Osteoarthritis of “atypical” localization: Epidemiology, clinical manifestations, principles of therapy by A. E. Karateev, V. A. Nesterenko, V. E. Bialik, A. V. Smirnov, A. M. Lila

“…The clinic is typical for OA and is manifested by “mechanical” and “starting” pains, stiffness, increasing dysfunction, crunching and deformation. In some cases, persistent synovitis is noted, accompanied by pain at rest and at night. …”
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Differential beta-adrenoblocker therapy in chronic heart failure: the role of age, gender, and co-morbidity by S. N. Tereshchenko, I. V. Zhirov, A. V. Akinina, A. G. Kochetov

“…At baseline and 6 months later, all participants underwent echocardiography (EchoCG), assessing ejection fraction, diastolic dysfunction presence and type. Increased functional class (FC) of CHF was regarded as disease progression, and reduced FC — as disease regression. …”
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Obstructive sleep apnea-associated hypertensive disorders in pregnancy: a literature review and clinical management strategies by Wei-Zhen Tang, Kang-Jin Huang, Hong-Yu Xu, Qin-Yu Cai, Ying-Ping Song, Tian-Qi Fan, Yao Zhang, Tai-Hang Liu, Ying-Bo Li

“…Future research should focus on improving OSA screening during pregnancy, developing better diagnostic tools, and integrating routine OSA evaluations in prenatal care for early intervention. …”
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Inflammatory damage to the myocardium in patients with novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) by V. V. Buheruk, O. B. Voloshyna, І. V. Balashova

“…Transthoracic echocardiography allows for an assessment of the left ventricular dysfunction and diagnosis of a pericardial effusion. …”
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Atypical presentation of coeliac disease: long-term infertility without gastrointestinal symptoms by Usman Ghani

“…In this case, infertility without symptoms of CD anaemia should be considered as a possible manifestation of CD. …”
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Predictors for psychosocial consequences of screening for liver diseases: A data-driven approach. by Urs Alexander Fichtner, Andy Maun, Erik Farin-Glattacker

“…Medical practitioners should consider personalized communication strategies taking into account the individual context of patients. …”
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Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis in Pregnancy: A Case Series and Review of the Current Literature by Jessica Parrott, Alexander Shilling, Heather J. Male, Marium Holland, Cecily A. Clark-Ganheart

“…Case 1. 28-year-old G2P1 with lupus presented at 18 weeks with acute hypoxic respiratory failure, hepatic dysfunction, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and elevated ferritin. …”
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Etiological Factors of Opsoclonus Myoclonus Ataxia Syndrome: A Single Center Experience with Eight Children by Veysel Gök, Gülsüm Gümüş, Habibe Selver Durmuş, Ekrem Ünal, Hakan Gümüş, Musa Karakükcü, Ayşe Kaçar Bayram, Hüseyin Per

“…Conclusion: We emphasize that all symptoms of OMAS may not occur simultaneously, therefore comprehensive systemic investigations, and close observation should be made in patients with suspected OMAS. …”
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PSYCHOLOGICAL AND EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCES IN PATIENTS WITH DYSCIRCULATORY ENCEPHALOPATHY AND HYPOTHYROIDISM: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY by Olena V. Lytvyn, Olga Ye. Kovalenko

“…In the context of comorbidity, it should be noted that thyroid diseases in Ukraine and other countries have become one of the most common endocrine pathologies that cause a deterioration in the quality of life and work capacity. …”
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Comparison of outcomes between axillary and femoral artery cannulation for type A aortic dissection surgery by ZhenHong Wang, YiHui Yu, XinYi Xie, LinLin Wan, Lei Wang, JiaLin Yin

“…The choice of cannulation site should be individualized based on each patient’s specific risk factors. …”
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The role of mitochondria-related genes in hepatocellular carcinoma prognosis: construction of prognostic models based on machine learning by Fei Gao, Fei Teng, Yuxiang Wan, Qiaoli Zhang, Jinchang Huang

“…Abstract Background Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a common and lethal form of liver cancer, includes mitochondrial dysfunction in its pathogenesis. Objectives This study investigated the relationship between mitochondrial function-related genes and HCC progression. …”
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Diabetes and the risk of multi-system aging phenotypes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. by Feng-Ping Lu, Kun-Pei Lin, Hsu-Ko Kuo

“…Fifteen studies examined the association of DM with cognitive dysfunction. DM was associated with a faster decline in cognitive function among older adults. …”
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“Nutrition in critical illness survivors: Why gaining a grip matters” by Elisabeth De Waele, Zenzi Rosseel

“…The complexity of metabolic alterations and organ dysfunction in critical illness highlights the need for individualized nutritional strategies. …”
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The Role of Oxidative Stress in Ischaemic Stroke and the Influence of Gut Microbiota by Aleksandra Golenia, Piotr Olejnik

“…During cerebral ischaemia, reduced blood flow deprives neurons of essential oxygen and nutrients, triggering excitotoxicity, mitochondrial dysfunction, and excessive production of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS). …”
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A case report and literature review on giant tumefactive perivascular spaces by Chang Cheng, Yiqi Pan, Ke Ma, Shuhan Liu, Xiaoli Mai, Xiaoli Mai, Xiaoli Mai

“…Literature review suggests PVS dilation reflects glymphatic dysfunction, providing new pathophysiological insights. …”
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Analysis of the functioning of temporary dialysis catheters in patients with COVID-19 by Bruno Jeronimo Ponte, Viviane Galli Dib, Arthur Souza Magnani, Felipe Soares Oliveira Portela, Marcela Juliano Silva Cunha, Lucas Lembrança Pinheiro, Nelson Wolosker

“…Abstract Background Patients with acute renal failure requiring hemodialysis should be treated using temporary hemodialysis catheters due to the urgency and potential reversibility of the condition. …”
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Association between active cooling and lower mortality among patients with heat stroke and heat exhaustion. by Jun Kanda, Shinji Nakahara, Shunsuke Nakamura, Yasufumi Miyake, Keiki Shimizu, Shoji Yokobori, Arino Yaguchi, Tetsuya Sakamoto

“…Our results indicated that active cooling should be recommended as an adjunct to rehydration-only therapy for patients with severe heat illness.…”
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Successful preservation of functional right kidney with giant stones: A rare Chinese case report with literature review by Quanlei Wang, Xiyin Ye, Xiaohui Feng, Ting Lin, JingJing Liu, Yongdong Zhu, Yuanzan Zhu, Eddie Cheung, Jingxing Dai, Wanhong Liang, Yuan Liang, Sangui Wang

“…Timely treatment of kidney stones early should arouse more attention worldwide.…”
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Internal carotid artery dissection in a patient with Parkinson's disease after COVID-19 infection by Takanobu Okubo, Hidehiro Ishikawa, Keita Matsuura, Asako Tamura, Koichi Miyashita, Maki Umino, Masayuki Maeda, Akihiro Shindo

“…Although patients with PD often have neck pain, ICA dissection should be considered a differential diagnosis if the patient has a recent history of COVID-19.…”
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Sodium imbalance in pediatric intensive care practice: pathophysiology, clinical picture and treatment by Yu. V. Bykov, A. N. Obedin, A. A. Muravyeva, V. V. Fischer, E. V. Volkov, I. V. Yatsuk, O. V. Zinchenko

“…Correction of hypernatremia should be performed at a rate not exceeding 0.5 mmol/l per hour or 10–12 mmol/l per day with infusion of 0.9% NaCl. …”
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