R. Atiç, C. Alemdar, S. A. Ulus, Cihan Yazar, Fatih Durgut, Şafak Sayar, Abdülkadir Aydın
{"title":"Outcomes of Lumbosacral Fixation in Patients with Suicidal Jumper's Fractures: A Retrospective Study from a Single Center in Turkey","authors":"R. Atiç, C. Alemdar, S. A. Ulus, Cihan Yazar, Fatih Durgut, Şafak Sayar, Abdülkadir Aydın","doi":"10.12659/msm.942831","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12659/msm.942831","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49834,"journal":{"name":"Medical Science Monitor","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2023-11-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139252652","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}
S. Zięba, Agnieszka Błachnio-Zabielska, M. Maciejczyk, Karolina Pogodzińska, Mariusz Szuta, Giuseppe Lo Giudice, R. Lo Giudice, A. Zalewska
{"title":"Impact of Smoking on Salivary Lipid Profile and Oxidative Stress in Young Adults: A Comparative Analysis between Traditional Cigarettes, E-Cigarettes, and Heat-Not-Burn Products","authors":"S. Zięba, Agnieszka Błachnio-Zabielska, M. Maciejczyk, Karolina Pogodzińska, Mariusz Szuta, Giuseppe Lo Giudice, R. Lo Giudice, A. Zalewska","doi":"10.12659/msm.942507","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12659/msm.942507","url":null,"abstract":"in the concentration of salivary lipids, and there was an increased concentration of salivary MDA and 4-HNE. Conclusions: Smoking in the initial period of addiction leads to an increase in the concentration of lipid peroxidation products through increased oxidative stress, leading to disturbance of the lipid balance of the oral cavity (eg, due to damage to cell membranes).","PeriodicalId":49834,"journal":{"name":"Medical Science Monitor","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2023-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139259187","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}
M. Frelich, V. Vodička, O. Jor, F. Burša, P. Sklienka
{"title":"Predicting Acute Kidney Injury in Trauma Patients: Biomarkers as Early Indicators","authors":"M. Frelich, V. Vodička, O. Jor, F. Burša, P. Sklienka","doi":"10.12659/msm.942271","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12659/msm.942271","url":null,"abstract":"Background","PeriodicalId":49834,"journal":{"name":"Medical Science Monitor","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2023-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139264858","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}
Agnieszka Kaczorowska, A. Kaczorowska, Joanna Kowalska
{"title":"Associations Between Physical Fitness, Cognitive Function, and Depression in Nursing Homes Residents Between 60-100 Years of Age in South-Western Poland","authors":"Agnieszka Kaczorowska, A. Kaczorowska, Joanna Kowalska","doi":"10.12659/msm.942729","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12659/msm.942729","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49834,"journal":{"name":"Medical Science Monitor","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2023-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139268953","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}
Izabella Uchmanowicz, M. Lisiak, M. Wleklik, Andrzej Maciej Pawlak, Agnieszka Zborowska, B. Stańczykiewicz, Catherine Ross, M. Czapla, R. Júarez-Vela
{"title":"The Impact of Rationing Nursing Care on Patient Safety: A Systematic Review","authors":"Izabella Uchmanowicz, M. Lisiak, M. Wleklik, Andrzej Maciej Pawlak, Agnieszka Zborowska, B. Stańczykiewicz, Catherine Ross, M. Czapla, R. Júarez-Vela","doi":"10.12659/msm.942031","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12659/msm.942031","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49834,"journal":{"name":"Medical Science Monitor","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2023-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139270398","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}
{"title":"The Impact of Sedentary Behavior on Renal Function Decline in 132,123 Middle Aged and Older Adults: A Nationwide Cohort Study.","authors":"Peng Yu, Zhiyun Zhao, Li Huang, Huajie Zou, Xiaoyu Meng, Ranran Kan, Xuefeng Yu","doi":"10.12659/MSM.941111","DOIUrl":"10.12659/MSM.941111","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BACKGROUND Prior studies suggest that sedentary behavior is a well-known risk factor for cardiometabolic diseases. However, the longitudinal association between overall siting time and kidney function decline is not known. MATERIAL AND METHODS We performed a nationwide prospective cohort study in individuals aged more than 40 years enrolled in the China Cardiometabolic Disease and Cancer Cohort (4C) study. A total of 132 123 individuals were included in this study. Sitting time was measured with the short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Kidney function decline was defined as an eGFR <60 mL/min/1.73 m² or more than a 30% decrease in eGFR from baseline. Multivariate Cox proportional hazards regression analyses were conducted to estimate the adjusted hazard ratios (aHRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) of the relation between kidney function decline and sitting time. RESULTS During a mean follow-up of 3.8 years, 3890 (2.9%) participants experienced kidney function decline. Longer sitting time was significantly associated with the risk of kidney function decline (aHR, 1.136; 95% CI, 1.036-1.247, P=0.007, comparing participants with baseline sitting time in the lowest quartile with those in the highest quartile) after adjustment for potential confounders. CONCLUSIONS Longer sitting time was independently and prospectively associated with a higher risk of kidney function decline. Sedentary behavior might represent a modifiable risk factor for chronic kidney disease (CKD) prevention.</p>","PeriodicalId":49834,"journal":{"name":"Medical Science Monitor","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2023-10-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10617246/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42893719","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}
{"title":"Improving Bowel Function Recovery and Quality of Life in Han Chinese Patients with Spinal Cord Injuries: A Quantitative Assessment-Based Nursing Intervention Study.","authors":"Xiaohong Tao, TingTing Du","doi":"10.12659/MSM.939695","DOIUrl":"10.12659/MSM.939695","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BACKGROUND Neurological bowel dysfunction (NBD) due to spinal cord injuries (SCIs) is common and significantly impacts patients' quality of life. This study evaluated the efficacy of quantitative assessment-based nursing interventions on bowel function recovery, quality of life, and caregivers' satisfaction with SCI patients with NBD. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study included 418 SCI patients with NBD. Patients were categorized into 3 cohorts: quantitative assessment-based nursing intervention (QN, n=114), conventional nursing intervention (CN, n=125), or no nursing intervention (DN, n=189). The 3 cohorts were followed over a 6-month period. RESULTS At 6 months post-intervention, patients in the QN and CN cohorts showed significant reductions in symptoms of fecal incontinence, constipation, and abdominal distension compared to the DN cohort. Additionally, defecation time decreased significantly in the QN and CN cohorts compared to both initial measures and the DN cohort. Notably, patients in the QN cohort demonstrated substantial improvement in overall quality of life scores compared to baseline, CN, and DN cohorts. The QN cohort also reported marked improvement in caregivers' satisfaction, surpassing that of caregivers in the CN and DN cohorts. CONCLUSIONS Six months of quantitative assessment-based nursing interventions significantly improved bowel function, quality of life, and caregiver satisfaction in SCI patients with NBD. This intervention appears beneficial for managing NBD in SCI patients and improving their quality of life and caregiver satisfaction.</p>","PeriodicalId":49834,"journal":{"name":"Medical Science Monitor","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2023-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10614428/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47300991","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}
Lei Zhang, Xiaogao Tang, Guixuan You, Xueyi Chen, Siyi Yang, Guoyou Wang
{"title":"Comparative Evaluation of Metallic and Biodegradable Suture Anchors in Arthroscopic Repair of Anterior Talofibular Ligament Injury: A Short-term Study on Clinical and Functional Outcomes.","authors":"Lei Zhang, Xiaogao Tang, Guixuan You, Xueyi Chen, Siyi Yang, Guoyou Wang","doi":"10.12659/MSM.939830","DOIUrl":"10.12659/MSM.939830","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BACKGROUND With the development of arthroscopy and suture anchor, the modified Brostrӧm technique has made remarkable progress. However, it is unclear which material is most suitable for treating anterior talofibular ligament injury (ATFL). This study evaluated the short-term efficacy of 2 suture anchors (metal vs biodegradable materials) in arthroscopic ATFL repair. MATERIAL AND METHODS From January 2018 to December 2019, 82 patients with ankle disorders (51 men and 31 women) with ATFL injury received arthroscopic repair with suture anchor through the Brostrӧm-Gould procedure. The mean age was 38.70±9.35 years (range, 18-54 years). Each patient was followed up. American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society score (AOFAS), Karlsson Ankle Functional Score (KAFS), and the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) were used to evaluate functional status and pain. RESULTS All patients were followed up for 21.21±2.19 months (range, 18-25 months). No complications were found either group. Preoperative clinical and functional scores in both groups had no significant difference (P>0.05). The functional score increased significantly in both groups (P<0.001). At the last follow-up, the mean AOFAS score was 93.00 (90.00, 96.00) in the Biodegradable group and 93.50 (91.00, 96.00) in the Metallic group (P=0.31). The mean KAFS score was 91.50 (85.00, 95.00) in the Biodegradable group and 93.00 (90.00, 95.50) in the Metallic group (P=0.10); the mean VAS score was 1.50 (1.00, 1.80) in the Biodegradable group and 1.30 (0.98, 1.70) in the Metallic group (P=0.22). CONCLUSIONS Arthroscopic repair of ATFL injury with suture anchors can improve the prognosis of CAI. There were no statistically significant differences in clinical and functional outcomes with metal or biodegradable suture anchors at short-term follow-up.</p>","PeriodicalId":49834,"journal":{"name":"Medical Science Monitor","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2023-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/16/e0/medscimonit-29-e939830.PMC10605517.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46412155","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}
{"title":"Factors Associated with Deficiencies in Packaging of Surgical Instrument by Staff at a Single Center in China","authors":"C. Yanhua, Yi Liangying, Hu Juan","doi":"10.12659/MSM.929969","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12659/MSM.929969","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49834,"journal":{"name":"Medical Science Monitor","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2021-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42082345","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}