2025 February - 37 articles
Background: Ovarian cancer encompasses a diverse range of neoplasms originating in the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and peritoneum. Despite being one of the commonest gynaecological malignancies, there are no validated screening strategies for early det...
Coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) is characterized by structural and functional abnormalities in the coronary microvasculature which can lead to ischaemia and angina and is increasingly recognized as a major contributor to adverse cardiovascul...
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Respiratory and emergency medicine have undergone significant transformations in recent years, shaped by advancements in critical care, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), and the evolving understanding of post-infectious sequelae [...]
The journal retracts the article “Brevilin A Ameliorates Imiquimod-Induced Psoriasis-like Dermatitis and Reduces Th17 Differentiation in Psoriasis Patients” [...]
Background: Breast malignancy is the most common cancer type and the second leading cause of cancer-related death for women all ages. Axillary surgery provides prognostic and predictive information, but carries significant morbidity. Imaging techniqu...
Background/Objectives: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disorder affecting up to 15% of reproductive-age women, characterized by hyperandrogenism, chronic oligo-ovulation, and metabolic dysfunction. This study aims to evaluat...
Background: Cognitive impairment has an impact upon the function and quality of life of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). High-serum neurofilament light-chain (sNfL) levels predict disease progression and are also associated with impaired cognit...
Abstract: Background/Objectives: Single-port access (SPA) laparoscopic surgery has gained popularity due to its cosmetic benefits and reduced postoperative pain. However, concerns persist regarding the increased risk of adhesions due to the larger um...
Objectives: While the treatment of non-small-cell lung carcinoma has improved rapidly, the treatment of pulmonary large-cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC) remains underdeveloped. The use of immunohistochemistry allows for accurate risk stratificat...
Background: Male breast cancer (MaBC) is a rare disease and due to its rarity and the lack of specific protocols for its management, treatment algorithms are extrapolated from female breast cancer (FBC). To optimize MaBC treatment, we conceived an um...
The biophysiological differences between teeth and dental implants and the issue of occlusal overload, although controversial, form the basis for the management of occlusion in implant-supported full-arch fixed dental prostheses (ISFAFDPs). Although...
Background: Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) and moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) are significant challenges in pediatric populations, negatively impacting quality of life (QoL). Biologic therapies, including omalizumab and dupilumab, sho...
Background: The rapid adoption of telehealth services for youth mental health care necessitates a comprehensive evaluation of its effectiveness. This study aimed to analyze the impact of telehealth on youth mental health outcomes using artificial int...
Background: Bipolar disorder (BD) is a chronic condition associated with treatment resistance, cognitive decline, structural brain changes, and an approximately 13-year reduction in life expectancy compared to the general population. Depression in BD...
Introduction. Hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis (hATTR) is a rare disorder with a largely variable worldwide prevalence, and it is caused by autosomal dominant mutations in the transthyretin (TTR) gene, leading to cardiological, neurological, or m...
Introduction: Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with drug-eluting stents (DES) is a cornerstone of the management of ischemic heart disease. However, in-stent restenosis (ISR) remains a significant clinical challenge, occurring in approximatel...
Background: The widespread adoption of precision medicine in routine cancer care remains a critical challenge, even as advanced technologies expand and personalized therapies demonstrate remarkable success in certain cancer types. While breakthrough...
Introduction: Widespread adoption of AI for medical decision-making is still hindered due to ethical and safety-related concerns. For AI-based decision support systems in healthcare settings, it is paramount to be reliable and trustworthy. Common dee...
Background/Objectives: Cognitive impairment is a debilitating comorbidity affecting diverse patient populations, yet the cognitive effects of therapies like mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs) remain underexplored. Preclinical evidence sugg...
Background: Eating disorders have previously been associated with renal impairment. Low muscle mass reduces serum creatinine used for the calculation of the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), leading to overestimation of renal function. To...
Background: The clinical presentation of coeliac disease (CD) is various and may influence disease course. We aimed to investigate the associations of clinical presentation with comorbidities and disease complications in a cohort of Hungarian coeliac...
Background: Colon cancer is known as one of the most prevalent malignancies in the world. This well-known pathology requires accurate lymph node dissection to achieve effective staging and improved treatment outcomes. Indocyanine green fluorescence i...
Background: Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) remains a predominant cause of debilitating back and leg pain, affecting many aging populations. Traditional decompression surgeries can be invasive and pose significant risks and recovery time. This study elu...
Abstract: Objective: This study aimed to predict the orientation of the prosthetic trochlear angle (PTA) relative to the quadriceps line of force (QLF) in kinematically aligned total knee arthroplasty (KA-TKA) by using preoperative radiographic param...
T-cell-engaging bispecific antibodies (BsAbs) are monoclonal antibodies that redirect the cytotoxic activity of T-cells to target malignant neoplasms. B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (B-NHL) is a heterogenous group of aggressive and indolent malignancies...
Drug resistance remains a significant barrier to effective cancer therapy. Cancer cells evade treatment by reprogramming their metabolism, switching from glycolysis to oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS), and relying on alternative carbon sources such...
High-risk myeloid neoplasms encompass a group of hematologic malignancies known to cause significant cytopenias, which are accompanied by the risk of end-organ damage. They tend to have an aggressive clinical course and limit life expectancy in the a...
Background/Objectives: Lumbar disk herniation (LDH) significantly affects quality of life due to lower back and radiating leg pain. Surgical intervention, such as discectomy, is effective for symptom relief when conservative measures fail; however, p...
Background: In the era of personalized medicine, tools for risk stratification after cardiovascular interventions are crucial to reduce mortality and morbidity, especially in the aging population. Biomarker-based approaches, in particular, have gaine...
Background/Objectives: Whole-body cryotherapy (WBC) is widely recognized for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. Despite growing interest in its therapeutic potential, the impact of WBC on functional performance, pain perception, sleep quali...
Background: Large language models (LLMs) have seen a significant boost recently in the field of natural language processing (NLP) due to their capabilities in analyzing words. These autoregressive models prove robust in classification tasks where tex...
Background: Lesions of the digital apices are common, and several treatment strategies can be considered for them. Among these, the free great toe pulp flap can be used. Methods: This is a retrospective report in which five patients undergoing hallux...
Background/Objectives: Severe allergic asthma is usually treated with omalizumab; however, this drug may not be effective for every patient. By its action, dupilumab could be an alternative in these patients. The objective of this study was to evalua...
Background: Mechanomyography (MMG) is a neurodiagnostic technique with a documented ability to evaluate the compression of nerve roots. Its utility in degenerative spine surgery is unknown. Objective: To assess the utility of intraoperative MMG durin...
Introduction: Meningeal metastasis (MM) from naso-ethmoidal malignancies (NEMs) is rare, its metastatic route is still debated, and its prognostic impact remains unclear. Our aim is to analyze a retrospective series of NEMs with non-contiguous MM to...
Background/Objectives: Strabismus, or eye misalignment, has not been well-described in U.S. military Veterans. This study was undertaken to characterize Veterans with a strabismus diagnosis as well as those who underwent strabismus surgery. Methods:...
