Medicine Research: Recent submissions
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Association of polypharmacy with incidence of CKD: a retrospective cohort study: a letter to the Editor
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Other)Kimura et al.’s recently published report on a retrospective examination of the Fukushima chronic kidney disease (CKD) patient cohort provides an interesting perspective on this rising therapeutic morbidity [1]. The study ... -
Colchicine and mortality outcomes in patients with coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)One of the therapeutic hallmarks of the ongoing (COVID-19) pandemic has been the different iterations of successful and sometimes unsuccessful attempts at re-purposing of drugs with pre-existing market authorization for ... -
Does colchicine reduce mortality in patients with COVID-19 clinical syndrome? An umbrella review of published meta-analyses
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)BackgroundDespite significant improvements in both treatment and prevention strategies, as well as multiple commissioned reviews, there remains uncertainty regarding the survival benefit of repurposed drugs such as colchicine ... -
Patch Testing as a Diagnostic Method for DRESS Syndrome That Brings Us Closer to a Certain Result: Letter to the Editor
( Esmon Publicidad S.A. , 2022 , Other)The recent clinical report by García-Paz et al [1] on a case of DRESS syndrome due to amoxicillin makes for interesting reading. In this report, a 26-year-old man presented with a rash whose clinical phenotype (according ... -
What is Polypharmacy in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease? A Systematic Review
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)PurposePolypharmacy presents an increasing therapeutic challenge for physicians managing patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, there is a lack of consensus regarding the specific medication count threshold ... -
Maternal depressiveness and infant growth outcomes: Findings from the MAASTHI cohort study in India
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)ObjectiveThe study aims to examine the association between depressiveness in mothers on infant obesity and stunting at one year of age. MethodsWe enrolled 4829 pregnant women, followed them up at public health facilities ... -
The social media Infodemic of health-related misinformation and technical solutions
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)This paper discusses the role of social media algorithms in the spread of misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic. It aims to propose solutions to combat misinformation and promote accurate, evidence-based public health ... -
Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease: a selective review of pathogenesis, diagnostic approaches, and therapeutic strategies.
( Frontiers Media , 2024 , Article Review)Metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is a novel terminology introduced in 2020 to provide a more accurate description of fatty liver disease associated with metabolic dysfunction. It replaces the outdated term ... -
The Effects of Statin Therapy on Circulating Levels of Trimethylamine N-oxide: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
( Bentham Science Publishers , 2023 , Article)Background Gut microbiota is associated with an increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) through the metabolites, which can induce atherogenesis. One of these metabolites is trimethylamine N-oxide ... -
In patients with Chronic Heart Failure Which Polypharmacy Pheno-groups are associated with adverse health outcomes? (Polypharmacy Pheno-groups and Heart failure outcomes)
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)BackgroundPatients with heart failure are living longer with the inevitable morbidity of rising medication counts. It remains uncertain what fraction of this ensuing polypharmacy exactly predicts adverse clinical outcomes. ... -
Determination of Medicago orbicularis Antioxidant, Antihemolytic, and Anti-Cancerous Activities and Its Augmentation of Cisplatin-Induced Cytotoxicity in A549 Lung Cancer Cells
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)The anti-lung cancer properties of the plant Medicago orbicularis have not been explored yet. Therefore, we identified its phytochemical composition and investigated the antioxidant, anti-hemolytic, and anti-cancerous ... -
Facial Nerve Palsy in Hypertriglyceridemia-Induced Pancreatitis: A Case Report and Literature Review.
( Springer , 2023 , Article)Acute pancreatitis is associated with multiple local or systemic complications in response to systemic inflammation that may eventually result in multi-organ failure. Neurological complications are uncommon in acute ... -
Association between pregnancy and severe COVID-19 symptoms in Qatar: A cross-sectional study.
( PLOS Global Public Health , 2023 , Article)There is inconclusive evidence whether pregnancy exacerbates COVID-19 symptoms or not, and scarce data from the Middle East and North Africa region. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between pregnancy ... -
Epidemiology and early bacterial colonization of minor and moderate pediatric burns: A retrospective study from a developing country
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)ObjectivesInfection is still the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among burn patients worldwide. Isolation and identification of pediatric burn wound bacterial colonizers can prevent infection and improve burn ... -
The correlation between ureteric orifice morphology and primary vesicoureteral reflux grade and the impact on the effectiveness of endoscopic reflux correction
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)IntroductionEarly diagnosis and treatment of primary vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) are essential for preserving renal function. ObjectivesThe study explored whether preoperative cystoscopic grading of refluxing ureteric ... -
Precise and insufficient scientific endeavour: COVID-19 pandemic experience from Bosnia and Herzegovina
( Edinburgh University Global Health Society , 2023 , Article)The coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has exacted a heavy burden for healthcare systems and medical professionals globally. Countries with a substantial portion of unvaccinated populations face difficulties in defending ... -
High-throughput autoantibody screening identifies differentially abundant autoantibodies in autism spectrum disorder
( Frontiers Media SA , 2023 , Article)Introduction: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by defects in two core domains, social/communication skills and restricted/repetitive behaviors or interests. There is no approved ... -
Surgical management and outcomes of traumatic global brachial plexus injury: A concise review and our center approach
( Walter de Gruyter , 2023 , Article)Global brachial plexus injury (GBPI) mainly affects adults and causes severe life-changing consequences that lead to the deterioration of patients' quality of life. Several surgical approaches have been described and ... -
Shrinking the battlefield in cancer therapy: Nanotechnology against cancer stem cells
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Cancer remains one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide, presenting a significant healthcare challenge owing to the limited efficacy of current treatments. The application of nanotechnology in cancer treatment ... -
Role of HMGB1 and its associated signaling pathways in human malignancies
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)The High-Mobility Group Box-1 (HMGB1), a non-histone chromatin-associated protein, plays a crucial role in cancer growth and response to therapy as it retains a pivotal role in promoting both cell death and survival. HMGB1 ...
