Etiology, Clinical Presentation, and Outcomes of Bacterial Meningitis in Adult Patients: A Retrospective Study in Lithuania (2018-2021)
CONCLUSIONS Clinical characteristics of community-acquired acute bacterial meningitis differ based on etiological factors. Patient age, CSF WBC count, and headache may be significant predictive factors for outcomes of bacterial meningitis.PMID:38520034 | DOI:10.12659/MSM.942904 (Source: Medical Science Monitor)
Source: Medical Science Monitor - March 23, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Greta Rynkevi č Emilijus Žilinskas Dovil ė Streckytė Daiva Radzi šauskienė R ūta Mameniškienė Source Type: research
Effect of Body Mass Index on Cecal Intubation Time During Unsedated Colonoscopy: Variation Across the Learning Stages of an Endoscopist
This study aimed to clarify the association between BMI and CIT during unsedated colonoscopy at 3 learning stages of a single endoscopist. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 1500 consecutive patients undergoing unsedated colonoscopy by 1 endoscopist at our department from December 11, 2020, to August 21, 2022, were reviewed. They were divided into 3 learning stages according to the number of colonoscopies performed by 1 endoscopist, including intermediate (501-1000 colonoscopies), experienced (1001-1500 colonoscopies), and senior stages (1501-2000 colonoscopies). Variables that significantly correlated with CIT were identifie...
Source: Medical Science Monitor - March 23, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Cong Gao Deli Zou Rongrong Cao Yingchao Li Dongshuai Su Jie Han Fei Gao Xingshun Qi Source Type: research
A Retrospective Study to Compare the Glasgow Coma Score, Pediatric Trauma Score, and Injury Severity Score and Outcomes in 118 Pediatric Trauma Patients at a Single Emergency Center in Turkey
CONCLUSIONS RTA and FFH are the leading trauma mechanisms in children. Boys experience more trauma. ISS and PTS provide accurate predictions of severe and poor prognosis in pediatric trauma cases.PMID:38515009 | DOI:10.12659/MSM.943501 (Source: Medical Science Monitor)
Source: Medical Science Monitor - March 22, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Habibe Selmin Özensoy Selahattin G ürü Source Type: research
Nanoparticle Augmentation of Adhesive Systems: Impact on Tensile Strength in Fiberglass Post Placement within Root Dentin
Med Sci Monit. 2024 Mar 11;30:e943502. doi: 10.12659/MSM.943502.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND Modification of the glass fiber post (GFP) with titanium dioxide or silver particles can improve the durability and reliability of dental treatments for ensuring long-term success. This research assessed the tensile bond strength (TBS) of an adhesive system used for cementing GFPs into root dentin following the incorporation of nanoparticles of titanium dioxide (NTiO2) and silver (NAg). MATERIAL AND METHODS Sixty human maxillary canines were prepared to create a 10-mm intra-radicular space for post placement from the cementoenamel junction. ...
Source: Medical Science Monitor - March 22, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Abdulrahman H Alzahrani Mohamed Ismail Ebrahim Mohammed Fareed Felemban Ali Abdullah Alqarni Fahad Saeed Algahtani Hassan Talat Shawli Nouf Al Humayyani Abdullah A Meshni Mohammed M Al Moaleem Source Type: research
The Impact of Home Cardiac Rehabilitation on Quality of Life and Psychological Well-Being in Patients with Coronary Heart Disease: A Randomized Controlled Study
This study aimed to investigate the effect of home cardiac rehabilitation (HCR) on patients after PCI. MATERIAL AND METHODS We randomly divided 106 patients after PCI into an Intervention group (n=52) and a Control group (n=53). Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), blood pressure, blood glucose, and low-density lipoprotein were measured in both groups before hospital discharge and after 3 months of engaging in the intervention. Patients were assessed using the short-form health survey (SF-12) scale and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) scale. RESULTS After 3 months of HCR intervention, SF-12 scores of pati...
Source: Medical Science Monitor - March 22, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Yan Zheng Li-Fang Zhou Shu-Wen Qin Jing Guo Bi-Yong Qin Source Type: research
A Retrospective Study to Compare the Glasgow Coma Score, Pediatric Trauma Score, and Injury Severity Score and Outcomes in 118 Pediatric Trauma Patients at a Single Emergency Center in Turkey
CONCLUSIONS RTA and FFH are the leading trauma mechanisms in children. Boys experience more trauma. ISS and PTS provide accurate predictions of severe and poor prognosis in pediatric trauma cases.PMID:38515009 | DOI:10.12659/MSM.943501 (Source: Medical Science Monitor)
Source: Medical Science Monitor - March 22, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Habibe Selmin Özensoy Selahattin G ürü Source Type: research
Nanoparticle Augmentation of Adhesive Systems: Impact on Tensile Strength in Fiberglass Post Placement within Root Dentin
Med Sci Monit. 2024 Mar 11;30:e943502. doi: 10.12659/MSM.943502.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND Modification of the glass fiber post (GFP) with titanium dioxide or silver particles can improve the durability and reliability of dental treatments for ensuring long-term success. This research assessed the tensile bond strength (TBS) of an adhesive system used for cementing GFPs into root dentin following the incorporation of nanoparticles of titanium dioxide (NTiO2) and silver (NAg). MATERIAL AND METHODS Sixty human maxillary canines were prepared to create a 10-mm intra-radicular space for post placement from the cementoenamel junction. ...
Source: Medical Science Monitor - March 22, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Abdulrahman H Alzahrani Mohamed Ismail Ebrahim Mohammed Fareed Felemban Ali Abdullah Alqarni Fahad Saeed Algahtani Hassan Talat Shawli Nouf Al Humayyani Abdullah A Meshni Mohammed M Al Moaleem Source Type: research
The Impact of Home Cardiac Rehabilitation on Quality of Life and Psychological Well-Being in Patients with Coronary Heart Disease: A Randomized Controlled Study
This study aimed to investigate the effect of home cardiac rehabilitation (HCR) on patients after PCI. MATERIAL AND METHODS We randomly divided 106 patients after PCI into an Intervention group (n=52) and a Control group (n=53). Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), blood pressure, blood glucose, and low-density lipoprotein were measured in both groups before hospital discharge and after 3 months of engaging in the intervention. Patients were assessed using the short-form health survey (SF-12) scale and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) scale. RESULTS After 3 months of HCR intervention, SF-12 scores of pati...
Source: Medical Science Monitor - March 22, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Yan Zheng Li-Fang Zhou Shu-Wen Qin Jing Guo Bi-Yong Qin Source Type: research
A Retrospective Study to Compare the Glasgow Coma Score, Pediatric Trauma Score, and Injury Severity Score and Outcomes in 118 Pediatric Trauma Patients at a Single Emergency Center in Turkey
CONCLUSIONS RTA and FFH are the leading trauma mechanisms in children. Boys experience more trauma. ISS and PTS provide accurate predictions of severe and poor prognosis in pediatric trauma cases.PMID:38515009 | DOI:10.12659/MSM.943501 (Source: Medical Science Monitor)
Source: Medical Science Monitor - March 22, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Habibe Selmin Özensoy Selahattin G ürü Source Type: research
Nanoparticle Augmentation of Adhesive Systems: Impact on Tensile Strength in Fiberglass Post Placement within Root Dentin
Med Sci Monit. 2024 Mar 11;30:e943502. doi: 10.12659/MSM.943502.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND Modification of the glass fiber post (GFP) with titanium dioxide or silver particles can improve the durability and reliability of dental treatments for ensuring long-term success. This research assessed the tensile bond strength (TBS) of an adhesive system used for cementing GFPs into root dentin following the incorporation of nanoparticles of titanium dioxide (NTiO2) and silver (NAg). MATERIAL AND METHODS Sixty human maxillary canines were prepared to create a 10-mm intra-radicular space for post placement from the cementoenamel junction. ...
Source: Medical Science Monitor - March 22, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Abdulrahman H Alzahrani Mohamed Ismail Ebrahim Mohammed Fareed Felemban Ali Abdullah Alqarni Fahad Saeed Algahtani Hassan Talat Shawli Nouf Al Humayyani Abdullah A Meshni Mohammed M Al Moaleem Source Type: research
The Impact of Home Cardiac Rehabilitation on Quality of Life and Psychological Well-Being in Patients with Coronary Heart Disease: A Randomized Controlled Study
This study aimed to investigate the effect of home cardiac rehabilitation (HCR) on patients after PCI. MATERIAL AND METHODS We randomly divided 106 patients after PCI into an Intervention group (n=52) and a Control group (n=53). Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), blood pressure, blood glucose, and low-density lipoprotein were measured in both groups before hospital discharge and after 3 months of engaging in the intervention. Patients were assessed using the short-form health survey (SF-12) scale and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) scale. RESULTS After 3 months of HCR intervention, SF-12 scores of pati...
Source: Medical Science Monitor - March 22, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Yan Zheng Li-Fang Zhou Shu-Wen Qin Jing Guo Bi-Yong Qin Source Type: research
Factors Influencing the Occurrence of Intraoperative Hypothermia in Patients Undergoing General Anesthesia Intervention: A Study in a Tertiary Care Hospital
CONCLUSIONS The incidence of intraoperative hypothermia is high in patients undergoing general anesthesia interventions. Age, duration of anesthesia, set operating room temperature, and body temperature at the beginning of the operation were independent influencing factors for the occurrence of unplanned hypothermia during the perioperative period.PMID:38509664 | DOI:10.12659/MSM.943463 (Source: Medical Science Monitor)
Source: Medical Science Monitor - March 21, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Huiqiong Yang Sang Gu Juan Fan Wei Li Source Type: research
Potential of Gut Microbial Metabolites in Treating Osteoporosis and Obesity: A Network Pharmacology and Bioinformatics Approach
CONCLUSIONS Therefore, we summarized that compound K can regulate TP53 and could be developed as a therapy option for OP and obesity.PMID:38509819 | DOI:10.12659/MSM.942899 (Source: Medical Science Monitor)
Source: Medical Science Monitor - March 21, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Md Niaj Morshed Md Rezaul Karim Reshmi Akter Safia Iqbal Ramya Mathiyalagan Jong Chan Ahn Deok Chun Yang Joong Hyun Song Se Chan Kang Dong Uk Yang Source Type: research
Serum Selenium Concentration as a Potential Diagnostic Marker for Early-Stage Colorectal Cancer: A Comparative Study
CONCLUSIONS This study supports findings from previous studies that low serum selenium levels are associated with colorectal cancer and that selenium deficiency may be a risk factor for colorectal cancer.PMID:38504430 | DOI:10.12659/MSM.942882 (Source: Medical Science Monitor)
Source: Medical Science Monitor - March 20, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Micha ł Chalcarz Beniamin Oskar Grabarek Mateusz de Mezer Piotr Krokowicz Janusz Patera Krzysztof Czupryna Jakub Żurawski Source Type: research
Bibliometric Insights Into the Evolution of Atrial Fibrillation and Dementia Research 2002-2022
CONCLUSIONS This study shows the current research status and emerging trends in atrial fibrillation's link to dementia and cognitive impairment. It highlights global growth and collaboration patterns while offering a comprehensive view of their interrelationship, pointing toward future research directions.PMID:38504433 | DOI:10.12659/MSM.943239 (Source: Medical Science Monitor)
Source: Medical Science Monitor - March 20, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Yu Zhao Dianbo Wang Source Type: research
