Practical application of a nutraceutical in age-related macular degeneration by T.G. Kamenskikh, Kolbenev I.O, Veselova E.V, Batischeva Yu.S.

“…<br> <b>Results and Discussion:</b> A statistically significant change in the total perfusion density in the foveal area was observed in patients with small hard drusen in the Retinorm group. …”
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Systemic therapy a risk factor for glaucoma development and progression by A.M. Getmanova, A.Yu. Brezhnev, A.V. Kuroyedov, V.I. Baranov, A.S. Dvornikov

“…<p> <b>A.M. Getmanova¹, A.Yu. Brezhnev², A.V. …”
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Relation Between Humor Styles and Psychopathological Symptoms in Healthcare Professionals: A Cross-Sectional Study by Miriam Leñero-Cirujano, Héctor González-Ordi, Juan Ignacio Torres-González, Jacinto Gómez-Higuera, Sergi Piñar-Rodríguez, Elena López-Bermejo Minaya, Gregorio Jesús Alcalá-Albert, Álvaro Carmona-Pestaña, María Nieves Moro-Tejedor

“…The main aim of this study was to examine the association between adaptive and maladaptive forms of humor and psychopathological disorders among healthcare workers. <b>Methods</b>: A cross-sectional and descriptive correlational design was employed. …”
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Trends in <i>Escherichia coli</i> and <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> Urinary Tract Infections and Antibiotic Resistance over a 5-Year Period in Southeastern Gabon by Yann Mouanga-Ndzime, Cyrille Bisseye, Neil-Michel Longo-Pendy, Michelle Bignoumba, Anicet-Clotaire Dikoumba, Richard Onanga

“…The aim of this study was to analyze the temporal patterns of <i>Escherichia coli</i> and <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> UTIs and antibiotic resistance, taking into account various sociodemographic, clinical, and climatic factors within the study population. <b>Methods:</b> A total of 3026 urine samples from patients of all ages were analyzed over a period of five years by standard microbiological methods. …”
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Cross-Sectional Survey to Assess Tobacco and Nicotine Product Use since the Introduction of Heated Tobacco Products in Japan: Wave 2 by Prasad Krishna, Shetty Mandara, Edward Lauren, Kanitscheider Claudia, Marczykowski Felix

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Association Between Lung Parenchymal Attenuation in Computed Tomography and Airflow Limitation in Adults with Cystic Fibrosis by Lucía Esteban Baloira, Ester Zamarrón de Lucas, Carlos Carpio Segura, Macarena Lerín Baratas, María Fernández Velilla, María Isabel Torres Sánchez, Inmaculada Pinilla Fernández, Pablo Mariscal Aguilar, Rodolfo Álvarez-Sala Walther, Concepción Prados Sánchez

“…<b>Objectives</b>: To determine the association between airflow limitation and the quantification of lung attenuation in computed tomography (CT) in adult patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). <b>Methods</b>: A cross-sectional study in a single center between January 2013 and December 2018 in adult patients with stable CF. …”
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Exploring the Prognostic Role of Trop-2, CD47, and CD163 Expression Levels on Survival Outcomes in Patients with Triple-Negative Breast Cancer by Ramazan Oguz Yüceer, Sedanur Aydın, Iclal Gelir, Tulay Koc, Ersin Tuncer, Mahmut Ucar

“…<b>Background</b>: This study evaluated the prognostic impact of Trop-2, CD47, and CD163 expression on clinical outcomes in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and investigated their interactions with tumor progression. <b>Methods</b>: A retrospective cohort of 92 patients with TNBC was analyzed. …”
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The Effect of Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders (OPMD) on Dental Implants Survival—A Systematic Review by Sebahat Kaya, Christian Walter, Aya Khamis, Lena Katharina Müller-Heupt, Stefanie Zimmer, Lorena Cascant Ortolano, Keyvan Sagheb, Bilal Al-Nawas, Eik Schiegnitz

“…<b>Material and Methods:</b> A comprehensive search was performed across PubMed MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science. …”
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Association Between Screen Time and Lifestyle Parameters with Executive Functions in Chilean Children and Adolescents: Potential Mediating Role of Health-Related Quality of Life by Felipe Caamaño-Navarrete, Carlos Arriagada-Hernández, Lorena Jara-Tomckowiack, Jordan Hernandez-Martinez, Pablo Valdés-Badilla, Guido Contreras-Díaz, Indya del-Cuerpo, Pedro Delgado-Floody

“…., attention, inhibition, working memory, and cognitive flexibility) in Chilean children and adolescents, and (ii) determine the potential mediating role of HRQoL in the relationship between ST and EFs. <b>Methods</b>: A total of 511 children and adolescents (51.3% female) aged 10–17 years participated. …”
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Prospective and Longitudinal Analysis of Lymphocyte Subpopulations in SARS-CoV-2 Positive and Negative Pneumonia: Potential Role of Decreased Naïve CD8⁺ in COVID-19 Pati... by Makhabbat Bekbossynova, Lyudmila Akhmaltdinova, Kuanysh Dossybayeva, Ainur Tauekelova, Zauresh Smagulova, Tatyana Tsechoeva, Gulsimzhan Turebayeva, Aliya Sailybayeva, Zhanar Kalila, Takhmina Mirashirova, Timur Muratov, Dimitri Poddighe

“…Peripheral blood lymphocyte subsets were assessed (with a specific focus on the memory markers) at 6 time points after the disease onset until 12 months. <b>Results</b>: A total of 76 patients with acute pneumonia (characterized by a prevalently interstitial pattern of lung inflammation) at the hospital admission (who completed the 12-month follow-up period) were recruited in this study. …”
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Downregulated mRNA Expression of ZNF385B Is an Independent Predictor of Breast Cancer by Ning Yan, Cong Liu, Fang Tian, Ling Wang, Yimin Wang, Zhaoying Yang, Yan Jiao, Miao He

“…Background. ZNF385B, a zinc finger protein, has been known as a potential biomarker in some neurological and hematological studies recently. …”
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<i>MTHFR</i> Gene Polymorphisms and Cancer Risk in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Savvas Kolanis, Eleni P. Kotanidou, Vasiliki Rengina Tsinopoulou, Elisavet Georgiou, Emmanuel Hatzipantelis, Liana Fidani, Assimina Galli-Tsinopoulou

“…<b>Methods:</b> After a systematic search of all of the available data, original case–control studies involving children or adolescents with a confirmed diagnosis of any type of cancer and a molecular genetic test of <i>MTHFR</i> gene polymorphisms were included. <b>Results:</b> A total of 53 original studies in children and adolescents with cancer were included in the systematic review. …”
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Femoral Head Pathology in Subcapital Hip Fractures: Clinical Value and Cost-Effectiveness in a 230-Patient Case Series by Nissim Ohana, Omer Marom, David Segal, Refael Behrbalk, Yuval Ben-Sira, Alex Tavdi, Ezequiel Palmanovich, Eyal Yaacobi

“…This study evaluated the cost-effectiveness and clinical utility of routine femoral head pathology in patients undergoing surgical treatment for SCF. <b>Methods:</b> A retrospective cohort study was conducted at a university-affiliated, tertiary care hospital. …”
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A Critical Appraisal of System-Reported Organ Dose (OD) Versus Manually Calculated Mean Glandular Dose (MGD) in Dubai’s Mammography Services by Kaltham Abdulwahid Mohammad Noor, Norhashimah Mohd Norsuddin, Muhammad Khalis Abdul Karim, Iza Nurzawani Che Isa, Vaidehi Ulaganathan

“…<b>Background</b>: This study compares system-reported organ doses (ODs) to manually calculated mean glandular doses (MGDs) in mammography across multiple centers and manufacturers in Dubai. <b>Methods</b>: A retrospective study of 2754 anonymized mammograms from six clinics in Dubai were randomly retrieved from a central dose survey database. …”
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Diagnostic Accuracy of Shear Wave Elastography in Predicting Malignant Origins of Pleural Effusions in Emergency Departments by Rune Wiig Nielsen, Casper Falster, Stefan Posth, Niels Jacobsen, August Emil Licht, Rahul Bhatnagar, Christian Borbjerg Laursen

“…The SWE max of the intercostal space yielded a sensitivity of 100% (95%CI 47.82–100%) and a specificity of 59.09% (95%CI 36.35–79.29%). <b>Conclusions</b>: A TUS with integrated SWE may aid in identifying MPEs and improving referrals for the diagnostic work-up of underlying malignancy. …”
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COVID-19 is a risk factor for retinal vein occlusion in younger patients? by A.G. Shchuko, M.V. Akulenko, T.N. Yur’eva

“…<p> <b>A.G. Shchuko^1,2,3, M.V. Akulenko¹, T.N. …”
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Sodium butyrate attenuates oxidative stress, apoptosis, and excessive mitophagy in sodium fluoride-induced hepatotoxicity in rats by Jing Xia, Xiaolin Zhang, Leiyu Xu, Nan Yan, Zhenxiang Sun, Xiaoxu Duan, Lu Meng, Rong Qi, Fu Ren, Zhengdong Wang

“…Liver, the most important detoxification organ, is the most vulnerable to the effects of fluoride. Sodium butyrate (NaB), a short-chain fatty acid produced in the intestinal tract, maintains normal mitochondrial function in vivo and reduces liver inflammation and oxidative stress. …”
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Ultrasound Features of <i>Helicobacter pylori</i>-Related Gastritis by Fulvia Terracciano, Antonella Marra, Veronica Nassisi, Chiara Lillo, Fabrizio Bossa, Sonia Carparelli, Francesco Cocomazzi, Maria Rosa Valvano, Giuseppe Losurdo, Alfredo Di Leo, Francesco Perri

“…The objective of this study is to characterize the ultrasound features of <i>H. pylori</i>-induced gastritis and assess its predictive potential role for this condition. <b>Methods</b> A cohort of 119 patients underwent gastroscopy with biopsy and abdominal US to evaluate antral wall thickness (AWT), submucosal wall thickness (SLT), mucosal wall thickness (MLT), gastric motility, and the presence of ingested material. …”
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Adenoviral Pneumonia Outbreak in Immunocompetent Adults—A Missed Antimicrobial Stewardship Opportunity? by Branimir Gjurasin, Lorna Stemberger Maric, Tvrtko Jukic, Leona Radmanic Matotek, Snjezana Zidovec Lepej, Marko Kutlesa, Neven Papic

“…The aim of this study was to describe the clinical course, risk factors, inflammatory profiles, antibiotic use, outcomes and complications of adenoviral (AdV) CAP. <b>Methods</b>: A prospective, non-interventional, observational cohort study included consecutively hospitalized immunocompetent adult patients with AdV CAP during an 18-month period. …”
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Acoustic visualization of scleral outflow after surgical scleral resection by A.Yu. Kazantzeva, E.A. Korchuganova

“…</p> <p> <b>Patients and Methods:</b> a total of 67 patients (67 eyes) with advanced and end-stage POAG and 17 patients (17 eyes) with advanced and end-stage NVG who underwent SSR were examined. …”
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