-in manoeuvre (ADIM) and abdominal bracing (AB).
Pongsatorn Saiklang, Thiwaphon Chatprem, Parvinee Saiklang, Rungthip Puntumetakul, Gillian Yeowell   +4 more
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Early Body Mass Index z‐Score Change and Resolution of Severe Malnutrition in Children With Sickle Cell Anemia in a Low‐Income Setting: A Prospective Single‐Arm Extension Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Children with sickle cell anemia (SCA) in low‐income settings are at risk of severe malnutrition, but optimal nutritional management has not been established. We evaluated an intensified ready‐to‐use therapeutic food (RUTF) regimen in children with persistent severe malnutrition after initial treatment and assessed whether early ...
Safiya Gambo, Shehu Umar Abdullahi, Hassan Adam Murtala, Halima Kabir, Khadija A. Shamsu, Sari A. Acra, Virginia A. Stallings, Mark Rodeghier, Michael R. DeBaun, Lauren J. Klein   +9 more
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Efficacy of using pentoxifylline in patients undergoing breast cancer surgery

Frontiers in Pharmacology
IntroductionBreast cancer surgery presents several challenges, including postoperative pain, and wound healing complications. Pentoxifylline is a synthetic methylxanthine derivative known for its anti-inflammatory properties and ability to improve ...
Samar A. Dewidar, Noha O. Mansour, Omar Hamdy, Dina A. Elebedy, Moetaza M. Soliman, Mohamed E. E. Shams   +5 more
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Analgesic Efficacy of Ibuprofen in Dysmenorrhea

Bezmiâlem Science, 2023
Objective:Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used routinely and as first choice in the analgesic treatment of abdominal pain caused by primary dysmenorrhea (PD).
Safa DÖNMEZ, Alp ŞENER, Ahmet Burak ERDEM, Çağlar ÇETİN, Gülhan KURTOĞLU ÇELİK   +4 more
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Central Nervous System Tumors Among Infants in Canada: A Report From CYP‐C

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Central nervous system (CNS) tumors in infants are rare, pose unique clinical challenges, and lack large‐scale evidence‐based data to guide management. This study seeks to describe CNS tumors in Canadian infants and to compare their outcomes with those of older children.
Samuel Sassine, Hallie Coltin, Sylvia Cheng, Lucie Lafay‐Cousin, Vanan Issai Magimairajan, Craig Erker, Stéphanie Vairy, Lynette Bowes, Adam Fleming, Donna Johnston, Sarah McKillop, Roona Sinha, Julie Bennett, Christina Coleman, Laura Wheaton, Shayna Zelcer, Samuele Renzi, Thai Hoa Tran   +17 more
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Association between Pain and Level of Disability in Patients with Degenerative Supraspinatus Tendinopathy

Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, 2023
Objective: To determine the association between pain and level of disability in participants with degenerative supraspinatus tendinopathy. Study Design: Cross-sectional study Place and Duration of Study: Outpatient Departments of Jinnah Hospital ...
Rida Rasheed, Ashfaq Ahmad, Fariha Khalid, Syed Amir Gillani, Faiza Sharif, Abeera Babur   +5 more
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Impact of Radiation Therapy on Physical and Psychosocial Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Joint Report From the Children's Oncology Group AYA and Radiation Oncology Committees

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rates of cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYA), age 15–39 years, are increasing. Consequently, radiation oncologists are treating more AYAs who have diagnoses spanning both pediatric and adult practices. Compared to pediatric and older adult patients, AYAs face a unique set of challenges.
Hesham Elhalawani, Rachel K. Peterson, Avani D. Rao, Laurie J. McKenzie, Ahmed Magdy Elmotayam, Leslie Chang, Michael Roth, Susan L. McGovern   +7 more
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Prevalence of acute post-operative pain in patients in adult age-group undergoing inpatient abdominal surgery and correlation of intensity of pain and satisfaction with analgesic management: A cross-sectional single institute-based study

Indian Journal of Anaesthesia, 2016
Background and Aims: Considering the paucity of regional data, this study was designed to investigate the prevalence of post-operative pain and determine if there exists any correlation between the intensity of post-operative pain and patient′s level of ...
Prashant Kumar Singh, Priyam Saikia, Mangala Lahakar   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source