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Associations between maternal periconceptional exposure to disinfection by-products (DBPs) in drinking water and neural tube defects (NTDs) in offspring are inconclusive, limited in part by exposure misclassification. Methods: Maternal interview reports of drinking water sources and consumption from the National Birth ...
Background: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are associated with placental insufficiency and adverse perinatal outcomes—over half (58.9%) of women with HDP at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH) have adverse perinatal outcomes. The cerebroplacental ratio (CPR) is an important predictor and prevents appro...
Rapeseed’s ( Brassica napus L.) colorful petals have important ornamental values. However, the mechanisms of regulating petals coloration in rapeseed are still unknown. In our study, we investigated the key differential coloring substances in nine rapeseed cultivars with different petal colors, and 543 metabolites were...
Unlike mammals, some nonmammalian species recruit Müller glia for retinal regeneration after injury. Identifying the underlying mechanisms may help to foresee regenerative medicine strategies. Using a Xenopus model of retinitis pigmentosa, we found that Müller cells actively proliferate upon photoreceptor degeneration ...
As a common malignancy, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) proliferation and metastasis could be promoted by ferroptosis and cuproptosis. In this study, we screened out the differentially expressed cuproptosis- and ferroptosis-related genes (CFRGs) and identified the 17 informative prognosis-associated genes. A CFRG scorin...
This study aimed to describe and compare health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among populations with normal glycemic levels, prediabetes, and diabetes in southwest China and to offer baseline data that can be easily compared to other regions in China or across countries. Methods: A quality of life survey based on the...
Minoritized communities including refugees are at an increased risk of poorly controlled hypertension. Evidence indicates that self-measured blood pressure monitoring (SMBP) is an effective method to improve blood pressure control in patients with hypertension. However, it has not been studied among refugee populations...
Recently, studies have shown that renal dysfunction is associated not only with overt diabetes but also with the preceding stage known as prediabetes. Diet and pharmacological interventions are the therapeutic approaches to managing prediabetes, but the compliance in combining the two interventions is low. Hence, the e...
The development of optical chemosensors for the sensitive and selective detection of trace-level metal ions in aqueous solutions has drawn a lot of attention from the scientific community in recent years. Organic sensors offer a number of advantages over traditional identification techniques, including low cost, high s...
People with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are best managed by a chronic care model that is associated with enhanced quality of care and improved patient outcome. Assessing patients’ perceived quality of care is crucial in improving the healthcare delivery system. Hence, this study determined the perceived quality of ...
The composition of the gut microbiota and their metabolites are associated with cardiometabolic health and disease risk. Intake of dietary fibers, including resistant starch (RS), has been shown to favorably affect the health of the gut microbiome. The aim of this research was to measure changes in the gut microbiota a...
Influenza-related acute lung injury is a life-threatening condition primarily caused by uncontrolled replication of the influenza virus and intense proinflammatory responses. Cereblon (CRBN) is a protein known for its role in the ubiquitin-proteasome system and as a target of the drug thalidomide. However, the function...
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is increasing in prevalence and represents approximately 50% of all heart failure (HF) patients. Patients with this complex clinical scenario, characterized by high filling pressures, and reduced cardiac output (CO) associated with progressive multi-organ involveme...
Early severe cerebral edema and chronic hydrocephalus are the primary cause of poor prognosis in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). This study investigated the role of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) inflammatory cytokines and coagulation factors in the development of severe cerebral edema and chronic hydrocephalus...
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) potentially involves multiple parts of the ocular system, including the lacrimal glands and the cornea. The present study sought to assess the risk of aqueous-deficient dry eye disease (DED) and corneal surface damage in patients with SLE. We conducted a population-based cohort study ...
In light of the abnormal expression of microRNA (miR-483-5p) in patients with atherosclerosis (AS), its role in vascular endothelial cell injury was explored. And the mechanisms related to autophagy were also elucidated. Methods Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were given 100 mg/L ox-LDL to induce endoth...
Intake of conventionally grown fruits and vegetables (FVs) is an important route of exposure to pesticide residues in the general population. However, whether health risk stemming from exposure to pesticides through diet could offset benefits of consuming FVs is unclear. Objective: We assessed the association of FV int...
Pulmonary hypertension leads to right ventricular heart failure and ultimately to cardiac cachexia. Cardiac cachexia induces skeletal muscles atrophy and contractile dysfunction. MAFbx and MuRF1 are two key proteins that have been implicated in chronic muscle atrophy of several wasting states. Methods Monocrotaline (MC...
Several reports have shown that the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has the potential to also be neurotropic. However, the mechanisms by which SARS-CoV-2 induces neurologic injury, including neurological and/or psychological symptoms, remain unclear. In this review, the available knowledge ...
Over the past decade, rates of cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) related infections have increased and been associated with increased morbidity, mortality and financial burden on healthcare systems. Methods: To examine the effect of an antibacterial envelope in reducing major CIED related infections, we perf...
Cancer‐associated cachexia is a multifactorial wasting disorder characterized by anorexia, unintentional weight loss (skeletal muscle mass with or without loss of fat mass), progressive functional impairment, and poor prognosis. This systematic literature review (SLR) examined the relationship between cachexia and surv...
Senescence is a complex cell state characterized by stable cell cycle arrest and a unique secretory pattern known as the senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP). The SASP factors, which are heterogeneous and tissue specific, normally include chemokines, cytokines, growth factors, adhesion molecules, and lipid ...
Muscle-strengthening activities have been recommended for health benefits. However, it is unclear whether resistance training is associated with cancer risk, independent of total physical activity. Methods A prospective cohort study followed 33,787 men from the Health Professionals Follow-up Study (1992–2014). Cumulati...
The rapid accumulation of single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) data presents unique opportunities to decode the genetically mediated cell-type specificity in complex diseases. Here, we develop a new method, scGWAS, which effectively leverages scRNA-seq data to achieve two goals: (1) to infer the cell types in which t...
Royal jelly (RJ) is commercially harvested after the 4 th day of queen larval age. In the current study, it was harvested after 24, 48, 72, and 96 hours after grafting of 1-day larval age queens to investigate changes in macro and trace elements associated with harvesting time. The RJ yields were significantly affected...
Hyperkalemia monitoring is very important in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in emergency medicine. Currently, blood testing is regarded as the standard way to diagnose hyperkalemia (ie, using serum potassium levels). Therefore, an alternative and noninvasive method is required for real-time monitoring of hy...
Deprescribing is essential for reducing inappropriate medication use and polypharmacy. For a holistic approach, it is essential to know how older adult patients and their caregivers perceive deprescribing. Objective To assess the attitude of older adult patients and caregivers towards deprescribing medication at Ambo U...
In recent years, family involvement in ICU patient care has become increasingly significant. Family involvement in delirium management, while desirable, can be difficult for loved ones. Therefore, every attempt should be made and interventions developed to promote and support the family in this process. The aim of this...
Embryonic stem cells (ESCs) are defined as stem cells with self-renewing and differentiation capabilities. These unique properties are tightly regulated and controlled by complex genetic and molecular mechanisms, whose understanding is essential for both basic and translational research. A large number of studies have ...
There have been few real-life dose-comparing studies on the efficacy and safety of secukinumab in Chinese patients with plaque psoriasis. We conducted a real-life cohort study to investigate the efficacy and safety of secukinumab 150 and 300 mg in Chinese patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. Methods: A to...
Flash glucose monitoring (FGM) and real-time continuous glucose monitoring (RT-CGM) are increasingly used in clinical practice, with improvements in HbA1c and time in range (TIR) reported in clinical studies. We aimed to evaluate the impact of FGM and RT-CGM use on glycaemic outcomes in adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D...
High-fat diet (HFD) feeding in rodents has become an essential tool to critically analyze and study the pathological effects of obesity, including mitochondrial dysfunction and insulin resistance. Peroxisome proliferator–activated receptor γ coactivator-1α (PGC-1α) regulates cellular energy metabolism to influence insu...
The aim of this study was to investigate beneficiary panel characteristics associated with rheumatologists’ prescribing of biologic DMARDs (bDMARDs) for older adults. In this retrospective observational study, we used Medicare Public Use Files (PUFs) to identify rheumatologists who met criteria for high-prescribing, de...
Core decompression (CD) is considered the most popular treatment method for patients with Association Research Circulation Osseous (ARCO) stage I-II osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH). However, the definitive indication for CD is currently not well established. Methods This was a retrospective cohort study. Patie...
Dengue virus infection can cause severe complications due to vascular leakage. Angiopoietin-like protein 4 (ANGPTL4) regulates vascular permeability, but its role in dengue pathogenesis is unclear. This study investigated the association between plasma ANGPTL4 levels and dengue severity in Singapore adults. Plasma samp...
Chronic NLRP3 inflammasome activation can promote fibrosis through its production of interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-18. Conversely, recombinant human relaxin (RLX) can inhibit the pro-fibrotic interactions between IL-1β, IL-18 and transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1. Here, the broader extent by which RLX targeted the myofi...
The role of recent fracture site in predicting the most detrimental subsequent fractures, hip and vertebral, is unclear. This study found that most recent fracture sites were associated with an increased risk of both hip and vertebral fracture, a finding that may impact the design of secondary prevention programs. Back...
The pathophysiology of pre-eclampsia involves two major pathways, namely systemic oxidative stress and subsequent generalised inflammatory response, which eventually culminates in endothelial cell injury and the syndrome of pre-eclampsia with multi-organ dysfunction. Aspirin has been used to reduce the risk of pre-ecla...
To describe the patient population, priority diseases and outcomes in newborns admitted <48 hours old to neonatal units in both Kenya and Nigeria. Study design In a network of seven secondary and tertiary level neonatal units in Nigeria and Kenya, we captured anonymised data on all admissions <48 hours of age over a 6-...
Fournier’s gangrene (FG) is a potentially fatal necrotizing infection. Due to the rapid progression of the disease, the fatality rate remains high despite advances in therapy. This 10-year observational study from a single tertiary referral center in Indonesia aimed to identify the risk factors for in-hospital mortalit...
The accuracy of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensors may be significantly impacted by exercise. We evaluated the impact of three different types of exercise on the accuracy of the Dexcom G6 sensor. Twenty-four adults with type 1 diabetes on multiple daily injections wore a G6 sensor. Participants were randomized...
Global response to the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in developing countries includes the development of WHO Package of Essential Non-communicable Disease Interventions (WHO PEN) for Primary Health Care (PHC). The study assessed the level of preparedness of PHC facilities on implementation of essen...
There is limited and conflicting evidence on the association between selenium and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Therefore, the present population-based cross-sectional study aimed to explore the relationship between dietary selenium intake and the risk of NAFLD. Methods A total of 3026 subjects from the PE...
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) imposes a substantial burden, and patient prognosis remains grim. The impact of AST-120 (AST-120) on the survival of CKD patients lacks a consensus. This study aims to investigate the effects of AST-120 usage on the survival of CKD patients and explore the utility of artificial intelligence...
The Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has created a spectrum of adversities that have affected older adults disproportionately. This paper examines older adults with multimorbidity using longitudinal data to ascertain why some of these vulnerable individuals coped with pandemic-induced risk and stressors bet...
The exposure to chemical mixtures is a problem of concern in developing countries and it is well known that the kidney is the major target organ for toxic elements. This cross-sectional study aimed to estimate the individual and composite mixture effect of a large number of chemical elements on kidney function in gold-...
Visual Abstract Key Points In our patients with FSGS, elevated proteinuria and progression to kidney failure (KF) were associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease/all-cause mortality events. In addition, elevated pre-KF proteinuria was associated with KF/all-cause mortality events. CKD stage, nephrotic sy...
(1) Heart transplantation (HTX) improves the overall survival and functional status of end-stage heart failure patients with cardiomyopathies (CMPs). The majority of CMPs have genetic causes, and the overlap between CMPs and inherited myopathies is well documented. However, the long-term outcome in skeletal muscle func...
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a common neurodegenerative disease and a major contributor to progressive cognitive impairment in an aging society. As the pathophysiology of AD involves chronic neuroinflammation, the resolution of inflammation and the group of lipid mediators that actively regulate it—i.e., specialized pro...
Most studies have focused on factors associated with depression at the individual level, and evidence on ecological models linking social-economic features with depression is rare in Taiwan. This study aimed to use multi-level analysis to explore the effects of social-economic environments on depressive symptoms among ...
Fibroblast growth factor23 (FGF23) is elevated in CKD and has been associated with outcomes such as death, cardiovascular (CV) events and progression to Renal Replacement therapy (RRT). The majority of studies have been unable to account for change in FGF23 over time and those which have demonstrate conflicting results...
Long-term totally implantable venous access ports (TIVAP) are essential for administering chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition in cancer patients. This study aimed to evaluate patient satisfaction and postoperative complications, compared to existing literature, emphasizing patient-reported outcomes (PRO) as a critica...
Despite the enormous benefits of radial access, this route is associated with a risk of radial artery occlusion (RAO). Objective We compared the incidence of RAO in patients undergoing transradial coronary angiography and intervention after short versus prolonged hemostasis protocol. Also we assessed the efficacy of re...
Friedreich’s ataxia (FRDA) is a comparatively rare autosomal recessive neurological disorder primarily caused by the homozygous expansion of a GAA trinucleotide repeat in intron 1 of the FXN gene. The repeat expansion causes gene silencing that results in deficiency of the frataxin protein leading to mitochondrial dysf...
There is a growing recognition that the clinical research enterprise has a diversity problem, given that many clinical trials recruit historically marginalized individuals or patients reflective of real-world data at a rate that is far below the incidence and prevalence of the disease for which the investigational ther...
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a severe respiratory disease caused by infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that affects the lower and upper respiratory tract in humans. SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with the induction of a cascade of uncontrolled inflammatory response...
Sarcopenia, characterized by loss of skeletal muscle mass and function, is linked to poor outcomes in cancer patients. In breast cancer, sarcopenia has been associated with reduced treatment tolerance and survival. However, its impact on patients with locally advanced breast cancer receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy is...
The improved life expectancy was associated to the increased in the incidence of hip fractures among elderly people. Subjects suffering hip fractures frequently show concomitant conditions causing prolonged lengths of stay and higher in-hospital mortality. The knowledge of factors associated to in-hospital mortality or...
The continuum of antioxidant response dysregulation in aging/oxidative stress-driven Nlrp3 inflammasome activation-mediated inflammatory response is associated with age-related diseases. Peroxiredoxin (Prdx) 6 is a key antioxidant that provides cytoprotection by regulating redox homeostasis. Herein, using lens epitheli...
Babies born via caesarean section in low-income settings face a higher risk of early-onset neonatal sepsis (EONS), which has greater mortality than late-onset sepsis. However, maternal factors contributing to EONS among caesarean-delivered babies in these settings, including Uganda, are not well documented. We determin...
Little is known about the effect of region of origin on all‐cause mortality, cardiovascular mortality, and stroke mortality among Black individuals. We examined associations between nativity and mortality (all‐cause, cardiovascular, and stroke) in Black individuals in the United States. Methods and Results Using the Na...
A better understanding of patients' adherence to treatment is a prerequisite to maximize the benefit of healthcare provision for patients, reduce treatment costs, and is a key factor in a variety of subsequent health outcomes. We aim to understand the state of the art of scientific evidence about which factors influenc...
Staphylococcus aureus carriage is a risk factor for invasive infections. Unique genetic elements favoring the transition from colonizing to invasive phenotype have not yet been identified, and phenotypic adaptation traits are understudied. We therefore assessed phenotypic and genotypic profiles of 11 S. aureus isolate ...
The aims were to evaluate the consumption of ultra-processed foods by pregnant women with pre-existing diabetes mellitus (DM) using the carbohydrate counting method, in addition to investigating the association with total gestational weight gain and glycemic control. Methods A cohort study of adult Brazilian pregnant w...
Overweight and obesity represent critical modifiable determinants in the prevention of cardiometabolic disease (CMD). However, the long‐term impact of prior overweight/obesity on the risk of CMD in later life remains unclear. We aimed to investigate the association between longitudinal transition of body mass index (BM...
Many biotic and abiotic factors influence the production of wheat ( Triticum aestivum L.). Among biological agents, aphids are destructive pests effecting wheat yield drastically. This study was designed to evaluate the impact of foliar Jasmonic acid spray on aphid population as well as on plant growth during aphid inf...
The clinical symptoms of invasive fungal infections (IFI) are nonspecific, and early clinical diagnosis is challenging, resulting in high mortality rates. This study reports the development of a novel aptamer-G-quadruplex/hemin self-assembling color system (AGSCS) based on (1 → 3)-β-D-glucans’ detection for rapid, spec...
Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: Private company. Main funding source(s): unrestricted grant from Abbott-Netherlands to the University Medical Center Groningen Introduction Atrial fibrillation (AF) and heart failure (HF) with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) commonly co-exist and both conditions are...
Latinx individuals are disproportionately affected by alcohol use disorder (AUD). Understanding Latinx individuals’ barriers and facilitators to reach AUD-related goals can help implement culturally and linguistically concordant interventions to improve alcohol-related outcomes. Methods We conducted semi-structured qua...
The current SARS Covid-19 pandemic has negatively affected primary care and health system services provided to chronically ill patients, such as patients with Diabetes Mellitus, Dyslipidemia and Hypertension. Objectives The recording of the number of unfulfilled scheduled visits of Psychiatric patients who are monitore...
COVID-19 is a global public health concern. As no standard treatment has been found for it yet, several minerals and vitamins with antioxidants, immunomodulators, and antimicrobials roles can be sufficient for the immune response against the disease. The present study evaluates the serum vitamin D, calcium, and Zinc le...
To explore the application value of 5 Fr non-contact hysteroscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of intrauterine diseases in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. Methods A total of 200 perimenopausal and postmenopausal patients who were to undergo hysteroscopy for intrauterine diseases from October 2022 to January ...
Patients who are informed about the causes, pathophysiology, treatment and prevention of a disease are better able to participate in treatment procedures in the event of illness. Artificial intelligence (AI), which has gained popularity in recent years, is defined as the study of algorithms that provide machines with t...
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (ERC) possesses a translocation risk of microbes to the biliary system. We studied bile contamination during ERC and its impact on patients’ outcome in a real-life-situation. Methods Ninety-nine ERCs were analyzed and microbial samples were taken from the throat before and from bil...
Recently, a mild elevation of the blood ketone levels was found to exert multifaceted cardioprotective effects. To investigate the effect of angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitors (ARNIs) on the blood ketone body levels, 46 stable pre-heart failure (HF)/HF patients were studied, including 23 who switched from angio...
Succinate is a circulating metabolite, and the relationship between abnormal changes in the physiological concentration of succinate and inflammatory diseases caused by the overreaction of certain immune cells has become a research focus. Recent investigations have shown that succinate produced by the gut microbiota ha...
In vivo assays and chemical analyses were performed on the ethanolic extract from leaves of Eruca sativa . UHPLC-ESI-QTOF analysis confirmed the presence of glucosinolates and flavonol glucosides. The major flavonoid of the ethanolic extract, kaempferol-3,4′-di- O -β-glucoside, was isolated, a HPLC-DAD method developed...
Niosomes, bilayer vesicles formed by the self-assembly of nonionic surfactants, are receiving increasing attention as potential oral drug delivery systems but the impact of niosomal formulation parameters on their oral capability has not been studied systematically. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact o...
The burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is increasing. Environmental conditions such as heavy metals and air pollution have been linked with the incidence and mortality of chronic diseases such as cancer, as well as cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. We aimed to scope the curren...
Wild small mammals and ticks play an important role in maintaining and spreading zoonoses in nature, as well as in captive animals. The aim of this study was to monitor selected agents with zoonotic potential in their reservoirs and vectors in a zoo, and to draw attention to the risk of possible contact with these path...
Medical students commonly experience elevated psychological stress and poor mental health. To improve psychological wellbeing, a 5-week mindfulness-based lifestyle course was delivered to a first-year undergraduate medical student cohort as part of the core curriculum. This study investigated the effects of the program...
In this review, Hopkins et al. review the major classes of DNA repair and damage signaling defects in cancer, the genomic instability that they give rise to, and therapeutic strategies to exploit the resulting vulnerabilities. They also discuss the impacts of DNA repair defects on both targeted therapy and immunotherap...
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is the most common preventable cause of neurodevelopmental defects, and white matter is a major target of ethanol neurotoxicity. Therapeutic interventions with choline or dietary soy could potentially supplement public health preventive measures. However, since soy contains abunda...
Aims Neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) inhibitors represent a promising treatment option for patients with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG); however, data on clinical use are limited. The aim of this report is to describe one center's approach to efgartigimod dosing in patients with gMG. Methods Medical records of patient...
Emerging evidence has shown that pinocembrin protects the myocardium from ischemic injury in animals. However, it is unknown whether it has cardioprotection when given at the onset of reperfusion. Also, mechanisms mediating the cardioprotective actions of pinocembrin were largely unknown. Thus, this study is aimed at i...
Atherosclerotic lesions preferentially develop at bifurcations, characterized by non-uniform shear stress (SS). The aim of this study was to investigate SS-induced endothelial activation, focusing on stress-regulated mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPK) and downstream signaling, and its relation to gap junction pro...
Esophageal carcinosarcoma (ECS) is a rare malignant tumor that often presents as an intraluminal polypoid lesion in the esophageal lumen. The pathogenesis of esophageal carcinosarcoma is not clear and its etiology is still being discussed. Case presentation We report the case of a 68-year-old male who had dysphagia for...
Nurses who are also parents may be at risk not only for professional compassion fatigue, but also parental burnout – a reliable and valid predictor of child abuse and neglect. In support, recent research reveals that parents' COVID-19 related stressors predicted elevated potential for child abuse (Katz and Fallon, 2021...
To review evidence regarding the use of Health Information Technology (health IT) interventions aimed at improving care for people living with multiple chronic conditions (PLWMCC) in order to identify critical knowledge gaps. Data Sources We searched MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, EMBASE, Compendex, and IEEE Xplore databas...
Loss of functional β-cell mass is a major cause of diabetes. Thus, identifying regulators of β-cell health is crucial for treating this disease. The Leucine-rich repeat-containing G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) 4 (LGR4) is expressed in β-cells and is the fourth most abundant GPCR in human islets. Although LGR4 has r...
Neighborhood and individual level risks commonly co-occur for pregnant women and may cumulatively contribute to birth outcomes. Moreover, the relationship between favorable social and environmental neighborhood conditions and perinatal outcomes has been understudied. This study considered the accumulated impact of pren...
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has emerged as a worldwide pandemic since March 2020. Although most patients complain of moderate or severe pain, these symptoms are generally underestimated and appropriate treatment is not applied. This study aims to guide physicians in selecting and ranking various alternative...
– Subgroup discovery (SGD) is the automated splitting of the data into complex subgroups. Various SGD methods have been applied to the medical domain, but none have been extensively evaluated. We assess the numerical and clinical quality of SGD methods. Method – We applied the improved Subgroup Set Discovery (SSD++), P...
The aim of this study was to assess and compare the arterial uptake of the inflammatory macrophage targeting PET tracer [ 64 Cu]Cu-DOTATATE in patients with no or known cardiovascular disease (CVD) to investigate potential differences in uptake. Methods Seventy-nine patients who had undergone [ 64 Cu]Cu-DOTATATE PET/CT...
Inequities in pollution-attributable health disparities are similar in most urban areas throughout the United States, and appear to encompass racial and socio-demographic differences, thereby suggesting increased health risks for those living in these areas. Individuals residing in close proximity to Superfund sites, p...
We assessed the feasibility of ChatGPT for patients with type 2 diabetes seeking information about exercise. Methods In this pilot study, two physicians with expertise in diabetes care and rehabilitative treatment in Republic of Korea discussed and determined the 14 most asked questions on exercise for managing type 2 ...
Celiac disease is a growing global public health concern. This epidemiological study is aimed at determining the prevalence of celiac disease in Kermanshah, Western Iran, from 2019 to 2021, as well as the frequency of gastrointestinal and nongastrointestinal manifestations associated with the disease. In this cross-sec...
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) global pandemic has led to many health care services, including transplantation, being temporarily suspended. For transplantation to safely recommence, there is a need to understand the effects of SARS-CoV-2 in transplant and waitlist patients. We identif...
There are concerns of delays in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) care during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is unclear whether the care and outcomes of STEMI patients differ between COVID-19 waves and compared with historical periods. Methods Consecutive patients in the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority S...
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) comprise various organic chemicals which are released as gases from different liquids or solids. The nature and impact of the health effects are dependent on the VOCs concentrations and, also, on the exposure time. VOCs are present in different household, industrial or commercial and p...