Cytokine profile in the peripheral blood and the brain in patients with focal drug-resistant epilepsy by D. A. Sitovskaia, A. V. Litovchenko, E. D. Bazhanova, E. N. Skiteva, Yu. M. Zabrodskaia

“…To study markers of blood-brain barrier dysfunction (BBB) in patients with pharmacoresistant epilepsy (PhRE) – the amount of VEGF in endotheliocytes of brain capillaries, TNF-α in brain tissue and cytokine profile in blood serum.Materials and methods. …”
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Predictors and etiology of healthcare-associated infections in patients with severe community-acquired pneumonia by I. A. Ruslyakova, E. Z. Shamsutdinova, O. V. Dmitrieva, K. I. Shirokov, Yu. V. Borzova, A. E. Orishak, N. V. Vasilyeva

“…When registering CAUTI, risk factors such as the severity of comorbidities for patients with SCAP and the severity of organ dysfunction in patients with SCAP COVID-19 were identified.…”
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Risk factors delivery of the newborns with distress by N. V. Avramenko, O. V. Kabachenko, D. E. Barkovsky, M. O. Mykhailenko, N. V. Shkrobotko

“…The final purpose of pregnancy and delivery is healthy newborn. 65% of fetus development takes place in the conditions of placenta hypoperfusion has an enhanceable risk of perinatal damages. Placenta dysfunction is the widest pregnancy pathology which varies from 24% to 46%. …”
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Peculiarities of clinical and metabolic profile of patients with coronary artery disease associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus (retrospective analysis) by N. S. Mykhailovska, T. O. Kulynych, O. V. Shershnova, Ye. I. Bazun, I. S. Bocharnykova, V. E. Padafa, A. O. Kolesnykova, Yu. V. Hura

“…The frequency of LV systolic dysfunction (χ2 = 2.75; df = 1; P < 0.05) and an increase of mPAP (χ2 = 2.87; df = 1; P < 0.05) in patients with CAD and type 2 DM was also significantly higher. …”
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Clot waveform analysis of prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time in various disorders by Apeksha Kadu, Ami M. Shah, Hansa Goswami

“…The clotting data is processed to obtain derivatives. Materials and Methods: This observational study analyzed 80 samples including 20 samples from normal healthy individuals as control. …”
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Analysis of Creatinine Clearance in Patients on Antimicrobial and Analgesic Therapy by S. Priestly Vivekkumar, Arvinth Arthanareeswaran, E Suganya, Anirudha Sathya Narayanan

“…Observation and Results: On analyzing the drugs causing renal impairment out of 1200 participants, it was found that among analgesics diclofenac (52%) and among antibiotics, aminoglycosides (61%), were more commonly resulting in renal dysfunction. Conclusion: According to the present study, it is clear that precaution has to be taken before initiating antimicrobials and analgesic therapy, as they are often nephrotoxic.…”
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Effect of Diet Mediated Immune Optimization on Blood Pressure by Michael T. Okafor, Chioli P. Chijioke, Uzoamaka A. Okoli, Queenet C. Onyebuchukwu, Samuel C. Niteh, Adaugo G. Okafor

“…Materials and Methods: This was a longitudinal study and part of clinical trials to improve immune functionality via a personalized food avoidance dietary approach to stop hypertension (PFADASH) approved by the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Ethics Committee. …”
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Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Children by O. I. Andriyanova, I. G. Khamin, Yu. A. Churlyaev, F. K. Manerov

“…Objective: to elucidate a role of the most significant risk factors in the development of outcomes of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Subjects and materials. In 1997—2006, the intensive care units of Novokuznetsk observed 77 children with VAP (a study group) and 30 patients without VANP who were on artificial ventilation (AV) for more than 2 days (a control group). …”
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Dental caries-associated risk factors and type 1 diabetes mellitus Próchnica zębów – towarzyszące czynniki ryzyka i cukrzyca typu 1 by Norma Sampaio, Sandra Mello, Cresio Alves

“…Aim of the study: Critical revision of dental caries-associated risk factors and type 1 diabetes mellitus. Materials and methods: Search of the MEDLINE and LILACS databases from 2000 to 2010, using, in different combination, the key words “dental caries”, “diabetes mellitus” and “type 1 diabetes mellitus”. …”
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Deciphering the clinical profile and diagnostic framework of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in a tertiary care setting by Lipsa Priyadarshini, Meenakshi Mohapatro, Priyadarshini Biswal, Silla Alisha Patro, Devidutta Ramani Ranjan Rout, Simadri Swetapadma Roul

“…Materials and Methods: A 2-year study was conducted on patients referred to the hematology division for bone marrow evaluation. …”
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DCMP AS A CLINICAL SYNDROME: RESULTS OF NOSOLOGICAL DIAGNOSTICS WITH MYOCARDIAL BIOPSY AND DIFFERENTIATED TREATMENT IN VIRUS-POSITIVE AND VIRUS-NEGATIVE PATIENTS by O. V. Blagova, A. V. Nedostup, E. A. Kogan, V. P. Sedov, A. V. Donnikov, V. V. Kadochnikova, V. A. Zaydenov, A. G. Kupriyanova, V. A. Sulimov

“…(mean age — 47,5±12,5,) with dilation and systolic dysfunction of the left ventricle (LV); end diastolic size (EDS) more than 5,5 cm; ejection fraction (EF) less than 50%, and absence of exclusion criteria. …”
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MYOCARDITIS AS A LEGITIMATE PHENOMENON IN NON-COMPACTION MYOCARDIUM: DIAGNOSTICS, MANAGEMENT AND INFLUENCE ON OUTCOMES by O. V. Blagova, E. V. Pavlenko, N. V. Varionchik, A. V. Nedostup, V. P. Sedov, Е. A. Kogan, V. А. Zaydenov, А. G. Kupriyanova, A. Е. Donnikov, V. V. Kadochnikova, N. V. Gagarina, E. A. Mershina, V. Е. Sinitsyn, М. Е. Polyak, E. V. Zaklyazminskaya

“…To evaluate the prevalence of myocarditis in adult patients with non-compaction myocardium (NCM) of the left ventricle (LV), and its influence on the disease course, results of treatment and outcomes.Material and methods. To the study, 103 adult patients included, with NCM, 61 males, mean age 45,6±14,9 y. o. …”
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DYNAMICS OF HIGHGER MENTAL FUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH OBLITERATING LESIONS OF INTERNAL CAROTID ARTERIES IN SURGICAL BRAIN REVASCUL by R. A. Vinogradov, L. V. Timchenko, A. N. Torgashova, K. A. Bondarovich, T. I. Kаpran, V. V. Seledtsov

“…MoCA revealed most significant differences in group 1 results with a significant decrease in cognitive dysfunction both in MoCA1, MoCA2, MoCA3 either within the group (p&gt;&lt;0.05) or compared to MoCA3 data between CE group and TBA group (p&gt;&lt;0.01). …”
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The method of distant preconditioning and results of its application in renal transplantation from the living family donor by M. І. Kyrychenko, A. V. Bilyayev, N. G. Davydenko, A. O. Bychkova, O. V. Storozhuk

“…The procedure elaborated permits to enhance the glomerular filtration significantly in 6 and 12 mo, to reduce the rate of partial delay of the transplant functioning, its acute rejection and primary dysfunction. Conclusion. The procedure of a distant ischemic preconditioning elaborated improves the transplanted kidney function.…”
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Successful treatment of a keloid on the upper lip by trepanation and radiotherapy: a case report by Xianghui Li, Yong Wei, Zhuren Ruan, Gao Wei, Zhijian Yao

“…These lesions can lead to significant physiological dysfunction and aesthetic concerns, particularly when located on the face. …”
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Quantitative ELISA for SERPINA4/kallistatin by Kurpad Nagaraj Shashidhar, Venkata Lakshmaiah, Chandrappa Muninarayana, Krishna Sumanth Nallagangula

“…Materials & methods: Antibodies specific for SERPINA4/kallistatin were used for the development of an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). …”
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IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL STUDY OF MSH2, MSH6, PMS2, MLH1 IN EVALUATION OF DIFFERENTIATION GRADE OF COLON ADENOCARCINOMA by G. A. Raskin, S. V. Petrov, R. V. Orlova

“…Microsatellite instability is associated with dysfunction of the MSH2, MLH1, PMS2 and MSH6 genes, which participate in the repair of unpaired nucleotides of DNA. …”
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On indications for repeat liver transplantation by V. V. Borovik, I. I. Tileubergenov, O. A. Gerasimova, D. A. Granov

“…Objective: to study the causes of graft loss and indications for repeat liver transplantation (rLT).Materials and Methods. We studied the experience garnered from 250 orthotopic full-size cadaveric liver transplantations in 228 patients from 1998 to 2021. …”
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Study on the current means of gait rehabilitation in adults with neurological pathology by Alexandra Ionela PRALĂ, Luminița Ionela GEORGESCU

“…Introduction: Stroke causes a neurological dysfunction that leads to hemiplegia and the most serious disability is the dorsiflexion deficit that affects physiologic gait. …”
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Impact of Violence against Women on Sexual and Reproductive Health: Research Protocol and Results from a Pilot Study by Loreto Mendoza-Huertas, Nicolas Mendoza

“…Results: The pilot study from the first 23 women show that all of them are suffering from severe sexual dysfunction. In addition, all women reported menstrual irregularity and hypoestrogenism (including two cases of premature ovarian failure) since the VAW episode. …”
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