Medicina, Volume 60, Issue 10

Background and Objectives: Muscle loss is a known complication of ICU admission. The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of neuromuscular functional magnetic stimulation (FMS) on quadriceps muscle thickness in critically ill patients. Mate...

Background and Objectives: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) poses a significant global health challenge, necessitating effective renal replacement therapies. Peritoneal dialysis (PD) offers a patient-friendly, home-based alternative to hemodialysis. The...

Background and Objectives: Duodenal atresia and stenosis are common causes of intestinal obstruction. Associated anomalies significantly influence early postoperative mortality, while postoperative complications impact long-term survival. Materials a...

Background and Objectives: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) requires accurate implant placement to ensure optimal outcomes. In this study, the AR Hip navigation system, an imageless portable navigation tool using augmented reality (AR), was evaluated for...

Background and Objectives: Robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is gaining popularity worldwide, leading to a potential increase in the number of pin tracker–related complications. This study determined the effectiveness of periarticu...

Background and Objectives: In this study, we evaluated clinical factors associated with implementing a rehabilitation program for patients with COVID-19-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) requiring mechanical ventilation (MV) durin...

Background and Objectives: Diabetic foot sepsis (DFS) accounts for approximately 60% of hospital admissions in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). Individuals with DM are at risk of severe COVID-19. This study investigated factors associated with m...

Background and Objectives: Atherosclerosis, driven by dyslipidaemia and oxidative stress, is a leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. This study evaluates the effects of vigorous-intensity bodybuilding exercise (VIBBE) on atheroscle...

Background and Objectives: Sarcopenia is a significant concern in stroke rehabilitation, with a high prevalence reported in acute stroke patients. This study examines the effect of sarcopenia on rehabilitation outcomes in acute stroke patients. Mater...

Background and Objectives: Napabucasin (NP) was discovered as a natural compound that suppresses cancer stemness by inhibiting the signal transducer and activator of the transcription 3 (STAT3) signaling pathway. In this study, the anti-proliferative...