Prognostic significance of eosinophil-to-platelet ratio and C-reactive protein in predicting adverse events during acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A c... by M Yogesh, D Kadalarasu, Naresh Makwana, Iva S. Chatterjee

“…Background Biomarkers like sarcopenia, eosinopenia and C-reactive protein (CRP) may predict major adverse events including intubation, ICU admission, mortality and readmission in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations. …”
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Associations between β-Blocker Therapy at Discharge and Long-Term Follow-Up Outcomes in Patients with Unstable Angina Pectoris by Lei Liu, Xiaosong Ding, Hui Chen, Weiping Li, Hongwei Li

“…Background. The effects of β-blockers in patients with unstable angina pectoris (UAP) are unclear. …”
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A Correlational Study between Chest Computed Tomography Severity Score and Laboratory Biomarker among COVID-19 Patient Admitted to a Tertiary Care Institute in a Tribal Belt of Cen... by Md. Naushad Alam, Shagufta Khatoon, Akash Verma, Hemlata Thakur, V. K. Manwani

“…Background: COVID-19 an emerging viral disease is a new challenge before the world. …”
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The clinical impact of cerebellar grey matter pathology in multiple sclerosis. by Alfredo Damasceno, Benito Pereira Damasceno, Fernando Cendes

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To evaluate the clinical and cognitive impact of cerebellar grey-matter pathology in multiple sclerosis patients.<h4>Methods</h4>Forty-two relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis patients and 30 controls underwent clinical assessment including the Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite, Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) and cerebellar functional system (FS) score, and cognitive evaluation, including the Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test (PASAT) and the Symbol-Digit Modalities Test (SDMT). …”
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Genetic structure of different ethnic populations at the frontotemporal dementia risk loci. by Volodymyr Mavrych, Maryam Alamil, Olena Bolgova, Volodymyr Dvornyk

“…<h4>Background and purpose</h4>Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a devastating neurodegenerative disorder affecting behavior, language, and cognition. …”
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Who Needs to Be Allocated in ICU after Thoracic Surgery? An Observational Study by Liana Pinheiro, Ilka Lopes Santoro, Sonia Maria Faresin

“…The aims of this study were to identify predictive factors for effective use of ICU admission after lung resection and to develop a risk composite measure to predict its effective use. Methods. 120 adult patients undergoing elective lung resection were enrolled in an observational prospective cohort study. …”
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Combined modalities for the rapid diagnosis of patients with suspected tuberculous lymphadenitis: A cross-sectional study by Mohsin Hasan Sayed, Kavita Sane

“…Background In settings with high burden of extrapulmonary tuberculosis, the use of various diagnostic modalities can result in superior and quick diagnosis leading to prompt initiation of treatment. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Bisphenol-A Released from Five Different Orthodontic Aligners - An In vitro Study Using Gas Chromatography Coupled with Mass Spectrometry by SD Milling Tania, S Ashwin Kumar, S Veerasankar, C Priya Dharshini, Mary Sheloni Missier, C Dhanalakshmi

“…Background: Bisphenol A (BPA) monomer is used during the production of a wide variety of orthodontic materials such as composites, aesthetic brackets, and thermoplastic aligners; its release from incomplete polymerisation and resin degradation poses serious health risks. …”
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Correlation of Cognition With Disability and Physical Performance in Patients With Relapsing-Remitting MS by Marko Luostarinen, Anne M Portaankorva, Pirjo Urpilainen, Saara Takala, Mika Venojärvi

“…Objective This study aimed to investigate the association between cognition, disability, and physical performance in relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) patients. Methods A total of 41 patients with RRMS with an Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) level of 0-5.5 and 20 healthy controls completed the MS Functional Composite (MSFC) test and the Symbol Digit Modality Test (SDMT). …”
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A pilot evaluation of the artificial intelligence system CAD-EYE to optically characterise lesions in inflammatory bowel disease surveillance by Sherman Picardo, Shankar Menon, Kenji So, Kannan Venugopal, Wendy Cheng, Krish Ragunath

“…Background: Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have an increased risk of colorectal cancer. …”
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Carbohydrate metabolism, pancreas functional activity and diet in young residents of two ethnic groups in the North by Inessa V. Averyanova

“…The blood insulin level in examined young men was lowered towards the lower limit of the reference range. Against the background of detected hyperglycemic manifestations in young men of two studied groups in Magadan Oblast, their dietary intake was characterized by insufficiency and imbalance in both micronutrient and macronutrient compositions. …”
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Development and validation of Restless Legs Syndrome Diary for the assessment of severity and course of symptoms – A cross-sectional study by Chandni Sharma, Vijay Krishnan, Lokesh Kumar Saini, Niraj Kumar, Ravi Gupta

“…Background: The clinical course and severity of restless legs syndrome (RLS) are variable. …”
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Decomposing delayed first marriage and birth across cohorts: The role of increased employment instability among men in Japan by Ryota Mugiyama

“…BACKGROUND: Increased employment instability over recent decades has been argued to contribute to delayed family formation. …”
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In vitro evaluation of the effectiveness of pediatric drugs and tooth brushing on the surface roughness of different restorative dental materials used in pedodontics by Şemsettin Yildiz, Osman Ataş

“…Purpose: The aim is to assess the effects of various drugs and toothbrushes used in children on the SR of dental restorative materials. Methods: A total of 60 samples of different dental filling materials (polyacid-modified composite resin [compomer], glass ionomer cement [GIC], and composite resin) were prepared. …”
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Joint effects of sodium intake and circadian rhythm of urinary sodium excretion on prognosis of chronic kidney disease: a prospective study by Yu He, Jiawen Li, Jialing Rao, Weiyan Lai, Qin Wei, Haiteng Li, Yuxuan Li, Hui Peng, Jun Zhang

“…Background: Sodium harmony is closely correlated with the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). …”
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Medial open wedge osteotomy yields comparable stability to lateral open wedge procedure on the distal femur. by Roman Frederik Karkosch, Michael Schwarze, Tomas Smith, Maximilian Petri, Marc-Frederic Pastor, Hauke Horstmann

“…Our hypothesis was that there would be no difference regarding biomechanical outcome parameters between these two groups.<h4>Methods</h4>Medial and lateral open wedge osteotomies were performed in composite bone model as routine. …”
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Association between tonsillectomy plus steroid pulse therapy and renal outcomes in patients with IgA nephropathy: a retrospective cohort study by Ayano Hayashi, Kayoko Mizuno, Kanna Shinkawa, Kazunori Sakoda, Satomi Yoshida, Masato Takeuchi, Motoko Yanagita, Koji Kawakami

“…Abstract Background IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is the most common disorder in chronic glomerulonephritis, and various treatment methods have been established. …”
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Simulating the methodological bias in the ATLS classification of hypovolemic shock: a critical reappraisal of the base deficit renaissance by M. L. A. Heldeweg, T. T. R. Heldeweg, J. A. H. Stohlmann, P. Freire Jorge, R. Boer, L. A. Schwarte, P. Schober

“…Then, in accordance with the methods of the original study we created a composite of ATLS parameters (highest class amongst heart rate, systolic blood pressure, and Glasgow Coma Scale) and compared it with BD for resulting transfusion quantity. …”
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Housing Temperature Impacts the Systemic and Tissue‐Specific Molecular Responses to Cancer in Mice by Andrea Irazoki, Emma Frank, Tang Cam Phung Pham, Jessica L. Braun, Amy M. Ehrlich, Mark Haid, Fabien Riols, Camilla Hartmann Friis Hansen, Anne‐Sofie Rydal Jørgensen, Nicoline Resen Andersen, Laura Hidalgo‐Corbacho, Roberto Meneses‐Valdes, Mona Sadek Ali, Steffen Henning Raun, Johanne Louise Modvig, Samantha Gallero, Steen Larsen, Zach Gerhart‐Hines, Thomas Elbenhardt Jensen, Maria Rohm, Jonas T. Treebak, Val Andrew Fajardo, Lykke Sylow

“…ABSTRACT Background Cancer cachexia, affecting up to 80% of patients with cancer, is characterized by muscle and fat loss with functional decline. …”
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Impact of variations in airborne microbiota on pneumonia infection: An exploratory study by Li Zhou, Chenchen Song, Lianlian Zhao, Zhi Guo, Yuhan Lei, Yunlin Han, Kai Gao, Yanfeng Xu, Zhiguang Xiang, Baicun Li, Jianguo Guo

“…Background: Previous studies showed airborne bacteria affect pneumonia incidence, but specific impacts of bacterial communities on Klebsiella pneumoniae infection were unknown. …”
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