C-REACTIVE PROTEIN AND ADIPOSITY IN WOMEN WITH POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME by Fatimah Haitham Fathi

“…We concluded from this study that obese women with PCOS having high CRP therefore are more prone to dyslipidemia (atherogenic) and they should routinely screen to prevent further metabolic and cardiac diseases. …”
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L-shaped association between dietary niacin intake and chronic kidney disease among adults in the USA: a cross-sectional study by Qishu Li, Wei Lan

“…Individuals with low dietary niacin intake levels should be alert to the risk of CKD.…”
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Hearing Loss Rehabilitation and Its Contribution to Cognitive-Linguistic Performance in Healthy Older Adults: A Systematic Review by Francisca Mansilla-Jara, Teresa Julio-Ramos, Álvaro Godoy–Díaz, Daniel Solomons, Igor Cigarroa, David Toloza-Ramirez

“…HL rehabilitation programs should consider cognitive-linguistic stimulation programs in healthy older adults to prevent cognitive dysfunction or neurodegenerative conditions. …”
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Patient with suspected severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection with successful emergency surgery for ulcerative colitis-associated toxic megacolon by Hirokatsu Hayashi, Jesse Yu Tajima, Ryoma Yokoi, Yuta Sato, Shigeru Kiyama, Takao Takahashi, Naoki Okumura, Yoshihiro Tanaka, Takashi Ibuka, Keisuke Kumada, Masahito Shimizu, Nobuhisa Matsuhashi

“…Abstract Background In patients with acute severe ulcerative colitis with concomitant severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, the treatment strategy should consider the presence of pneumonia, respiratory status, and the severity of the ulcerative colitis (UC). …”
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Is colloidal oat an effective emollient ingredient for the prevention and treatment of atopic dermatitis in infants? by Joseph F. Fowler, Lin Ma, James Bergman, Paul Horowitz, Tina Lavender, Lawrence F. Eichenfield, Zoe Draelos, Simon G. Danby, Michael J. Cork

“…Background Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by barrier dysfunction and immune dysregulation, often leading to increased allergen penetration, sensitization, and secondary infections. …”
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Efficacy of rupatadine in reducing the incidence of dengue haemorrhagic fever in patients with acute dengue: A randomised, double blind, placebo-controlled trial. by Gathsaurie Neelika Malavige, Chandima Jeewandara, Ananda Wijewickrama, Dumni Gunasinghe, Sameera D Mahapatuna, Chathurika Gangani, Vimalahan Vimalachandran, Geethal Jayarathna, Yashoda Perera, Chandanie Wanigatunga, Harsha Dissanayake, Shamini Prathapan, Eranga Narangoda, Damayanthi Idampitiya, Laksiri Gomes, Samurdhi Wickramanayake, Pramodth Sahabandu, Graham S Ogg

“…<h4>Background</h4>Rupatadine was previously shown to reduce endothelial dysfunction in vitro, reduced vascular leak in dengue mouse models and to reduce the extent of pleural effusions and thrombocytopenia in patients with acute dengue. …”
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Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation during Spasm Provocation Test with Acetylcholine: Clinical Characteristics of Patients and Effect on Coronary Microvascular Function Measurements by Hiroki Teragawa, Chikage Oshita, Yu Hashimoto, Shuichi Nomura

“…Thus, decisions for CMD management should be made with caution in the presence of AF.…”
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Integration of Transcriptomic and Single-Cell Data to Uncover Senescence- and Ferroptosis-Associated Biomarkers in Sepsis by Xiangqian Zhang, Yiran Zhou, Hang Li, Mengru Chen, Fang Peng, Ning Li

“…<b>Background:</b> Sepsis is a life-threatening condition characterized by organ dysfunction due to an imbalanced immune response to infection, with high mortality. …”
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Develop a prognostic and drug therapy efficacy prediction model for hepatocellular carcinoma based on telomere maintenance-associated genes by Jian-Hao Zheng, Ding Shi, Yun-Jie Chen, Jian-Ping Liu, Zheng Zhou

“…Future studies should explore integrating this model into clinical practice to improve patient outcomes.…”
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Mediastinal ectopic thyroid tissue as diferential diagnostic problem: A case report by Stojanoski Stefan, Bjelović Milorad, Ilinčić Branislava, Vučković Dejan, Kozić Duško, Medić Stojanoska Milica

“…Mediastinal ectopic thyroid tissue should be taken into account in the differential diagnosis of the mediastinal tumor mass. …”
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Impact of Type II Diabetes Mellitus on Left Ventricular Longitudinal Strain in Patients with Structurally Normal Heart by Vahel Lutfalla Sadraddin, Mudhafar Abdulrahman Habib, Rafid Fayadh Al-Aqeedi

“…Background and objectives: Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus is a widespread metabolic disorder linked to multiple cardiovascular complications, particularly left ventricular dysfunction, even in preserved left ventricular ejection fraction. …”
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Knowledge domains and hotspots in corticosteroid use for cardiac surgery: a 23-Year bibliometric and visualized analysis by Wan-wan Zou, Qi-kun Zhu, Song Yang, En-ze Bian, Wei-zhong Zhuang, Jian-zheng Cen, Qiang Gao

“…Thus, developing personalized treatment strategies should become a major focus in future research.…”
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Effect of Body Mechanics Training Program on Low Back Pain and Disability among Patients with Lumbar Disc Prolapse by Rawia A. Ibrahim, Wataneya K. Atya

“…A simplified colored booklet about using body mechanics when performing activities of daily living should be available for all patients with lumber disc prolapse. …”
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A Scoping Review on Cognition in Myelodysplastic Syndromes: Advances and Challenges by Anna Tsiakiri, Konstantinos Frigkas, Pinelopi Vlotinou, Menelaos Papoutselis, Foteini Christidi, Efstratios Karavasilis, Ioannis Kotsianidis, Nikolaos Kourkoutsakis, Konstantinos Vadikolias, Konstantinos Liapis

“…This review synthesizes existing evidence on cognitive dysfunction in MDS, highlighting knowledge gaps and opportunities for future research. …”
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Dual 500-μs wide pulse neuromuscular electrical stimulation enhancing sensorimotor cortical excitability by Yun Zhao, Yanying Yan, Xiaoling Zhang, Guanghui Xie, Renqaing Yang, Shuaidong Zou, Fengmei Gao, Wencheng Sun

“…BackgroundNeuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is an effective tool to improve motor activation of patients with motor dysfunction. However, to enhance the cortical activities induced by NMES, the corresponding strategies should be carefully designed with optimal stimulation parameters. …”
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Long term follow-up of multiorgan disease in Kleefstra syndrome 2 in an adult – case report by Zhiyong Chen, Jia Liang Kwek, Ru Sin Lim, Yan Rong Yong, Alwin Hwai Liang Loh, Weng Khong Lim, Jing Xian Teo, Karine Su Shan Tay, Peng Soon Ng

“…Further reports of patients with KLEFS2 with multi-organ involvement should be sought to confirm our findings.…”
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Intrauterine intestinal obstruction in a preterm infant with severe mevalonate kinase deficiency – a case report by Henrike Hoermann, Julia Franzel, Juliane Tautz, Prasad T. Oommen, Elke Lainka, Ertan Mayatepek, Thomas Hoehn

“…The neonate had recurrent inflammatory reactions with elevated C-reactive protein levels, severe cholestasis, a progressive liver dysfunction, and an increasingly distended abdomen with subsequent respiratory insufficiency. …”
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DNA methylation differences stratified by normalized fetal/placental weight ratios suggest neurodevelopmental deficits in neonates with congenital heart disease. by Marin Jacobwitz, Michael Xie, Jamie Catalano, Ingo Helbig, J William Gaynor, Nancy Burnham, Rebecca L Linn, Juliana Gebb, Mark W Russell, Hakon Hakonarson, Barbara H Chaiyachati, Ana G Cristancho

“…Furthermore, our data identified methylation differences between unbalanced and balanced normalized F/P weight ratio groups in gene pathways associated with ND dysfunction common in the aging CHD population suggesting converging pathways for ND disorders that should be investigated further.…”
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Nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase in NAD+ metabolism: physiological and pathophysiological implications by Weijia Zhang, Haoyu Ren, Wangwang Chen, Bo Hu, Chao Feng, Peishan Li, Yufang Shi, Jiankai Fang

“…Second, we analyze the pathological roles of NAMPT in aging and related diseases, highlighting how NAD⁺ depletion leads to mitochondrial dysfunction, DNA damage, and immune system dysregulation. …”
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Role of embolization in surgery for skull base tumors by D. A. Gulyaev, I. Yu. Belov, I. A. Kurnosov, K. A. Chizhova, N. K. Samochernykh, P. V. Balakhnin

“…Decisions regarding embolization should be individualized and based on a multidisciplinary approach considering the specifics of each clinical case.…”
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