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Medicina, Volume 60, Issue 11

2024 November - 183 articles

Cover Story: SGLT2 inhibitors (SGLT2-i) demonstrate the potential to slow atherosclerosis progression by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, independent of glucose control. They lower proinflammatory cytokines, enhance endothelial function, and suppress oxidative stress while also promoting autophagy, stabilizing atherosclerotic plaques, and improving mitochondrial function. These properties provide cardiovascular and kidney protection in type 2 diabetes. SGLT2-i may also offer neuroprotective effects in diabetic neuropathy by improving nerve conduction and clinical symptoms. Despite limited studies on diabetic foot and peripheral artery disease, their anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects suggest therapeutic potential, warranting further research to optimize their use and assess long-term benefits. View this paper
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Articles (183)

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,688 Views
15 Pages

Dental Decision-Making in Pediatric Dentistry: A Cross-Sectional Case-Based Questionnaire Among Dentists in Germany

  • Bakr A. Rashid,
  • Ahmad Al Masri,
  • Christian H. Splieth,
  • Mustafa Abdalla and
  • Julian Schmoeckel

20 November 2024

Background and Objectives: The most recent guidelines and recommendations regarding treatments of dental caries in children are shifting towards evidence-based minimal or non-invasive approaches aiming to preserve the vitality of teeth and potentiall...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
4,631 Views
13 Pages

Clinical Challenges in Diagnosing Primordial Dwarfism: Insights from a MOPD II Case Study

  • Alexandru Daniel Jurca,
  • Codruța Diana Petchesi,
  • Sânziana Jurca,
  • Emilia Severin,
  • Aurora Alexandra Jurca and
  • Claudia Maria Jurca

20 November 2024

Background and Objectives. Primordial dwarfism (PD) is a rare group of genetic conditions where individuals experience severe growth restriction, both in the womb and after birth. From as early as the fetal stage, those affected are significantl...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,743 Views
10 Pages

Outcomes of Ixazomib Treatment in Relapsed and Refractory Multiple Myeloma: Insights from Croatian Cooperative Group for Hematologic Diseases (KROHEM)

  • Josip Batinić,
  • Barbara Dreta,
  • Goran Rinčić,
  • Antonia Mrdeža,
  • Karla Mišura Jakobac,
  • Delfa Radić Krišto,
  • Milan Vujčić,
  • Mario Piršić,
  • Željko Jonjić and
  • Sandra Bašić-Kinda
  • + 9 authors

20 November 2024

Background and Objectives: Ixazomib, used in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone (IRd), has shown efficacy in clinical trials for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM). Materials and Methods: This study evaluates the real-world effe...

  • Review
  • Open Access
9 Citations
18,389 Views
22 Pages

Use of Epinephrine in Cardiac Arrest: Advances and Future Challenges

  • Caitlin A. Williams,
  • Hannah E. Fairley,
  • Quincy K. Tran and
  • Ali Pourmand

20 November 2024

Epinephrine is the most common medication used in cardiac arrest. Although the medication has been a mainstay of treatment over the last century, the utility and efficacy of epinephrine has been re-evaluated in recent years. This study aims to evalua...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,132 Views
14 Pages

Comparative Analysis of Surgical Methods for Distal, Mid-, and Proximal Shaft Hypospadias in Young Males: A Prospective Study on Postoperative Outcomes

  • Almira Zharkimbayeva,
  • Maratbek Aubakirov,
  • Vasily Lozovoy,
  • Madina Madiyeva,
  • Samatbek Abdrakhmanov and
  • Azat Dyussembayev

20 November 2024

Background and Objectives: The purpose of this study is to report on the results of hypospadias surgery in boys using newly developed methods compared with traditional methods of urethroplasty. Materials and Methods: A total of 136 patients were divi...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,512 Views
11 Pages

DNMT1 rs2228611, rs2228612 and DNMT3A rs2276598, rs752208 Polymorphisms and Their Association with Breast Cancer Phenotype and Prognosis

  • Meda Marija Kaušylaitė,
  • Justina Jurevičė,
  • Erika Korobeinikova,
  • Jurgita Gudaitienė,
  • Elona Juozaitytė and
  • Rasa Ugenskienė

20 November 2024

Background and Objectives: Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally. This study investigates the impact of genetic polymorphisms in DNA methyltransferases (DNMT1 and DNMT3A) on breast cancer pathomorphology and patient progn...

  • Hypothesis
  • Open Access
1,912 Views
10 Pages

Differences in Gender and Overall Survival for Temperature-Sensitive TP53 Mutations in Gastroesophageal Cancer

  • Danial H. Shaikh,
  • Margaret Park,
  • Jiandong Chen,
  • Jeffrey Huang,
  • Mark S. Friedman,
  • Aamir N. Dam,
  • Anjuli K. Luthra,
  • Saraswathi Cappelle,
  • Luis R. Pena and
  • Shaffer R. S. Mok
  • + 1 author

20 November 2024

Background and Objectives: Temperature-sensitive (TS) mutants of TP53 are thermally unstable, unfolded, and inactive at body temperature but can be refolded and reactivated at sub-physiological temperatures. TS TP53 may be amenable for functional res...

  • Case Report
  • Open Access
5 Citations
1,856 Views
7 Pages

Methotrexate-Induced Toxicity After Ultrasound-Guided Intragestational Injection in a Patient with Caesarean Scar Pregnancy—A Case Report

  • Sofoklis Stavros,
  • Anastasios Potiris,
  • Angeliki Gerede,
  • Athanasios Zikopoulos,
  • Maria Giourga,
  • Christina Karasmani,
  • Athanasios Karpouzos,
  • Theodoros Karampitsakos,
  • Spyridon Topis and
  • Ekaterini Domali
  • + 5 authors

20 November 2024

Background and Objectives: Caesarean scar pregnancy (CSP) is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy in which the early pregnancy implants at the site of the uterine scar. Methotrexate (MTX) in lower doses can be used to treat CSPs. However, MTX administrat...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,496 Views
10 Pages

20 November 2024

Background and Objectives: There is an increasing use of fecal matter transplantation (FMT) worldwide as research into the impact of the gut microbiome in various disease states is growing. FMT is the transfer of stool from a healthy human donor to a...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
2,279 Views
11 Pages

19 November 2024

Background and Objectives: Phyllodes tumors are rare breast neoplasms with limited therapeutic options and poorly understood molecular characteristics. This study aimed to analyze genomic alterations and treatment outcomes in advanced phyllodes tumor...

  • Article
  • Open Access
22 Citations
2,720 Views
11 Pages

Assessing the Effectiveness of A-PRF+ for Treating Periodontal Defects: A Prospective Interventional Pilot Study Involving Smokers

  • Ada Stefanescu,
  • Dorin Ioan Cocoș,
  • Gabi Topor,
  • Fabian Cezar Lupu,
  • Doriana Forna-Agop and
  • Kamel Earar

19 November 2024

Background and Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of advanced platelet-rich fibrin (A-PRF+) tissue regeneration therapy on clinical periodontal parameters in non-smokers and smoker patients. The anticipated biological mechanisms of...

  • Review
  • Open Access
16 Citations
6,742 Views
24 Pages

Alloimmune Causes of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: Cellular Mechanisms and Overview of Therapeutic Approaches

  • Cristina Uța,
  • Alexandru Tîrziu,
  • Elena-Larisa Zimbru,
  • Răzvan-Ionuț Zimbru,
  • Marius Georgescu,
  • Laura Haidar and
  • Carmen Panaitescu

19 November 2024

Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) is a complex early pregnancy complication affecting 1–2% of couples and is often linked to immune dysfunction. Aberrations in T and B cell subpopulations, as well as natural killer (NK) cell activity, are particul...

  • Review
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,383 Views
9 Pages

19 November 2024

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) represents the most prevalent disorder of brain–gut interaction, affecting approximately 10% of the global population. The objective of this study was to examine the mechanisms by which the gut microbiota contribu...

  • Review
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,800 Views
11 Pages

18 November 2024

Sjögren’s disease (SjD), or primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS), is a heterogeneous chronic autoimmune disorder with multiple clinical manifestations that can develop into non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in mucosa-associated lymphoid...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,470 Views
16 Pages

18 November 2024

Background and Objectives: Adjuvant treatment with aromatase inhibitors (AIs) in breast cancer (BC) survivors can cause adverse effects such as metabolic syndrome (MS) (insulin resistance, central obesity, atherogenic dyslipidemia, and hypertension)...

  • Case Report
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,509 Views
7 Pages

Heart Failure Associated with Giant Uterine Leiomyoma: A Case Report

  • Hai-Ning Hsu,
  • Fang-Chin Hsu,
  • Yuan Hung,
  • Po-Chao Hsu and
  • Kuo-Min Su

18 November 2024

Heart failure impairs the heart’s pumping ability and triggers catecholamine production as an adaptive mechanism. Uterine leiomyomas are common tumors of the female reproductive tract. Their growth is promoted by dysregulated angiogenesis and g...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,948 Views
17 Pages

Substrate-Induced Structural Dynamics and Evolutionary Linkage of Siderophore-Iron ABC Transporters of Mycobacterium tuberculosis

  • Aisha Farhana,
  • Abdullah Alsrhani,
  • Hasan Ejaz,
  • Muharib Alruwaili,
  • Ayman A. M. Alameen,
  • Emad Manni,
  • Zafar Rasheed and
  • Yusuf Saleem Khan

18 November 2024

Background and Objective: ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters are prominent drug targets due to their highly efficient trafficking capabilities and their significant physiological and clinical roles. Gaining insight into their biophysical and bio...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6,238 Views
12 Pages

Immediate and Long-Term Effects of Breathing Exercises on Reaction Time

  • Burçin Akçay,
  • Ozan Bahadır Türkmen,
  • Ebru Kaya Mutlu,
  • Canan Demir,
  • Ahmet Kurtoğlu,
  • Kopzhassar Bayetov,
  • Madawi H. Alotaibi and
  • Safaa M. Elkholi

18 November 2024

Background and Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the immediate and long-term effects of breathing exercises on simple and choice reaction time. Materials and Methods: A total of 31 participants were included in the study. The parti...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,351 Views
15 Pages

Application of Additive Manufacturing in Assisted Reproductive Techniques: What Is the Evidence? A Clinical and Technical Systematic Review of the Literature

  • Adamantia Kontogeorgi,
  • Ioannis Boutas,
  • Gkalia Tsangkalova,
  • Pantelis Messaropoulos,
  • Nektarios I. Koufopoulos,
  • Roxana Schwab,
  • Antonis Makrigiannakis,
  • Magda Zanelli,
  • Andrea Palicelli and
  • Sophia N. Kalantaridou
  • + 3 authors

18 November 2024

Background and Objectives: This article investigates the transformative impact of 3D and bio 3D printing technologies in assisted reproductive technology (ART), offering a comprehensive review of their applications in improving reproductive outcomes....

  • Review
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,360 Views
16 Pages

Mitochondrial Dysfunction: Effects and Therapeutic Implications in Cerebral Gliomas

  • Gerardo Caruso,
  • Roberta Laera,
  • Rosamaria Ferrarotto,
  • Cristofer Gonzalo Garcia Moreira,
  • Rajiv Kumar,
  • Tamara Ius,
  • Giuseppe Lombardi and
  • Maria Caffo

18 November 2024

Gliomas are the most common primary brain tumors, representing approximately 28% of all central nervous system tumors. These tumors are characterized by rapid progression and show a median survival of approximately 18 months. The therapeutic options...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
4,530 Views
18 Pages

Pain After Lower Limb Amputations: Insights from the Heidelberg Amputation Registry

  • Timo Albert Nees,
  • Cornelia Matt,
  • Julian Deisenhofer,
  • Julia Block,
  • Sebastian I. Wolf,
  • Tobias Renkawitz,
  • Burkhard Lehner and
  • Merkur Alimusaj

18 November 2024

Background and Objectives: The experience of unpleasant sensory phenomena after lower limb amputations (LLAs), including phantom limb pain (PLP), phantom limb sensation (PLS), and residual limb pain (RLP), impacts global healthcare and adversely affe...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,825 Views
12 Pages

Evaluation of the Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Adrenal Axis in Patients with Primary Sjögren’s Disease

  • Ana Glavina,
  • Petar Zurak,
  • Dinko Martinović,
  • Majda Gotovac,
  • Daniela Šupe-Domić and
  • Liborija Lugović-Mihić

17 November 2024

Background and Objectives: Patients with primary Sjögren’s disease (pSjD) show contradictory results regarding the activity of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis. The aim of this study was to determine the salivary c...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
9,122 Views
9 Pages

Transient Elevation of Liver Function Tests and Bilirubin Levels After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

  • Alexandros Giakoustidis,
  • Menelaos Papakonstantinou,
  • Christos Gkoutzios,
  • Paraskevi Chatzikomnitsa,
  • Areti Danai Gkaitatzi,
  • Athanasia Myriskou,
  • Petros Bangeas,
  • Panagiotis Dimitrios Loufopoulos,
  • Vasileios N. Papadopoulos and
  • Dimitrios Giakoustidis

17 November 2024

Background and Objectives: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy constitutes the current “gold standard” treatment of symptomatic gallstone disease. In order to avoid intraoperative vasculobiliary injuries, it is mandatory to establish the “...

  • Review
  • Open Access
5 Citations
6,798 Views
12 Pages

PiCCO or Cardiac Ultrasound? Which Is Better for Hemodynamic Monitoring in ICU?

  • Maria Andrei,
  • Nicoleta Alice Dragoescu,
  • Andreea Stanculescu,
  • Luminita Chiutu,
  • Octavian Dragoescu and
  • Octavian Istratoaie

17 November 2024

Advanced hemodynamic monitoring is fundamental in the management of the critically ill. Blood pressure and cardiac function are key markers of cardiovascular system function;, thus, having accurate measurements of these parameters in critically ill p...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,462 Views
8 Pages

Prevention of Air Embolism in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Systems: An In Vitro Study on Protection of Central Venous Catheter Lumen

  • Danilo Franco,
  • Nejc Krasna,
  • Robert Novak,
  • Giovanni Esposito,
  • Raffaele Izzo,
  • Jan Belohlavek,
  • Marko Noc and
  • Tomaz Goslar

17 November 2024

Background and Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the risk and mechanisms of air entry into the extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuit through the central venous catheter (CVC) in a veno-venous configuration. The primary goal was...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,641 Views
11 Pages

Estimating Coronary Sinus Oxygen Saturation from Pulmonary Artery Oxygen Saturation

  • Alexander Gall,
  • Hosamadin S. Assadi,
  • Rui Li,
  • Zia Mehmood,
  • Bahman Kasmai,
  • Gareth Matthews and
  • Pankaj Garg

16 November 2024

Background and Objectives: Coronary sinus oxygen saturation is a useful indicator of health and disease states. However, it is not routinely used in clinical practice. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) oximetry can accurately estimate o...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,249 Views
17 Pages

Pre-Pregnancy Provegetarian Food Pattern and the Risk of Developing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: The Seguimiento Universidad de Navarra (SUN) Cohort Study

  • Vanessa Bullón-Vela,
  • Ainara Martínez-Tabar,
  • Maddi Etxezarreta-Uranga,
  • Miguel Ángel Martínez-González,
  • Francisco Javier Basterra-Gortari and
  • Maira Bes-Rastrollo

16 November 2024

Background and Objectives: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common medical conditions in pregnancy, with adverse effects on maternal and neonatal outcomes. Evidence suggests a beneficial effect of plant-based dietary patterns, r...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,413 Views
18 Pages

Neurometabolic Profile in Obese Patients: A Cerebral Multi-Voxel Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Study

  • Miloš Vuković,
  • Igor Nosek,
  • Johannes Slotboom,
  • Milica Medić Stojanoska and
  • Duško Kozić

16 November 2024

Background and Objectives: Obesity-related chronic inflammation may lead to neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration. This study aimed to evaluate the neurometabolic profile of obese patients using cerebral multivoxel magnetic resonance spectroscopy (...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,750 Views
12 Pages

Low Serum Beta-2 Microglobulin Level: A Possible Biomarker for Sarcopenia in the Elderly Population

  • Ceren Kanat Sahin,
  • Burak Mete,
  • Hakan Demirhindi,
  • Gülşah Yaşa Öztürk,
  • Esra Ateş Bulut,
  • Erkan Kozanoğlu,
  • Gülçin Dağlıoğlu,
  • Bülent Kaya and
  • Ertuğrul Bayram

16 November 2024

Background and Objectives: One of the most critical problems regarding sarcopenia is the difficulty of the diagnosis process. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and investigate the role of serum beta-2 microglobulin level as a biomarker for...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,139 Views
12 Pages

Exploring the Relationship Between Lipoprotein (a) Level and Myocardial Infarction Risk: An Observational Study

  • Ionut Cezar Buciu,
  • Eugen Nicolae Tieranu,
  • Andreea Stefania Pircalabu,
  • Octavian Istratoaie,
  • Ovidiu Mircea Zlatian,
  • Ramona Cioboata,
  • Ionut Donoiu,
  • Constantin Militaru,
  • Sebastian Militaru and
  • Cristian Militaru

16 November 2024

Background and Objectives: This observational study investigates the relationship between Lipoprotein (a) (Lp(a)) levels and the risk of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). This study aims to highlight the association of elevated Lipoprotein (a) level...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,589 Views
12 Pages

Hyperornithinemia–Hyperammonemia–Homocitrullinuria Syndrome in Vietnamese Patients

  • Khanh Ngoc Nguyen,
  • Van Khanh Tran,
  • Ngoc Lan Nguyen,
  • Thi Bich Ngoc Can,
  • Thi Kim Giang Dang,
  • Thu Ha Nguyen,
  • Thi Thanh Mai Do,
  • Le Thi Phuong,
  • Thinh Huy Tran and
  • Chi Dung Vu
  • + 2 authors

16 November 2024

Background and Objectives: Hyperornithinemia–hyperammonemia–homocitrullinuria syndrome (HHH; OMIM 238970) is one of the rare urea cycle disorders. Ornithine carrier 1 deficiency causes HHH syndrome, characterized by failure of mitochondri...

  • Perspective
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,230 Views
14 Pages

Porokeratoses—A Rare Group of Dermatoses

  • Agnieszka Anderska,
  • Agnieszka Kaczmarska-Such,
  • Ewelina Mazur and
  • Adam Reich

16 November 2024

Porokeratoses represent a rare group of skin diseases characterized by abnormal keratinization. The condition may have a genetic background and can be triggered by environmental factors, including UV exposure and infections. Several clinical variants...

  • Review
  • Open Access
11 Citations
13,414 Views
16 Pages

High-Intensity Interval Training vs. Medium-Intensity Continuous Training in Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs: A Narrative Review

  • Alexandru Dan Costache,
  • Alexandra Maștaleru,
  • Maria Magdalena Leon,
  • Mihai Roca,
  • Radu Sebastian Gavril,
  • Diana Elena Cosău,
  • Andreea Rotundu,
  • Alice Ioana Amagdalinei,
  • Ovidiu Mitu and
  • Florin Mitu
  • + 1 author

15 November 2024

Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (ExCR) programs are essential for patients diagnosed with cardiac diseases. Studies have shown that they aid in the rehabilitation process and may even facilitate a return to previous cardiorespiratory fitness. A...

  • Case Report
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,871 Views
14 Pages

Eosinophilic Pneumonia Triggered by Toxocara canis in a Patient with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia: A Clinical Case Report

  • Kacper Packi,
  • Wanda Fugiel,
  • Violetta Gołąbek,
  • Alicja Rudek and
  • Agnieszka Śliwińska

15 November 2024

Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare genetic disorder that affects the structure and function of cilia, primarily impacting the respiratory system. Kartagener syndrome, a subset of PCD, is characterized by situs inversus, bronchiectasis, and ch...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,639 Views
13 Pages

The Effect of Insomnia on the Outcomes of Physical Therapy in Patients with Cervical and Lumbar Pain in Clinical Practice

  • Milan Djordjic,
  • Aleksandra Jurisic Skevin,
  • Vesna Grbovic,
  • Ermin Fetahovic,
  • Sofija Colovic,
  • Milan Zaric,
  • Tatjana Boskovic Matic,
  • Olivera Radmanovic and
  • Vladimir Janjic

15 November 2024

Background and Objectives: The objective of the study is to determine whether there is a difference in physical therapy outcomes in patients with cervical and/or lumbar pain who have insomnia compared to patients without insomnia during a two-week pe...

  • Case Report
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,781 Views
6 Pages

15 November 2024

Rectal prolapse (RP) is a rare condition presenting as a partial or complete protrusion of the rectum or as mucosa through the anal canal, and it usually occurs in the elderly or females with multiple risk factors. An initial presentation of incarcer...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,648 Views
20 Pages

Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 4 (STAT4) Association with Pituitary Adenoma

  • Greta Gedvilaite-Vaicechauskiene,
  • Loresa Kriauciuniene and
  • Rasa Liutkeviciene

14 November 2024

Background/Objectives: This study aims to investigate whether Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 4 (STAT4) influences the anti-tumor immune response and is possibly involved in the initiation or relapse of pituitary adenomas (PAs) by ex...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
4,106 Views
13 Pages

Characteristics of Urinary Tract Infections in Patients with Diabetes from Timișoara, Romania: Prevalence, Etiology, and Antimicrobial Resistance of Uropathogens

  • Teodora Sorescu,
  • Monica Licker,
  • Romulus Timar,
  • Corina Musuroi,
  • Delia Muntean,
  • Adela Voinescu,
  • Dan Dumitru Vulcanescu,
  • Andrei Cosnita,
  • Silvia-Ioana Musuroi and
  • Bogdan Timar

14 November 2024

Background and Objectives: Diabetic patients are more likely to develop infections compared to the general population, especially urinary tract infections (UTIs). The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of UTIs in a population of patients...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
8,582 Views
12 Pages

Current State of Dry Needling Practices: A Comprehensive Analysis on Use, Training, and Safety

  • Juan Antonio Valera-Calero,
  • Gustavo Plaza-Manzano,
  • Gabriel Rabanal-Rodríguez,
  • María José Díaz-Arribas,
  • Mateusz D. Kobylarz,
  • Jorge Buffet-García,
  • César Fernández-de-las-Peñas and
  • Marcos José Navarro-Santana

14 November 2024

Background and Objectives: Dry needling (DN) is a technique that involves inserting a thin filament needle through the skin to target myofascial trigger points for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. Despite its efficacy in a broad...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
8,010 Views
13 Pages

A Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial: Can Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy Be a Novel Method for Treating Chronic Rhinosinusitis?

  • Nessrien Afify Abed Elrashid,
  • Olfat Ibrahim Ali,
  • Zizi M. Ibrahim,
  • Mohammed A. El Sharkawy,
  • Bodor Bin sheeha and
  • Wafaa Mahmoud Amin

14 November 2024

Background and Objectives: Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy offers a promising approach to treating inflammatory diseases. Its notable anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects and enhancement of microcirculation in the nasal mucosa make...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,434 Views
11 Pages

New Perspectives in the Etiology of Chronic Rhinosinusitis—Haller Cells

  • Alin Horatiu Nedelcu,
  • Razvan Tudor Tepordei,
  • Ancuta Lupu,
  • Vasile Valeriu Lupu,
  • Marius Constantin Moraru,
  • Simona Alice Partene Vicoleanu,
  • Gabriel Statescu,
  • Cosmin Gabriel Popa,
  • Manuela Ursaru and
  • Cristina Claudia Tarniceriu

14 November 2024

Background and Objectives: Haller Cells (HCs) represent the abnormal migration of ethmoid cells that are located below the ethmoid bulla at the level of the upper wall of the maxillary sinus. Through their placement, the cells can exert a mass effect...

  • Review
  • Open Access
5 Citations
5,520 Views
13 Pages

A Comprehensive Review of Advanced Diagnostic Techniques for Endometriosis: New Approaches to Improving Women’s Well-Being

  • Greta Kaspute,
  • Egle Bareikiene,
  • Urte Prentice,
  • Ilona Uzieliene,
  • Diana Ramasauskaite and
  • Tatjana Ivaskiene

14 November 2024

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), endometriosis affects roughly 10% (190 million) of reproductive-age women and girls in the world (2023). The diagnostic challenge in endometriosis lies in the limited value of clinical tools, making i...

  • Review
  • Open Access
4 Citations
6,885 Views
20 Pages

14 November 2024

Pelvic organ prolapse, particularly in the anterior compartment, is a prevalent condition that significantly impacts women’s quality of life. Two common surgical approaches for managing anterior vaginal wall prolapse are anterior colporrhaphy a...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,118 Views
11 Pages

Defunctioning Ileostomy After Low Anterior Resection of Rectum: Morbidity Related to Fashioning and Closure

  • Nikolaos Gouvas,
  • Dimitrios Manatakis,
  • Christos Agalianos,
  • Nikoletta Dimitriou,
  • Ioannis Baloyiannis,
  • George Tzovaras and
  • Evangelos Xynos

14 November 2024

Background and Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess any predisposing factors to the morbidity of fashioning and reversal of diverting ileostomy in a prospective cohort of patients who have undergone TME and low colo-rectal or colo-anal ana...

  • Case Report
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,728 Views
9 Pages

Breaking Through Resistance: Carbapenem-Resistant Nocardia?!—A Case Report

  • Vlad-Sabin Ivan,
  • Paul-Gabriel Ciubotaru,
  • Liviu Cirin,
  • Florin Giru,
  • Dan Costachescu,
  • Daniel-Florin Lighezan and
  • Roxana Buzas

14 November 2024

Nocardia is an emerging bacterial disease that often affects patients with compromised immune systems. As the number of patients undergoing solid organ transplants continues to rise, and as more cancer survivors are treated with long-term immune-modi...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,877 Views
14 Pages

Acute Coronary Syndrome After Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Incidence, Risk Factors and Impact on the Outcome

  • Džiugas Meška,
  • Sebastian Schroer,
  • Svenja Odensass,
  • Meltem Gümüs,
  • Christoph Rieß,
  • Thiemo F. Dinger,
  • Laurèl Rauschenbach,
  • Adrian Engel,
  • Marvin Darkwah Oppong and
  • Ramazan Jabbarli
  • + 4 authors

14 November 2024

Background and Objectives: Development of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) strongly affects further neuro-intensive care management. We aimed to analyze the incidence, risk factors and clinical impact of A...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,173 Views
11 Pages

Psychometric Hepatic Encephalopathy Tests and Electroencephalogram Results Among Cirrhotic Patients

  • Alaa Aboud Mohamed,
  • Mostafa M. Elkholy,
  • Ola O. Mangoud,
  • Ahmed R. N. Ibrahim,
  • Marwa O. Elgendy and
  • Ali M. Abdel Fattah

14 November 2024

Background and Objectives: Patients with cirrhosis who seem normal during physical examinations may still have abnormalities in their electroencephalogram (EEG) or show pathological results in neuropsychological tests. This study aimed to investigate...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,724 Views
13 Pages

Miodynamic and Radiographic Evaluation in Recreative Athletes with Patellofemoral Pain

  • Abiel Eugenio Garza-Borjón,
  • Mirna González-González,
  • José Fernando de la Garza-Salazar,
  • Mario Simental-Mendía and
  • Carlos Acosta-Olivo

13 November 2024

Background and Objectives: Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is frequent in the young and active population. The effect of muscle strength in the lower extremities after aerobic activity in patients with this condition has yet to be detailed. Our objective w...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
2,171 Views
21 Pages

Factors Influencing the Development and Severity of Cognitive Decline in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure

  • Marius Militaru,
  • Daniel Florin Lighezan,
  • Cristina Tudoran,
  • Mariana Tudoran and
  • Anda Gabriela Militaru

13 November 2024

Background and Objectives: Considering the increasing prevalence of chronic heart failure (CHF) and cognitive decline (CD) observed in recent decades and the complex interrelation between these two pathologies often encountered in the same patient, i...

  • Review
  • Open Access
7 Citations
9,581 Views
33 Pages

12 November 2024

Rasmussen encephalitis (RE) is a rare and progressive form of chronic encephalitis that typically affects one hemisphere of the brain and primarily occurs in pediatric individuals. The current study aims to narratively review the literature about RE,...

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