Yun-Ah Lee April 27, 2024 Nutrients. 2024 Apr 13;16(8):1155. doi: 10.3390/nu16081155. ABSTRACT An increased homocysteine level is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, venous thromboembolism, cerebrovascular disease, and chronic kidney disease. In addition, vitamin D deficiency is associated with coronary artery disease and metabolic disorders. The present study included data from 1375 adults (895 men… →
Domingos Roda April 27, 2024 Genes (Basel). 2024 Apr 17;15(4):501. doi: 10.3390/genes15040501. ABSTRACT Glioblastoma, the most aggressive and common malignant primary brain tumour, is characterized by infiltrative growth, abundant vascularization, and aggressive clinical evolution. Patients with glioblastoma often face poor prognoses, with a median survival of approximately 15 months. Technological progress and the subsequent improvement… →
Antonio D’Amato April 27, 2024 Medicina (Kaunas). 2024 Apr 6;60(4):608. doi: 10.3390/medicina60040608. ABSTRACT Background and Objectives: Despite advancements in detection and treatment, cervical cancer remains a significant health concern, particularly among young women of reproductive age. Limited data exists in the literature regarding fertility-sparing treatment (FST) of cervical cancers with tumor sizes greater than 2… →
Matas Nasvytis April 27, 2024 Medicina (Kaunas). 2024 Apr 1;60(4):589. doi: 10.3390/medicina60040589. ABSTRACT GNB1 encephalopathy is a rare genetic disease caused by pathogenic variants in the G Protein Subunit Beta 1 (GNB1) gene, with only around 68 cases documented worldwide. Although most cases had been caused by de novo germline mutations, in this case, the… →
Anna Grenda April 27, 2024 Int J Mol Sci. 2024 Apr 10;25(8):4208. doi: 10.3390/ijms25084208. ABSTRACT Lung cancer has become a major public health concern, standing as the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Among its subtypes, small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) is characterized by aggressive and rapid growth, poor differentiation, and neuroendocrine features. Typically, SCLC is… →
Chiara Zanon April 27, 2024 J Clin Med. 2024 Apr 22;13(8):2436. doi: 10.3390/jcm13082436. ABSTRACT Background/Objectives: Advancements in oral imaging technology are continually shaping the landscape of dental diagnosis and treatment planning. Among these, photon-counting computed tomography (PCCT), introduced in 2021, has emerged as a promising, high-quality oral technology. Dental imaging typically requires a resolution beyond… →
Can Yurttas April 27, 2024 J Clin Med. 2024 Apr 21;13(8):2422. doi: 10.3390/jcm13082422. ABSTRACT (1) Background: Laparoscopic staging is essential in gastric cancer (GC) to rule out peritoneal metastasis (PM). Hypericin, a plant-derived fluorescent compound, has been suggested to improve laparoscopic visualization of PM from GC. This prospective, single-arm, open-label clinical trial aimed to assess… →
Abhimanyu Agarwal April 27, 2024 J Clin Med. 2024 Apr 21;13(8):2418. doi: 10.3390/jcm13082418. ABSTRACT Background: The impact of oral anticoagulants (OACs) on cognitive impairment and dementia in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) is not well characterized. This systematic review aims to address this knowledge gap. Methods: SCOPUS and PubMed searches were conducted to identify articles… →
Paul T King April 27, 2024 J Clin Med. 2024 Apr 19;13(8):2390. doi: 10.3390/jcm13082390. ABSTRACT Extracellular traps made by neutrophils (NETs) and other leukocytes such as macrophages and eosinophils have a key role in the initial immune response to infection but are highly inflammatory and may contribute to tissue damage. They are particularly relevant to… →
Aneta Zwierzchowska April 27, 2024 J Clin Med. 2024 Apr 18;13(8):2336. doi: 10.3390/jcm13082336. ABSTRACT Despite the established safety and efficacy of midurethral slings (MUS), which are the current gold standard treatment for stress urinary incontinence (SUI), the potential for postoperative complications remains a significant concern for both healthcare professionals and patients. Meanwhile, sonography has emerged… →