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A systematic review of recent advances in urinary tract infection interventions and treatment technology. 系统回顾尿路感染干预和治疗技术的最新进展。
IF 3.3 4区 医学
European review for medical and pharmacological sciences Pub Date : 2024-09-01 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202409_36713
M S Alam, M J Anwar, M S Akhtar, P Alam, A A S Mohammad, A F Almutairy, A S Nazmi, T K Mukherjee
{"title":"A systematic review of recent advances in urinary tract infection interventions and treatment technology.","authors":"M S Alam, M J Anwar, M S Akhtar, P Alam, A A S Mohammad, A F Almutairy, A S Nazmi, T K Mukherjee","doi":"10.26355/eurrev_202409_36713","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26355/eurrev_202409_36713","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Urinary tract infection is one of the most common extraintestinal infectious diseases encountered in clinics. It affects both genders and all age groups and constitutes a major health issue in clinical practice worldwide. Uropathogens often develop resistance to therapeutic agents, creating a formidable challenge for physicians to treat these infections. The goal of the current review is to provide current information on therapeutic advancements and interventions in the treatment of urinary tract infections.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Databases like MEDLINE, PubMed, and ClinicalTrials.gov were used as search engines to collect the relevant articles, and the required information was extracted.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Research data suggest an increasing prevalence of pathogenic strains that are resistant to standard antimicrobial regimens recommended for the treatment of urinary tract infections. Targeted therapies for urinary tract infections, such as mannosides and pilicides, as well as vaccinations against uropathogenic Escherichia coli, have been developed recently. The efficacy of other strategies like iontophoresis, hydrogel-coated catheters, and antibiofilm therapy is also investigated. Clinical trials conducted between 2014 and 2019 show a rise in interest in a variety of therapies, highlighting the need for a thorough strategy to treat urinary tract infections, particularly in populations of women.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Antimicrobial-resistant strains of Escherichia coli are becoming more common in urinary tract infections, which have led to the development of targeted medicines such as mannosides and pilicides, as well as immunizations against the pathogenic Escherichia coli strains. There is continuing research into alternate approaches, such as hydrogel-coated catheters, antibiofilm therapy, and iontophoresis. Clinical trials conducted between 2014 and 2019 showed a rise in interest in these different treatment approaches.</p>","PeriodicalId":12152,"journal":{"name":"European review for medical and pharmacological sciences","volume":"28 17","pages":"4238-4254"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142282621","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Intranasal human-recombinant nerve growth factor administration improves cognitive functions in a child with severe traumatic brain injury. 鼻内注射人重组神经生长因子可改善严重脑外伤患儿的认知功能。
IF 3.3 4区 医学
European review for medical and pharmacological sciences Pub Date : 2024-09-01 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202409_36790
L Capossela, B Graglia, S Ferretti, L Di Sarno, A Gatto, M L Calcagni, D Di Giuda, F Cocciolillo, D M Romeo, L Manni, M Soligo, S Staccioli, E Napoli, A Chiaretti
{"title":"Intranasal human-recombinant nerve growth factor administration improves cognitive functions in a child with severe traumatic brain injury.","authors":"L Capossela, B Graglia, S Ferretti, L Di Sarno, A Gatto, M L Calcagni, D Di Giuda, F Cocciolillo, D M Romeo, L Manni, M Soligo, S Staccioli, E Napoli, A Chiaretti","doi":"10.26355/eurrev_202409_36790","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26355/eurrev_202409_36790","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Behavioral and neuropsychological functions are frequent long-term sequelae of severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Neuropeptides, such as nerve growth factor (NGF), can enhance neurogenesis and improve cognitive functions after TBI, playing a pivotal role in neuroplasticity. A limited number of studies documented the safety and efficacy of intranasal NGF administration in children with severe TBI.</p><p><strong>Case report: </strong>A fourteen-year-old boy with a diffuse axonal injury secondary to severe TBI was treated with human-recombinant NGF administration. This patient underwent treatment with intranasal hr-NGF administration at a total dose of 50 gamma/kg, three times a day for seven consecutive days. The treatment schedule was performed for 4 cycles, at one month distance each. NGF administration improved radiologic functional assessment evaluated with positron emission tomography scan (PET) and single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), with an important improvement in clinical conditions. Significant improvements were also observed, mainly in cognitive processes, memory, the planning of a communication strategy, execution skills, attention, and verbal expression. No side effects were reported.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Additional studies are required to gain a deeper insight into this neurotrophin's neuroprotective function, but our findings reveal a potential efficacy of intranasal hr-NGF administration in enhancing cognitive and clinical outcomes among children with diffuse axonal injury after severe TBI.</p>","PeriodicalId":12152,"journal":{"name":"European review for medical and pharmacological sciences","volume":"28 18","pages":"4302-4312"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142364950","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Retraction Note: Influence of 12 weeks of basketball training on college students' heart function. 撤稿说明:12 周篮球训练对大学生心脏功能的影响。
IF 3.3 4区 医学
European review for medical and pharmacological sciences Pub Date : 2024-09-01 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202409_36718
Z-T Yang, S-W Kim, Y-S Kim, X Tang, H Li, E-L Wang
{"title":"Retraction Note: Influence of 12 weeks of basketball training on college students' heart function.","authors":"Z-T Yang, S-W Kim, Y-S Kim, X Tang, H Li, E-L Wang","doi":"10.26355/eurrev_202409_36718","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26355/eurrev_202409_36718","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The article \"Influence of 12 weeks of basketball training on college students' heart function\" by Z.-T. Yang, S.-W. Kim, Y.-S. Kim, X. Tang, H. Li, E.-L. Wang, published in Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2023; 27 (14): 6474-6479 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202307_33117-PMID: 37522658 has been retracted by the Editor in Chief. Due to third-party concerns about potential misquotations, the Editor-in-Chief has initiated an investigation to verify the validity of the allegations. The journal's assessment has shown that all references cited were not relevant to the text. The authors have been contacted to address the issues but only provided an updated list of references without a satisfactory explanation for the mistake. In light of the absence of a valid justification and the substantial misquotations throughout the text, the Editor-in-Chief has decided to retract the manuscript. The authors have been informed about the retraction but remained unresponsive. This article has been retracted. The Publisher apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. https://www.europeanreview.org/article/33117.</p>","PeriodicalId":12152,"journal":{"name":"European review for medical and pharmacological sciences","volume":"28 17","pages":"4226"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142282624","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Retraction Note: STAT5A reprograms fatty acid metabolism and promotes tumorigenesis of gastric cancer cells. 撤稿说明:STAT5A 重编程脂肪酸代谢并促进胃癌细胞的肿瘤发生。
IF 3.3 4区 医学
European review for medical and pharmacological sciences Pub Date : 2024-09-01 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202409_36716
S-R Dong, X-L Ju, W-Z Yang
{"title":"Retraction Note: STAT5A reprograms fatty acid metabolism and promotes tumorigenesis of gastric cancer cells.","authors":"S-R Dong, X-L Ju, W-Z Yang","doi":"10.26355/eurrev_202409_36716","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26355/eurrev_202409_36716","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The article \"STAT5A reprograms fatty acid metabolism and promotes tumorigenesis of gastric cancer cells\" by S.-R. Dong, X.-L. Ju, W.-Z. Yang, published in Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2019; 23 (19): 8360-8370 - PMID: 31646566 has been retracted by the Editor in Chief following the expression of concern published in May 2024, available at https://www.europeanreview.org/article/36273. Following concerns raised by third party and by readers on PubPeer (link: https://pubpeer.com/publications/2D2719EECB2A38AFB430AE920E0ADD), the Editor in Chief has started an investigation to assess the validity of the results as well as possible figure manipulation. The journal's investigation revealed duplications involving Figure 2F, Figure 3I, and Figure 4D with previously published articles (https://doi.org/10.18632/aging.102995 and https://doi.org/10.2147/DDDT.S151029). Additionally, a duplication was found between the GAPDH panels of MKN28 and AGS in Figure 3C. The authors have been informed about the journal's investigation but remained unresponsive and have not provided the study's raw data. Consequently, the Editor in Chief mistrusts the results presented and has decided to retract the article. This article has been retracted. The Publisher apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. https://www.europeanreview.org/article/19147.</p>","PeriodicalId":12152,"journal":{"name":"European review for medical and pharmacological sciences","volume":"28 17","pages":"4225"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142282625","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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A low-dose multicomponent medication as a new approach in prevention and early add-on treatment of recurrent respiratory infections in children: a Delphi Consensus. 低剂量多成分药物作为预防和早期附加治疗儿童反复呼吸道感染的新方法:德尔菲共识。
IF 3.3 4区 医学
European review for medical and pharmacological sciences Pub Date : 2024-08-01 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202408_36668
M Agosti, A Arrighi, S Bernasconi, G Bona, G Ciprandi, S Leonardi, G L Marseglia
{"title":"A low-dose multicomponent medication as a new approach in prevention and early add-on treatment of recurrent respiratory infections in children: a Delphi Consensus.","authors":"M Agosti, A Arrighi, S Bernasconi, G Bona, G Ciprandi, S Leonardi, G L Marseglia","doi":"10.26355/eurrev_202408_36668","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26355/eurrev_202408_36668","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Recurrent respiratory infections (RRIs) represent a demanding challenge in pediatricians' clinical practice. A previous Inter-Society Consensus defined criteria for identifying children with RRIs and assessed the available treatments, considering the evidence grade.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The present Delphi consensus proposed a series of statements concerning the practical use of Citomix, a multicomponent low-dose medication. The participants should be primary care, private practice, and hospital/university pediatricians with extensive experience using this product to manage children with RRIs. One hundred twelve Italian pediatricians voted for the statements.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The agreement grade was high for all statements (ranging from 69.6% to 99.1%). The participants expressed their satisfaction with using this medication, which may represent a valuable and safe option for preventing and adding on treating children with RRIs. These statements reflected their personal opinions based on daily clinical practice.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The results of this Delphi consensus represented an input for further evidence-based studies highlighting the effectiveness of low-dose medications for both the prevention and treatment of RRIs.</p>","PeriodicalId":12152,"journal":{"name":"European review for medical and pharmacological sciences","volume":"28 16","pages":"4156-4169"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142125226","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Unraveling the joints: a narrative review of osteoarthritis. 揭开关节的神秘面纱:骨关节炎叙事综述。
IF 3.3 4区 医学
European review for medical and pharmacological sciences Pub Date : 2024-08-01 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202408_36639
F Puntillo, M Giglio, A Corriero, S Coaccioli, D M M Fornasari, G Iolascon, N Luxardo, S Sardo, A Paladini, V Schweiger, D Tiso, G Finco
{"title":"Unraveling the joints: a narrative review of osteoarthritis.","authors":"F Puntillo, M Giglio, A Corriero, S Coaccioli, D M M Fornasari, G Iolascon, N Luxardo, S Sardo, A Paladini, V Schweiger, D Tiso, G Finco","doi":"10.26355/eurrev_202408_36639","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26355/eurrev_202408_36639","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic and progressive degenerative disease that affects joint structures, such as the hips, knees, and hands, involving the articular cartilage, subchondral bone, ligaments, capsule, and synovium. OA is characterized by a progressive degeneration of the joint structures, resulting in pain and decreased quality of life. Local and systemic risk factors pave the way for OA development. Different phenotypes may be identified, but three main molecular mechanisms define the endotypes: the bone-driven endotype, the synovitis-driven endotype, and the cartilage-driven endotype. The hallmark of OA pathophysiology involves more than just mechanical degradation; it includes the release of pro-inflammatory mediators, such as interleukins and TNF-α, which elucidates the significant roles of metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and cellular senescence in its development. OA is distinguished by a clinical presentation that varies significantly between people and is marked by pain, stiffness, and functional impairments. The clinical course can be split into Pre-OA, Early OA, Evident OA, and End-Stage. Depending on the stage of the disease, OA diagnosis frequently necessitates a complex strategy that combines clinical evaluation to detect joint tenderness, range of motion, and joint swelling or abnormalities, medical history assessment, imaging modalities, and laboratory investigations. There is no known treatment for OA, and different therapies are usually evaluated based on the stage of the disease to minimize pain and stiffness while maintaining joint function. Treatments are divided into the reduction of modifiable risk factors, pharmacologic therapies, rehabilitation, complementary therapies, interventional pain procedures, and surgery. OA clinical heterogeneity underlines the importance of prevention, early diagnosis, and identifying the phenotype and endotype to tailor the treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":12152,"journal":{"name":"European review for medical and pharmacological sciences","volume":"28 15","pages":"4080-4104"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142079760","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Intrathecal ziconotide for the treatment of chronic pain: a collection of clinical experiences and literature review. 鞘内齐考诺肽治疗慢性疼痛:临床经验集和文献综述。
IF 3.3 4区 医学
European review for medical and pharmacological sciences Pub Date : 2024-08-01 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202408_36640
P De Negri, C Mastronicola
{"title":"Intrathecal ziconotide for the treatment of chronic pain: a collection of clinical experiences and literature review.","authors":"P De Negri, C Mastronicola","doi":"10.26355/eurrev_202408_36640","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26355/eurrev_202408_36640","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Despite the wide use of ziconotide in the USA for treating refractory cancer- and noncancer-related pain, this agent is little used in Europe, even if licensed by the European Medicines Agency (EMA). The reason could be attributed to the high, fixed starting dose required for ziconotide, as stated in the EMA Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC). This dosage recommendation is based on the results of pivotal clinical studies of ziconotide, which utilized aggressive titration schedules. Thus, a reappraisal of the available evidence, as well as a reflection on real-life clinical experiences, might be useful to identify practice adjustments to improve the clinical application of ziconotide in the European scenario. In line with this need, this paper reports some clinical experiences of patients with chronic pain treated with ziconotide intrathecal (IT) therapy in Italy, particularly focusing on long-term treatment to further characterize and improve the use of this agent in real practice. Moreover, a literature review of the available data on the effectiveness and safety of IT ziconotide is provided.</p><p><strong>Case series: </strong>Collected clinical experiences suggested that the use of IT ziconotide represents a valuable option, particularly in cases where other treatments have been ineffective or poorly tolerated. Ziconotide was shown to not cause severe side effects in the long-term treatment, leading to a constant pain relief effect at stable doses, without adverse events that caused therapy interruption. The overall constant ziconotide dosages also suggest the absence of a tolerance effect. In parallel, the evidence in the literature aligns with real-world evidence and further supports the use of IT ziconotide as an important option for the management of chronic pain.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>IT ziconotide represents a valuable addition to the armamentarium of pain management strategies, offering hope for improved quality of life for patients suffering from chronic, treatment-resistant pain. Continued research and clinical experience will further elucidate its optimal use and role in comprehensive pain care.</p>","PeriodicalId":12152,"journal":{"name":"European review for medical and pharmacological sciences","volume":"28 15","pages":"4105-4110"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142079757","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Correlation between the metabolic score for visceral fat and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among middle-aged and elderly American population. 美国中老年人群内脏脂肪代谢评分与慢性阻塞性肺病之间的相关性。
IF 3.3 4区 医学
European review for medical and pharmacological sciences Pub Date : 2024-08-01 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202408_36636
T-X Huang, L-L Zhang, J-W Wang, C-T Liu
{"title":"Correlation between the metabolic score for visceral fat and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among middle-aged and elderly American population.","authors":"T-X Huang, L-L Zhang, J-W Wang, C-T Liu","doi":"10.26355/eurrev_202408_36636","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26355/eurrev_202408_36636","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>A metabolism score for visceral fat (METS-VF) is an innovative method to access abdominal fat and visceral fat. So far, the relationship between the METS-VF index and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has remained unclear. We investigated the relationship between the METS-VF index and COPD prevalence utilizing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2007-2018.</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>A binary logistic regression analysis was performed using NHANES 2007-2018 data to assess the relationship between the METS-VF index and COPD prevalence. The relationship was verified by fitted smooth curves, generalized additive models, threshold effect analyses, subgroup analyses, and sensitivity analyses.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In total, 7,680 subjects were recruited for the study, including 772 self-reported having COPD. The METS-VF index was positively related to COPD prevalence when adjusted for all covariates. The METS-VF index was classified by quartiles, and participants who scored highest on METS-VF were at a greater risk of COPD than those who scored lowest. According to a threshold effect analysis, the METS-VF index was negatively correlated with COPD prevalence with a METS-VF index <7.00, without statistical significance. Once the METS-VF index exceeded 7.00, there was a robust positive correlation between the METS-VF index and COPD prevalence. In the analysis of subgroups, the METS-VF index was positively correlated with COPD prevalence among subjects who were male, aged 40-59, and without asthma or hypertension. The results were robust in sensitivity analyses. METS-VF showed a significantly better diagnostic value for COPD than Body Mass Index (BMI).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The METS-VF index has a non-linear and positive correlation with COPD prevalence in the middle-aged and elderly American population.</p>","PeriodicalId":12152,"journal":{"name":"European review for medical and pharmacological sciences","volume":"28 15","pages":"4046-4059"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142079756","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The effects of SGLT-2 inhibitors on echocardiographic indices and antioxidative properties in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction and diabetes mellitus. SGLT-2 抑制剂对射血分数降低型心力衰竭合并糖尿病患者超声心动图指标和抗氧化特性的影响。
IF 3.3 4区 医学
European review for medical and pharmacological sciences Pub Date : 2024-08-01 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202408_36665
M D Savcılıoglu, I V Duzen, S Y Tuluce, N Savcılıoglu, E Vuruskan, G Altunbas, M Kaplan, M Baloglu, S Tabur, M Sucu, S Taysı
{"title":"The effects of SGLT-2 inhibitors on echocardiographic indices and antioxidative properties in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction and diabetes mellitus.","authors":"M D Savcılıoglu, I V Duzen, S Y Tuluce, N Savcılıoglu, E Vuruskan, G Altunbas, M Kaplan, M Baloglu, S Tabur, M Sucu, S Taysı","doi":"10.26355/eurrev_202408_36665","DOIUrl":"10.26355/eurrev_202408_36665","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT-2i) are a new class of drugs that lower blood glucose and reduce mortality in heart failure patients with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). They also have antioxidant effects. The exact mechanism of SGLT-2i is unknown. This study investigated the effects of SGLT-2i on asprosin, matrix metalloproteinase (MMP), and tissue inhibitor of MMP (TIMP-1) concentrations and echocardiographic measurements of strain in the left heart chamber.</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>This prospective follow-up study included 56 patients with HFrEF and diabetes mellitus (DM) who did not initially receive SGLT-2 inhibitors. The control group consisted of 30 healthy individuals. Patients with HFrEF were administered either empagliflozin (n=28) or dapagliflozin (n=28) in addition to their treatment. The patient group was evaluated for left ventricular global longitudinal strain (LVGLS), left atrial (LA) strain, and LA volumes at the beginning and third month of the study. The control group had blood collected once, while the patient group had it twice: at the start of the trial, on the same day as the echocardiographic evaluation, and at the end of the third month after starting an SGLT-2i. Serum levels of asprosin, MMP-1 and TIMP-1 were assessed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>LVGLS increased significantly in HFrEF patients at the third-month assessment compared to baseline (-8.6±2.3% vs. -9±2.5%, respectively; p<0.001), but there was no significant difference in LVEF (p=0.593). A substantial increase was observed in the left atrial ejection fraction (LAEF) compared to baseline values (36.3±9.4% vs. 42.1±8.7%, respectively; p<0.001), driven by a reduction in minimal LA volume [32.5 (19-96) ml vs. 32 (20-86) ml, respectively; p=0.018]. Compared to baseline evaluation, LA reservoir [13 (6-25) vs. 16.5 (2-26), respectively; p<0.001] and contraction strain (7.7±4.3 vs. 9.4±5.6, respectively; p=0.014) values were also enhanced at the third month. Between the baseline and the 3rd month, the patient group's LA conduit strain (p=0.122) and LA maximum volume (p=0.716) remained unchanged. Serum asprosin significantly increased (11.7±5.1 ng/mL vs. 14±9.4 ng/mL, respectively; p=0.032); however, no statistically significant alteration was detected in MMP (p=0.278) and TIMP-1 levels (p=0.401).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>SGLT-2i are associated with elevated levels of LVGLS, LAEF, LA contraction strain, and LA reservoir strain. SGLT-2i medications may improve plasma asprosin levels to boost energy metabolism, reduce oxidative stress and reactive oxygen radicals.</p>","PeriodicalId":12152,"journal":{"name":"European review for medical and pharmacological sciences","volume":"28 16","pages":"4121-4135"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142125233","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Biomechanical comparison of two fixation methods for pediatric femoral neck fractures: an in vitro study using ovis aries lambs. 小儿股骨颈骨折两种固定方法的生物力学比较:使用羱羊进行的体外研究。
IF 3.3 4区 医学
European review for medical and pharmacological sciences Pub Date : 2024-08-01 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202408_36666
A A Karadeniz, D Topak, F Dogar, A Temiz, O Bilal, B Kuşcu, M Telek
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