Medical Sciences, Volume 13, Issue 1

The term axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) encompasses patients with both radiographic (r-axSpA) and non-radiographic (nr-axSpA) forms of the disease. These are two entities within the same family that share many genetic and pathogenic factors, but the...

Introduction: Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and long-term disability in the United States. The current guideline for stroke management includes a 25 min timeframe from door-to-computed tomography time (DTCT). However, sociodemographic ba...

Background/aim: Frailty is increasingly recognized as a relevant prognostic factor in patients with cirrhosis, regardless of liver failure. Vitamin D deficiency is frequent in these patients and has been related to frailty and sarcopenia, but the imp...

Background: Synthetic 2D mammography was developed to decrease radiation exposure, but to our knowledge there have been no studies evaluating the impact of implementation of full field synthetic mammography/digital breast tomosynthesis (FFSM/DBT) on...

The global fight against pandemics is a major public health issue. Epidemiological studies showed a reduced risk of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) severity with the practice of regular physical activity (PA) in clinical populations. Here, we...

Background/Objectives: Carotid artery disease is a condition affecting 3% of the general population which significantly contributes to the development of cerebrovascular events. Fibroblast Growth Factor-23 (FGF-23) is a hormone that has been linked t...

People who suffer from body integrity dysphoria (BID) feel a strong need to be disabled. The most common desire is for amputation or paralysis. Objectives: This study aims to gather the opinion of experts on which types of disabilities are included i...

Background/Objectives: Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a common and often under-reported condition that significantly impacts quality of life. SUI is more than just a physical issue; it can also affect social interactions, mental health, and emo...

Introduction: Breast cancer (BC) awareness and preventive practices are critical for the early detection and effective management of the disease. This study aimed to assess the level of BC awareness among women residing in Al Baha, Saudi Arabia. Meth...

Objetive: The aim of this study was to describe the impact of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) against SARS-CoV-2 in patients with symptoms of enteric protozoa (EP), including Blastocystis spp., Dientamoeba fragilis, Giardia lamblia, Cryptospo...

Background: Urinary incontinence and low back pain are often present during pregnancy and after childbirth. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between the number of children with the occurrence of urinary incontinence and low back...

Background/Objectives: Acute Limb Ischemia (ALI) is a vascular emergency which is accompanied by a significant risk of limb loss or even death. Rapid restoration of arterial perfusion using surgical and/or endovascular techniques is crucial for limb...

Whole blood viscosity is a test for blood stasis and is an ideal evidence-based pathology parameter that is largely undervalued and retrogressing in clinical utilization. Coagulation profiles as indices of haemostasis are available but limited to cen...

AIM: The aim of our study was primarily to analyze hospital outcomes for acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) admissions with a comorbid diagnosis of chronic liver disease (CLD). METHODS: The NIS was used to select ADHF admissions. The population...

Background/Objectives: Performing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in surgically altered gastrointestinal anatomy remains challenging, frequently necessitating the use of forward-viewing endoscopes. Given the challenge in endosco...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects the joints, causing swelling, pain, stiffness, and functional decline. This study aims to clarify the prevalence and risk factors of RA based on sex and age among Korean adults,...

Background: In recent years, the use of short cementless humeral components in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) has increased. This systematic review aimed to compare the radiological and clinical outcomes of uncemented RTSA using short ver...

Background/Objectives: Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are clonal hematopoietic disorders characterized by ineffective hematopoiesis and a risk of progression to acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Cognitive impairments, including deficits in memory, atten...

Secondary hypertension and resistant hypertension may result from potentially treatable acquired or hereditary diseases. Inherited Metabolic Disorders are not routinely included in the differential diagnosis of these contexts associated with hyperten...

Liver cirrhosis represents the advanced pathological stage of chronic liver disease, characterized by the progressive destruction and regeneration of the hepatic parenchyma over years, culminating in fibrosis and disruption of the vascular architectu...

Background: Uremic tumoral calcinosis (UTC) is a rare yet severe complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD), predominantly occurring in patients undergoing renal replacement therapy (RRT). It is characterized by extensive soft tissue calcifications...

Introduction: Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease characterized by abdominal pain, diarrhea, and other symptoms. It can lead to significant complications and impact patients’ quality of life. Therefore, effective manag...

Background: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a widely used surgical intervention for hip osteoarthritis (HOA), with a rising demand driven by an aging population. Osteoporosis is associated with increased risks of bone loss and implant loosening after...

Background: Arterial mechanics are crucial to cardiovascular functionality. The pressure–strain elastic modulus often delineates mechanical properties. Emerging methods use non-linear continuum mechanics and non-convex minimization to identify...

Depression poses significant challenges to global healthcare systems and impacts the quality of life of individuals and their family members. Recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have had a transformative impact on the diagnosis and tr...

Background: Epilepsy is a group of disorders characterized by a cluster of clinical and EEG signs leading to the formation of abnormal synchronous excitation of neurons in the brain. It is one of the most common neurological disorders worldwide; and...

Background/Objectives: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a clinically significant opportunistic pathogen, renowned for its ability to acquire and develop diverse mechanisms of antibiotic resistance. This study examines the resistance, virulence, and regulato...

Background: CPAP has been shown to be particularly beneficial in the management of acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema by reducing both preload and afterload, thus decreasing the work of breathing and improving oxygenation. Methods: This study was a pr...

Sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (SAHS) is a respiratory disorder characterized by cessation of breathing during sleep, resulting in daytime somnolence and various comorbidities. SAHS encompasses obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), caused by upper airway obs...

Background: NIPT is a widely implemented method for prenatal screening of chromosomal disorders. Its introduction initiated the practice of counseling women pre- and post-analytically. Since the test’s usage is established in different conditio...

Vascular diseases, such as hypertension, atherosclerosis, cerebrovascular, and peripheral arterial diseases, present major clinical and public health challenges, largely due to their common underlying process: vascular remodeling. This process involv...

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a global health concern with a rising incidence, particularly in aging populations and those with a genetic predisposition. Over time, DM contributes to various complications, including nephropathy, retinopathy, peripheral a...