THE RESULTS OF SURGICAL TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH ADRENAL TUMORS by A. A. Kostin, N. V. Vorobyev, A. O. Tolkachev, A. G. Muradyan, S. V. Popov

“…Analysis of the results of surgical treatment of patients with adrenal tumors.Patients and methods. 55 patients aged from 17 to 75 years (median 50 ± 13 years) with primary tumor neoplasms of the adrenal gland underwent surgical treatment in the period from 1999 to 2014 in the Department of Onco-urology, P. …”
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On factors for separation of the stock of beluga whale <i>Delphinapterus leucas</i> in the Anadyr Gulf of the Bering Sea by Denis I. Litovka, Ludmila N. Khitzova

“…New eco-ethological data on the Anadyr stock of beluga whales are presented based on 14-year (2000-2013) studies by methods of satellite tracking telemetry, multi-spectral aerial surveys and genetic analysis, as well as traditional and ecosystem-based approaches. …”
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«No-reflow» phenomenon and risk factors associated with its development after primary percutaneous coronary interventions in patients with ST elevation myocardial infarction by V.І. Tseluyko, M.M. Doloh, O.A. Leonenko

“…The aim – to determine the incidence of the «no-reflow» phenomenon (NRP) after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with ST elevation myocardial infarction and to investigate clinical, anamnestic and angiographic risk factors associated with development of NRP. Materials and methods. 105 patients with ST elevation myocardial infarction, reported between January 2014 and September 2017, were studied. …”
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HER2-Targeted Nanoliposome Therapy Activates Immune Response by Converting Cold to Hot Breast Tumors by Quan Sun MS, Ying Zhu PhD, Dongli Zhao MS, Lili Yang MS, Siyu Zhang MS, Changxin Huang PhD

“…Introduction HER2-positive breast cancer, accounting for 15%-20% of cases, remains challenging due to therapy resistance and immunosuppressive “cold tumor” microenvironments. …”
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Efficacy of intravenous immunoglobulin in recurrent pregnancy loss: a retrospective analysis of patients with abnormal cellular immunity by Jae Won Han, Jin Sol Park, Jong-Seok Kim, Sung Ki Lee, Sung Ki Lee

“…However, the efficacy of IVIG in RPL is still controversial.MethodsRPL was defined as women with two or more spontaneous abortions and in total, 987 RPL women visited Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Konyang University Hospital from January 2007 to December 2020. …”
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The Value of Clinical Variables and the Potential of Longitudinal Ultrasound Carotid Plaque Assessment in Major Adverse Cardiovascular Event Prediction After Uncomplicated Acute Co... by Leonid L. Bershtein, Alexey N. Sumin, Anna V. Kutina, Marina D. Lunina, Dmitrii S. Evdokimov, Tatyana V. Nayden, Viktoriya E. Gumerova, Igor N. Kochanov, Arkadii A. Ivanov, Svetlana A. Boldueva, Ekaterina D. Evdokimova, Elizaveta V. Zbyshevskaya, Alina E. Evtushenko, Vartan K. Piltakyan, Sergey A. Sayganov

“…<b>Methods:</b> Patients with ACS, obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) confirmed by coronary angiography, and carotid/subclavian atherosclerotic plaque (AP) who underwent interventional treatment were prospectively enrolled. …”
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Abstract 087: Cocaine‐Induced Acute Spinal Cord Ischemia Syndrome by Tyler Kendall, Alexander Besser, Harsh Gupta

“…Methods N/A Results A 40‐year‐old female with a history of type I Diabetes mellitus, bipolar disorder, and polysubstance abuse presented with acute‐onset bilateral lower limb weakness, sensory loss, neck pain, and bladder incontinence. …”
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Pancreaticoduodenectomy in trauma patients with grade IV–V duodenal or pancreatic injuries: a post hoc analysis of an EAST multicenter trial by Jeffry Nahmias, Daniel N Holena, Bellal Joseph, Martin Schreiber, Lisa M Kodadek, Mayur Narayan, Grace Chang, Joe Patton, Abid Khan, Mark Seamon, Jessica H Beard, Michelle T Bover Manderski, Michael A Vella, Ryan Peter Dumas, Haytham Kaafarani, Alison A Smith, Rachel Leah Choron, Christopher Bargoud, Amanda L Teichman, Francesk Mulita, Christine T Trankiem, Hashim Ahmed, Aaron Anderson, Odessa Pulido, Caleb Mentzer, Jane Keating, Mira Ghneim, Reynold Henry, Dane R Scantling, Andrew Benjamin, Christopher W Foote, Carlos H Palacio, Randi N Smith, Meghan Jonikas, Dias Argandykov, Jason D Sciarretta, Joshua P Hazelton, Pascal Udekwu, Jordan Michael Kirsch, Charoo Piplani, Julia Kuzinar, Dustin Hanos, Iman N Afif, Navpreet Kaur Dhillon, Ashling Zhang, Rebekah Devasahayam, Oliver Gunter, Brandi Sun, Chloe S Cao, Jessica K Reynolds, Lauren A Hilt, Karla Echeverria-Rosario, Nathaniel S Fung, Caitlin A Fitzgerald, Jeremy H Levin, JaeHee Yoon, Jacqueline Blank, Christopher J McLaughlin, Rami Al-Aref, Daniel S Howard, Kate Dellonte, Brent Hopkins, Chloe Shell, Evan G Wong, Howard Lieberman, Walter A Ramsey, Collin H Stewart, Claudia Alvarez, John D Berne, Ivan Puente, Ilya Rakitin, Lindsey Perea, Jason Wade, Laura K Mann, Vasileios Mousafeiris, Shari Reid-Gruner, Erica Sais, Lilamarie Moko

“…We suggest that the role of PD should be limited to cases of massive destruction of the pancreatic head and ampullary complex, given the likely procedure-related morbidity and adverse outcomes when compared with non-PD management.Level of evidence IV, Multicenter retrospective comparative study.…”
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Pathology of Red Blood Cells in Patients with SARS-CoV-2 by Sona Hakobyan, Lina Hakobyan, Liana Abroyan, Aida Avetisyan, Hranush Avagyan, Nane Bayramyan, Lyudmila Niazyan, Mher Davidyants, Knarik Sargsyan, Tehmine Ghalechyan, Anna Semerjyan, Elena Karalova, Zaven Karalyan

“…Microspectrophotometric studies revealed significant changes in hemoglobin adsorption spectra, with an increase in Hb absorbance at 420 nm in severe cases compared to normal controls. …”
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Shaking Table Test of Composite Seismic Isolation System with Linear Guides and Constant Springs for the Cultural Collection by LIU Shuang, JI Jinbao, WANG Shiyu, ZHANG Weiqi

“…This device, intended for the seismic isolation of artifacts in museum display cases, aims to mitigate potential earthquake-induced damage to artifacts.MethodsFirstly, two models of museum display cabinets and cultural relics, both at the same scale, were created based on those of a specific museum. …”
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OUTCOME OF ALLOGENEIC STEM CELL TRANSPLANTATION FOLLOWING REDUCED-INTENSITY CONDITIONINIG REGIMEN IN PATIENTS WITH IDIOPATHIC MYELOFIBROSIS: THE G.I.T.M.O. EXPERIENCE AND REVIEW OF... by Miriam Isola, Alessandra Sperotto, Andrea Bacigalupo, Francesca Patriarca, Maria Teresa Van Lint, Anna Paola Iori, Paolo Di Bartolomeo, Maurizio Musso, Pietro Pioltelli, Giuseppe Visani, Pasquale Iacopino, Renato Fanin, Alberto Bosi

“…&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; line-height: 150%;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: small;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-GB"&gt;Design and methods&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-GB"&gt;: Fifty two patients were transplanted in 26 Italian centres between 1998 and 2006. …”
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Argatroban in patients with acute ischemic stroke with early neurological deterioration: a cost-effectiveness analysis from the perspective of Chinese healthcare system by Yu Xie, Liping Hu, Ping Xu, Xianbin Guo, Junxiu Cai, Min Pan, Jie Tang, Qingtao Gong, Rong Su, Yake Lou, Yan Liu, Li Wang, Ying Yu

“…Background and ObjectiveStudies have shown that argatroban improves 90-day functional outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) with early neurological deterioration (END). …”
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Optimizing Conservative Treatment for Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome: A Scoping Review of Rehabilitation Strategies by Federica Giorgi, Daniela Platano, Lisa Berti, Danilo Donati, Roberto Tedeschi

“…This review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of conservative rehabilitation strategies for FAIS, assessing their impact on pain management, functional improvement, and quality-of-life outcomes, rather than directly comparing them to surgical interventions. <b>Methods</b>: This scoping review was conducted following the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) framework and PRISMA-ScR guidelines. …”
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The global burden of erectile dysfunction and its associated risk factors in diabetic patients: an umbrella reviews by Tegene Atamenta kitaw, Biruk Beletew Abate, Befkad Derese Tilahun, Gizachew Yilak, Moges Beriye Rede, Addisu Getie, Ribka Nigatu Haile

“…Thus, this umbrella review intended to estimate the current burden of erectile dysfunction and associated risk factors among diabetic patients in the global context. Methods Following PRISMA guidelines, we searched for relevant studies in PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and Google Scholar. …”
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Stent-Retriever Thrombectomy in STEMI With Large Thrombus Burden by Rafail A. Kotronias, MBChB, MSc, Jason L. Walsh, MBChB, Stefano Andreaggi, MD, Leonardo Portolan, MD, Alessandro Maino, MD, Federico Marin, MD, Jason Chai, MBBCh, Ikboljon Sobirov, MSc, Muhammad Sheikh, MD, Thomas J. Cahill, MBBS, DPhil, Andrew J. Lucking, MBChB, PhD, Max Costello, BSc, Eva Fraile Moreno, MScNurs, Vrinda Haridas, BNurs, Anisha Shaji, BNurs, Hector M. Garcia-Garcia, MD, PhD, Keith M. Channon, MBChB, MD, Adrian P. Banning, MBChB, MD, Jeremy P. Langrish, MBBCh, PhD, Giovanni Luigi De Maria, MD, PhD

“…Objectives: The RETRIEVE AMI (stent-retriever thrombectomy for thrombus burden reduction in patients with acute myocardial infarction) trial assessed the safety and efficacy of Solitaire X SRT vs Export MA in STEMI patients with LTB. Methods: This single-center study enrolled 81 STEMI patients with LTB (TIMI thrombus grade ≥4) and randomized them to PCI, MA-assisted, or SRT-assisted PCI. …”
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Comprehensive immune profiling and predictive modelling of paediatric acute hepatitis of unknown aetiology from a Spanish cohort by Roberto Lozano-Rodríguez, Roberto Lozano-Rodríguez, Loreto Hierro, María José Quiles, Alejandro Pascual-Iglesias, Alejandro Pascual-Iglesias, Verónica Terrón-Arcos, Verónica Terrón-Arcos, Gema Muñoz-Bartolo, Esteban Frauca, Francisco J. Cueto, Francisco J. Cueto, Cristina Calvo, Cristina Calvo, Laura Córdoba-García, Laura Córdoba-García, Jesús Fernández-Felipe, Jesús Fernández-Felipe, Laura Hurtado-Navarro, Laura Hurtado-Navarro, Julia del Prado-Montero, Julia del Prado-Montero, Gonzalo Sáenz de Santa María-Diez, Gonzalo Sáenz de Santa María-Diez, Daniel Arvelo-Rosario, Daniel Arvelo-Rosario, Paloma Jara, Carlos del Fresno, Eduardo López-Collazo, Eduardo López-Collazo, Eduardo López-Collazo, Eduardo López-Collazo, Eduardo López-Collazo

“…IntroductionPaediatric acute hepatitis of unknown aetiology (PAHUA) has emerged as a global health concern, yet its cause remains unidentified. This study characterises the clinical and immunological profiles of PAHUA to identify reliable immune biomarkers for accurate diagnosis.MethodsSamples from 24 PAHUA patients, 6 children with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH), and 13 healthy paediatric volunteers (HVs) were analysed. …”
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Post-craniotomy infections: A point-by-point approach by Giovanni Carone, Marta Bonada, Evelyn Gisell Belotti, Eugenia D'Angeli, Annica Piccardi, Fabio Martino Doniselli, Guido Gubertini, Cecilia Casali, Francesco DiMeco, Massimiliano Del Bene

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Seasonal trends and risk factors in prosthetic joint infections: A retrospective analysis by Mars Yixing Zhao, Evan Parchomchuk, Thomas Goldade, Mikayla Rudniski, Nathan Oster, Mason Beaulieu, Michaela Nickol, Johannes M. van der Merwe

“…Purpose: Prior studies on the seasonal influence have yielded mixed results, with European studies linking warmer seasons to increased PJI rates, while North American data are less conclusive. …”
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Comparative analysis of the frequency of comorbid diseases in axial psoriatic arthritis and other variants of axial spondyloarthritis. Data from a hospital cohort by A. A. Yanushonite, Yu. L. Korsakova, T. V. Korotaeva, E. E. Gubar, E. Yu. Loginova, M. M. Urumova, A. E. Dimitreva, S. I. Glukhova

“…Objective: to compare the frequency of comorbid diseases in axial psoriatic arthritis (axSpA) and in other variants (OV) of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA).Material and methods. We studied 60 patients, 30 with axPsA (15 men and 15 women, mean age – 49.1±10.4 years, disease duration – 12.6±6.9 years) and 30 with OV axSpA (16 men and 14 women, mean age – 42.9±9.7 years, disease duration – 16.30±8.3 years). …”
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Free-living amoebae infections in humans in South Africa, 1996-2023 by Dr Shareen Boughan, Mrs Bhavani Moodley, Prof John Frean, Dr Charlotte Sriruttan-Nel

“…The prevalence, genotypes and phylogeny of human FLA infections in South Africa have not been well studied. Methods: A retrospective analysis of referred clinical samples from patients with suspected FLA infections submitted between 1996 and 2023 to the Parasitology Reference Laboratory at the National Institute for Communicable Diseases, South Africa, was conducted. …”
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