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https://read.qxmd.com/read/38391406/relationship-between-mental-disorders-smoking-or-alcoholism-and-benign-prostate-disease
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Paloma Chantada-Tirado, Venancio Chantada-Abal, José-David Cózar-Ortiz, Cristina Chantada-Tirado, José-Manuel Cózar-Olmo, Manuel Esteban-Fuertes, Andrea Alvarez-Ossorio-Rodal, Javier Flores-Fraile, Magaly-Teresa Márquez-Sánchez, Bárbara-Yolanda Padilla-Fernández, María-Fernanda Lorenzo-Gómez
INTRODUCTION: Mental disorders, smoking, or alcoholism and benign prostate disease are highly prevalent in men. AIMS: To identify the relationship between mental disorders, smoking, or alcoholism and benign prostate disease. METHODOLOGY: A prospective multicenter study that evaluated prostate health status in 558 men from the community. Groups: GP-men who request a prostate health examination and whose medical history includes a mental disorder, smoking, or alcoholism prior to a diagnosis of benign prostate disease; GU-men who request a prostate health examination and whose medical history includes a benign prostate disease prior to a diagnosis of mental disorder, smoking, or alcoholism...
February 5, 2024: Clinics and Practice
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38391405/efficacy-of-touch-imprint-cytology-in-intraoperative-diagnosis-of-invasive-mucinous-adenocarcinoma-of-the-lung-a-case-report-and-literature-review
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Toshihiko Kato, Yumiko Higuchi, Mei Oshima, Fuki Endo, Fuminori Sato, Shiro Sugihara, Manabu Yamamoto, Yasuo Imai
A preoperative diagnosis of the peripheral small lung nodule is often difficult, and an intraoperative frozen section diagnosis (FSD) is performed to guide treatment strategy. However, invasive mucinous adenocarcinoma (IMA) is prone to be overlooked because of the low sample quality and weak atypia. We herein report a case of IMA, in which touch imprint cytology (TIC) revealed diagnostic efficacy. A 74-year-old male with a small, subsolid nodule in the right upper lobe underwent a thoracoscopic wedge resection...
January 29, 2024: Clinics and Practice
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38391404/a-narrative-review-of-current-knowledge-on-cutaneous-melanoma
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REVIEW
Bogdan Marian Caraban, Mariana Aschie, Mariana Deacu, Georgeta Camelia Cozaru, Mihaela Butcaru Pundiche, Cristian Ionut Orasanu, Raluca Ioana Voda
Cutaneous melanoma is a public health problem. Efforts to reduce its incidence have failed, as it continues to increase. In recent years, many risk factors have been identified. Numerous diagnostic systems exist that greatly assist in early clinical diagnosis. The histopathological aspect illustrates the grim nature of these cancers. Currently, pathogenic pathways and the tumor microclimate are key to the development of therapeutic methods. Revolutionary therapies like targeted therapy and immune checkpoint inhibitors are starting to replace traditional therapeutic methods...
January 26, 2024: Clinics and Practice
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38391403/the-interplay-between-mycobacterium-tuberculosis-and-human-microbiome
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REVIEW
Michelle Nguyen, Phillip Ahn, John Dawi, Areg Gargaloyan, Anthony Kiriaki, Tiffany Shou, Kevin Wu, Kian Yazdan, Vishwanath Venketaraman
Tuberculosis (TB), a respiratory disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), is a significant cause of mortality worldwide. The lung, a breeding ground for Mtb, was once thought to be a sterile environment, but has now been found to host its own profile of microbes. These microbes are critical in the development of the host immune system and can produce metabolites that aid in host defense against various pathogens. Mtb infection as well as antibiotics can shift the microbial profile, causing dysbiosis and dampening the host immune response...
January 24, 2024: Clinics and Practice
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38391402/phytotherapy-might-have-a-role-in-reducing-unnecessary-prostate-biopsies-results-from-an-exploratory-randomized-controlled-trial-of-two-different-phytotherapeutic-agents
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Tommaso Cai, Irene Tamanini, Marco Puglisi, Leonardo Bizzotto, Michele Rizzo, Giovanni Liguori, Luca Gallelli, Alessandro Palmieri, Truls E Bjerklund Johansen
BACKGROUND: We aimed to evaluate the impact of two different phytotherapeutic agents on decision making regarding prostate biopsy for patients with higher-than-normal prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels. METHODS: From June 2022 to May 2023, all patients attending two urological institutions due to higher-than-normal PSA levels were randomized to receive either oral capsules of Curcuma Longa, Boswellia, Pinus pinaster and Urtica dioica (Group A) or Serenoa Repens 320 mg (Group B) for 3 months...
January 23, 2024: Clinics and Practice
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38391401/hypercalcemic-crisis-due-to-a-giant-intrathyroidal-parathyroid-adenoma-with-postsurgical-severe-hypocalcemia-and-hungry-bone-syndrome-a-case-report
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Vasileios Papanikos, Elli Papadodima, Dimitra Bantouna, Rodis D Paparodis, Sarantis Livadas, Nicholaos Angelopoulos, Evangelos Karvounis
BACKGROUND: Parathyroid adenoma is the most common cause of hypercalcemia and rarely leads to a hypercalcemic crisis, which is an unusual endocrine emergency that requires timely surgical excision. CASE PRESENTATION: A 67-year-old male was admitted to the ER of the Euroclinic Hospital, Athens, Greece, because of elevated calcium levels and a palpable right-sided neck mass, which were accompanied by symptoms of nausea, drowsiness, and weakness for six months that increased prior to our evaluation...
January 22, 2024: Clinics and Practice
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38391400/seizures-in-children-with-influenza-during-the-2022-2023-winter-season-a-case-series
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Francesca Peranzoni, Carine Martins, Sébastien Lebon, Pierre Alex Crisinel, Marie-Helena Perez
Influenza is a viral infection presenting with general symptoms such as fever, headache, fatigue, and involvement of airways or the gastrointestinal tract. The nervous system may be involved, but less frequently. These neurological complications remain challenging to diagnose; moreover, no guidelines for management and treatment exist. Therefore, when presenting with neurological symptoms, patients undergo invasive diagnostic procedures and empirical treatments before making the correct diagnosis. During the winter of 2022-2023, four children between nine months and nine years of age were admitted to the Lausanne University Hospital, Switzerland, complaining of influenza and neurological complications...
January 19, 2024: Clinics and Practice
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38391399/association-between-family-history-of-breast-cancer-and-breast-density-in-saudi-premenopausal-women-participating-in-mammography-screening
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Ibrahem Hussain Kanbayti, Mayada A Alzahrani, Yara O Yeslam, Noora H Habib, Ibrahim Hadadi, Yousef Almaimoni, Adnan Alahmadi, Ernest U Ekpo
BACKGROUND: Mammographic density and family history of breast cancer (FHBC) are well-established independent factors affecting breast cancer risk; however, the association between these two risk factors in premenopausal-screened women remains unclear. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between mammographic density and FHBC among Saudi premenopausal-screened women. METHODS: A total of 446 eligible participants were included in the study. Mammographic density was assessed qualitatively using the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BIRADS 4th edition)...
January 19, 2024: Clinics and Practice
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38248436/the-role-of-estrogen-signaling-and-exercise-in-drug-abuse-a-review
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Rania Ahmed, Samuel Zyla, Nikki Hammond, Kenneth Blum, Panayotis K Thanos
BACKGROUND: Discovering how sex differences impact the efficacy of exercise regimens used for treating drug addiction is becoming increasingly important. Estrogen is a hormone believed to explain a large portion of sex differences observed during drug addiction, and why certain exercise regimens are not equally effective between sexes in treatment. Addiction is currently a global hindrance to millions, many of whom are suffering under the influence of their brain's intrinsic reward system coupled with external environmental factors...
January 8, 2024: Clinics and Practice
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38248435/arrhythmias-among-older-adults-receiving-comprehensive-geriatric-care-prevalence-and-associated-factors
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Marco Meyer, Andreas Arnold, Thomas Stein, Ulrich Niemöller, Christian Tanislav, Damir Erkapic
BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular diseases and arrhythmias are medical conditions that increase with age and are associated with significant morbidities and mortality. The aim of the present study was to investigate the prevalence of arrhythmias and clinical associations in the collective of older adults receiving comprehensive geriatric care (CGC). METHODS: Holter ECG monitoring (HECG) of older patients hospitalized for CGC was analyzed. The prevalence of arrhythmias and the associations between the presence of arrhythmias, patients' characteristics and the functional status regarding basic activities of daily living (assessed by the Barthel index (BI)), walking ability (assessed by the timed up and go test (TUG)), and balance and gait (assessed by the Tinetti balance and gait test (TBGT)) were examined...
January 4, 2024: Clinics and Practice
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38248434/the-psychological-experience-of-grandparents-proposal-of-a-qualitative-clinical-assessment-tool-in-pediatric-palliative-care
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Alexandra Jóni Nogueira, Maria Teresa Ribeiro
In Portugal, there are over 7800 children with life-limiting conditions. The context of pediatric palliative care represents a complex and distressing experience for families. Compared to parental caregivers and healthy siblings, grandparents are underexplored in the literature and clinical practice. The aim of the present study is to propose a psychological experience assessment tool of grandparents in this context. It consists of a sociodemographic and clinical data sheet and a semi-structured interview based on sharing a testimony with other grandparents...
January 4, 2024: Clinics and Practice
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38248433/radiological-insights-into-sacroiliitis-a-narrative-review
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REVIEW
Asma'a Al-Mnayyis, Shrouq Obeidat, Ammar Badr, Basil Jouryyeh, Saif Azzam, Hayat Al Bibi, Yara Al-Gwairy, Sarah Al Sharie, Giustino Varrassi
Sacroiliitis is the inflammation of the sacroiliac joint, the largest axial joint in the human body, contributing to 25% of lower back pain cases. It can be detected using various imaging techniques like radiography, MRI, and CT scans. Treatments range from conservative methods to invasive procedures. Recent advancements in artificial intelligence offer precise detection of this condition through imaging. Treatment options range from physical therapy and medications to invasive methods like joint injections and surgery...
January 3, 2024: Clinics and Practice
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38248432/ethical-dilemmas-in-using-ai-for-academic-writing-and-an-example-framework-for-peer-review-in-nephrology-academia-a-narrative-review
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REVIEW
Jing Miao, Charat Thongprayoon, Supawadee Suppadungsuk, Oscar A Garcia Valencia, Fawad Qureshi, Wisit Cheungpasitporn
The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) has greatly propelled progress across various sectors including the field of nephrology academia. However, this advancement has also given rise to ethical challenges, notably in scholarly writing. AI's capacity to automate labor-intensive tasks like literature reviews and data analysis has created opportunities for unethical practices, with scholars incorporating AI-generated text into their manuscripts, potentially undermining academic integrity. This situation gives rise to a range of ethical dilemmas that not only question the authenticity of contemporary academic endeavors but also challenge the credibility of the peer-review process and the integrity of editorial oversight...
December 30, 2023: Clinics and Practice
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38248431/predicting-phase-1-lymphoma-clinical-trial-durations-using-machine-learning-an-in-depth-analysis-and-broad-application-insights
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Bowen Long, Shao-Wen Lai, Jiawen Wu, Srikar Bellur
Lymphoma diagnoses in the US are substantial, with an estimated 89,380 new cases in 2023, necessitating innovative treatment approaches. Phase 1 clinical trials play a pivotal role in this context. We developed a binary predictive model to assess trial adherence to expected average durations, analyzing 1089 completed Phase 1 lymphoma trials from clinicaltrials.gov. Using machine learning, the Random Forest model demonstrated high efficacy with an accuracy of 0.7248 and an ROC-AUC of 0.7677 for lymphoma trials...
December 29, 2023: Clinics and Practice
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38248430/factors-contributing-to-surgical-site-infections-a-comprehensive-systematic-review-of-etiology-and-risk-factors
#35
REVIEW
Alexandra Bucataru, Maria Balasoiu, Alice Elena Ghenea, Ovidiu Mircea Zlatian, Dan Dumitru Vulcanescu, Florin George Horhat, Iulia Cristina Bagiu, Virgiliu Bogdan Sorop, Madalina Ioana Sorop, Andrada Oprisoni, Estera Boeriu, Stelian Stefanita Mogoanta
Surgical site infections persist as a substantial concern within the realm of hospital-acquired infections. This enduring issue is further compounded by the mounting challenge of antibiotic resistance, a surge in surgical interventions, and the presence of comorbidities among patients. Thus, a comprehensive exploration of all discernible risk factors, as well as proactive preventive and prophylactic strategies, becomes imperative. Moreover, the prevalence of multidrug-resistant microorganisms has reached alarming proportions...
December 28, 2023: Clinics and Practice
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38248429/internal-iliac-artery-ligation-in-obstetrics-and-gynecology-surgical-anatomy-and-surgical-considerations
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REVIEW
Stoyan Kostov, Yavor Kornovski, Rafał Watrowski, Stanislav Slavchev, Yonka Ivanova, Angel Yordanov
The internal iliac artery (IIA) is the main arterial vessel of the pelvis. It supplies the pelvic viscera, pelvic walls, perineum, and gluteal region. In cases of severe obstetrical or gynecologic hemorrhage, IIA ligation can be a lifesaving procedure. Regrettably, IIA ligation has not gained widespread popularity, primarily due to limited surgical training and concerns regarding possible complications, including buttock claudication, impotence, and urinary bladder and rectum necroses. Nowadays, selective arterial embolization or temporary balloon occlusion are increasingly utilized alternatives, which can be applied preoperatively or intraoperatively for threatening severe genital or pelvic bleeding...
December 27, 2023: Clinics and Practice
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38248437/retracted-iandolo-et-al-traditional-and-recent-root-canal-irrigation-methods-and-their-effectiveness-a-review-clin-pract-2023-13-1059-1072
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Alfredo Iandolo, Massimo Pisano, Alessio Buonavoglia, Francesco Giordano, Alessandra Amato, Dina Abdellatif
The Clinics and Practice Editorial Office retracts the article titled "Traditional and Recent Root Canal Irrigation Methods and Their Effectiveness: A Review" [...].
December 25, 2023: Clinics and Practice
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38391398/exploring-understanding-of-peripheral-artery-disease-among-patients-at-high-risk-in-saudi-arabia-results-from-an-interview-based-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Sultan Alsheikh, Abdulmajeed Altoijry, Shirin Alokayli, Sarah Ibrahim Alkhalife, Shahad Jamal Alsahil, Hesham AlGhofili
BACKGROUND: The level of awareness of peripheral artery disease (PAD) in Saudi Arabia, especially among populations at high risk, is not currently well known. Therefore, our objective was to assess the existing level of awareness among patients who are at high risk of PAD, as well as their comprehension of the disease. METHOD: An interview-based cross-sectional study included 1035 participants with risk factors for PAD and collected data on demographics and knowledge domains related to PAD...
December 21, 2023: Clinics and Practice
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38300123/short-term-outcome-of-isolated-kidney-transplantation-in-children-with-autosomal-recessive-polycystic-kidney-disease-a-case-series-and-literature-review
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Ratna Acharya, Kiran Upadhyay
Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) is often associated with hepatobiliary disease in the form of hepatic fibrosis and/or Caroli disease. Combined liver-kidney transplantation (CLKT) is a transplant modality of choice in children with both end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and severe hepatic disease. However, there is no consensus on whether children with ARPKD-associated ESRD without severe hepatic disease can be treated with isolated kidney transplantation (KT) without the need for CLKT. We retrospectively studied the efficacy of isolated KT in children with ARPKD without severe hepatic disease, and followed the course of hepatic disease post KT...
December 21, 2023: Clinics and Practice
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38391397/ovarian-stimulation-for-in-vitro-fertilization-and-reproductive-outcome-after-surgical-treatment-of-endometriosis-compared-with-tubal-factor-infertility
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Elena-Silvia Nadă, Cătălin Bogdan Coroleucă, Ciprian Andrei Coroleucă, Elvira Brătilă
Endometriosis is a common cause of infertility among reproductive-age women. A low ovarian reserve is associated with the presence of endometriotic cysts, and this is accentuated even more after surgery. Patients with a history of endometrioma are a special category of poor ovarian reserve requiring in vitro fertilization (IVF). The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the characteristics and outcome of ovarian stimulation and embryo transfer in women with a history of ovarian surgery for endometrioma compared with a control group with tubal factor infertility...
December 20, 2023: Clinics and Practice
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