Exposure to Environmental Pesticides and the Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Population-Based Case-Control Study
Conclusions: Overall, this research suggests a connection between heightened environmental pesticide exposure due to increased agricultural use and autism.PMID:38541205 | PMC:PMC10972278 | DOI:10.3390/medicina60030479 (Source: Medicina (Kaunas))
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - March 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Pablo Rom án Cristofer Ruiz-Gonz ález Lola Rueda-Ruzafa Diana Cardona Mar Requena Raquel Alarc ón Source Type: research
Exercise May Increase Oxidative Stress in the Sciatic Nerve in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats
Conclusions: Exercise may prevent DPN in rats with DM, possibly through nonantioxidant mechanisms.PMID:38541206 | PMC:PMC10972209 | DOI:10.3390/medicina60030480 (Source: Medicina (Kaunas))
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - March 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Koji Nonaka Junichi Akiyama Satsuki Une Source Type: research
Assessing the Effect of Enzymatic Debridement on the Scar Quality in Partial-Thickness Burns to Deep Dermal Burns of the Hand: A Long-Term Evaluation
Conclusions: In summary, it can be concluded that the objective skin quality following enzymatic debridement is comparable to that of healthy skin after 12 months and subjectively fares better than that after tangential excision. This confirms the superiority of enzymatic debridement in the treatment of deep dermal burns of the hand and solidifies its position as the gold standard.PMID:38541207 | PMC:PMC10972138 | DOI:10.3390/medicina60030481 (Source: Medicina (Kaunas))
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - March 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Wolfram Heitzmann Alexandra Schulz Paul Christian Fuchs Jennifer Lynn Schiefer Source Type: research
PD-L1 Expression and Tumour Microenvironment Patterns in Resected Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
Conclusions: This study results revealed that rates of PD-L1 expression correlated among three scoring methods (TPS, IC, and CPS). Moreover, PD-L1 expression was significantly associated with smoking intensity, squamous histology, and tumour-infiltrating immune cells.PMID:38541208 | PMC:PMC10972066 | DOI:10.3390/medicina60030482 (Source: Medicina (Kaunas))
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - March 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Giedr ė Gurevičienė Jurgita Matulion ė Lina Po škienė Skaidrius Miliauskas Marius Žemaitis Source Type: research
Evaluating the Clinical Utility of Brachial Plexus Block for Reducing Opioid Exposure in Pediatric Elbow Fracture Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Conclusions: SCB application in pediatric patients who underwent elbow fracture surgery significantly reduced opioid exposure and had a high success rate when performed using ultrasound guidance by an expert. Furthermore, the complication risk and surgical delay were minimal.PMID:38541209 | PMC:PMC10971820 | DOI:10.3390/medicina60030483 (Source: Medicina (Kaunas))
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - March 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Kunhyung Bae Yeon Ju Kim Hyo Won Lim Michael Seougcheol Kang Ha-Jung Kim Won Uk Koh Young-Jin Ro Jooyeon Cho Hwa Jung Kim Soo-Sung Park Yoon Hae Kwak Hyungtae Kim Source Type: research
Arthroscopic Medialization Partial Repair with Biologic Interposition Tuberoplasty for Large to Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tear
Medicina (Kaunas). 2024 Mar 14;60(3):484. doi: 10.3390/medicina60030484.ABSTRACTAn irreparable rotator cuff tear is a challenging condition to treat, and various treatment modalities are being introduced. Medialization in the partial repair method has the limitation of exposing the tuberosity, while tension-free biologic interposition tuberoplasty using acellular dermal matrix has the limitation of exposing the humeral head. The authors believe that by combining these two techniques, it is possible to complement each other's limitations. Therefore, they propose a surgical method that combines medialization and biologic int...
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - March 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Jae-Wook Jung Joong-Bae Seo Jun-Yeul Lee Jae-Sung Yoo Source Type: research
The Association between Red Blood Cell Distribution Width and Mortality Risk after Hip Fracture: A Meta-Analysis
Conclusions: Greater RDW values at admission or before surgery were associated with a higher risk of short-term and long-term mortality following hip fractures. Because RDW can be easily measured using a routine blood test at a low cost, this parameter is promising as an indicator of mortality in elderly patients with hip fractures.PMID:38541211 | PMC:PMC10972257 | DOI:10.3390/medicina60030485 (Source: Medicina (Kaunas))
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - March 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Bao Tu Thai Nguyen Duy Nguyen Anh Tran Tan Thanh Nguyen Yi-Jie Kuo Yu-Pin Chen Source Type: research
MicroRNA Expression in Endometrial Cancer: Current Knowledge and Therapeutic Implications
Conclusions: Although their epigenetic regulation remains unknown, these upregulated molecules derived from EVs are feasible markers for the early detection of endometrial cancer. The modulation of these miRNA molecules should be assessed during different treatments or if recurrence develops in response to a targeted treatment modality.PMID:38541212 | PMC:PMC10972089 | DOI:10.3390/medicina60030486 (Source: Medicina (Kaunas))
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - March 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Irene Iavarone Rossella Molitierno Pietro Fumiento Maria Giovanna Vastarella Stefania Napolitano Maria Teresa Vietri Pasquale De Franciscis Carlo Ronsini Source Type: research
Dilatation and Curettage after Uterine Artery Embolization versus Methotrexate Injection for the Treatment of Cesarean Scar Pregnancy: A Single-Center Experience
Conclusions: In our experience, administration of MTX is not recommended as the primary treatment or pre-treatment. Dilatation and curettage after uterine artery embolization are better than methotrexate injection for the treatment of cesarean scar pregnancy in a single-institution series in terms of complete recovery and length of hospital stay.PMID:38541213 | PMC:PMC10971887 | DOI:10.3390/medicina60030487 (Source: Medicina (Kaunas))
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - March 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Basilio Pecorino Giuseppe Scibilia Bianca Mignosa Maria Cristina Teodoro Benito Chiofalo Paolo Scollo Source Type: research
Social Inhibition and Depressive Symptoms among Couples with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Mediating Role of Perceived Family Support
Conclusions: In line with related studies, social inhibition was associated with depressive symptoms. At the same time, perceived family support could be a mediator of depression. Gender differences in emotional expression, influenced by cultural norms and distinct role expectations within the family context, may elucidate why only wives' perceived family support could impact husbands' depressive symptoms. These results underscore the potential importance of interventions aimed at addressing social inhibition and enhancing perceived family support to alleviate depressive symptoms in this population. Additionally, encouragi...
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - March 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Ting Pan Tinakon Wongpakaran Nahathai Wongpakaran Bijing He Danny Wedding Source Type: research
Silent Intruder: Unusual Presentation of Neurocysticercosis in an HIV-Infected Patient from the Far Northern Brazilian Amazon
This article presents a case report of a 44-year-old male patient residing in the rural area of Roraima, the northernmost region of Brazil within the Amazon Forest. The patient, with chronic HIV infection, acquired the Taenia solium helminth, resulting in neurocysticercosis development. Remarkably, the diagnosis of neurocysticercosis was not initially apparent but emerged through meticulous analysis following a motorcycle accident. The absence of seizures, a common clinical manifestation, complicated the diagnostic process, making it an uncommon case of NCC, which may be related to co-infection. As the patient's condition ...
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - March 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Luis E B Galan Let ícia R M Gerolin Th áilla J M Carvalho Eloise T M Filardi Dafnin L S Ramos Domingos S M Dantas Roberto C C Carbonell Felipe A Cerni Manuela B Pucca Source Type: research
Paraspinal Muscle Changes in Individuals with and without Chronic Low Back Pain over a 4-Month Period: A Longitudinal MRI Study
Conclusions: This study provides insights into LM, ES, and psoas morphology in both healthy controls and affected individuals over a 4-month period without any intervention. Our findings suggest that psoas CSA at higher lumbar levels and CSA % asymmetry in general may be a better indicator of pathology and the development of pathology over time. Evaluating natural variations in paraspinal musculature over longer time frames may provide information on subtle changes in healthy controls and affected individuals and their potential role in chronic LBP.PMID:38541216 | PMC:PMC10971976 | DOI:10.3390/medicina60030490 (Source: Medicina (Kaunas))
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - March 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Meagan Anstruther Monica Sean Pascal T étreault Maryse Fortin Source Type: research
Polyurethane Microstructures for 2'-Deoxycytidinic Acid Delivery: Preparation and Preliminary Characterization
Conclusions: Future research could explore the efficacy of this carrier in delivering other nucleotides, as well as investigating the long-term effects and safety of these microstructures in vivo.PMID:38541217 | PMC:PMC10972242 | DOI:10.3390/medicina60030491 (Source: Medicina (Kaunas))
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - March 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Roxana Maria Jeleriu Bogdana Cavaloiu Lidia Manuela Onofrei Florin Borcan Ramona Carmen Albulescu Maria Puiu Source Type: research
Associations between Atopic Dermatitis and Behavior Difficulties in Children
Conclusions: Children with AD present a higher risk of BDs than healthy controls. Patients with severe AD experience more sleep disturbances and a greater intensity of itching compared to mild-moderate AD. The occurrence of BDs was not related to serum cortisol levels. The cortisol level, severity, age, gender, duration of illness, intensity of pruritus, and sleep disturbance did not affect the development of BDs.PMID:38541218 | PMC:PMC10972345 | DOI:10.3390/medicina60030492 (Source: Medicina (Kaunas))
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - March 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Inga Kisieliene Beatrice Aukstuolyte Antanas Mainelis Odilija Rudzevicien ė Matilda Bylaite-Bucinskiene Andreas Wolenberg Source Type: research
Comparison of Lower Extremity Alignment among Taekwondo Athletes of Various Subdisciplines
Conclusions: This study revealed that LEA characteristics vary among taekwondo athletes according to their subdiscipline. The results of this study would help in designing training programs tailored to each subdiscipline that would best address their LEA characteristics and help to prevent injuries.PMID:38541219 | PMC:PMC10972494 | DOI:10.3390/medicina60030493 (Source: Medicina (Kaunas))
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - March 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Mi-Ock Han Eun-Wook Chang Hyung-Pil Jun Source Type: research
