Use of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids and Male Fertility: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Prashant Motiram Mulawkar, Pankaj N. Maheshwari, Vineet Gauhar, Sumeet Gopal Agrawal, Taofiq Olayinka Mohammed, Abhishek Gajendra Singh, Gopal Ramdas Tak, Utsav Shailesh Shah, Deepali Parthsarthi Shukla, Deepali Mamankar

“…Most AAS users need additional medications to mitigate detrimental effects on fertility. …”
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Preventing epileptogenesis by interaction between inositol isomers and proteins by Lia Tsverava, Luka Kharkhelauri, Vincenzo Lagani, Giorgi Gamkrelidze, Veriko Bokuchava, Tamar Kiguradze, Merab Kokaia, Revaz Solomonia

“…The process that leads to the development of epilepsy is called epileptogenesis, and currently, no medication can effectively prevent it. Our study investigated the effects of a group of compounds—myo‐inositol, scyllo‐inositol, and D‐chiro‐inositol—that have potential antiepileptogenic properties on epilepsy induced by kainic acid. …”
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An Unusual Case of Ototoxicity with Use of Oral Vancomycin by Umut Gomceli, Srija Vangala, Cosmina Zeana, Paul J. Kelly, Manisha Singh

“…Additionally, the only other medication prescribed to the patient at the time of vancomycin administration was metformin at a dose of 500 mg po bid which has no known idiosyncratic interactions potentiating adverse side effects to vancomycin. …”
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Efficacy and safety of upadacitinib in the treatment of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis: A systematic review. by Dan-Jie Zhao, Xia Li, Hai-Xia Lin, Hong Zheng, Di Zhou, Peng Tang

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To evaluate the efficacy and safety of upadacitinib in the treatment of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD), and provide reference for rational clinical medication.<h4>Methods</h4>PubMed, Medline, Embase, Web of Science, Clinical Trials Website, and Cochrane Library databases were searched from the time of establishment until January 6, 2024, to compile a list of all randomized controlled trials (RCTs) including upadacitinib in the treatment of moderate-to-severe AD. …”
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Peer-assisted telemedicine hepatitis-C treatment for people who use drugs in rural communities: a mixed methods study by Kim Hoffman, Gillian Leichtling, Sarah Shin, Andrew Seaman, Tonhi Gailey, Hunter C. Spencer, P. Todd Korthuis

“…Peer Support Specialists (peers) conducted HCV screening in the community, facilitated pretreatment evaluation and linkage to telemedicine HCV treatment clinicians, and supported Peer TeleHCV study participants in HCV medication adherence. A qualitative investigation queried telemedicine clinicians and peers about their experiences with the implementation of the model and key drivers of implementation effectiveness. …”
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Efficacy and safety of various drug combinations in treating plaque Psoriasis: A meta-analysis [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Nayak Snehasis, Karshe Haji Ali, Pendyala Siri, Ngabo Herve, Sayed Zafar

“…These combinations could potentially reduce medication dosages and side effects in patients. Objective To assess the efficacy and safety of various drug combinations over conventional monotherapies in the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, which incorporates palmoplantar psoriasis and psoriasis vulgaris, by discovering and utilizing research articles comprising the same or similar variables as PASI 75 and evaluating the information using RevMan v5.4.1. …”
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Colchicine combination therapy increases treatment tolerance in patients with arthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Changwei Zhao, Xiaogang Hao, Wenjun Cai, Ling-Feng Zeng, Wenhai Zhao, Xiangxin Li

“…<h4>Background</h4>Arthritis seriously affects people's quality of life, and there is an urgent clinical need to improve the efficacy of medications as well as to reduce the adverse effects induced by treatment. …”
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Phytochemical Analysis, Antioxidant Activity, Antimicrobial Activity, and Cytotoxicity of Chaptalia nutans Leaves by Letiele Bruck de Souza, Amanda Leitão Gindri, Thainara de Andrade Fortes, Thais Felli Kubiça, Jefferson Enderle, Rafael Roehrs, Sidnei Moura e Silva, Vanusa Manfredini, Elton Luís Gasparotto Denardin

“…(family: Asteraceae) is widely used in traditional medicine as laxative and anticough medications and especially in the traumatisms, wounds, and hemorrhages in topical preparations. …”
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Real‐world clinical diagnostics of heart failure patients with reduced or preserved ejection fraction by Jenni Huusko, Timo Purmonen, Iiro Toppila, Mariann Lassenius, Heikki Ukkonen

“…Abstract Aims The study aimed at investigating the use of guideline‐recommended diagnostic tools and medication in patients with heart failure (HF) in specialty care in Southwest Finland. …”
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Refraction changes in the anterior and posterior corneal surfaces during the early postoperative period following sinus trabeculectomy by V.V. Averich, A.V. Volzhanin, G.B. Egorova

“…</p> <p> <b>Patients and Methods:</b> the study included 45 patients (45 eyes) with primary open angle glaucoma, stages II-III, who underwent trabeculectomy, as it was impossible to reduce intraocular pressure (IOP) by the prescribed medications. Corneal topographic parameters of the anterior and posterior corneal surfaces were evaluated with Scheimpflug camera before surgery, 1 week and 1 month after STE. …”
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Mortality and Its Predictors among Adult Human Immune-Deficiency Virus-Infected Patients Attending Their Antiretroviral Treatment at Health Centers, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Multicen... by Selam Tesfayohannes, Sisay Shine, Abinet Mekuria, Sisay Moges

“…Age category over 50, TB comorbidity, WHO stage IV, lack of medication adherence, co-trimoxazole therapy, body mass index under 18.5 kg/m2, and CD4 cell count under 200/dl were predictors of mortality. …”
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Determinants of Change in Glycemic Status in Individuals with Prediabetes: Results from a Nationwide Cohort Study in Germany by Rebecca Paprott, Christa Scheidt-Nave, Christin Heidemann

“…Glycemic status at follow-up was categorized as diagnosed diabetes (self-reported physician diagnosis or antidiabetic medication), undiagnosed diabetes (HbA1c ≥ 6.5% (≥48 mmol/mol)), prediabetes (as defined at baseline), and normoglycemia (HbA1c < 5.7% (<39 mmol/mol)). …”
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Dyslipidemia and metabolic syndrome in childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus: is it time to screen? by Sirin Nuntasri, Sirirat Charuvanij, Kraisoon Lomjansook, Puthita Saengpanit, Kwanjai Chotipanang, Maynart Sukharomana

“…Patients with dyslipidemia were significantly younger at cSLE diagnosis, had higher percentage of hypertension and active features of organ involvement, lower percentage of Lupus Low Disease Activity State, more use of mycophenolate mofetil and antihypertensive medications, higher uric acid level, higher waist circumference, body mass index, body mass index z-score, and fat mass (P < 0.05). …”
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Enhancing Public Space Experiences: Evaluating Perception of Digital and Digitized Sculptures in Augmented Reality by Isidora Đurić, Saša Medić, Dejan Ecet, Stanislav Grgić, Jelena Atanacković Jeličić

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Incorporating health literacy principles into the adaptation of a methods motivational interviewing approach for enrolling black adults in a pilot randomized trial by Olayinka O. Shiyanbola, Meng-Jung Wen, Martha A. Maurer

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Noninferiority trial in veal calves on the efficacy of oxytetracycline and florfenicol treatment for pneumonia guided by quick thoracic ultrasound by Stan Jourquin, Florian Debruyne, Laurens Chantillon, Thomas Lowie, Randy Boone, Jade Bokma, Bart Pardon

“…ABSTRACT: Purchase dependent calf rearing systems, such as the white veal industry, systematically rely on antimicrobial mass medication (metaphylaxis) to counter respiratory tract infections. …”
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Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte, platelet-to-lymphocyte ratios and systemic immune-inflammation index in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder by Gözde Yontar, Elif Aktan Mutlu

“…Additionally, patients with diseases that could affect the leukocyte count (hematopoietic disease, malignancy, acute infection, acute or chronic renal failure, liver failure) and medication use (chemotherapy, history of glucocorticoid use in the last three months) were not included in the study. …”
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Assessment of Asthma Control and Quality of Life among Asthmatic Patients Attending Armed Forces Referral and Teaching Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Tesfalidet Gebremeskel Zeru, Ephrem Engidawork, Alemseged Beyene Berha

“…However, poor patient-physician communication, unavailability of appropriate medications, and lack of long-term goals have made asthma control difficult in developing countries. …”
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Model Prognosis Masa Pengobatan Pasien Tuberkulosis Dengan Metode C4.5 by Rusdah Rusdah, Brian Agni Bregastantyo

“…The patient's habit factor and the patient's time to take medication must be closely monitored so that the treatment period can be shortened. …”
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Digital Platform for Pediatric Mental Health Support During Armed Conflicts: Development and Usability Study by Hila Segal, Arriel Benis, Shirley Saar, Iris Shachar-Lavie, Silvana Fennig

“…Specific feedback highlighted the value of concise, actionable content and the inclusion of medication information. Participants expressed a strong willingness to regularly use the platform in their practice (mean 4.40, SD 0.53), suggesting its potential for broad application. …”
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