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International Journal of General Medicine

https://read.qxmd.com/read/38021060/determinants-of-community-acquired-pneumonia-among-adults-patients-attending-debre-berhan-university-hakim-gizaw-hospital-northeast-ethiopia-a-case-control-study
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Besufekad Mulugeta, Esubalew Tesfahun, Tadesse Mamo, Erzik Mohammaed, Ermiyas Endewent, Mollawork Ayele
BACKGROUND: Community-acquired pneumonia among adults remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality in both industrialized and developing countries, including Ethiopia. Moreover, despite the availability of the best clinical standards, morbidity and mortality from community-acquired pneumonia have not improved over the last few decades. Therefore, prompt assessment and correction of modifiable risk factors are crucial to reduce morbidity and mortality. However, there are limited data on the determinants of community-acquired pneumonia among adults in the current study area...
2023: International Journal of General Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38021059/correlation-between-vitamin-d-status-and-hbsag-antibody-levels-in-indonesian-adolescents-immunised-against-hepatitis-b
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Rodman Tarigan Girsang, Kusnandi Rusmil, Eddy Fadlyana, Cissy B Kartasasmita, Muhammad Gilang Dwi Putra, Budi Setiabudiawan
INTRODUCTION: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a global health problem. Anti-hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) levels increase along with vitamin D levels in adults. However, few studies have examined this relationship in adolescents. Few studies have examined the relationship between vitamin D and HBsAg antibody levels, especially in Indonesia. METHODS: This cross-sectional study examined vitamin D and anti-HBsAg levels before and after hepatitis B immunisation...
2023: International Journal of General Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38021058/a-cross-sectional-survey-of-physicians-knowledge-and-awareness-of-chronic-pain-associated-with-rheumatoid-arthritis-in-rheumatology-departments-in-zhejiang-province-china
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Meiju Zhou, Ci Lu, Fang Yuan
OBJECTIVE: To assess physicians' knowledge and awareness of chronic pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in Rheumatology departments throughout Zhejiang province to improve chronic pain relief in RA patients. METHODS: A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted onsite and online among rheumatologists in tertiary and secondary hospitals across Zhejiang province, China. The questionnaire inquired about rheumatoid arthritis-related pain cognition, pain assessment, pain management protocols, and medication choice...
2023: International Journal of General Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38021057/increasing-of-cortisol-level-and-neutrophil-lymphocyte-ratio-are-associated-with-severity-level-and-sleep-disturbances-in-acute-ischemic-stroke
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Lisda Amalia, Mitha Dewi Garyani, Nushrotul Lailiyya
BACKGROUND: Acute ischemic stroke can cause sleep disturbances. These complaints involve various factors, such as disturbances of the hormone cortisol and Neutrophil-Lymphocyte-Ratio (NLR) that can cause increasing severity levels in acute ischemic stroke patients. This study aimed to determine the relationship between cortisol levels and NLR with severity levels and sleep disturbances in acute ischemic stroke patients. METHODS: A cross-sectional analytic observational study was conducted on acute ischemic stroke patients during Agustus - December 2022...
2023: International Journal of General Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38021056/clinical-effect-of-platelet-rich-fibrin-combined-with-bio-gene-artificial-bone-meal-in-bone-defects-after-jaw-cyst-surgery
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An Li, Huxiong Piao, Jiamin Zhang, Qingtao Cheng, Fangyu Piao, Chang Cao, Yuqi Yan, Jingxu Li, Bin Jin
PURPOSE: To compare the clinical repair effects of leaving the defect empty and using Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) combined with BIO-GENE artificial bone powder in patients with bone defects 6 months after jaw cystectomy. PATIENTS AND METHODS: From June 2021 to June 2022, 70 patients who were admitted to the Department of Stomatology, Affiliated Hospital of Yanbian University, and were diagnosed with jaw cysts postoperatively were selected. All of the patients were divided into two groups according to random method, among which 35 patients who underwent cystectomy alone were recorded as group A, which served as blank control; 35 patients who underwent cystectomy and PRF combined with BIO-GENE artificial bone meal repaired bone defects during the same period were recorded as group B...
2023: International Journal of General Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38021055/optimal-treatment-strategies-for-resectable-locally-advanced-esophageal-squamous-cell-carcinoma-a-real-world-triple-cohort-analysis-using-propensity-score-matching
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Dan Han, Jing Tian, Junfeng Zhao, Shaoyu Hao
PURPOSE: This study aims to identify the most effective treatment approach and compares the survival rates, along with complications, in patients with locally resectable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) who were treated with one of the three treatment patterns: neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by surgery (NCT+S), neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy followed by surgery (NCRT+S), or surgery followed by chemoradiotherapy (S+CRT). METHODS: We conducted a retrospective analysis of the medical records of ESCC patients who received one of these treatments between March 2015 and March 2022...
2023: International Journal of General Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38021054/association-of-plasma-lipids-with-white-matter-hyperintensities-in-patients-with-acute-ischemic-stroke
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Yongkang Liu, Cuiping Yuan, Xiao Chen, Xiaokun Fang, Jingru Hao, Maodong Zhou, Xin Sun, Minghua Wu, Zhongqiu Wang
PURPOSE: White matter hyperintensities (WMH) are the common marker of cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD). Dyslipidemia plays a notable role in the pathogenesis of CSVD. However, the relationship between dyslipidemia and WMH is poorly elucidated. This study aims to investigate the association between serum lipid fractions and WMH in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS). PATIENTS AND METHODS: A total of 901 patients with AIS were included in this study. The burden of WMH, including deep white matter hyperintensities (DWMH), periventricular white matter hyperintensities (PVWMH), and total WMH load, were evaluated on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) by the Fazekas scale...
2023: International Journal of General Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38021053/the-learning-curve-of-total-arch-replacement-via-single-upper-hemisternotomy-approach-in-aortic-dissection
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Lin Xia, Yu Liu, Zhonglu Yang, Yuguang Ge, Lu Wang, Yejun Du, Yinan Dong, Hui Jiang
PURPOSE: Upper hemisternotomy (UHS) has benefits over conventional full sternotomy because it ameliorates trauma during cardiac surgery. Owing to its challenging and technically demanding nature, this incision in acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) has rarely been reported. This study aimed to analyze the learning curve of total arch replacement (TAR) with moderate hypothermic circulatory arrest via a single UHS approach, which is necessary to guide the training of surgeons in adopting minimally invasive procedures...
2023: International Journal of General Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38021052/sexual-behaviors-and-intimate-relationships-of-sexual-partners-of-young-patients-with-early-stage-cervical-cancer-a-qualitative-study
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Mingyue Li, Dongyang Wang, Jiaxiang Huang, Shunlian Luan, Qinghua Wang
PURPOSE: This study aimed to explore the sexual behaviors and intimate relationships of sexual partners of young patients with cervical cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This study employed a descriptive phenomenological research design, which falls within the realm of qualitative research methods. Qualitative research typically utilizes interview techniques for gathering participants' experiences, perceptions, and behaviors. This study conduct face-to-face semi-structured interviews with the sexual partners of 15 young cervical cancer patients receiving cancer treatment to collect their experiences and perspectives on intimate relationships and sexual behavior with cervical cancer patients, and use the Colaizzi method for data analysis...
2023: International Journal of General Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38021051/seizure-remission-and-its-predictors-among-epileptic-patients-on-follow-up-at-public-hospitals-in-eastern-ethiopia-a-retrospective-cohort-study
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Ammas Siraj Mohammed, Kirubel Minsamo Mishore, Tadesse Bekele Tafesse, Abera Jambo, Ahmed Mohammed Husen, Addisu Alemu
BACKGROUND: Epilepsy is one of the common chronic neurological disorders with varying therapeutic responses. Despite the high prevalence of epilepsy and the significant treatment gaps in developing nations, such as Ethiopia, there is a dearth of data on seizure remission and its predictors in Eastern Ethiopia in particular. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine seizure remission and its predictors among epileptic patients on follow-up in Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital (HFSUH) and Dilchora Referral Hospital (DCRH), from July 2 to 31, 2021...
2023: International Journal of General Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38021050/formula-feeding-practice-and-associated-factors-among-mothers-who-visited-health-facilities-for-their-infants-aged-below-6-months-in-bahir-dar-city-northwest-ethiopia-2020
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Hamelmal Azene Alemu, Hiwot Tesfa, Tadele Fentabil Anagaw, Hunegnaw Almaw Derseh, Netsanet Fentahun Babbel
BACKGROUND: Even though breastfeeding for infants and young children provides the ideal food for healthy growth and development, nowadays the use of infant formula feeding has increased worldwide. In developing countries, 1.3 million to 1.45 million childhood deaths are attributed to suboptimal breastfeeding practices. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess infant formula feeding practice and associated factors among mothers who visited health facilities for their infants aged less than 6 months in Bahir Dar city in 2020...
2023: International Journal of General Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38021049/cancer-screening-abstinence-rates-and-rationales-among-regular-outpatients-at-a-rural-hospital-in-japan-a-cross-sectional-study
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Eriko Takeda, Yota Katsuyama, Daichi Sogai, Li Yu, Yasuyo Kumagae, Daiki Yokokawa, Yasushi Shinohara, Kiyoshi Shikino
PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate cancer screening rates and the reasons for not undergoing screening among patients who regularly visited the Sanmu Medical Center. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This prospective observational study recruited patients aged ≥40 years with regular clinic visits to Sanmu Medical Center during October 2019. We conducted a self-administered survey to determine the patient's sex and whether they underwent cancer screening in 2019, and if not, the reason for the same...
2023: International Journal of General Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38021048/development-and-evaluation-of-the-international-council-of-cardiovascular-prevention-and-rehabilitation-iccpr-program-certification-for-low-resource-settings
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Karam I Turk-Adawi, Usra Elshaikh, Aashish Contractor, Farzana Amir Hashmi, Emma Thomas, Fabbiha Raidah, Sherry L Grace
BACKGROUND: Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a proven model of secondary prevention, but new sites, providing quality care, are needed in low-resource settings. This study (1) described the development of International Council of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation's (ICCPR) Program Certification and (2a) tested its implementation, considering (b) appropriateness of quality standards for these settings. METHODS: The Steering Committee finalized 13 standards, requiring 70% be met...
2023: International Journal of General Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38021047/pathogenesis-of-musculotendinous-and-fascial-injuries-after-physical-exercise-short-review
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Carmina Liana Musat, Elena Niculet, Mihaela Craescu, Luiza Nechita, Lina Iancu, Aurel Nechita, Doina-Carina Voinescu, Carmen Bobeica
PURPOSE: The identification of sports and physical exercises with injury risk is necessary to preserve the capacity of athletes and people who perform physical education and also to prevent the installation of functional deficiencies. METHODS: We have selected the articles related to the pathogenic mechanisms involved in musculotendinous and fascial injuries produced as a result of physical exercise. RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS: The lesional pathogenesis is complex and incompletely clarified...
2023: International Journal of General Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38021046/the-relationship-between-the-expression-of-crbn-in-peripheral-blood-and-the-severity-and-prognosis-of-adult-sepsis
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Zhiming Kuang, Qiuping Gu
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the correlation between the expression of cereblon (CRBN) protein in peripheral blood and the severity and prognosis of sepsis. METHODS: A total of 130 patients with sepsis admitted to our hospital were selected as the observation subjects (sepsis group). The patients were divided into mild group, moderate group and severe group according to their conditions. The patients were divided into survival group and death group according to their living conditions within 28 days after admission...
2023: International Journal of General Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38021045/usefulness-of-serum-translocator-protein-as-a-potential-predictive-biochemical-marker-of-three-month-cognitive-impairment-after-acute-intracerebral-hemorrhage-a-prospective-observational-cohort-study
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Jing Zhou, Chunsong Yang, Qichen Xv, Liyun Wang, Liangjun Shen, Qingwei Lv
BACKGROUND: Translocator protein (TSPO) is a biomarker of neuroinflammation and brain injury. This study aimed to ascertain the potential of serum TSPO as a predictor of cognitive impairment after acute intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). METHODS: In this prospective observational cohort study, 276 patients with supratentorial ICH were randomly assigned to two groups (184 patients in the study group and 92 in the validation group) in a 2:1 ratio. Serum TSPO levels were gauged at admission, and cognitive status was assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale (MoCA) post-stroke 3 months...
2023: International Journal of General Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38021044/prognostic-significance-of-pretreatment-plasma-d-dimer-levels-in-egfr-positive-advanced-non-small-cell-lung-cancer-patients-receiving-osimertinib-a-multicentre-retrospective-study
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Qianfei Liu, Liping Tan, Jianbo He, Ruiling Ning, Aiping Zeng, Yilin Chen
PURPOSE: This study examined the association between plasma D-dimer levels and overall survival (OS) in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients treated with osimertinib. METHODS: In this multicenter study, 88 patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) carrying epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations and receiving osimertinib were enrolled. The target independent and dependent variables were the D-dimer levels before osimertinib treatment and OS time, respectively...
2023: International Journal of General Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38021043/a-systematic-immune-and-prognostic-analysis-of-cd48-interaction-with-tumor-microenvironment-in-pan-cancer
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Mingdong He, Jun Yu, Shaohua Chen, Hua Mi
BACKGROUND: The cluster of differentiation 48 (CD48) is a member of the signaling lymphocyte activation molecule family, constitutively expressed on most hematopoietic cells. CD48 was reported to affect immune regulation in certain tumors, thereby influencing tumor development and prognosis, but its impact on the prognosis and immune infiltration in pan-cancer remains unclear. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We systematically analyzed the raw data from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), Tumor Immune Estimation Resource (TIMER), and Tumor Immune Dysfunction and Exclusion (TIDE) databases...
2023: International Journal of General Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38021042/clinical-investigation-of-hereditary-and-acquired-thrombophilic-factors-in-patients-with-venous-and-arterial-thromboembolism
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Erzsebet Kovács, Zsuzsanna Bereczky, Adrienne Kerényi, Renáta Laczik, Valéria Nagy, Dávid Ágoston Kovács, Sándor Kovács, György Pfliegler
BACKGROUND: The clinical relevance of thrombophilic laboratory factors, especially the "mild" ones, and the need for their screening is not generally recommended in venous (VTE) and/or arterial (ATE) thromboembolism. METHODS: Our aim was to investigate possible associations between comorbidities and 16 inherited/acquired "severe" and "mild" laboratory thrombophilic factors (detailed in introduction) in patients (n=348) with VTE/ATE without a serious trigger (high-risk surgical intervention, active cancer and/or chemo-radiotherapy)...
2023: International Journal of General Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38021041/erratum-a-revised-padma-scoring-system-for-predicting-in-hospital-mortality-in-acute-coronary-syndrome-patient-corrigendum
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