Clinics and Practice, Volume 15, Issue 2

Background: Intravenous protamine administration for heparin reversal after percutaneous hepatic chemosaturation intervention is generally recommended, but its effectiveness on coagulation parameters remains unclear. Methods: In a single-center retro...

Background/Objectives: It would be helpful for primary healthcare professionals to have access to a brief, general screening tool allowing them to detect patients suffering from major mental illness. This also holds for organizations and institutions...

Background: In heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and decreased ejection fraction (HFrEF), LA strain, an indicator of the filling and discharge of the left atrium (LA), was recently identified as a sign of diastolic dysfunction. O...

Background: Ophthalmic emergencies are acute conditions that progress rapidly, posing a significant threat to a patient’s vision and requiring urgent intervention to prevent permanent visual impairment. This study aimed to assess the general aw...

Background: Jugular foramen syndrome (JFS) is a rare condition characterized by the compression or impairment of one or more terminal cranial nerves passing through the jugular foramen. Although malignancies are the primary cause of JFS. Methods: In...

Background/Objectives: Individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia are susceptible to constipation induced by antipsychotic medications. However, research investigating the prevalence of this adverse effect and its underlying mechanisms is limited. Meth...

Background: Various types of dentures are applied in the treatment of missing teeth. The research carried out so far has proven that both the absence of teeth and the replacement of missing teeth with dentures affect the functional condition of masse...

Background/Objectives: Dermatomyositis (DM) is a rare idiopathic inflammatory myopathy characterized by muscle weakness and typical cutaneous rash. Dermatomyositis-specific antibodies, such as anti-TIF1γ, anti-SAE, anti-Mi2, anti-MDA5, and anti...

Background: Rotator cuff-related shoulder pain (RCRSP) is a prevalent musculoskeletal issue, encompassing various shoulder conditions. While exercise typically forms the foundation of conservative treatment, there exists ongoing discourse regarding t...

Aim: To compare caregiver satisfaction and children’s acceptance of silver fluoride/potassium iodide (AgF + KI) treatment (Riva Star Aqua^®, SDI Limited, Victoria, Australia) and glass-ionomer cement (GIC) application (Ionostar Plus + Easy G...

Background: Because of its anatomy and function, the rotator cuff (RC) is vulnerable to considerable morbidity. The prevalence of RC diseases (RCDs) among the general population is 5–39%, reaching over 30% in patients older than 60. The aim of...

Background/Objectives: Comprehensive sexual education and access to contraceptives play a vital role in alleviating the economic, health, and social challenges associated with unplanned pregnancies in adolescents. According to the World Health Organi...

Background/Objectives: The wording of informed consent forms for medical or surgical clinical procedures can be difficult to read and comprehend, making it difficult for patients to make decisions. The objective of this study was to analyze the reada...

Background/Objectives: Differentiating complicated acute appendicitis (CA) and uncomplicated acute appendicitis (UC) is essential to guide clinical management. While CA requires urgent surgical management, UC can be treated with antibiotic therapy in...

Background: Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness that can be mitigated through early recognition and effective management. Specifically, early and effective self-management outside hospitals can slow disease progression and reduce its n...

Background: Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) refers to abnormal placental attachment, categorized into placenta accreta, increta, and percreta, with varying severity. The incidence of PAS has risen alongside the increasing rate of caesarean sections....