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Temporal relationship between hepatic steatosis and fasting blood glucose elevation: a longitudinal analysis from China and UK
BackgroundThe link between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes has not been fully established. We investigated the temporal...
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Initial surgery for spontaneous intestinal perforation in extremely low birth weight infants is not associated with mortality or in-hospital morbidities
ObjectiveDetermine short-term outcomes following peritoneal drain (PD), laparotomy (LAP) after PD (PD-LAP), and LAP in extremely low birth weight...
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Postoperative EEG abnormalities in relation to neurodevelopmental outcomes after pediatric cardiac surgery
BackgroundWe had reported that postoperative EEG background including sleep-wake cycle (SWC) and discharge (seizures, spikes/sharp waves)...
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The utility of various predictive equations in patients with severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea: a clinical practice viewpoint in settings with limited resources
BackgroundThe continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) needed for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can be determined after a manual...
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DNA methylation patterns in the frontal lobe white matter of multiple system atrophy, Parkinson’s disease, and progressive supranuclear palsy: a cross-comparative investigation
Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a rare neurodegenerative disease characterized by neuronal loss and gliosis, with oligodendroglial cytoplasmic...
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Super T2-FLAIR mismatch sign: a prognostic imaging biomarker for non-enhancing astrocytoma, IDH-mutant
PurposeThe T2-FLAIR mismatch sign is a highly specific diagnostic imaging biomarker for astrocytoma, IDH-mutant. However, a definitive prognostic...
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Improving Quality of Care for Status Epilepticus: Putting Protocols into Practice
Purpose of ReviewTimely treatment of status epilepticus (SE) improves outcomes, however gaps between recommended and implemented care are common....
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Dapagliflozin, inflammation and left ventricular remodelling in patients with type 2 diabetes and left ventricular hypertrophy
Background and AimsSodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors have beneficial effects in heart failure (HF), including reverse remodelling,...
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The effectiveness of expressive art therapy on infertile women undergoing surgery: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundInfertility produces infertility-related stress in both members of infertile couples, especially for infertile women. Some studies verified...
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Performing polysomnography in pre-school aged children: challenging parts of the procedure and risk factors for lead intolerance
PurposePediatric sleep apnea begins in toddlerhood when sleep is vital for neurocognitive development and rapid somatic growth. As polysomnography...
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A Mixed Methods Investigation Examining the PrEP Cascade Among 13–18-Year-Old Latino Adolescent Sexual Minority Men
Latino adolescent sexual minority men (ASMM) are at high risk of HIV. Limited research has explored the impact of parent-adolescent communication and...
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Seeing an apocalyptic post-antibiotic future lowers antibiotics expectations and requests
BackgroundAntibiotic resistance is an ongoing pandemic which represents a global public health threat. To encourage the judicious use of antibiotics,...
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Advancements in differentiation between sperm cells and epithelial cells for efficient forensic DNA analysis in sexual assault cases
Most of the sexual assault casework samples are of mixed sources. Forensic DNA laboratories are always in the requirement of a precise technique for...
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Bezold’s abscess, an uncommon complication of otitis media and cholesteatoma: a case report
BackgroundMastoiditis frequently occurs in children as they are more susceptible to middle ear infections, but infrequently occurs in adults. A rare...
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Healthy lifestyle index development and its association with type 2 diabetes mellitus status among teachers
BackgroundType 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a significant health concern and imposes a substantial burden on society. Although leading a healthy...
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Etiology-specific incidence and mortality of diarrheal diseases in the African region: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundDiarrheal diseases substantially affect public health impact in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), particularly in Africa, where...
