Prospective Study to Evaluate Efficacy of Single Versus Double Drains in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Surgery.

Seroma formation is a common sequel following modified radical mastectomy (MRM), which hinders healing, may prolong hospital stay, and cause a delay in adjuvant treatment. Closed suction drains have been used to prevent formation of seroma; however, the use of a single drain in the axilla along with draining the mastectomy flaps and axilla separately remains a topic of debate. This prospective randomized dual-arm study was conducted in the Department of Endocrine Surgery.

Effect of Balloon-Blowing Exercise on Oxygen Saturation in COVID-19 Patients.

Background Balloon therapy is an empirical example that patients with respiratory tract diseases can use to improve their daily care. The diaphragm and ribs are expanded and raised by the intercostal muscles, which are activated during the balloon-blowing exercise. This makes it possible for the lungs to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide.

Effectiveness of Plyometrics Along With Pilates Exercises in Increasing Vertical Jump Performance Among Basketball Players.

Introduction Basketball is an athletic court game sport played by five players from two sports teams each. Therefore, the objective of this study is aimed at gauging the potential impact of the combination of plyometrics and Pilates training along with the efficacy of these exercise regimes individually on raising vertical jump performance in basketball players. Methodology For this study, 45 subjects were enrolled and assigned into groups A, B, and C.

Comparing the mid-vastus and medial parapatellar approaches in total knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis of short term outcomes.

Purpose: Proponents of a mid-vastus (MV) approach for primary total knee arthroplasties (TKA) stress its importance in preserving function of the extensor mechanism with earlier rehabilitation and decreased prevalence of lateral release. We conducted a meta-analysis of randomised and quasi-randomised controlled trials to compare functional outcomes of the standard medial parapatellar (PP) and mid-vastus (MV) approaches in primary knee arthroplasties.

Methods: The study was conducted according to the guidelines described in the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions.

Blockade of tolerance to morphine analgesia by cocaine.

Tolerance to morphine analgesia was induced in male Sprague-Dawley rats by s.c. implantation of a morphine base pellet (75 mg) on the first and second day and determining the magnitude of tolerance 72 h after the first implant by s.

Stereospecific potentiation of opiate analgesia by cocaine: predominant role of noradrenaline.

Cocaine hydrochloride (50 mg) pellets implanted subcutaneously in male Wistar rats potentiated the analgesia of morphine, levorphanol, methadone and buprenorphine as measured by the tail-withdrawal test. Potentiated opiate analgesia was abolished by naloxone and further enhanced by desipramine and phenoxybenzamine. Yohimbine, alpha-methyl p-tyrosine, haloperidol, zimelidine, methysergide, p-chlorophenylalanine produced no significant effect on potentiated opiate analgesia.