The study of risk factors for osteoporosis with prolonged use of anticonvulsants: intermediate results by N. A. Sivakova, I. V. Abramova, I. Yu. Trukhina, V. P. Rybasova, N. I. Shova, E. D. Kasyanov, L. V. Lukina, V. A. Mikhailov, G. E. Mazo

“…The aim of the study to evaluate the effect of modifiable and non-modifiable osteoporosis risk factors on changes in bone mineral density during long-term therapy with anticonvulsants. Materials and methods. The study included 100 adult patients receiving anticonvulsants for moren12 months and 58 healthy volunteers. …”
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Dry eye treatment optimization in patients prior to refractive surgery by S. N. Sakhnov, S. V. Yanchenko, A. V. Malyshev, Z. M. Blyagoz, G. A. Klimenova

“…To evaluate the effectiveness of dry eye syndrome (DES) treatment in patients with meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) before refractive surgery.Materials and methods. We examined 48 women (aged 29.6 ± 3.9 years) with myopia, DES, and MGD of noninfectious etiology before performing LASIK. …”
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Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Patients Undergoing Urgent Reperfusion for Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation-Related Ischemic Stroke: A Brief Report on Literature Evidence by Luca Masotti, Elisa Grifoni, Alessandro Dei, Vieri Vannucchi, Federico Moroni, Grazia Panigada, Costanza Nicotra, Stefano Spolveri, Giancarlo Landini

“…The aim of our study was to review the literature evidence reporting on safety of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) starting in the early phase of NVAF-related AIS undergoing systemic thrombolysis and/or mechanical thrombectomy. Materials and Methods. We reviewed the PubMed databases searching articles reporting on efficacy and safety of DOACs starting time within two weeks from AIS onset in patients undergoing systemic thrombolysis and/or mechanical thrombectomy. …”
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Lung and Intestine: A Specific Link in an Ulcerative Colitis Rat Model by Yuan Liu, Xin-Yue Wang, Xue Yang, Shan Jing, Li Zhu, Si-Hua Gao

“…To investigate the link and mechanisms between intestine and lung in the ulcerative colitis (UC) rat model. Materials and Methods. We used the UC rat model by immunological sensitization combined with local 2, 4, 6-trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid (TNBS) in 50% ethanol enema, observed dynamically animal general state and body weight, examined the histological and functional changes in the colon, lung, liver, and kidney tissues, and detected microvascular endothelium response towards inflammation characterized with the expression of iNOS, TXB2, P-selectin, ICAM-1, and vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) in the colon and lung tissue. …”
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Prognostic Significance of Preoperative Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte Ratio and Platelet-to-lymphocyte Ratio in Patients with Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Undergoing Endovascular... by Biao Wu, Shi-bo Xia, Li Chen, Jie-fu Fan, Wen-ying Guo, Zhi-shi Wu, Hao Zhang, Lei Zhang

“…This study aimed to assess the prognostic value of the preoperative neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) in patients with RAAA undergoing endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). Materials and methods This retrospective study included patients with RAAA who underwent EVAR from 2012 to 2022. …”
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Effect of the rehabilitation on distress levels among patients undergoing surgical treatment for cervical cancer: a comparative randomized trial by Dmitry V. Blinov, Antonina G. Solopova, Elena V. Gameeva, Vsevolod N. Galkin, Alexander E. Ivanov, Saida A. Akavova, Olga S. Gridasova

“…To investigate the effect of rehabilitation programs on the level of distress in surgically treated cervical cancer (CC). MATERIALS AND METHODS. The randomized trial included adult patients with СС stage 1A–1B undergoing surgical treatment. …”
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Cognitive status and health-related quality of life for medical students by V. V. Kuznetsov, K. V. Kosilov, E. Yu. Kostina, E. V. Karashchuk, E. K. Fedorishcheva, O. A. Barabash

“…To study the comparative state and variability of cognitive capabilities, the degree of their correlation with the subjective and objective state of health among students of a medical university. Materials and methods. The study was carried out during the year from 01.12.2018 to 01.12.2019 at the Far Eastern Federal University and the Pacific State Medical University. …”
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The impact of the objective state and self-esteem of health on academic performance in senior students of medical and humanitarian specialties, taking into account various environm... by V. V. Kuznetsov, K. V. Kosilov

“…The goal is to conduct a comparative analysis of the correlation of learning success with self-assessment of physical and mental status and objective health status, taking into account the influence of demographic and socio-economic variables in senior students of medical and humanitarian specialties Materials and methods. The study was conducted from 01.12. 2017 to 01.03.2019 at the Far Eastern Federal University and the Pacific State Medical University. …”
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The Effectiveness of Topical Treatment for Plantar Warts: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Ana Mª Rayo Pérez, José María Juárez Jiménez, Rafael Rayo Rosado, Raquel García de la Peña

“…<b>Objectives</b>: We aimed to evaluate and compare the clinical efficacy, post-treatment pain, and patient satisfaction among three common treatments (zinc and nitric complex, cantharidin, and bleomycin) in subjects with plantar warts, as well as identify the most effective and best-tolerated treatment. <b>Materials and Methods</b>: This is a retrospective case series study analyzing 60 records of subjects aged 18 to 40 years diagnosed with plantar warts without systemic diseases or allergies and without any prior treatment. …”
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Cost impact of Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitor selection in Medicare patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia by Adam S Kittai, Dipen A Patel, Jason Shafrin, Nadine Zawadzki, Vikram S Shetty, Yazan K Barqawi, Joanna M Rhodes

“…Aim: To estimate cost savings associated with covalent Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitor (cBTKi) choice in patients with treatment-naive (TN) and relapsed/refractory (RR) chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) from a Medicare perspective. Materials & methods: An economic model with Markov structure simulated outcomes in patients with CLL initiating ibrutinib, acalabrutinib or zanubrutinib monotherapy. …”

Analysis of the functional state of the hip joints before total hip replacement in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: Data from a retrospective study by A. O. Dubinin, A. E. Khramov, T. V. Dubinina, E. V. Ilinykh, E. I. Byalik

“…The aim of the study – to evaluate the functional status of the hip joints (HJ) before total hip replacement (THR) in AS patients. Materials and methods. The retrospective study included 170 patients with AS who met the modified New York criteria of 1984, who were hospitalized in the traumatology and orthopedics department of the V.A. …”
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The Influence of Dentine on the pH of Calcium Hydroxide, Chlorhexidine Gel, and Experimental Bioactive Glass-Based Root Canal Medicament by Ceci Nunes Carvalho, Laila Gonzales Freire, Alexandre Pinheiro Lima de Carvalho, Evandro Luiz Siqueira, José Bauer, Giovana Cunha Gritti, Juliana Pereira de Souza, Giulio Gavini

“…To evaluate the influence of dentine on the pH of different medications in standardized simulated canals. Materials and Methods. Forty resin blocks were divided into groups with and without dentine powder, as follows: 2% chlorhexidine gel; 2% chlorhexidine gel associated with calcium hydroxide PA; calcium hydroxide PA delivered in propylene glycol 600; and NPG delivered in distilled water. …”
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Association Between Sarcopenia and Acupressure Testing in Older Adults Requiring Long-Term Care by Takahiro Shiba, Yohei Sawaya, Ryo Sato, Tamaki Hirose, Lu Yin, Masataka Shiraki, Masahiro Ishizaka, Akira Kubo, Tomohiko Urano

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: This study analyzed the relationship between pressure pain test outcomes and sarcopenia in elderly patients and explored possible clinical applications. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: The participants included 143 older adults requiring long-term care who could be diagnosed with sarcopenia. …”
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Clinical and epidemiological analysis of intestinal infections in a children's infectious diseases hospital, experience in using the PEWS scale by A. Y. Dyagileva, O. N. Solodovnikova, S. K. Pylaeva, K. A. Kiseleva, A. A. Erovichenkov, D. V. Troshchansky, I. N. Tyurin, D. N. Protsenko, O. V. Shamsheva

“…Purpose of the work: to conduct a clinical-epidemiological analysis of intestinal infections in a pediatric infectious diseases hospital and the effectiveness of the PEWS scale.Materials and methods: a retrospective study was conducted at the Moscow City Clinical Hospital «Communarka» and City Clinical Hospital No. 1 in the pediatric infectious disease departments from June 1, 2023, to August 31, 2023. …”
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The role of coagulation hemostasis for development of early-onset preeclampsia in low-risk patients by M. G. Nikolaeva, K. V. Shchekleina, A. P. Momot, V. Yu. Terekhina, E. V. Grigorieva

“…Aim: to determine a role of specific parameters of coagulation hemostasis for development of severe early-onset preeclampsia (еPE) in low-risk patients.Materials and Methods. A single-center prospective study included 40 patients with a physiological course of pregnancy and term delivery (control group) as well as 41 pregnant women with developed severe еPE (study group). …”
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Ultrasound Score of Liver Steatosis Severity in the Diagnosis of Peripheral Arterial Atherosclerosis in Patients with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease by A. S. Kuznetsova, A. I. Dolgushina, V. V. Pospelov, T. A. Sokolova, E. V. Lebedev, V. V. Genkel

“…The aim of the present investigation was to study the correlation of Hamaguchi score with the prevalence of peripheral arterial atherosclerosis and to evaluate the diagnostic value of Hamaguchi score in relation to the presence of carotid and lower limb arterial stenoses. Materials and Methods. All the participants underwent duplex scanning of the arteries of the carotid basin and the arteries of the lower extremities, and abdominal ultrasound examination. …”
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Dose-effect calibration curve for high X-ray doses using the Calyculin-A chromosome premature condensation assay by Fabio-Andrés Chaves-Campos, Fernando Ortíz-Morales, Ricardo Mejías-Gamboa, Jorge Ernesto González-Mesa, Omar García-Lima, Maria Paula Rodríguez-Valerio, Walter Vargas-Segura, Anthony Cordero-Ramírez

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Geriatric Rehabilitation in Patients with Frailty: Interim Results of the POSTSCRIPTUM. An Open Prospective Study by Olga N. Tkacheva, Nadezhda K. Runikhina, Irina P. Malaya, Albert R Yusupov, Natalia V. Sharashkina, Valentina S. Ostapenko, Yulia V. Kotovskaya, Elen A. Mkhitaryan, Maria S. Arefieva, Evgenii Е. Popov, Elnura E. Esenbekova

“…To assess the impact of geriatric rehabilitation on the level of functional activity in patients with frailty. MATERIALS AND METHODS. A multicenter prospective study of the effectiveness of individual 21-day geriatric rehabilitation programs based on the results of a comprehensive geriatric assessment for patients aged 60 years and older with frailty syndrome. …”
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Features of the Formation of Humoral Immunity in Individuals with Various Clinical Manifestations of COVID-19 by T. A. Platonova, A. A. Golubkova2, E. A. Karbovnichaya, S. S. Smirnova

“…Aim of the study was to analyze the timing of the formation of specific antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 and the duration of their preservation in patients with a new coronavirus infection. Materials and methods. The timing of the formation of specific antibodies of three classes (IgA, IgM and IgG) to SARS-CoV-2 in 218 patients was evaluated in the first days of the disease. …”
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Emotional State Evaluation of Retinitis Pigmentosa Patients with the Beck Depression Inventory by Ayşe Öner, Neslihan Sinim Kahraman, Mehmet Orkun Sevik, Kübra Kelek Tülü, Özlem Şahin, Saliha Özsoy

“…Objectives: To evaluate the incidence and severity of depression in patients with retinitis pigmentosa (RP). Materials and Methods: The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) was administered to 74 patients with RP and 60 healthy controls. …”
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