Advancing transdiagnostic data analytics using knowledge graphs by Fiona Klaassen, Emanuel Schwarz

“…An important question is how such approaches can be tailored to support transdiagnostic investigations that are considered central for gaining deeper insight into etiological processes and psychopathology that may not align well with categorical illness delineations. …”
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Ocular manifestations of COVID-19 by Sandra Saray Quignón Santana, Osbel Alfonso Sánchez, Sandra Alfonso Quignón, Talía Alfonso Quignón

“…The Sars-Cov-2 virus, the etiological agent of Covid-19, causes systemic and ocular manifestations in humans. …”
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Efficacy and safety of 3D-therapy at HCV-related subcompensated liver cirrhosis (genotype 1b) by P. O. Bogomolov, M. V. Matsiyevich, A. O. Buyeverov, V. D. Beznosenko, Ye. V. Fedosova, M. Yu. Petrachenkova, S. V. Koblov, K. Yu. Kokina, O. S. Kuzmina, N. V. Voronkova

“…To estimate efficacy and safety of 3D mode of interferon­free therapy in patients with subcompensated liver cirrhosis (LC) of HCV etiology (genotype 1b). Material and methods. Original study included the data of 66 patients (26 men and 40 women) with subcompensated LC of HCV etiology (genotype 1b) who underwent interferon­free therapy by ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir, dasabuvir and ribavirin for 12 weeks (the latter was cancelled at receiving the new data on treatment efficacy after 4 weeks of therapy) in September, 2015, before the drug instruction was updated. …”
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Changing panorama in risk factors of cerebral palsy by Dogruoz Karatekin Bilinc, Icagasioglu Afitap

“…Background/Aim. The etiology of cerebral palsy (CP) is multifactorial and not yet fully understood. …”
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Phages as potential life-saving therapeutic option in the treatment of multidrug-resistant urinary tract infections by Beata Zalewska-Piątek, Michalina Nagórka

“…The aim of this review is to present issues related to the use of phages in the treatment of UTIs of various etiological origins in selected patients, including those with comorbidities, taking into account the legal regulations, safety and effectiveness of this experimental therapy. …”
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Lifetime of patients and prognostic value of manifestations and complications of liver cirrhosis by G. K. Mirodzhov, S. A. Avezov, N. S. Tukhtayeva, A. Bakhtibekov, M. M. Giyasov

“…Studying of liver cirrhosis (LC) prevalence in Tajikistan, survival rates, lifetimes and principal causes of death of patients, and evaluation of prognostic value of manifestations and complications of LC.Material and methods. 1374 patients of the LC were investigated. Main etiological factors of development of disease were: hepatitis virus B, hepatitis virus C, alcohol. …”
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The Association of Metabolic Syndrome and Urolithiasis by Yee V. Wong, Paul Cook, Bhaskar K. Somani

“…Studies have found many factors contributing to urolithiasis in patients suffering from metabolic syndrome, out of which obesity, overweight, and sedentary lifestyles have been identified as major etiological factors. Primary and secondary prevention methods therefore tend to revolve mainly around lifestyle improvements, including dietary and other preventive measures.…”
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Cryptococcus gattii: Emergence in Western North America: Exploitation of a Novel Ecological Niche by Kausik Datta, Karen H. Bartlett, Kieren A. Marr

“…Although genetic studies indicated its possible presence in the Pacific Northwest for more than 30 years, C. gattii as an etiological agent was largely unknown in this region prior to 1999. …”
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Epistaksis dan Hipertensi : Adakah Hubungannya? by Bestari J. Budiman, Al Hafiz

“…Abstract Background: Epistaxis is a common clinical problem in all age groups with varied etiological factors. Hypertension has been suggested as a risk factor in epistaxis case. …”
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Therapeutic Approaches for Peripheral and Central Neuropathic Pain by Délia Szok, János Tajti, Aliz Nyári, László Vécsei

“…It is a devastating condition, which affects around 7% of the general population. Numerous etiological factors contribute to the development of chronic neuropathic pain. …”
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Pharmacotherapy of Peptic Ulcer Disease by F Molina, MM Vohra, CN Williams

“…The etiology of peptic ulcer is multifactorial; except for omeprazole, all drugs used for the treatment of peptic ulcer result in healing with no statistical difference at four weeks. …”
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Treatment of Class III Malocclusion: Atypical Extraction Protocol by Fernando Pedrin Carvalho Ferreira, Maiara da Silva Goulart, Renata Rodrigues de Almeida-Pedrin, Ana Claudia de Castro Ferreira Conti, Maurício de Almeida Cardoso

“…This type of early intervention has been indicated more frequently in order to eliminate primary etiological factors and prevent an already present malocclusion from becoming severe. …”
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A Case of Chorioretinitis with Retinal Angiomatous Proliferation by Yanru Chen, Mingyan Wei, Qian Chen, Minghan Li

“…Vitreous interleukin-6 (IL-6) was only slightly elevated; the ratio of interleukin-10 (IL-10) and IL-6 was less than 1, and the etiological test was negative. After receiving intravitreal vancomycin injection combined with periocular TA injection, the patient’s BCVA was improved from 16/400 to 20/400 with a reduction in vitreous inflammatory cells. …”
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Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage due to Acute Mitral Valve Regurgitation by Creticus P. Marak, Parijat S. Joy, Pragya Gupta, Yana Bukovskaya, Achuta K. Guddati

“…Chronic mitral valve regurgitation (MR) has been well documented as an etiological factor for DAH, but there have been only a few cases which have reported acute mitral valve regurgitation as an etiology of DAH. …”
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Arterial Thrombosis in Patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus: Two-Case Reports and Review of the Literature by C. Konin, J. B. Anzouan-Kacou, A. Essam N'loo

“…Arterial thrombosis might occur in HIV infection. Several etiological factors could be involved in the pathogeny of these arterial thromboses.…”
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Management of Ocular Diseases Using Lutein and Zeaxanthin: What Have We Learned from Experimental Animal Studies? by Chunyan Xue, Richard Rosen, Adrienne Jordan, Dan-Ning Hu

“…In these animal models, lutein and zeaxanthin have been reported to have beneficial effects in protecting ocular tissues and cells (especially the retinal neurons) against damage caused by different etiological factors. The mechanisms responsible for these effects of lutein and zeaxanthin include prevention of phototoxic damage by absorption of blue light, reduction of oxidative stress through antioxidant activity and free radical scavenging, and their anti-inflammatory and antiangiogenic properties. …”
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Bipolar Disorder and Multiple Sclerosis: A Case Series by Youssef Sidhom, Mouna Ben Djebara, Yosr Hizem, Istabrak Abdelkefi, Imen Kacem, Amina Gargouri, Riadh Gouider

“…We report three cases of MS and bipolar disorder and we discuss the possible etiological hypothesis and treatment options. Observations. …”
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Fatal Basilar Thrombosis Possibly Related to Minor Cervical Trauma: A Case Report by Elmaz Shaqiri, Gentian Vyshka, Admir Sinamati, Besim Ymaj, Zija Ismaili

“…Basilar thrombosis is a potentially fatal event, whose traumatic etiology has been repeatedly stated. Methods. We performed the autopsy and the microscopic examination of the brain stem structures from an individual, whose sudden death raised logical suspicions regarding the causative factor. …”
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The Laboratory Diagnosis of Hepatitis B Virus by Mel Krajden, Gail McNabb, Martin Petric

“…HBV diagnosis is accomplished by testing for a series of serological markers of HBV and by additional testing to exclude alternative etiological agents such as hepatitis A and C viruses. …”
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Development of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Associated with Anabolic Androgenic Steroid Abuse in a Young Bodybuilder: A Case Report by Aline Hardt, Dirk Stippel, Margarete Odenthal, Arnulf H. Hölscher, Hans-Peter Dienes, Uta Drebber

“…Introduction. Many different etiological factors are involved in the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). …”
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