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Depressive Symptoms in Multiple Sclerosis: Links to Body Composition, Physical Activity, and Functional Ability. 多发性硬化症患者的抑郁症状:多发性硬化症患者的抑郁症状:与身体成分、体育活动和功能能力的关系
IF 3.1 4区 医学
Medical Science Monitor Pub Date : 2024-10-04 DOI: 10.12659/MSM.943977
Elżbieta Cieśla, Elżbieta Jasińska, Martyna Głuszek-Osuch, Edyta Suliga
{"title":"Depressive Symptoms in Multiple Sclerosis: Links to Body Composition, Physical Activity, and Functional Ability.","authors":"Elżbieta Cieśla, Elżbieta Jasińska, Martyna Głuszek-Osuch, Edyta Suliga","doi":"10.12659/MSM.943977","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12659/MSM.943977","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BACKGROUND In patients with multiple sclerosis, depression and its associated symptoms are factors that reduce the health-related quality of life can affect the course of the disease and the patient's compliance with therapeutic recommendations, or may even increase the risk of suicide. This study aimed to determine the relationship between body composition, motor function of limbs, physical activity, and the occurrence of depressive symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study group included 110 patients - 84 women (76.4%) and 26 men (23.6%) - with multiple sclerosis and with or without depression. Disability status was assessed using the EDSS scale. Depressive symptoms were recognized based on the Beck Depression Inventory-II, while motor function was determined with the 9-Hole Peg Test and Timed 25-Foot Walk test. Accelerometers were used to evaluate physical activity of patients. Statistical analysis of collected data was performed using logistic regression. RESULTS Depressive symptoms (BDI-II score ≥14) were observed in 24.55% of the participants. MS patients with and without depression symptoms differed significantly in terms of fat mass, T25-FW, and 9-HPT-dominant hand. Multivariate regression analyses demonstrated that increased adiposity (OR=1.09; 95% CI=1.02-1.16; P=.008; and decreased motor ability of the upper limb, both dominant (OR=1.07; 95% CI=1.01-1.15; P=.043) and non-dominant one (OR=1.10 95% CI 1.01-1.18; P=.025) were associated with a higher risk of depression. The differences in physical activity and T25-FW between groups were statistically insignificant. CONCLUSIONS The severity of depression symptoms was related to higher body mass and decreased functional ability of the upper limbs in patients with MS. Thus, a detailed evaluation of the patient's upper-limb function should constitute an integral part of motor function assessment of patients with MS.</p>","PeriodicalId":48888,"journal":{"name":"Medical Science Monitor","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142373314","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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Green Synthesis of Dracocephalum kotschyi-Coated Silver Nanoparticles: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, and Anticancer Potentials. 龙脑包覆银纳米粒子的绿色合成:抗菌、抗氧化和抗癌潜力。
IF 3.1 4区 医学
Medical Science Monitor Pub Date : 2024-10-03 DOI: 10.12659/MSM.944823
Yibo Peng, Ying Hu, Yang Liu, Hangjuan Lin
{"title":"Green Synthesis of Dracocephalum kotschyi-Coated Silver Nanoparticles: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, and Anticancer Potentials.","authors":"Yibo Peng, Ying Hu, Yang Liu, Hangjuan Lin","doi":"10.12659/MSM.944823","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12659/MSM.944823","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BACKGROUND The environmentally friendly production of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) has gained significant attention as a sustainable alternative to traditional chemical methods. This study focused on synthesizing AgNPs using extract of Dracocephalum kotschyi (D. kotschyi), a medicinal plant. MATERIAL AND METHODS The biosynthesis of AgNPs was monitored using UV-visible spectrophotometry. The role of phytoconstituents from D. kotschyi in stabilizing AgNPs was analyzed using Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. Dynamic light scattering (DLS) spectroscopy was used to determine the size, charge, and polydispersity of the nanoparticles, while scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was employed to assess their morphology. We evaluated the antimicrobial efficacy of the synthesized AgNPs against various bacteria, their antioxidant properties via a 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay, and their cytotoxic activity against the HeLa cervical cancer cell line. RESULTS The formation of AgNPs was indicated by a color change and the emergence of a surface plasmon resonance peak at 418 nm. The nanoparticles demonstrated significant antimicrobial, antioxidant, cytotoxic, and anticancer activities. Morphology, size, and shape analysis revealed nearly spherical particles with an average size of 43 nm. FTIR confirmed the presence of phenolic compounds in the extract, serving as reducing and capping agents. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis confirmed the crystalline structure of the nanoparticles. Antimicrobial assessments showed effectiveness against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. The DPPH scavenging assay demonstrated efficient antioxidant activity, and potent apoptotic anticancer effects were observed on cervical cancer cells. CONCLUSIONS The extract of D. kotschyi was effective as a reducing agent in the environmentally friendly synthesis of AgNPs, which exhibited noteworthy antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticancer properties. These findings suggest potential biomedical applications for the synthesized AgNPs.</p>","PeriodicalId":48888,"journal":{"name":"Medical Science Monitor","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142367119","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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Prevalence and Determinants of Self-Medication Among Pregnant Women at an Antenatal Clinic at Soba Teaching Hospital, Sudan: A Cross-Sectional Analysis. 苏丹索巴教学医院产前门诊中孕妇自我用药的流行率和决定因素:横断面分析
IF 3.1 4区 医学
Medical Science Monitor Pub Date : 2024-10-02 DOI: 10.12659/MSM.945711
Malaz M Almubarak, Eiman Eltayeb M Ibrahim, Syed Ahfaz Ali, Wajid Syed, Ayesha Iqbal, Mahmood B Basil A Al-Rawi, Bashir A Yousef
{"title":"Prevalence and Determinants of Self-Medication Among Pregnant Women at an Antenatal Clinic at Soba Teaching Hospital, Sudan: A Cross-Sectional Analysis.","authors":"Malaz M Almubarak, Eiman Eltayeb M Ibrahim, Syed Ahfaz Ali, Wajid Syed, Ayesha Iqbal, Mahmood B Basil A Al-Rawi, Bashir A Yousef","doi":"10.12659/MSM.945711","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12659/MSM.945711","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BACKGROUND Rates of self-medication among pregnant women are high, due to the promotion of herbal and dietary supplements and lack of awareness of possible adverse effects. This study evaluated self-medication in pregnant women attending an antenatal clinic at Soba Teaching Hospital, Sudan. MATERIAL AND METHODS A quantitative study was conducted using a pre-tested semi-structured interviewer-administered questionnaire, which consisted of 25 questions divided into 4 sections: demographic and obstetric; self-medication source, recommendations, and conditions; most commonly used medications and herbal medicine; reasons for self-medications. A total of 230 pregnant women were included in the study. The chi-square test was used to test associations between variables and the binary logistic regression model was used to evaluate the relationship between self-medication practice and explanatory variables. A P value of <0.05 was deemed significant in the final model. RESULTS Of the 230 pregnant women interviewed, 67% were multigravida, 184 (80%) practiced self-medication, 45.6% used pharmaceutical products, commonly analgesics (32.5%), and 21.9% used herbal remedies, including peppermint (19.4%) and citrus fruits (17.5%). Self-medication was used for nausea (49.5%) and heartburn (46.2%). Reasons for self-medication included belief in safety (40%) and the expense of physician fees (28.1%). Socio-demographic characteristics and the prevalence of self-medication in pregnant women showed no significant associations. CONCLUSIONS The findings from this study showed that the prevalence of self-medication reported by pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Sudan was high and included approved drugs and herbal medicines, mainly from pharmacies, and was driven by the perception that all medications supplied by pharmacies were safe.</p>","PeriodicalId":48888,"journal":{"name":"Medical Science Monitor","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142362349","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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Retracted: MicroRNA-495 Confers Increased Sensitivity to Chemotherapeutic Agents in Gastric Cancer via the Mammalian Target of Rapamycin (mTOR) Signaling Pathway by Interacting with Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (ERBB2). 被撤回:MicroRNA-495 通过与人表皮生长因子受体 2 (ERBB2) 相互作用,通过哺乳动物雷帕霉素靶点 (mTOR) 信号通路增加胃癌患者对化疗药物的敏感性
IF 3.1 4区 医学
Medical Science Monitor Pub Date : 2024-10-01 DOI: 10.12659/MSM.946684
Na Li, Mei Han, Ning Zhou, Yong Tang, Xu-Shan Tang
{"title":"Retracted: MicroRNA-495 Confers Increased Sensitivity to Chemotherapeutic Agents in Gastric Cancer via the Mammalian Target of Rapamycin (mTOR) Signaling Pathway by Interacting with Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (ERBB2).","authors":"Na Li, Mei Han, Ning Zhou, Yong Tang, Xu-Shan Tang","doi":"10.12659/MSM.946684","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12659/MSM.946684","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Editors of Medical Science Monitor wish to inform you that the above manuscript has been retracted from publication due to concerns with the credibility and originality of the study, the manuscript content, and the Figure images. Reference: Na Li, Mei Han, Ning Zhou, Yong Tang, Xu-Shan Tang. MicroRNA-495 Confers Increased Sensitivity to Chemotherapeutic Agents in Gastric Cancer via the Mammalian Target of Rapamycin (mTOR) Signaling Pathway by Interacting with Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (ERBB2). Med Sci Monit, 2018; 24: CLR5990-5972. DOI: 10.12659/MSM.909458.</p>","PeriodicalId":48888,"journal":{"name":"Medical Science Monitor","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142330549","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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Editorial: Potentials and Pitfalls in Targeting Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) in the Management of Increasing Levels of Obesity. 社论:针对胰高血糖素样肽-1 (GLP-1)治疗日益严重肥胖症的潜力与陷阱。
IF 3.1 4区 医学
Medical Science Monitor Pub Date : 2024-10-01 DOI: 10.12659/MSM.946675
Dinah V Parums
{"title":"Editorial: Potentials and Pitfalls in Targeting Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) in the Management of Increasing Levels of Obesity.","authors":"Dinah V Parums","doi":"10.12659/MSM.946675","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12659/MSM.946675","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Rising levels of obesity in all age groups are associated with profound effects on health and economies in developed and developing countries. This year, the scientific research behind the development of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists (GLP-1 analogs or incretin mimetics) has been recognized. On 19 September 2024, three scientists were presented with a Lasker Award for their basic clinical research on identifying and studying the roles of GLP-1. The research by Joel Habener, Svetlana Mojsov, and Lotte Bjerre Knudsen began three decades ago and has led to new anti-obesity drugs, which mimic GLP-1 to lower blood glucose levels and control appetite. The efficacy of GLP-1 receptor agonists in the management of obesity in adults, as well as in children and adolescents, has now been supported by several clinical trials. This editorial aims to describe the research behind developing GLP-1 receptor agonists and their potential and pitfalls in managing obesity in all age groups.</p>","PeriodicalId":48888,"journal":{"name":"Medical Science Monitor","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142330545","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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Understanding and Addressing Male Postpartum Depression: Incidence, Causes, Diagnosis, and Management Strategies. 了解和应对男性产后抑郁症:发病率、原因、诊断和管理策略。
IF 3.1 4区 医学
Medical Science Monitor Pub Date : 2024-10-01 DOI: 10.12659/MSM.945482
Kamil Zygmunt Czerwiak, Magdalena Cyrkler, Aleksandra Drabik, Ewelina Soroka
{"title":"Understanding and Addressing Male Postpartum Depression: Incidence, Causes, Diagnosis, and Management Strategies.","authors":"Kamil Zygmunt Czerwiak, Magdalena Cyrkler, Aleksandra Drabik, Ewelina Soroka","doi":"10.12659/MSM.945482","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12659/MSM.945482","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pregnancy-related stress affects not only the woman but also her partner. The issue of postpartum depression in women is increasingly discussed, apart from its occurrence in men, which can develop up to 12 months after giving birth. Risk factors for depression in young fathers are numerous and include hormonal fluctuations, socioeconomic conditions, and co-occurrence of other diseases. Emerging depressive symptoms are nonspecific and can be missed even by experienced medical personnel. Currently, screening tests use questionnaires that do not consider male risk factors. Perhaps the development of more personalized diagnostic methods would enable early identification of men at risk and include preventive measures. The proposed treatment methods of postpartum depression, such as sertraline or cognitive-behavioral therapy, enable patients to recover and provide appropriate support. The disease can cause long-term consequences that negatively affect the development and functioning of the child's psyche. Behavioral disorders and emotional problems are observed in children whose fathers had postpartum depression. Moreover, partner relationships deteriorate and the father-child bond is impaired. Further research should focus on identifying risk factors in men from different social classes, considering environmental, personal, and ethnic characteristics, and on the effectiveness of postpartum depression treatment in men. This article aims to review the incidence, causes, diagnosis, and management of male postpartum depression.</p>","PeriodicalId":48888,"journal":{"name":"Medical Science Monitor","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142330550","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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Comparative Impact of Core Stabilization vs Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Exercises on Muscle Activation, Endurance, and Balance in Obese Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial. 核心稳定运动与感觉神经肌肉促进运动对肥胖儿童肌肉激活、耐力和平衡能力的影响比较:随机对照试验
IF 3.1 4区 医学
Medical Science Monitor Pub Date : 2024-09-30 DOI: 10.12659/MSM.945669
Selma Uzuner Kızılkaya, Emine Handan Tüzün
{"title":"Comparative Impact of Core Stabilization vs Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Exercises on Muscle Activation, Endurance, and Balance in Obese Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Selma Uzuner Kızılkaya, Emine Handan Tüzün","doi":"10.12659/MSM.945669","DOIUrl":"10.12659/MSM.945669","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BACKGROUND The purpose of the study was to compare the effects of core stabilization exercise (CSE) and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) exercise on core muscle activation, core muscle endurance, proprioception, and balance in 80 obese children. MATERIAL AND METHODS In this single-blind, randomized controlled study, 80 obese children aged 10-13 years were randomly divided into 3 groups. The first group received CSE (n=27) and the second group received PNF exercises (n=27) 3 days a week for 8 weeks. The third group, which was the control group (n=26), received no treatment. Participants were evaluated before treatment (BT) and after treatment (AT) and at follow-up (3 months after treatment). Core muscle activation level was evaluated by Sahrmann Core Stability test (SCST), lumbar core muscle endurance was evaluated by McGill core endurance tests, and lumbar joint position sense (JPS) was evaluated by laser cursor. The single-leg standing balance test (SLSBT) and Y balance test (YBT) were used for static and dynamic balance, respectively. RESULTS AT and at follow-up, core activation, core endurance, JPS, and static balance were significantly different between the groups (P<0.05). There was no significant difference between the groups in YBT dominant and non-dominant side mixed reach distances (P>0.05). Clinical effect sizes were higher in the CSE group for all outcome measures. CONCLUSIONS CSE and PNF exercises improve the level of core muscle activation, lumbar core muscle endurance, lumbar JPS, and balance in obese children. However, the results of this study show that CSE are more clinically effective in obese children. The effects decline in the medium term.</p>","PeriodicalId":48888,"journal":{"name":"Medical Science Monitor","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142330543","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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Comparative Analysis of Calcium and Hydroxyl Ion Release from Pulp Dressing Materials in Pulpotomized Premolars. 牙髓腔前臼齿牙髓敷料中钙离子和羟基离子释放量的对比分析
IF 3.1 4区 医学
Medical Science Monitor Pub Date : 2024-09-28 DOI: 10.12659/MSM.945089
Wafa H Alaajam, Khalid M Abdelaziz, Ashraf Abdelfattah Khalil, Hoda Lotfy Abouzeid, Ghadeer Saleh Alwadai, Arwa Ali Y Daghrery, Munirah Ahmed Almuawwad, Abeer Saeed Alqahtani, Tasneem A Humhum, Mohammed M Al Moaleem
{"title":"Comparative Analysis of Calcium and Hydroxyl Ion Release from Pulp Dressing Materials in Pulpotomized Premolars.","authors":"Wafa H Alaajam, Khalid M Abdelaziz, Ashraf Abdelfattah Khalil, Hoda Lotfy Abouzeid, Ghadeer Saleh Alwadai, Arwa Ali Y Daghrery, Munirah Ahmed Almuawwad, Abeer Saeed Alqahtani, Tasneem A Humhum, Mohammed M Al Moaleem","doi":"10.12659/MSM.945089","DOIUrl":"10.12659/MSM.945089","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to evaluate the time-dependent release of calcium (Ca⁺⁺) and hydroxyl (OH⁻) ions from 3 different pulp dressing materials used to cap root canal orifices in pulpotomized premolars. MATERIAL AND METHODS Freshly extracted (n=40) premolars were subjected to standardized pulpotomy procedure and finally restored in 5 groups using resin-modified glass ionmmer liner (RMGI) and bonded resin composite directly against the pulp chamber's floor (Control, G2) and over 3 different orifices' capping materials - Dycal (G3), Endo Sequence root repair material (ESRRM, G4), and mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) Angelus (G5). Another 10 sound premolars served as the Reference group (G1). The restored teeth were incubated at 37±1°C in sealed containers filled with deionized water to assess Ca⁺⁺ and OH⁻ ions release after 24 h and at 1, 4, and 8 weeks. Two-way ANOVA and Tukey's comparisons at alpha=0.05 were used to statistically analyze the collected data. RESULTS Two-way ANOVA revealed significant differences in Ca⁺⁺ ions between test groups at different testing time intervals (P<0.05). Despite the constant (Tukey's, P<0.05) pH levels (OH⁻ release), Group 5 specimens exhibited higher Ca⁺⁺ ion release in comparison to Groups 4 and 3 at different testing timepoints (Tukey's, P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Although all the assessed pulp dressing materials had equivalent and stable pH levels, ESRRM and MTA-Angelus had the highest Ca⁺⁺ ion release at the assessment intervals.</p>","PeriodicalId":48888,"journal":{"name":"Medical Science Monitor","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11446174/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142330542","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Prognostic Value of Transthoracic Impedance Cardiography, Amino-Terminal Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Levels, The Six-Minute Walk Test, and Chest X-Ray in Elderly Patients with Chronic Heart Failure: A Comparative Study in Lithuania. 慢性心力衰竭老年患者经胸阻抗心动图、氨基末端前 B 型钠尿肽水平、六分钟步行测试和胸部 X 光的预后价值:立陶宛比较研究》。
IF 3.1 4区 医学
Medical Science Monitor Pub Date : 2024-09-27 DOI: 10.12659/MSM.945647
Andrius Ališauskas, Kornelija Dzikevičiūtė, Urtė Rimšaitė, Albinas Naudžiūnas, Haroldas Razvadauskas, Diana Zinkienė, Tomas Repečka, Jonas Jucevičius, Saulius Sadauskas
{"title":"Prognostic Value of Transthoracic Impedance Cardiography, Amino-Terminal Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Levels, The Six-Minute Walk Test, and Chest X-Ray in Elderly Patients with Chronic Heart Failure: A Comparative Study in Lithuania.","authors":"Andrius Ališauskas, Kornelija Dzikevičiūtė, Urtė Rimšaitė, Albinas Naudžiūnas, Haroldas Razvadauskas, Diana Zinkienė, Tomas Repečka, Jonas Jucevičius, Saulius Sadauskas","doi":"10.12659/MSM.945647","DOIUrl":"10.12659/MSM.945647","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BACKGROUND Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a complex clinical syndrome associated with frequent, recurrent, and long-term hospitalizations. This study from a single center in Lithuania aimed to evaluate outcomes in 87 elderly patients hospitalized with CHF. The methods used included comparing transthoracic impedance cardiography (ICG), amino-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) levels, the six-minute walk test (6MWT), and dilatation of the right pulmonary artery on chest X-ray (dRPAcXR). MATERIAL AND METHODS The study sample consisted of 87 patients (49 men and 38 women). All subjects underwent 6MWT and ICG in addition to the standard CHF tests. The median duration of the follow-up was 23 months. Data about patient outcomes were gathered from the National Medical Record Database. RESULTS By multivariate Cox proportional analysis, thoracic fluid content (TFC) ≥41.1 1/kΩ (hazard ratio [HR] 32.354, 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.758-379.488), NT-proBNP ≥332.0 pmol/L (HR 4.739, 95% CI 1.656-13.559), 6-minute walk distance (6MWD) ≤203.5 m (HR 3.975, 95% CI 1.002-15.770), and dRPAcXR (HR 5.555, 95% CI 1.714-18.005) were associated with a poor prognosis in CHF patients (all P<0.05). The correlations between ICG and 6MWD and other non-invasive diagnostic tests examined in this study were weak to moderate. CONCLUSIONS TFC ≥41.1 1/kΩ, NT-proBNP ≥332.0 pmol/L, 6MWD ≤203.5 m, and dRPAcXR had a combined prognostic value in predicting cardiovascular death in patients with CHF. Therefore, these parameters may be of value in the assessment of the diagnosis and prognosis in this patient cohort.</p>","PeriodicalId":48888,"journal":{"name":"Medical Science Monitor","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11443982/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142330547","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Development and Internal Validation of Machine Learning to Predict Postoperative Worse Functional Status after Surgical Treatment for Thoracic Spinal Stenosis. 通过机器学习预测胸椎管狭窄症手术治疗后功能状况恶化的开发和内部验证。
IF 3.1 4区 医学
Medical Science Monitor Pub Date : 2024-09-26 DOI: 10.12659/MSM.945310
Tun Liu, Jia Li, Huaguang Qi, Bin Guo, Songchuan Zhao, Baoping Zhang, Langbo Li, Gang Wu, Gang Wang
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