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Correlation between anemia-related red blood cell parameters and pulmonary function severity in patients with AECOPD.

AimThis study aimed to investigate the prevalence of anemia and the correlation between specific red blood cell (RBC) parameters-particularly red cell distribution width (RDW) and mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH)-and pulmonary function severity in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD).MethodsA retrospective, single-center cohort study was conducted involving 120 hospitalized AECOPD patients. Participants were stratified by lung function grade (GOLD 1-4) and anemia status. Data on demographics, RBC parameters (Hb, RDW, MCH, MCV), and clinical outcom

Bone and joint quality remains impaired in long-term controlled acromegaly: an HR-pQCT study.

CONTEXT: Joint and bone disorders are frequent, disabling complications of acromegaly that progress despite biochemical remission. HR-pQCT provides a precise assessment of bone and joint quality. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate joint and bone quality in patients with long-term controlled acromegaly. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. PARTICIPANTS: 17 acromegaly patients and 17 age- and sex-matched controls. MEASURES: HR-pQCT of hand joints, tibia, and radius; bone microindentation; vertebral fracture assessment; dual X-ray absorptiometry; circulating bone biomarkers; questionnaires. RESULTS: Patients

2021 International Cancer Education Conference Program and Abstracts.

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Glutathione Transferase P1-1 an Enzyme Useful in Biomedicine and as Biomarker in Clinical Practice and in Environmental Pollution.

Glutathione transferase P1-1 (GSTP1-1) is expressed in some human tissues and is abundant in mammalian erythrocytes (here termed e-GST). This enzyme is able to detoxify the cell from endogenous and exogenous toxic compounds by using glutathione (GSH) or by acting as a ligandin. This review collects studies that propose GSTP1-1 as a useful biomarker in different fields of application. The most relevant studies are focused on GSTP1-1 as a biosensor to detect blood toxicity in patients affected by kidney diseases. In fact, this detoxifying enzyme is over-expressed in erythrocytes when unusual amo

Оценка степени усталости пациента при множественном склерозе с использованием финского регистра MS.

ЦЕЛИ: Охарактеризовать усталость пациента с помощью финских данных о множественном склерозе (MS). МАТЕРИАЛЫ И МЕТОДЫ: Усталость оценивалась по шкале утомления (FSS), шкале утомления моторных и когнитивных функций (FSMC) и шкале Визуального аналога (Visual Analogue). Острота заболеваний оценивалась с помощью расширенной шкалы инвалидности и симптомов с помощью шкалы Визуального Аналога. К числу результатов, о которых сообщили пациенты (ПРО), относятся неевропсихологический вопросник по множественным склерозам, Евро Качество жизни - 5 измерений, 15 D и шкала воздействия множественных склерозов.

Impact of cancer on cryopreserved sperm quality and fertility: A cohort study.

BackgroundSperm quality at cancer diagnosis is often compromised by the disease and any given gonadotoxic treatment will further diminish fertility.ObjectivesHere, we aim to analyze the cryopreserved sperm quality according to the cancer types as well as the fertility outcomes.MethodsOur study included all cancer patients who cryopreserved sperm over 20 years at Erasme Hospital Brussels (from 1999 to 2019). First sperm samples from 111 hematologic, 104 testicular, 19 prostate, 28 gastrointestinal, and 16 neurological cancer patients were compared.ResultsOligozoo-asthenozoospermia was observed

Coil embolization for intracranial aneurysms: an evidence-based analysis.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of coil embolization compared with surgical clipping to treat intracranial aneurysms. THE TECHNOLOGY: Endovascular coil embolization is a percutaneous approach to treat an intracranial aneurysm from within the blood vessel without the need of a craniotomy. In this procedure, a microcatheter is inserted into the femoral artery near the groin and navigated to the site of the aneurysm. Small helical platinum coils are deployed through the microcatheter to fill the aneurysm, and prevent it from further expansion and rupture. Health

The Clinical Relevance of Selected Cytokines in Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma Patients.

Multiple myeloma (MM) is the second most common hematological neoplasm. Cytokines, chemokines, and their receptors, induced by the microenvironment of MM, participate in tumor growth, the attraction of leukocytes, cell homing, and bone destruction. This study aimed to assess the correlation between the pretreatment serum concentrations of interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-8 (IL-8), angiogenic chemokine monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1), and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and the clinical outcomes and survival of patients newly diagnosed with MM. The study group consisted of

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Primary Care: An Update and Practical Messages for the General Practitioner.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a complex chronic autoimmune disease that manifests a wide range of organ involvement. Traditionally, the diagnosis and management of SLE is provided at secondary and tertiary centers to ensure prompt initiation of treatment, adequate control of flares and prevention of irreversible organ damage. Notwithstanding, the role of primary care in SLE is also emerging as there are still significant unmet needs such as the diagnostic delay at the community level and the high burden of therapy- and disease-related comorbidities. In the present review, we summarize

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… Notably, smoking cessation was shown to reduce such risk to that of non-smokers suggesting that this is a modifiable risk factor ( 151 , 152 ). … The impact of smoking on the course of SLE is not consistent across studies, however most findings suggest increased cutaneous manifestations, flares and organ damage scores ( 153 ) as well as worse therapeutic results ( 154 ) in smokers than in non-smokers. …

Меры по оказанию помощи в случае хронических заболеваний, основанные на группировании: систематический обзор случайных контролируемых испытаний.

Растущее глобальное бремя хронических заболеваний требует новых и интерактивных и устойчивых мер. Гамификация стала новаторской стратегией, направленной на более активное вовлечение пациентов в лечение хронических заболеваний и их самостоятельное лечение. Хотя gamification широко используется в сфере здравоохранения, анализ данных о ее эффективности в различных клинических условиях остается непоследовательным. three основные базы данных: EBSCOhost, PubMed и Scopus вместе с two поисковые системы, включая Google Scientific and Sage Journal, без ограничений по годам, после PRISMA 2020 и методолог

Association of HSV-1 and Reduced Oral Bacteriota Diversity with Chemotherapy-Induced Oral Mucositis in Patients Undergoing Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation.

Oral mucositis (OM) is a common complication of chemotherapy and remains a significant unmet need. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of oral bacteriota and HSV-1 in OM. Forty-six patients admitted for autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation were longitudinally evaluated for OM, Candida, HSV-1, and leukocyte count, and buccal mucosal bacterial samples were obtained during their admission period. The bacterial communities collected at the baseline and post-chemotherapy, chosen from the time with the highest severity, were analyzed by sequencing the 16S rRNA gene. Twent

Влияние краткосрочной прогрессивной физической тренировки на активность заболевания у пациентов с подозрительной множественной миеломой и моноклональной гамма-патологией неопределенного значения: односторонний пилотный исследование.

ОБЪЕКТ: Высокий уровень физической активности связан с уменьшением риска развития крови опухоли множественной миеломы (ММ). ММ предшествует асимптоматическим стадиям моноклональной гамма-патологии неопределенного значения (MGUS) и дымящей множественной миеломы (SMM), которые клинически управляются методом наблюдения. Случайный исследователь (N = 1) бывшего высшего спортсмена в возрасте 44 лет показал, что многофакторная программа физических упражнений обратила активность SMM. С учетом результатов этого предыдущего тематического исследования в настоящем экспериментальном исследовании сначала ра

Utilization of redox modulating small molecules that selectively act as pro-oxidants in cancer cells to open a therapeutic window for improving cancer therapy.

There is a rapidly growing body of literature supporting the notion that differential oxidative metabolism in cancer versus normal cells represents a metabolic frailty that can be exploited to open a therapeutic window into cancer therapy. These cancer cell-specific metabolic frailties may be amenable to manipulation with non-toxic small molecule redox active compounds traditionally thought to be antioxidants. In this review we describe the potential mechanisms and clinical applicability in cancer therapy of four small molecule redox active agents: melatonin, vitamin E, selenium, and vitamin C

Percutaneous coronary intervention and 30-day unplanned readmission with chest pain in the United States (Nationwide Readmissions Database).

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) improves anginal chest pain in most, but not all, treated patients. PCI is associated with unplanned readmission for angina and non-specific chest pain within 30-days of index PCI. Patients with an index hospitalization for PCI between January-November in each of the years 2010-2014 were included from the United States Nationwide Readmissions Database. Of 2 723 455 included patients, the 30-day unplanned readmission rate was 7.2% (n = 196 581, 42.3% female). This included 9.8% (n = 19 183) with angina and 11.1% (n = 21 714) with non-specific chest pain.

Primary and Acquired Resistance to Immunotherapy in Lung Cancer: Unveiling the Mechanisms Underlying of Immune Checkpoint Blockade Therapy.

After several decades without maintained responses or long-term survival of patients with lung cancer, novel therapies have emerged as a hopeful milestone in this research field. The appearance of immunotherapy, especially immune checkpoint inhibitors, has improved both the overall survival and quality of life of patients, many of whom are diagnosed late when classical treatments are ineffective. Despite these unprecedented results, a high percentage of patients do not respond initially to treatment or relapse after a period of response. This is due to resistance mechanisms, which require unde

Survival with optimal medical management in a cohort of severe necrotizing bacterial lung infections.

BACKGROUND: Necrotizing pneumonia and lung gangrene represent a continuum of severe lung infection. Traditionally, severe cases have been referred for surgical debridement. However, this has been linked to high mortality. Some groups have published encouraging results using a conservative medical approach. Unfortunately, lack of a standardized definition of necrotizing pneumonia has precluded meaningful comparison between medical and surgical approach in severe cases. Our objective was to describe the outcome of a cohort of severe necrotizing pneumonia treated with optimal medical management.

Уровни сериального синтоксина IL-6, IL-16, IL-18 и IL-36 у пациентов с множественным склерозом из Западного региона Саудовской Аравии: ассоциации с продолжительностью болезни и инвалидностью.

Справочная информация: Системное воспаление способствует патобиологии множественных склерозов (МС), однако данные о биомаркировке сыворотки, полученные от населения Ближнего Востока, остаются ограниченными. В ходе этого исследования была проведена оценка уровней содержания сыворотки ИЛ-6, ИЛ-16, ИЛ-18 и ИЛ-36 среди взрослых саудовцев и МS в сравнении с соответствующими мерами контроля за состоянием здоровья и были изучены связи с продолжительностью заболеваний, фенотипом, лечением и инвалидностью. Методы: Это одноцентральное, перекрестное, параллельное исследование по вопросам контроля за конк

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… No significant differences in any of the four interleukins were observed between RRMS and SPMS, between DMT categories (anti-CD20, oral, or untreated), or between smokers and non-smokers (all p > 0.505 Table 4 ). …

Strategies to improve patient-reported outcome completion rates in longitudinal studies.

PURPOSE: The quality of patient-reported outcome (PRO) data can be compromised by non-response (NR) to scheduled questionnaires, particularly if reasons for NR are related to health problems, which may lead to unintended bias. The aim was to investigate whether electronic reminders and real-time monitoring improve PRO completion rate. METHODS: The population-based study "Quality of life in Danish multiple myeloma patients" is a longitudinal, multicentre study with consecutive inclusion of treatment-demanding newly diagnosed or relapsed patients with multiple myeloma. Education of study nurses

Implementation of Virtual Integrative Oncology Shared Medical Appointment Series (VIOSMAS) Within Mixed Diagnosis Population.

BackgroundIntegrative oncology [IO] is sought-after by patients, endorsed by clinical guidelines, and valued within National Cancer Institute Centers. Shared Medical Appointments [SMA] leverage health education and social connection to deliver enhanced patient experience, population health, cost-reduction, and clinician well-being. Integrative Oncology Shared Medical Appointments increase access to integrative medicine but delivering these services via telehealth have not been evaluated.ObjectiveWe created, and pilot tested a Virtual Integrative Oncology Shared Medical Appointment Series (VIOS

Устранение риска устойчивости к множественным склерозам: роль HLA-E*01 и инфекционный мононуклеоз в коорте населения.

Эпштейн-Барр Вирус (ЭБВ) и его клиническое проявление, инфекционный мононуклеоз (IM), тесно связаны с риском MS. Согласно недавнему исследованию in vitro, HLA-E*01::03в отличие от HLA-E*01::01, может защищаться от MS за счет более эффективной иммунной реакции против клеток, инфицированных ЭБВ. Однако роль ХЛА-Е*01 В НР по-прежнему нет ясности. МЕТОДЫ: Мы расследовали вопрос о том, может ли ХЛА-Е*01::01 был в значительной степени связан с повышенным риском MS у лиц с историей диагностирования IM с использованием 487,144 Люди из группы Биобанка Великобритании. Мы оценили взаимодействие между ХЛА