Family Medicine & Primary Care Review 

About: Family Medicine & Primary Care Review is an academic journal published by Continuo. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Medicine & Internal medicine. It has an ISSN identifier of 1734-3402. It is also open access. Over the lifetime, 950 publications have been published receiving 1791 citations. The journal is also known as: Family Medicine and Primary Care Review.

Irritable bowel syndrome is associated with novel inflammatory markers derived from hemogram parameters

Abstract: Background. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder that is associated with sub-clinical inflammation. Some hemogram parameters are thought to be novel inflammatory markers. Objectives. We aimed to study novel inflammatory markers derived from hemograms and to compare them to those in healthy subjects. Material and methods. The platelet distribution width (PDW), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio (MLR) of patients with IBS were gathered from a database and compared to those in a healthy population. Results. The PLR of the IBS group (144 ± 50%) was higher than the PLR of the control group (111 ± 32%; p < 0.001). The PDW of the IBS group (16.3 [1%]) was higher than the PDW of the control group (15.4 [2.4%]; p < 0.001). The NLR of the IBS group (2.2 [1.1%]) was higher than the NLR of the control group (1.8 [0.7%]; p < 0.001). The MLR of the IBS group (0.25 [0.14%]) was higher than the MLR of the control group (0.2 [0.12%]; p < 0.001). Conclusions. We think that PDW, NLR, PLR, and MLR could all serve as diagnostic tools for IBS. Although the diagnosis of IBS is based on history and clinical findings, the simplicity and low cost of these hemogram tests could provide laboratory support in establishing a diagnosis, especially in suspected cases.

FOCUS: Frailty Management Optimisation through EIPAHA Commitments and Utilisation of Stakeholders’ Input – an innovative European Project in elderly care*

Abstract: The goal of FOCUS, which stands for Frailty Management Optimization through EIPAHA Commitments and Utilization of Stakeholders’ Input, is to reduce the burden of frailty in Europe The partners are working on advancing knowledge of frailty detection, assessment, and management, including biological, clinical, cognitive and psychosocial markers, in order to change the paradigm of frailty care from acute intervention to prevention FOCUS partners are working on ways to integrate the best available evidence from frailty-related screening tools, epidemiological and interventional studies into the care of frail people and their quality of life Frail citizens in Italy, Poland and the UK and their caregivers are being called to express their views and their experiences with treatments and interventions aimed at improving quality of life The FOCUS Consortium is developing pathways to leverage the knowledge available and to put it in the service of frail citizens In order to reach out to the broadest audience possible, the FOCUS Platform for Knowledge Exchange and the platform for Scaling Up are being developed with the collaboration of stakeholders The FOCUS project is a development of the work being done by the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing (EIPAHA), which aims to increase the average healthy lifespan in Europe by 2020 while fostering sustainability of health/social care systems and innovation in Europe The knowledge and tools developed by the FOCUS project, with input from stakeholders, will be deployed to all EIPAHA participants dealing with frail older citizens to support activities and optimize performance

Natural cold pressed oils as cosmetic products

Abstract: Background. it seems that patients may ask general practitioners about natural cosmetics applied on the skin regarding their safety and suitability. Objectives. the aim of the study was to analyze natural cold pressed oils as potential cosmetic products. Material and methods. cold pressed oils obtained from selected seeds and fruit stones were analyzed, including: chokeberry seed oil, blackcurrant seed oil, elderberry seed oil, raspberry seed oil, apricot seed oil, tomato seed oil, strawberry seed oil, broccoli seed oil, Nigella sativa seed oil, hemp oil, safflower seed oil, Silybum marianum seed oil and coconut oil. 80 adult volunteers assessed the cosmetic properties of the analyzed oils. each of the volunteers tested 2 to 4 different oils, by applying them on the skin. in addition, patch tests with all analyzed oils were performed on 23 individuals. Results. the majority of tested oils were positively evaluated by the participants: in the opinion of the participants, oil extracted from safflower had the best appearance (100% positive opinions), coconut oil had the best smell (70% positive opinions), while black currant seed oil showed the best absorbency (85% positive opinions). no irritation was observed within the analyzed product group, albeit one allergic reaction to apricot seed oil was observed with patch testing. Conclusions. based on the achieved results, it could be suggested that natural cold pressed oils can be applied to the skin as cosmetics. our observations may be helpful for general practitioners when choosing natural cosmetics.

Prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers by newest recommendations from European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP): practical reference guide for GPs

Abstract: The guideline titled “Prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers: clinical practice guideline” is the result of a collaborative effort between the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP), European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP) and Pan Pacific Pressure Injury Alliance (PPPIA). A comprehensive literature review was conducted on pressure ulcer prevention and treatment. Rigorous scientific methodology was used to appraise available research and make evidence-based recommendations for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers. Draft guidelines were made available to 986 invited individual stakeholders and organizations or societies, and the feedback of the stakeholders was taken under consideration by the developers of the guideline. The guideline includes 575 explicit recommendations and/or research summaries for multidisciplinary pressure ulcer topics.

A study of the efficacy of fathers’ attachment training on paternal-fetal attachment and parental anxiety

Abstract: Background. Attachment behaviors play an important role in accepting the identity of the fathers, the pleasant outcome of pregnancy and the child’s growth and development in the future. Objectives. This study aimed to investigate the effect of father’s attachment training (awaiting a child) on paternal-fetal attachment and parental anxiety. Material and methods. This clinical trial was conducted on 150 spouses of eligible pregnant women. In the intervention group, four 90-minute training sessions were designed on maternal-fetal attachment, while the control group received routine prenatal care. The questionnaire of paternal-fetal attachment was completed both before and after intervention in both cases and control groups. Data analysis was done in SPSS software using a paired t-test and independent t-test (the significant level was 0.05). Results. The mean score of attachment was reported as 56.61 ± 6.05 and 64.53 ± 6.94 both before and after intervention, respectively. according to the paired t-test, there was a significant difference in the attachment score after intervention (p < 0.001). According to the independent t-test applied a month after intervention, the comparison of fathers’ anxiety scores before and after intervention showed a significant difference between the control and intervention groups (p < 0.001). Conclusions. Training fathers about attachment skills leads to increased paternal-fetal attachment and a lower anxiety score. Therefore, it seems necessary to include education of fathers in prenatal care.