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Association between electronic nicotine delivery systems use and risk of stroke: a meta-analysis of 1,024,401 participants. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-08-27 Kamal Awad,Maged Mohammed,Seth S Martin,Maciej Banach
Introduction To evaluate the relationship between electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) use and the risk of stroke when compared to non-smokers. Methods A comprehensive search was conducted until June 15, 2023. We included observational studies that assessed association of current or former usage of ENDS with risk of stroke compared with non-smokers, reported the risk estimate as odds ratio (OR)
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Identification of gene polymorphisms associated with fat mass by genome-wide association study in Chinese people. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-08-25 Luyue Qi,Zhenlin Zhang,Weiwei Hu
Introduction This study aimed to investigate the relationship of gene polymorphisms and fat mass (FM) in Chinese population. Methods Healthy males, premenopausal and postmenopausal women were recruited. Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) and FM were measured. Results The rs141206415 in the RASAL1 gene and rs144493374 in the PALLD gene were associated with trunk FM, and the rs4807023 in the PTPRS
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SilverCloud mental health feasibility study: who will it benefit the most? Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-08-25 Marilyn M Bartholmae,Matvey V Karpov,Rohan D Dod,Sunita Dodani
Introduction This study examines the feasibility of SilverCloud therapy for anxiety and/or depression. Findings may help determine SilverCloud effectiveness based on patients' profiles. Methods Participants were randomly assigned to the immediate or later therapy groups. GAD-7, PHQ-9, and WHO-5 scores were measured at baseline and pre/post therapy. A mixed-methods approach was used. Results GAD-7,
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The association between frailty and osteoarthritis based on the NHANES and Mendelian randomization study. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-08-25 Guoxin Huang,Da Qian,Ying Liu,Gaojing Qu,Yuanyuan Qian,Bin Pei
Introduction The aim of the study was to examine the association between frailty and osteoarthritis. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, while logistic regression was used to explore the association of the two. Mendelian randomization (MR) study was used to explore the causal relationship between the two. Results In the cross-sectional
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Extremely elevated serum procalcitonin concentration in a patient with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-08-25 Rafał Stando,Grzegorz Chmielewski
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Expression of CXCL12-CXCR4/CXCR7 chemokines in splenic fibrosis of cirrhotic spleen and its therapeutic significance. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-08-25 Yunfu Lv,Yejuan Li,XiaoYu Han,Ning Liu,Min Zeng
Introduction To investigate the expression and treatment of chemokine CXCL12 and its receptor CXCR4/CXCR7. Methods The liver cirrhosis hypersplenism model of rats was made with CCL4, and then was detected by immunohistochemistry, Western blot and qRT-PCR. Results The area of spleen fibrosis in the model group was significantly larger than that in the control group (p < 0.01), and the expression of
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Cardiac microRNAs: diagnostic and therapeutic potential. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-08-25 Anna Kabłak-Ziembicka,Rafał Badacz,Michał Okarski,Magdalena Wawak,Tadeusz Przewłocki,Jakub Podolec
MicroRNAs are small non-coding post-translational biomolecules which, when expressed, modify their target genes. It is estimated that microRNAs regulate production of approximately 60% of all human proteins and enzymes that are responsible for major physiological processes. In cardiovascular disease pathophysiology, there are several cells that produce microRNAs, including endothelial cells, vascular
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CD39 molecule: a negative regulator expressed on T cells in patients with lung adenocarcinoma. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-08-25 Lu Tang,Hao Jin
Introduction The function of cytotoxic cells may be impacted by CD39 expression on CD8-positive T lymphocytes, leading to an imbalance in tumor immunity. Methods We analyzed the correlation between the expression of CD39 on CD8-positive T lymphocytes and clinical information in 203 patients with lung adenocarcinoma. Results The expression of CD39 on CD8-positive T lymphocytes was related to T stage
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Timing of decongestion and its impact on acute heart failure prognosis. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-08-25 Aneta Kosiorek,Wojciech Tokarczyk,Oskar Szymański,Jan Biegus,Robert Zymliński
Introduction The risk of unfavourable outcomes after an acute heart failure (AHF) episode remains high. Effective decongestion, reflected by haemoconcentration (HC), may guide therapy. Optimal timing of HC remains unspecified. Methods We analysed the AHF registry to evaluate the prognostic differences of various timing of HC. Subjects were divided into 3 groups by time of reaching HC. Results The groups
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A mild type of Nasu-Hakola disease - a case of a woman with presenile dementia and cystic bone lesions. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-08-17 Olga Grodzka,Agnieszka Andrzejczak-Sobocińska,Grzegorz Procyk,Gabriel Majewski,Stanisław Słyk,Rafał Motyl,Izabela Domitrz
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An elderly female case of AQP4 and GFAP double-positive NMOSD coexisting with ovarian teratoma. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-08-17 Jiahui Yang,Ye Liu,Jun Zhang,Lanying Tang,Zhen Zhao
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Intraarterial nimodipine may not prevent cerebral ischaemia due to refractory vasospasm following aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-08-16 Piotr F Czempik,Piotr S Liberski,Tomasz Jaworski,Ewa Uszok-Gaweł,Miłosz Zbroszczyk
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The prevalence, disability-adjusted life years, and mortality of hypertensive heart disease and its attributable risk factors: results from the Global Burden Disease study 2019. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-24 Jili Qian,Yingqun Chen,Donghui Lu,Jiner Ma,Kuikui Liu
Introduction No survey has evaluated hypertensive heart disease (HHD) burden with statistics from the Risk Factors Study, Injuries, and the Global Burden of Diseases (GBD) 2019. Material and methods The evaluated annual percentage changes (EAPCs) were obtained to assess the trend in prevalence standardized by age, mortality rates standardized by age, and DALYs standardized by age between 1990 and 2019
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Reoperation rate after fusion and non-fusion surgery for degenerative lumbar spine disease. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-13 Joanna Baranowska-Kijewska,Paweł Baranowski,Alicja Baranowska,Tobiasz Jarzyński,Marek Rybarczyk
Introduction The number of reoperations increases with the growing number of operations performed. Methods The clinical material included a group of 2194 patients treated surgically due to degenerative disease of the lumbar spine; we selected a total of 332 patients who were reoperated, and the indications for reoperation were analysed. Results The percentage of patients operated due to adjacent segment
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Molecular hydrogen modulates brain glutamate/GABA-glutamine cycle in overweight humans. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-13 Darinka Korovljev,Jelena Ostojic,Nikola Todorovic,Sergej M Ostojic
Introduction We evaluated whether 12-week intake of molecular hydrogen (H2) in 5 overweight adults (3 women; age: 50.2 ±11.9 years, body mass index: 29.4 ±2.1 kg/m2) affects brain levels of the glutamate-glutamine-GABA cycle, critical amino acid neurotransmitters in the mechanism of neuronal activation during appetite regulation. Methods A 1.5-T single-voxel proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy was
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The clinical value of metagenomic next-generation sequencing for rapid microbial identification of chronic granulation wound infections. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-13 Han-Hua Li,Xiao-Ming Zhou,Tao Liu,Rongjie Wu,Zhi-Feng Huang,Chuan-Wei Sun,Zu-An Liu,Shao-Yi Zheng,Wen Lai,Hongming Lou,Bing Xiong
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Burden of oral disorders, 1990-2019: estimates from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-13 Chengwei Tu,Gege Wang,Zhangyi Hu,Shuyu Wang,Qianqian Yan,Xueying Liu
Introduction The aim of this study was to understand the global incidence and disability-adjusted life years (DALY) of oral disorders by age, gender, region, and Sociodemographic Index (SDI) from 1990 to 2019. Material and methods The estimated annual percentage change (EAPC) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were used to assess the trends in age-standardized incidence and DALY rates from 1990 to
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Preventive effects of 13 different drugs on colorectal cancer: a network meta-analysis. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-06-21 Qi Fu,Huini Liao,Zhihao Li,Xing Chen,Xuan Zhang,Ji Di
Introduction The aim of the study was to evaluate the preventive effect of 13 drugs on colorectal cancer (CRC) and guide the clinical application of these drugs. Material and methods PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and cohort studies. The Cochrane bias risk assessment tool and the Newcastle-Ottawa
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Three arms, double-blind, non-inferiority, randomized clinical study testing the lipid-lowering effect of a novel dietary supplement containing red yeast rice and artichoke extracts compared to Armolipid Plus® and placebo. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-06-17 Arrigo F G Cicero,Federica Fogacci,Giuliano Tocci,Sergio D'Addato,Elisa Grandi,Maciej Banach,Claudio Borghi
Introduction There is growing interest in head-to-head comparison between different lipid-lowering nutraceuticals. The aim of our study was to test the lipid-lowering effect of dietary supplementation with low-dose monacolins from red yeast rice (2.8 mg per daily dose) combined with berberine (Armolipid Plus®) or highly standardized artichoke extract versus placebo. Material and methods 60 overall
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The role of nutraceuticals in heart failure muscle wasting as a result of inflammatory activity. The International Lipid Expert Panel (ILEP) Position Paper. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-06-09 Agata Bielecka-Dabrowa,Maciej Banach,Andrzej Wittczak,Arrigo F G Cicero,Amani Kallel,Raimondas Kubilius,Dimitri P Mikhailidis,Amirhossein Sahebkar,Anca Pantea Stoian,Dragos Vinereanu,Peter E Penson,Stephan von Haehling
Muscle wasting is one of the main causes for exercise intolerance and ventilatory inefficiency in patients with heart failure and a strong predictor of frailty and reduced survival. The prevalence of sarcopenia is at least 20% in patients with heart failure. Patients with heart failure often have subclinical systemic inflammation, which may exert sustained effects on skeletal muscle. Besides exercise
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Application effect analysis of peak inspiratory pressure (Ppeak) combined with end-tidal carbon dioxide pressure (PETCO2) monitoring in the positioning of double-lumen bronchial tubes. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-05-24 Li Wang,Xianrong Hu,Bangjian Zhang,Chang Yang,Yan Jiang,Qingtao Han
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The impact of single nucleotide polymorphisms in MTHFR and MTRR genes on disease activity and the presence of methotrexate treatment side effects in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-05-24 Justyna Roszkiewicz,Dominika Michałek,Aleksandra Ryk,Bartosz Szmyd,Elżbieta Smolewska
Introduction To determine the impact of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in MTHFR and MTRR genes on disease activity and the presence of MTX therapy adverse events in Polish children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Methods SNP genotyping was performed using genomic DNA isolated from peripheral blood samples. Results Patients with MTHFR rs1801133 CT/TT variant had higher values of inflammatory
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Gout in the peri-scapular region manifests as paradoxical low back pain. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-05-24 Gang Wang,Jian Wen,Mei Tang,Leixi Xue,Zhichun Liu
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Characteristics of patients with stage III and IV ovarian endometriomas and trends in postoperative anti-Mullerian hormone changes. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-05-24 Kefei Gao,Wenqin Lian,Rui Zhao,Jian Xiong
Introduction This study aimed to investigate the manifestations of postoperative Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) changes in patients with stage III and IV ovarian endometriomas. Methods Trends in postoperative AMH were categorized and described, and the risk factors for postoperative AMH decline were screened using dichotomous logistic regression. Results The overall trend of postoperative AMH decreased
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Red blood cell distribution width as a prognostic marker of prolonged mechanical ventilation after paediatric cardiac surgery. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-05-24 Anna Olasińska-Wiśniewska,Tomasz Urbanowicz,Marcin Gładki,Kajetan Grodecki,Michał Michalak,Anita Węclewska,Mateusz Sochacki,Waldemar Bobkowski,Dominika Zalas,Marek Jemielity
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Comparing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and depressive disorder in terms of inflammation-related biomarkers. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-05-24 Elżbieta Małujło-Balcerska,Kasper Sipowicz,Tadeusz Pietras
Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by the presence of depressive symptoms. Methods Cytokine and deiodinase iodothyronines (DIOs) levels were evaluated in COPD patients and patients diagnosed with depressive disorder and control individuals. using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. Results Interleukin 1β (IL-1β), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) levels were
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Neurologist and physiotherapist cooperation in the diagnostic process and treatment of cervicogenic headache. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-05-24 Beata Mielańczuk-Lubecka,Krzysztof Głowacki,Izabela Domitrz
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The RYR3 gene is involved in Wharton's jelly derived mesenchymal stem cell treatment of Alzheimer's disease in rats. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-05-24 Hirowati Ali,Tofrizal Tofrizal,Djong Hon Tjong,Amel Yanis,Sisca Dwi Yarni
Introduction Our study aims to observe the effect of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in lowering amyloid accumulation and ryanodine receptor 3 (RYR3) gene expression, further improving cognitive dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease (AD). Methods Twenty male adult Wistar rats were randomly distributed into three groups of animals (n = 5). The AlCl3 group was given 300 mg/kg body weight (BW) of AlCl3 intraperitoneally
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Iron deficiency in sepsis patients based on reticulocyte hemoglobin and hepcidin concentration: a prospective cohort study. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-05-24 Piotr F Czempik,Agnieszka Wiórek
Introduction Iron tests are deranged in sepsis; therefore new biomarkers should be used for diagnosis of iron deficiency (ID)/ID anemia (IDA). Methods Diagnosis of ID/IDA was based on reticulocyte (Ret) hemoglobin (Hb) equivalent (Ret-He) and Hb concentration, with hepcidin (Hep) determined retrospectively. Results The prevalence of ID and IDA was 7% and 47%, respectively. The AUROCs for Rets number
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A look to the past - what has had the biggest impact on lipids in the last four decades? A personal perspective. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-05-16 Maciej Banach,Stanisław Surma
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Metabolic and vascular effect of a new standardized bergamot phytocomplex: a three-arm, placebocontrolled, double-blind clinical trial. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-05-04 Federica Fogacci,Marina Giovannini,Edigio Imbalzano,Elisa Grandi,Elisabetta Rizzoli,Sergio D'Addato,Arrigo F G Cicero
Introduction In addition to healthy lifestyle and balanced diet, nutraceutical supplementation may be useful to maintain overall metabolic wellness. The aim of the present study was to assess the metabolic and vascular effects of a new, highly standardized bergamot phytocomplex supplement in healthy volunteers with the features of metabolic syndrome. Material and methods We carried out a double-blind
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Increasing global burden of rheumatoid arthritis: an epidemiological analysis from 1990 to 2019. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-04-09 Wei Zou,Yefei Fang,Dan Xu,Yingjun Zhu
Introduction To examine the burden of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) at the global, regional, and national levels in terms of sex, age, geographic distribution, and the Socio-demographic Index (SDI). Material and methods Using Global Burden of Disease study data, the global incidence, disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), and estimated annual percentage change (EAPC) of RA from 1990 to 2019 were analysed
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The concurrent impact of mild cognitive impairment and frailty syndrome in heart failure. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-04-02 Izabella Uchmanowicz,Giuseppe Rosano,Massimo Francesco Piepoli,Ercole Vellone,Michał Czapla,Magdalena Lisiak,Dorota Diakowska,Anna Prokopowicz,Krzysztof Aleksandrowicz,Bernadetta Nowak,Marta Wleklik,Kenneth M Faulkner
Pathological processes associated with ageing increase the risk of cognitive deficits and dementia. Frailty syndrome, also known as weakness or reserve depletion syndrome, may significantly accelerate these pathological processes in the elderly population. Frailty syndrome is characterized by decreased physiological function and neuropsychiatric symptoms, including cognitive decline and depressive
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Determining the current prevalence of β-thalassemia variants in Jordan. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-03-10 Diya Hasan,Ahmad Al Tibi,George Burghel,Amid Abdelnour
Introduction This study aimed to define and update the prevalence of β-pathogenic thalassemia variants in Jordan. Methods A total of 158 patients with suspected β-thalassemia minor were examined using CBC and Hb-electrophoresis, and polymerase chain reaction with hybridization to identify the type of pathogenic variants. Results Five common and seven rare β-thalassemia pathogenic variants were identified
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Effect of different surgical modalities on swallowing-related quality of life in patients with glottic laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma: how should we choose? Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-03-09 Na Shao,Xinyuan Wei,Yue Zhang,Huanan Luo,Yonglong Su,Lixia Liang,Boyan Chen,Na Li,Xiaoyong Ren,Hui Yang
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The emerging role of ferroptosis in myocardial fibrosis of atrial fibrillation. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-02-24 Honghua Yue,Yujia Zhan,Zheng Zhang,Weitao Liang,Zhong Wu
Introduction The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between ferroptosis and myocardial fibrosis in atrial fibrillation (AF). Methods The patient's left atrial appendage tissue was obtained in cardiac surgery. Sirius red staining, Prussian blue and Western blot were used to detect staining to assess histological fibrosis and ferroptosis changes. Results There is a certain correlation
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Dystrophic calcification in the masseter muscle. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-02-24 Agata Walulik,Monika Rutkowska,Paweł Gajdzis,Paulina Czarnecka
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Seronegative rheumatoid arthritis as the first manifestation of multiple myeloma-associated amyloid arthropathy. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-02-24 Gang Wang,Ning Zhuo,Mei Tang,Leixi Xue,Zhichun Liu
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Involvement of anterior chest structures accompanied with chest pain in patients with gout. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-02-22 Gang Wang,Ying Luo,Bihui Li,Zhenhua Wen,Jie Li
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Scleroderma renal crisis with posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-02-17 Gang Wang,Ying Luo,Jie Li,Fangling Yao,Zhenhua Wen
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Mesenteric vasculitis with inferior vena cava thrombosis associated with systemic lupus erythematosus. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-02-17 Gang Wang,Bihui Li,Ying Luo,Jie Li,Zhenhua Wen
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Impact of platelet endothelial aggregation receptor 1 genotypes and DNA methylation on platelet reactivity in patients with recurrent ischemic stroke treated with clopidogrel. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-02-16 Jiahui Yang,Zhengjun Bao,Guoyu Hu,Xiaopeng Luo,Zhen Zhao
Introduction The aim of this study is to investigate the role of genetic variation and DNA methylation of PEAR1 rs12041331 in high on-treatment platelet reactivity (HPR) and recurrent ischemic stroke (RIS). Methods Genotype, methylation, and mRNA of PEAR1 rs12041331 were detected in patients with cerebral ischemia, for the analysis of the effect of PEAR1 rs12041331 on HPR and RIS. Results The major
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Eicosanoids in human heart failure: pilot study of plasma epoxyeicosatrienoic and dihydroxyeicosatrienoic acid levels. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-02-06 Petr Kala,Tomas Hnat,Karolina Padrova,Karel Kotaška,Josef Veselka
Introduction The role of eicosanoids, metabolites of arachidonic acid with cardio-renal activity, remains unclear in human heart failure (HF). Methods We enrolled 50 patients with HF to measure plasma 14,15-EET and 14,15-DHET levels using commercial ELISA kits and compared them with 25 age- and sex-matched controls. Results Both of the measured eicosanoids were significantly higher in the HF group:
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Should SGLT2 inhibitors be prescribed in all diabetic type 2 patients? Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-02-03 Marco Bernardi,Luigi Spadafora,Mattia Galli,Giuseppe Biondi-Zoccai,Pierre Sabouret
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Alternate-day fat diet and exenatide modulate the brain leptin JAK2/STAT3/SOCS3 pathway in a fat diet-induced obesity and insulin resistance mouse model. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-02-01 Mona K Tawfik,Dahlia I Badran,Mohammed M Keshawy,Samy Makary,Mohamed Abdo
Introduction Obesity is one of the most burdensome health problems and is closely linked to leptin resistance. The study examined whether an alternate-day high-fat diet (ADF) and/or GLP-1 agonist (exenatide) modulate brain leptin resistance caused by a high-fat diet (HFD). Material and methods Sixty adult male mice were divided into 6 groups: (i) normal palatable diet (NPD), (ii) exenatide control
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Effects of statins on the incidence and outcomes of acute kidney injury in critically ill patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-01-27 Amir Vahedian-Azimi,Farshad Heidari Beni,Zlatko Fras,Maciej Banach,Seyede Momeneh Mohammadi,Tannaz Jamialahmadi,Amirhossein Sahebkar
Introduction In critically ill patients, acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication with very high mortality rates. Several studies indicated that statin therapy, primarily due to its so-called pleiotropic effects, may beneficially affect the course of the disease, otherwise leading to significant clinical complications. However, both the original research as well as available meta-analyses
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The effect of intravenous trehalose administration in a patient with multiple sulfatase deficiency. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-01-23 Shabnam Radbakhsh,Moein Mobini,Eric Gumpricht,Maciej Banach,Tannaz Jamialahmadi,Amirhossein Sahebkar
Introduction We describe the case of a female child with multiple sulfatase deficiency (MSD) who received intravenous (IV) trehalose (15 g/week) for 3 months. Methods The efficacy of trehalose was evaluated by comparing serum biomarkers, a quality-of-life questionnaire (HRQoL), and imaging (brain MRI and ultrasonography of liver and spleen) at weeks 0 (W0) and 12 (W12). Results The improvement in quality
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Epidemiological characteristics of ankylosing spondylitis in Guangxi Province of China from 2014 to 2021. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-01-20 Xuhua Sun,Chenxing Zhou,Liyi Chen,Shengsheng Huang,Zhen Ye,Ming Yi,Shian Liao,Hao Li,Jie Jiang,Jiarui Chen,Wuhua Chen,Tianyou Chen,Hao Guo,Shiqing Zhang,Jichong Zhu,Tuo Liang,Xinli Zhan,Chong Liu
Introduction To explore the epidemiological characteristics of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) in Guangxi Province of China through a large sample survey of more than 50 million aboriginal aboriginal population. Material and methods A systematic search was conducted using the International Classification of Diseases 10 (ICD-10) codes M45.x00(AS), M45.x03+(AS with iridocyclitis), and M40.101(AS with kyphosis)
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The effect of PCSK9 immunization on the hepatic level of microRNAs associated with the PCSK9/LDLR pathway. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-01-13 Sarina Ataei,Shiva Ganjali,Maciej Banach,Ehsan Karimi,Amirhossein Sahebkar
Introduction MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of gene expression epigenetic regulators that play roles in regulating genes involved in cholesterol homeostasis, including low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) and PCSK9; therefore, miRNAs have been suggested as potential therapeutic targets for treating cardiometabolic disorders. Thus, the present study aimed to assess the effect of immunotherapy with
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Deep learning survival model for colorectal cancer patients (DeepCRC) with Asian clinical data compared with different theories. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-01-13 Wei Li,Shuye Lin,Yuqi He,Jinghui Wang,Yuanming Pan
Introduction Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer. Precise prediction of CRC patients' overall survival (OS) probability could offer advice on its treatment. Neural network (NN) is the first-class algorithm, but a consensus on which NN survival models are better has not been established yet. A predictive model on CRC using Asian data is also lacking. Methods We conducted 8 NN survival
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Cold chain-affiliated associated SARS-CoV-2 omicron BA.2 infections, Qingdao, Shandong, China, 2022. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-01-13 Fanghua Zhang,Rongli Sun,Chengming Qu,Xueyu Ma,Chunling Zhang
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POWER: an open, single-arm, post-market clinical trial using the TENA SmartCare Change Indicator in a home environment. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-01-13 Fredrik Agholme,Artur Lamparski,Piotr Radziszewski
Introduction This clinical trial tested the use of the TENA SmartCare Change Indicator in a homecare environment. Methods The trial included 35 elderly subjects with urinary incontinence. The trial lasted for 3 weeks. The primary outcome was the reduction in manual absorbing product checks between the baseline (first) and the investigational (third) week. Results The numbers of checks and leakages
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Efficacy and safety of bivalirudin bridging enoxaparin versus fondaparinux in patients with acute myocardial infarction undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention: evidence from a single-center study. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-01-13 Yanqing Guo,Jingping Wang,Zhixin Wang,Li Li,Jian An
Introduction This study aims to compare the safety and efficacy of bivalirudin bridging enoxaparin versus fondaparinux in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) who were undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI). Methods The study is a prospective, natural, and selective interventional trial based on real-world data for 482 AMI patients. Results At the end of the follow-up
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Early thrombolysis combined with anticoagulation and antibiotics for acute portal venous system thrombosis secondary to intra-abdominal infection. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-01-13 Fangbo Gao,Ran Wang,Longfei Han,Rui Zhang,Xingshun Qi
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The construction and practice of a standardized nursing service system based on the designated hospital for the treatment of COVID-19 in China. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-01-13 Aihong Pan,Yu Zhao,Weihua Yu,Lili Chen,Xufeng Wu,Jing Liu,Yating Zhao,Yuqing Wang,Jin Wang,Linmei Zhang
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Moxibustion treatment increases the survival rate of lung infection of patients bed-ridden due to osteoporotic fracture of the spine via regulation of the inflammatory responses. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-01-13 Yaonan Cheng,Qin Chen,Ru Huang,Chunbo Lao,Wenbin Fu
Introduction This study aimed to investigate the potential role of moxibustion (MOX) in the treatment of lung infection in patients bed-ridden due to osteoporotic fracture of the spine. Methods 96 senile patients with pulmonary infection who were bed-ridden due to osteoporotic fracture of the spine were grouped into a MOX (-) group and a MOX (+) group. An animal model was established as a SHAM group
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Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in a 26-year-old male. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-01-13 Aleksandra Pilśniak,Agnieszka Jarosińska,Agata Janoska-Gawrońska,Grzegorz Helbig,Michał Holecki
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Soluble P-selectin level in patients with cancer-associated venous and artery thromboembolism: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-01-13 Xueli Zhang,Chen Zhang,Zhuo Ma,Yuhui Zhang
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Cough syncope due to laryngeal herpes zoster successfully managed by pregabalin. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2023-01-13 Yingfang Song,Jingfang Hong,Zhenming Bao,Jia Ye,Xi Zheng,Shumei Zou
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The effects of statins on the function and differentiation of blood cells. Arch. Med. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2022-12-25 Sajjad Chamani,Omid Kooshkaki,Maryam Moossavi,Mandana Rastegar,Sara Saffar Soflaei,Alice P McCloskey,Maciej Banach,Amirhossein Sahebkar
Statins are inhibitors of β-hydroxy β-methylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) reductase (HMGCR). They are used in patients with cardiovascular risk and/or suffering with cardiovascular disease. In addition to their efficient lipid-lowering effects, statins exhibit independent so called pleiotropic effects potentially affecting several immune response properties including immune cell activation, migration, cytokine