Publications by authors named "Po-Jia Pao"
Article Synopsis
- Tranexamic acid (TXA) has shown potential benefits for patients with hemoptysis, including lower short-term mortality, reduced bleeding time, and shorter hospital stays.
- A review of five studies with over 20,000 patients indicated that TXA effectively decreased the need for medical interventions without causing significant adverse effects.
- Overall, TXA appears to be a safe and effective treatment option in managing hemoptysis cases.
Effect of magnesium sulfate on renal colic pain: A PRISMA-compliant meta-analysis.
Medicine (Baltimore)
November 2020
Article Synopsis
- Magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) is evaluated for its effectiveness in treating renal colic pain, but recent trials indicate it does not significantly reduce pain compared to control treatments.
- A systematic review analyzed four studies with 373 patients, finding that MgSO4 did not provide better pain relief within various time frames (15, 30, and 60 minutes) and was comparable to traditional analgesics when initial treatments failed.
- The study concludes that while MgSO4 offers no superior benefits for renal colic, it can be considered as a backup option for patients not responding to other medications, with no significant adverse effects on blood pressure or heart function.