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https://read.qxmd.com/read/36837620/anatomical-and-biomechanical-characteristics-of-the-anterolateral-ligament-a-descriptive-korean-cadaveric-study-using-a-triaxial-accelerometer
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Dae Keun Suh, Il-Yup Cho, Sehyun Noh, Dong Joo Yoon, Ki-Mo Jang
Background and Objectives : The anterolateral ligament (ALL) could be the potential anatomical structure responsible for rotational instability after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. The purpose of this study was to investigate the anatomical and biomechanical characteristics of the ALL in Korean cadaveric knee joints. Materials and Methods : Twenty fresh-frozen cadaveric knees were dissected and tested. Femoral and tibial footprints of the ALL were recorded. Pivot shift and Lachman tests were measured with KiRA...
February 20, 2023: Medicina
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36837619/mixed-primary-hepatocellular-carcinoma-and-hepatic-neuroendocrine-carcinoma-case-report-and-literature-review
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Woo Young Shin, Keon Young Lee, Kyeong Deok Kim
Mixed hepatocellular carcinoma with neuroendocrine carcinoma (HCC-NEC) is extremely rare, comprising about 0.46% of primary hepatic tumors. A 63-year-old man who was a chronic alcoholic presented with a nine-centimeter-sized hepatic mass. His serum alpha-fetoprotein and protein induced by vitamin K antagonist-II levels were 22,815 ng/mL and 183 mAU/mL, respectively. The patient underwent a right hemihepatectomy, including the middle hepatic vein. The tumor consisted of poorly differentiated HCC (20%) and large- and small-cell-type NEC (80%) components as per the pathological examination...
February 20, 2023: Medicina
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36837618/predictive-values-of-hematological-parameters-for-determining-imminent-brain-death-a-retrospective-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Eralp Çevikkalp, Mevlüt Özgür Taşkapılıoğlu
Background and Objectives : The inflammatory cells released after intracranial hemorrhage, such as monocytes, macrophages, and neutrophils, activate the inflammatory system. These parameters can be used to evaluate the clinical course of diseases. This study aims to evaluate these parameters as possible predictors for evaluating the development of brain death. Materials and Methods: Patients with a Glasgow coma scale score below 7 were assigned to Group BD (patients with brain death) and Group ICH (intracranial hemorrhage)...
February 20, 2023: Medicina
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36837617/extremely-low-activity-of-serum-alanine-aminotransferase-is-associated-with-long-term-overall-cause-mortality-in-the-elderly-patients-undergoing-percutaneous-coronary-intervention-after-acute-coronary-syndrome
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Doo Young Kim, Si-Woon Park, Hyung-Wook Han, Myeong-Kon Kim, Ha-Jung Kim
Background and Objectives : Recent studies revealed that the extremely low activity of serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is associated with frailty and contributes to increased mortality after acute physical stress. We aimed to investigate whether the extremely low activity of serum ALT (<10 U/L) at the time of diagnosis can be used to predict overall-cause mortality in elderly patients that underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) after acute coronary syndrome (ACS) diagnosis. Materials and Methods : A retrospective medical record review was performed on 1597 patients diagnosed with ACS who underwent PCI at a single university hospital from February 2014 to March 2020...
February 20, 2023: Medicina
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36837616/factors-affecting-sleep-quality-of-college-students-during-the-coronavirus-disease-2019-pandemic-a-cross-sectional-study
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Mihyoung Kwon, Jihyun Oh
Background and Objectives: The purpose of this study was to identify the correlation between college students' fear of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), intolerance of uncertainty, and sleep quality during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to identify factors affecting sleep quality. Materials and Methods: Data were collected through an online survey of 310 college students from three universities located in three regions in Korea. Results: The average sleep quality score of college students was 4.76 ± 2.86 points, the average fear of COVID-19 was 14...
February 20, 2023: Medicina
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36837615/identification-of-a-novel-gene-signature-based-on-kinesin-family-members-to-predict-prognosis-in-glioma
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Dongxiao Pan, Xixi Fang, Jiping Li
Background and Objectives: Extensive research indicates that the kinesin superfamily (KIFs) regulates tumor progression. Nonetheless, the potential prognostic and therapeutic role of KIFs in glioma has been limited. Materials and Methods: Four independent cohorts from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database and the Chinese Glioma Genome Atlas (CGGA) database were generated into a large combination cohort for identification of the prognostic signature. Following that, systematic analyses of multi-omics data were performed to determine the differences between the two groups...
February 20, 2023: Medicina
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36837614/a-preliminary-comparison-of-plasma-tryptophan-metabolites-and-medium-and-long-chain-fatty-acids-in-adult-patients-with-major-depressive-disorder-and-schizophrenia
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Jun-Chang Liu, Huan Yu, Rui Li, Cui-Hong Zhou, Qing-Qing Shi, Li Guo, Hong He
Background and Objectives : Disturbance of tryptophan (Trp) and fatty acid (FA) metabolism plays a role in the pathogenesis of psychiatric disorders. However, quantitative analysis and comparison of plasma Trp metabolites and medium- and long-chain fatty acids (MCFAs and LCFAs) in adult patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) and schizophrenia (SCH) are limited. Materials and Methods : Clinical symptoms were assessed and the level of Trp metabolites and MCFAs and LCFAs for plasma samples from patients with MDD ( n = 24) or SCH ( n = 22) and healthy controls (HC, n = 23) were obtained and analyzed...
February 20, 2023: Medicina
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36837613/computer-vision-syndrome-an-ophthalmic-pathology-of-the-modern-era
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REVIEW
Irina Andreea Pavel, Camelia Margareta Bogdanici, Vlad Constantin Donica, Nicoleta Anton, Bogdan Savu, Cristina Petronela Chiriac, Cristian Dan Pavel, Silvia Cristina Salavastru
Digital device usage has increased significantly in last decade among all age groups, both for educational and recreational purposes. Computer vision syndrome (CVS), also known as digital eye strain (DES), represents a range of ocular, musculoskeletal, and behavioral conditions caused by prolonged use of devices with digital screens. This paper reviews the principal environmental, ocular, and musculoskeletal causes for this condition. Due to the high prevalence of DES and frequent usage of digital devices, it is important that eye care practitioners be able to provide advice and management options based on quality research evidence...
February 20, 2023: Medicina
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36837612/robotic-single-site-hysterectomy-in-gynecologic-benign-pathology-a-systematic-review-of-the-literature
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REVIEW
Gaetano Riemma, Francesca Pasanisi, Antonella Reino, Maria Cristina Solazzo, Carlo Ronsini
Background and objectives: Total hysterectomy is one of the most common gynecologic surgical procedures and it is mainly performed for benign pathologies. The introduction of robotic single-site surgery (RSS) as an acceptable alternative to laparoendoscopic surgery combines the advantages of robotics with the aesthetic result of a single incision. This study aims to review the existing literature on a single-site robotic hysterectomy in patients with benign pathologies and verify its safety and feasibility...
February 20, 2023: Medicina
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36837611/clinical-trial-to-assess-physiology-and-activity-of-masticatory-muscles-of-complete-denture-wearer-following-vitamin-d-intervention
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Shraddha Rathi, Saurabh Chaturvedi, Sabzar Abdullah, Geeta Rajput, Nasser M Alqahtani, Mudita Chaturvedi, Vishwanath Gurumurthy, Ravinder Saini, Shashit Shetty Bavabeedu, Giuseppe Minervini
Background and Objectives : Little information is available on the role of Vitamin D as a micro-nutrient deficiency with masticatory muscle efficiency and its effect on the function of removable prosthesis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of vitamin D on masticatory muscle activity among completely edentulous patients and its effect on the retention of removable complete dentures (RCDs). Materials and Methods : A non-randomized clinical control trial was conducted on completely edentulous patients (60...
February 20, 2023: Medicina
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36837610/comment-on-marra-et-al-metastatic-renal-cell-carcinoma-to-the-soft-tissue-27-years-after-radical-nephrectomy-a-case-report-medicina-2023-59-150
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Pietro De Luca, Luca de Campora, Angelo Camaioni
Recently, Marra et al. [...].
February 20, 2023: Medicina
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36837609/covid-19-associated-acute-psychotic-disorder-longitudinal-case-report-and-brief-review-of-literature
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Maria Gabriela Puiu, Vlad Dionisie, Andra Ioana Dobrin, Mirela Manea
Even though since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the literature became more and more abundant on data and hypotheses about the various consequences on people's lives, more clarity needs to be added to the existing information. Besides the stressful experiences related to the COVID-19 pandemic, SARS-CoV-2 infection has been proven to impact brain functioning through direct and indirect pathogenic mechanisms. In this context, we report a case of a patient presenting with a first episode of psychosis following COVID-19...
February 19, 2023: Medicina
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36837608/cardiopulmonary-cement-embolism-following-cement-augmented-pedicle-screw-fixation-a-narrative-review
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REVIEW
Tadatsugu Morimoto, Takaomi Kobayashi, Hirohito Hirata, Masatsugu Tsukamoto, Tomohito Yoshihara, Yu Toda, Masaaki Mawatari
Fixation using cement-augmented pedicle screws (CAPS) is being increasingly performed. However, CAPS-associated cement leakage is a critical problem that can lead to cardiopulmonary cement embolism (CPCE). This narrative review aimed to explore the incidence of and risk factors and treatment strategies for CPCE and cement leakage-related complications after CAPS fixation. Data were extracted from each article, including characteristics of CPCE after CAPS fixation (incidence, location, diagnostic method and criteria, treatment, and outcome and prognosis)...
February 19, 2023: Medicina
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36837607/diagnostic-tests-in-the-prediction-of-neonatal-outcome-in-early-placental-fetal-growth-restriction
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Vesna Mandić-Marković, Mirjana Bogavac, Željko Miković, Milan Panić, Dejan M Pavlović, Jelena Mitrović, Milica Mandić
Background and Objectives : Monitoring pregnancies with fetal growth restriction (FGR) presents a challenge, especially concerning the time of delivery in cases of early preterm pregnancies below 32 weeks. The aim of our study was to compare different diagnostic parameters in growth-restricted preterm neonates with and without morbidity/mortality and to determine sensitivity and specificity of diagnostic parameters for monitoring preterm pregnancies with early preterm fetal growth restriction below 32 weeks...
February 19, 2023: Medicina
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36837606/emergency-management-of-electrical-storm-a-practical-overview
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REVIEW
Fabrizio Guarracini, Eleonora Bonvicini, Sofia Zanon, Marta Martin, Giulia Casagranda, Marianna Mochen, Alessio Coser, Silvia Quintarelli, Stefano Branzoli, Patrizio Mazzone, Roberto Bonmassari, Massimiliano Marini
Electrical storm is a medical emergency characterized by ventricular arrythmia recurrence that can lead to hemodynamic instability. The incidence of this clinical condition is rising, mainly in implantable cardioverter defibrillator patients, and its prognosis is often poor. Early acknowledgment, management and treatment have a key role in reducing mortality in the acute phase and improving the quality of life of these patients. In an emergency setting, several measures can be employed. Anti-arrhythmic drugs, based on the underlying disease, are often the first step to control the arrhythmic burden; besides that, new therapeutic strategies have been developed with high efficacy, such as deep sedation, early catheter ablation, neuraxial modulation and mechanical hemodynamic support...
February 19, 2023: Medicina
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36837605/dynamic-loading-a-new-marker-for-abdominal-aneurysm-growth
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
John Friesen, Lucas Stein, Farzin Adili, Peter F Pelz
The growing possibilities of non-invasive heart rate and blood pressure measurement with mobile devices allow vital data to be continuously collected and used to assess patients' health status. When it comes to the risk assessment of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA), the continuous tracking of blood pressure and heart rate could enable a more patient-specific approach. The use of a load function and an energy function, with continuous blood pressure, heart rate, and aneurysm stiffness as input parameters, can quantify dynamic load on AAA...
February 19, 2023: Medicina
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36837604/-bring-your-own-device-a-new-approach-to-wearable-outcome-assessment-in-trauma
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Benedikt J Braun, Tina Histing, Maximilian M Menger, Julian Platte, Bernd Grimm, Andrew M Hanflik, Peter H Richter, Sureshan Sivananthan, Seth R Yarboro, Boyko Gueorguiev, Dmitry Pokhvashchev, Meir T Marmor
Background and Objectives : Outcome data from wearable devices are increasingly used in both research and clinics. Traditionally, a dedicated device is chosen for a given study or clinical application to collect outcome data as soon as the patient is included in a study or undergoes a procedure. The current study introduces a new measurement strategy, whereby patients' own devices are utilized, allowing for both a pre-injury baseline measure and ability to show achievable results. Materials and Methods : Patients with a pre-existing musculoskeletal injury of the upper and lower extremity were included in this exploratory, proof-of-concept study...
February 19, 2023: Medicina
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36837603/the-effect-of-proton-pump-inhibitors-on-early-implant-failure-a-retrospective-cohort-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Daya Masri, Noga Retzkin, Sérgio Luís Scombatti de Souza, Gil S Slutzkey, Nirit Tagger-Green, Sarit Naishlos, Liat Chaushu
Background and Objectives : Maintenance of a firm and long-term stable osseointegration is the primary goal of implant dentistry. Time is used to define implant failure characteristics. Early implant failure (EIF) occurs up to one year after loading. Recent studies indicated an association between proton pump inhibitors (PPI) therapy and failure of osseointegration. The present study assessed whether the use of PPIs is a risk factor to EIF. Materials and methods: A retrospective cohort study including 687 patients and 2971 dental implants...
February 18, 2023: Medicina
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36837602/therapeutic-strategy-for-patients-with-concomitant-pulmonary-artery-hypertension-and-hypertrophic-obstructive-cardiomyopathy-a-rare-case-report
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Toshihide Izumida, Teruhiko Imamura, Shuhei Tanaka, Shuji Joho, Koichiro Kinugawa
Combined cases of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) are rare and have a management dilemma. Although preload is crucial in the management of HOCM, anti-PAH agents dramatically change the preload, leading to improving or worsening heart failure in patients with HOCM. We had a 74-year-old woman with Sjogren-syndrome-associated PAH. Her heart failure worsened following the initiation of anti-PAH agents due to an incremental preload on the left ventricle, whereas HOCM clinically developed following the termination of anti-PAH agents and progressing anorexia due to the progression of the left ventricular outflow obstruction...
February 18, 2023: Medicina
https://read.qxmd.com/read/36837601/a-comparison-of-two-hormonal-fertility-monitoring-systems-for-ovulation-detection-a-pilot-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Qiyan Mu, Richard Jerome Fehring
Background and Objectives : Accuracy in detecting ovulation and estimating the fertile window in the menstrual cycle is essential for women to avoid or achieve pregnancy. There has been a rapid growth in fertility apps and home ovulation testing kits in recent years. Nevertheless, there lacks information on how well these apps perform in helping users understand their fertility in the menstrual cycle. This pilot study aimed to evaluate and compare the beginning, peak, and length of the fertile window as determined by a new luteinizing hormone (LH) fertility tracking app with the Clearblue Fertility Monitor (CBFM)...
February 18, 2023: Medicina
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