2024 September-2 - 311 articles
Background/Objectives: This study compares the power of the radiofrequency (RF) signal reflected from the media layer (media power) of the common carotid artery (CCA) and the CCA stiffness between individuals with and without type 2 diabetes mellitus...
The removal of foreign bodies (FBs) from the airways of children is a critical procedure that can avert serious complications. While both flexible and rigid bronchoscopy techniques are employed for this purpose, their comparative efficacy and safety...
Background: Radiation therapy is a crucial component of breast cancer treatment. However, it is well known to increase the risk of unsatisfactory cosmetic outcomes and higher complication rates. The aim of this study is to provide further insight int...
Objectives: This study aimed to characterize the information delivery during preoperative consultations for cholesteatoma removal surgery in 2024. The secondary objective was to identify any factors influencing the information delivered. Methods: Thi...
Background: Obesity is a pathological condition and a major risk factor for dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Recent research highlighted the association of non-invasive serum markers with these conditions but the...
Background/Objectives: Although manual therapies can be used for pain alleviation in fibromyalgia, there is no clear evidence about the processing of gentle, affective touch in this clinical condition. In fact, persistent painful sensations and psych...
Objectives: Evidence shows that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with the development of stroke. This study investigates the relationship between OSA and post-stroke complications, addressing the limited data on how OSA influences the seve...
Background/Objectives: Hip strength and range of motion have been compared in soccer players with and without hip and groin pain but only in male footballers or gender-combined samples. In female soccer players, the biomechanics contributing to this...
In the last three decades, gene therapy has demonstrated significant progress. Over 700 active investigational new drug (IND) applications have been reported. Research on in utero gene therapy has advanced, but ethical and safety concerns persist. A...
Background/Objectives: Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) is characterised by unexplained intense pruritus during pregnancy. While serum bile acid (BA) is the standard diagnostic marker for ICP, we explored the potential of serum calprotecti...
Background: Diagonal earlobe crease (DELC) is a proposed visible predictor of coronary artery disease (CAD). However, studies on the association between atrial fibrillation (AF) and DELC are lacking. This study evaluated the association between DELC...
Background: Aortic dissection is still afflicted with significant morbidity and mortality. This research seeks to assess long-term outcomes and quality of life after emergency surgery for acute aortic dissection type A. Methods: A total of 413 patien...
Background: Autologous fat grafting, enriched with platelet-rich plasma (PRP), has been established as an effective and affordable treatment for various types of wound healing. However, its efficacy in managing wounds with tendon exposure has not bee...
Background/Objectives: This study investigated the long-term effects of the surgical removal of endometriotic lesions on quality of life in endometriosis patients. A sub-analysis explored different subtypes of endometriosis, hormonal influence, and t...
Background: Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative condition associated with deficit in reaction time which can lead to falls, resulting in limited independence, diminished quality of life, heightened rates of institutional...
Purpose: An innovative eyedrop formulation based on a combination of 0.2% hyaluronic acid and 0.001% hydrocortisone sodium phosphate (Idroflog®, Alfa Intes, Italy; HAC eyedrops) was granted a European Patent in 2016 and has been available on the...
Schizophrenia is a chronic psychotic disorder comprising positive symptoms, negative symptoms, and cognitive deficits. Negative symptoms are associated with stigma, worse functional outcomes, and a significant deterioration in quality of life. Clinic...
Objectives: To assess the impact of topical papaverine administration in complete and incomplete colonic anastomosis, by examining bursting pressure, hydroxyproline concentration, collagen content, inflammation levels, inflammatory cell infiltration,...
Objective: Return to work after spinal surgery is a crucial factor in the recovery process. It can contribute not only to physical rehabilitation but also to psychological well-being. This study aims to evaluate the rate of return to work following e...
Background: There is paucity of studies on the temporal pattern of recovery of facial, bulbar, sensory, motor, and autonomic dysfunction in Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS), although many studies have reported short- and long-term functiona...
Background/Objectives: Acromegaly-induced prolonged exposure to growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor 1 may have significant cardiovascular effects. The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between hemodynamic parameters measu...
Backgrounds: Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is a unique form of cancer with epidemiological characteristics distinct from those of other solid cancers. While common risk factors including alcohol consumption, smoking, and metabolic disorders have been well stud...
Background: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has gained attention for its potential effectiveness in treating depression beyond its initial use for PTSD. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to evaluate the effica...
Background: The anti-neoplastic activity of metformin is a subject of current debate. Preclinical data have suggested that metformin enhances PD-L1 anti-tumor effects in various cancer entities by decreasing insulin levels and inducing energetic stre...
Background: The correlation between the intake of certain nutrients and the development of oral pathologies has been demonstrated by several studies. The objective of this epidemiological investigation was to evaluate parents’ knowledge and awa...
Insomnia is prevalent in primary care and associated with co-morbid physical and mental health conditions and poor health outcomes. While there are effective treatments for insomnia in specialty mental health care, many patients have difficulty acces...
Background: In comparison to titanium screws, novel cortical bone allograft screws may come with advantages in osseointegration and with avoidance of potential material removal surgery after scarf osteotomy. Methods: A scarf osteotomy with allograft...
The detailed sonographic assessment of the fetal neuroanatomy plays a crucial role in prenatal diagnosis, providing valuable insights into timely, well-coordinated fetal brain development and detecting even subtle anomalies that may impact neurodevel...
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have become one of the most popular medications for patients with diabetes and obesity. Due to their effects on gut motility via central or parasympathetic pathways, there have been concerns about...
Background: The main cause of hospitalization in patients with heart failure is hypervolemia. Therefore, the primary treatment strategy involves diuretic therapy using intravenous loop diuretics to achieve decongestion and euvolemia. Some patients wi...
Background: There is a growing concern that opioids and benzodiazepines can depress the respiratory drive and could contribute to worsening respiratory failure and higher exacerbation frequency in COPD. However, the relationship between the exacerbat...
Background: This study aimed to evaluate post-operative lower limb function following second-generation mechanically aligned medial pivot (MP) TKA implantation. Standard gait analysis was performed to collect kinematic and kinetic data, which were th...
Introduction: Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is among the most common causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, accounting for major resource allocation and increasing incidence. This study aimed to evaluate the severity of non-variceal bl...
In the past two decades, there has been a considerable increase of our knowledge with regards to the pathophysiology and management of various demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system [...]
Background: Cannabis use is associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), including angina pectoris (AP), and myocardial infarction (MI). However, it is not clear whether cannabis use is an independent risk factor of AP and/or MI...
Background/Objectives: Cutibacterium acnes (C. acnes), formerly known as Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes), is an anaerobic, low-virulent bacterium that has been associated with postoperative infections of the shoulder, knee, and cervical spine...
Background: Analyzing hospitalizations of patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is essential for an effective action plan to eliminate hepatitis C as a public health threat. This study aimed to explore trends in hospitalizations of patients...
Background/Objectives: This study aims to identify the most accurate regression model for predicting total corneal astigmatism (TCA) from anterior corneal astigmatism (ACA) and to fine-tune the best model’s architecture to further optimize pred...
Background: Low back pain is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal problems and continues to be the leading cause of disabilities worldwide. The aim of this study was to cross-sectionally investigate the association of physical performance with m...
Background: Colorectal cancer is a major health problem that still causes many deaths worldwide. Neuropeptides, such as substance P and calcitonin gene-related peptide, play the neurotransmitter and neurohormone roles that increase tumor invasiveness...
Background: Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder characterized by significantly elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, which plays a major role in the progression of atherosclerosis and l...
Background: The purpose of this paper is to report the case of a patient who developed a local allergic reaction to the pigment used for permanent eyebrow makeup. In addition, the authors’ protocol for the treatment of such a complication is pr...
Background: This study reports the long-term survivorship of primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) for protrusio acetabuli. Methods: Patients undergoing THA utilising cement and bone graft acetabular reconstruction for protrusio acetabuli in a univers...
Background: The gut microbiome plays a crucial role in human health, and recent research has highlighted its potential impact on ocular health through the gut–eye axis. Dysbiosis, or an imbalance in the gut microbiota, has been implicated in va...
Background: Omalizumab, an anti-IgE monoclonal antibody, is an effective treatment for patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) resistant to antihistamines, but about 10% are unresponsive. Our aim was to assess the effectiveness, safety, and...
Background: The concurrent presence of chronic hepatitis B virus (CHB) infection and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) presents a unique clinical scenario with implications that are not yet fully understood. This study...
Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, several studies demonstrated the effectiveness of lung ultrasound (LUS) as a frontline tool in diagnosing and managing acute SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia. However, its role in detecting post-COVID-19 lung sequelae re...
Background/Objectives: Managing chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) within the Spanish Sistema Nacional de Salud (SNS) presents significant challenges, particularly due to their high prevalence...
Background/Objectives: Childhood obesity has emerged as a global health concern with profound implications for long-term health outcomes. In recent years, there has been increasing interest in the potential role of environmental factors in the develo...
Background/Objectives: We sought to evaluate changes in hemoglobin level and renal function in patients 5–12 months after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), and to examine possible relationships between these changes. Anemia is comm...
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