Ultrasound-guided percutaneous microwave ablation for metabolic-associated...
To compare the long-term outcomes of microwave ablation (MWA) for primary hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in patients with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) with those infected by...
View ArticleDoes a correlation exist between delayed vaccination and a decreased vaccine...
Delay in vaccination schedule may result in increased risk of vaccine-preventable outbreaks. Lack of parental confidence in vaccines and sociodemographic factors could be related to those delays....
View ArticleHow did slovak students perceive the COVID-19 pandemic: Insights from one of...
The COVID-19 pandemic brought different challenges to different populations. A less explored group was university students who generally suffered low mortality rates compared to other populations. Yet,...
View ArticleCross-cultural adaptation and validation of a French version of the perceived...
The perceived personal control (PPC) questionnaire serves as an instrument to assess the concept of PPC, which refers to a person’s perception of their ability to achieve positive outcomes while...
View ArticleProgressive Functional Analysis and Function-Based Intervention Via...
The purpose of this study was to evaluate a progressive functional analysis (FA) model and function-based intervention delivered by caregivers with coaching via telehealth. Children diagnosed with...
View ArticleLactobacillaceae differentially impact butyrate-producing gut microbiota to...
Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), produced by the gut microbiota, are thought to exert an anti-inflammatory effect on the host immune system. The levels of SCFAs and abundance of the microbiota that...
View ArticleUnderstanding barriers and facilitators to lifestyle management in people...
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder affecting 10-13% of reproductive-aged women. Lifestyle management through diet and physical activity changes can improve reproductive,...
View ArticleRate of clinically significant red blood cell antibody seroconversion in...
To determine the rate of clinically significant red blood cell (RBC) antibody seroconversion in pregnancy and associated risk factors and neonatal outcomes.This is a retrospective cohort study of all...
View ArticleThe structure of the IL-11 signalling complex provides insight into receptor...
Interleukin 11 (IL-11), a member of the IL-6 family of cytokines, has roles in haematopoiesis, inflammation, bone metabolism, and craniofacial development. IL-11 also has pathological roles in chronic...
View ArticleSelection processes, transportability, and failure time analysis in life...
In life history analysis of data from cohort studies, it is important to address the process by which participants are identified and selected. Many health studies select or enrol individuals based on...
View ArticleLow frequency-repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation combined with...
Enhancing post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI) is a key aspect of prognosis for stroke patients. Low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (LF-rTMS) is currently a widely utilised...
View ArticleThe relationship between sleep quality, depression, and smartphone addiction...
In recent years, the prevalence of smartphone addiction has significantly increased. This situation has raised concerns about its potential impact on health aspects, such as sleep quality and mental...
View ArticleSubstance use and lifestyle risk factors for somatic disorders among...
Patients with psychotic disorders exhibit elevated mortality and morbidity rates compared to the general population primarily due to comorbid somatic diseases. This study aims to describe the...
View ArticlePostpartum hair loss is associated with anxiety.
This study examined the relationship between postpartum hair loss and psychological symptoms.This questionnaire-based, cross-sectional study included postpartum women who had delivered at two...
View ArticleAcellular Particulated Costal Allocartilage Improves Cartilage Regeneration...
This study aimed to compare short-term arthroscopic and clinical outcomes between microfractures with (treatment group) and without (control group) acellular particulated costal allocartilage in...
View ArticleAutonomic disorder in systemic lupus erythematosus: autoimmune autonomic...
The pathomechanisms of autonomic disorders in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) remain unclear. We herein report a patient with SLE who developed autonomic disorders presumably caused by autoimmune...
View ArticleCardiovascular Health and Risk of Poor Brain Outcomes in Adults in Midlife
The following is a summary of “Life’s Essential 8 and Poor Brain Health Outcomes in Middle-Aged Adults,” published in the October 2024 issue of Neurology by Clocchiatti-Tuozzo et al. Mounting...
View ArticleInfection Monitoring Needed for Older Adults With Elevated A1C
Older patients with T2D who maintain relaxed glycemic control are not at significantly higher risk for hospitalization for most infections, according to a retrospective cohort study published in...
View ArticlePlasma Biomarker Predicts Survival in PAH
The sole blood biomarker in established risk calculators for PAH is B-type natriuretic peptide or N-terminal pro–B-type natriuretic peptide. Findings from a new study, however, suggest plasma...
View ArticleECG Parameter Linked With PAH Prognosis
Longer RS time was associated with poor prognosis in a study that investigated electrocardiographic (ECG) and other parameters in patients with PAH. The study authors wrote in the Brazilian Archives of...
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