2,645 papers found

BACKGROUND: Ischemia reperfusion injury (IRI) is a serious problem of transplanted kidneys from a non-heart-beating donor (NHBD). IRI is probably the main cause of primary disfunction or delayed graft function. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the reduction of IRI by intravenous application of antioxidants or i…

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this article is to review the factors that attractto denture base resin (DBR) and to verify the influence of different surface treatments, chemical modification, or structural reinforcements on the properties of DBR. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Searches were carried out in PubMed, Scopus, WOS, Google…

BACKGROUND: Primary central nervous system lymphomas (PCNSLs) account for 1%-2% of primary central nervous system tumors. Until recently, treatment has centered on biopsy, radiotherapy, and high-dose methotrexate, without a clear role for cytoreductive surgery. The objective of this article is to compare the impact of…

BACKGROUND: Melatonin has been suggested to have antiproliferative effects on cancer cells. These effects can be attributed to immunomodulation, growth factor inhibition, induction of apoptosis and prooxidant properties. Melatonin is considered as a safe drug with minimal adverse effects. OBJECTIVES: We planned to inv…

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of lidocaine iontophoresis for inactivation of trigger points (TrPs) in the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome (MPS). METHODS: Fifty-eight trigger points (cervical and/or periscapular regions) in 18 female and 2 male patients with MPS were randomly assigned t…

BACKGROUND: This prospective non-randomized single center study evaluated the predictive significance of various factors to the treatment outcomes of the prosthetic vascular graft infections. METHODS: 46 patients with the prosthetic vascular graft infection underwent the treatment. The prosthesis extirpation was perfo…

ACE2, the first known human homologue of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), was identified from 5' sequencing of a human heart failure ventricle cDNA library. ACE2 has an apparent signal peptide, a single metalloprotease active site, and a transmembrane domain. The metalloprotease catalytic domains of ACE2 and ACE ar…

BACKGROUND: The orthoplastic approach to patient care has changed the way patients with a wide variety of lower extremity pathology are treated. Through a systematic review, we aim to analyze outcomes in adult patients with lower extremity soft tissue sarcomas who undergo an orthoplastic flap management approach to the…

BACKGROUND: Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) has become popular as a standard treatment for cavernous sinus (CS) meningiomas. OBJECTIVE: To summarize the published literature specific to the treatment of CS meningioma with SRS found through a systematic review, and to create recommendations on behalf of the Internation…

BACKGROUND: Many patients with asthma are potentially overtreated, which results in unnecessary cost and unnecessary exposure to drugs that may result in adverse events. Step down helps reduce overtreatment, may mitigate these harms, and is advocated by major guidelines. Unfortunately, data that support step down are s…

BACKGROUND: To identify the preoperative factors predicting resectability in periampullary neoplasms. METHODS: Twenty-three different parameters representing the clinical, laboratory and radiological data of 65 patients, who were operated for periampullary neoplasms, were analyzed to determine their value in assessing…

PATIENTS AND METHODS: 3,216 Slovak women with primary or secondary osteoporosis or osteopenia, aged 20-89 years, were examined with the bone densitometer DXA (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, GE, Prodigy - Primo), x = 58.9, 95% C.I. (58.42; 59.38). The values of the following variables for each patient were measured:…

BACKGROUND: Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a commonly used flavor enhancer in modern nutrition. It has been shown that administration of MSG induces toxic effects in various regions of brain, thymus, liver and kidney. Also, it is well-documented that Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) has a protective role in MSG-induced cytotox…

BACKGROUND: Natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML) techniques may help harness unstructured free-text electronic health record (EHR) data to detect adverse drug events (ADEs) and thus improve pharmacovigilance. However, evidence of their real-world effectiveness remains unclear. OBJECTIVE: To summ…

OBJECTIVE: Although cell-free DNA screening for sex chromosome abnormalities is increasingly used in clinical practice, its diagnostic accuracy and clinical utility remain unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the performance of cell-free DNA in the detection of sex chromosome abnormaliti…

BACKGROUND: Web technology is increasingly being used to provide individuals with health risk assessments (HRAs) with tailored feedback. End-user satisfaction is an important determinant of the potential impact of HRAs, as this influences program attrition and adherence to behavioral advice. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this…

AIM: The Italian Society of Paediatric Dentistry (SIOI) is committed to encouraging the different health professionals taking care of children (e.g., paediatric dental practitioners, paediatricians, gynecologists, obstetricians, dental hygienists, and dieticians) to educate parents (up to the period of pregnancy) and c…

PURPOSE: To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of below-the-ankle (BTA) angioplasty and to assess whether additional BTA angioplasty after below-the-knee (BTK) angioplasty would improve clinical outcomes in patients with critical limb ischemia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Two authors independently performed the search,…

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the use of transparent goggles in the prevention of eye closure and subsequent seizures due to fixation-off sensitivity (FOS). METHODS: An N-of-1 trial was conducted during which 7 consecutive cycles of showering with and without goggles were evaluated. RESULTS: We found 100% pr…

BACKGROUND: Immune system dysfunction is considered to play an aetiological role in schizophrenia spectrum disorders, with substantial alterations in the concentrations of specific peripheral inflammatory proteins, such as cytokines. However, there are inconsistencies in the literature over which inflammatory proteins…