Journal of Clinical Medicine, Volume 12, Issue 18

Little information exists on YKL-40—a key protein in tissue remodeling—and complete blood count (CBC) parameters during acute exacerbations of advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This pilot exploratory study (August 202...

Background and aim: The presence of mechanical dyssynchrony on echocardiography is associated with reverse remodelling and decreased mortality after cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). Contrarily, myocardial scar reduces the effect of CRT. This...

Molar–incisor pattern periodontitis (MIPP) is a severe form of periodontal disease characterized by rapid attachment loss and bone destruction affecting the molars and incisors. Formerly referred to as aggressive periodontitis, the terminology...

The function of the kidney is tightly linked to the function of the heart. Dysfunction/disease of the kidney may initiate, accentuate, or precipitate of the cardiac dysfunction/disease and vice versa, contributing to a negative spiral. Further, the r...

Umbilical granuloma (UG) is a common problem during the neonatal period; however, its epidemiology and etiology are poorly studied, and the best treatment option has not yet been established. We examined the medical records of neonates who were born...

Kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) show higher morbidity and mortality from COVID-19 than the general population and have an impaired response to vaccination. We analyzed COVID-19 incidence and clinical outcomes in a single-center cohort of approxim...

There is a dearth of studies investigating whether the combination of low-intensity statins with ezetimibe can reduce the risk of diabetes in patients requiring statin therapy. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the effects of combination therapy on the...

Background: This study aims to investigate the prevalence of hand eczema, its association with disinfectant usage during the COVID-19 pandemic, and potential correlations with age and dermatological history on hand symptoms in the Polish female popul...

Alcohol-related cognitive disorders have long been an area of study, yet they continue to pose challenges in the diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of underlying neuropsychiatric mechanisms. The present article offers a comprehensive review of W...

Objective: Our primary objective was to describe the baseline characteristics, main reasons for intensive care unit (ICU) admission, and interventions required in the ICU across patients who received CAR-T cell immunotherapy. The secondary objectives...