Atrial Pacing Negatively Affects Left Atrial Morphological and Functional Parameters Similarly to Atrioventricular Dyssynchrony
Conclusions: High atrial pacing burden independently of atrioventricular dyssynchrony and ventricular pacing impairs LA functional and morphological parameters. Changes appear soon after pacemaker implantation and are maintained.PMID:38541230 | PMC:PMC10972432 | DOI:10.3390/medicina60030503 (Source: Medicina (Kaunas))
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - March 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Mindaugas Viezelis Gintare Neverauskaite-Piliponiene Agne Marcinkeviciene Tomas Kazakevicius Vytautas Zabiela Vilius Kviesulaitis Renaldas Jurkevicius Aras Puodziukynas Source Type: research

Impact of Foodborne Disease in Taiwan during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Conclusion: The incidence of FBD decreased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan. This decline may be attributed to protective measures implemented to control the spread of the virus. This shift in locations could be influenced by changes in public behavior, regulations, or other external factors. The study emphasizes the importance of understanding the sources and effectiveness of severe infection prevention policies. The government can use these findings to formulate evidence-based policies aimed at reducing FBD cases and promoting public health. Consumers can reduce the risk of FBD by following safe food ...
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - March 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Ya-Lu Yang Cheng-Chueh Chen Pi-Wei Chin Chun-Gu Cheng Chun-An Cheng Source Type: research

The Role of DNA Repair ( < em > XPC < /em > , < em > XPD < /em > , < em > XPF < /em > , and < em > XPG) < /em > Gene Polymorphisms in the Development of Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
Conclusions: In light of our findings, XPD 2251A>C polymorphism was associated with the risk of developing MPN and XPF-673C>T and XPF 11985A>G single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) may have a protective role for MPN, while XPC 1496C>T, XPC 2920A>C, and XPG 3507G>C polymorphisms do not represent risk factors in MPN development.PMID:38541232 | PMC:PMC10972134 | DOI:10.3390/medicina60030506 (Source: Medicina (Kaunas))
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - March 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Adriana-Stela Cri șan Florin Tripon Alina Bogli ș George-Andrei Crauciuc Adrian P Trifa Erzs ébet Lázár Ioan Macarie Manuela Rozalia Gabor Claudia B ănescu Source Type: research

Preoperative Lateralization and Diagnostic Value of Selective Bilateral Internal Jugular Venous Sampling in Primary Hyperparathyroidism: Single-Center Experience
Conclusions: SVS is a valuable diagnostic tool for accurately localizing parathyroid adenomas in patients with inconclusive non-invasive imaging results. It aids in targeted surgical interventions, contributing to improved management and treatment outcomes in primary hyperparathyroidism.PMID:38541233 | PMC:PMC10972500 | DOI:10.3390/medicina60030507 (Source: Medicina (Kaunas))
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - March 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Anastasija Solodjankina Aina Kratovska Sanita Ponomarjova Patricija Ivanova Reza Mohammadian Source Type: research

Changes in Dickkopf-1, but Not Sclerostin, in Gingival Crevicular Fluid Are Associated with Peroral Statin Treatment in Patients with Periodontitis
Conclusions: Peroral statins in periodontal patients are associated with GCF levels of DKK-1 but not with sclerostin levels.PMID:38541234 | PMC:PMC10972349 | DOI:10.3390/medicina60030508 (Source: Medicina (Kaunas))
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - March 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Kristina Duspara Renata Sikora Ana Petrovic Lucija Kuna Roguljic Anita Matic Kristina Kralik Hrvoje Roguljic Tomislav Kizivat Mirjana Duspara Dunja Igrec Kristina Bojanic Robert Smolic Aleksandar Vcev Magdalena Wyszy ńska George Y Wu Martina Smolic Source Type: research