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Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy and spectrum of predisposing conditions: a 20-year retrospective cohort study in a tertiary center in São Paulo, Brazil
BackgroundEpidemiological studies on predisposing conditions and outcomes of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) cases have been carried...
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Clinical features and underlying etiology of children with Lennox–Gastaut syndrome
ObjectiveLennox–Gastaut Syndrome (LGS) is characterized by the presence of multiple seizure types and encompasses a heterogenous group of etiologies....
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Circular walking is useful for assessing the risk of falls in early progressive supranuclear palsy
BackgroundProgressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is characterized by early onset postural instability and frequent falls. Circular walking necessitates...
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COPD, PRISm and lung function reduction affect the brain cortical structure: a Mendelian randomization study
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been associated with alterations in the brain cortical structure. Nonetheless, the causality between...
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Digital outcome measures are associated with brain atrophy in patients with multiple sclerosis
BackgroundDigital monitoring of people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) using smartphone-based monitoring tools is a promising method to assess disease...
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Perioperative management of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: an overview
Resembling the morphology of Japanese polyp vessels, the classic form of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is characterized by the presence of systolic...
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The effect of plate location on radial nerve palsy recovery time associated with humeral shaft fractures
BackgroundThis study aims to investigate the influence of plate placement on nerve regeneration in humerus fractures accompanied by radial nerve...
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Integrated clustering of multiple immune marker trajectories reveals different immunotypes in severely injured patients
BackgroundThe immune response of critically ill patients, such as those with sepsis, severe trauma, or major surgery, is heterogeneous and dynamic,...
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Evaluation of the effect of trendelenburg position duration on intracranial pressure in laparoscopic hysterectomies using ultrasonographic optic nerve sheath diameter measurements
BackgroundDuring laparoscopic surgery, pneumoperitoneum and Trendelenburg positioning applied to provide better surgical vision can cause many...
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Correlation between surgical position and neck pain in patients undergoing thyroidectomy: a prospective observational study
BackgroundThyroid diseases are one of the most common health problems worldwide. Although they represent a necessary step in order to perform...
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Absolute values of regional ventilation-perfusion mismatch in patients with ARDS monitored by electrical impedance tomography and the role of dead space and shunt compensation
BackgroundAssessment of regional ventilation/perfusion (V′/Q) mismatch using electrical impedance tomography (EIT) represents a promising advancement...
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Investigation into the role of H2-Ab1 in vascular remodeling in pulmonary arterial hypertension via Bioinformatics
BackgroundPulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a progressive disease of vascular remodeling characterized by persistent pulmonary arterial...
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Normal saline versus Ringer’s solution and critical-illness mortality in acute pancreatitis: a nationwide inpatient database study
BackgroundFluid resuscitation is fundamental in acute pancreatitis (AP) treatment. However, the optimal choice between normal saline (NS) and...
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Deep transfer learning for detection of breast arterial calcifications on mammograms: a comparative study
IntroductionBreast arterial calcifications (BAC) are common incidental findings on routine mammograms, which have been suggested as a sex-specific...
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Stroke heart injury: the effect of cerebral reperfusion treatment. A 3-year retrospective study
BackgroundCardiac involvement following an acute stroke (Stroke Heart Syndrome—SHS) is an established complication and it is linked to the...
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The use of point of care gastric ultrasound and anesthesia management in pediatric patients with preoperative fasting non-adherence scheduled for elective surgical procedures: a retrospective study
BackgroundFailure to adhere to perioperative fasting requirements increases aspiration risk and can lead to delay or cancellation of surgery. Point...
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Dirofilariasis presenting as pleural effusion: a rare case report with unusual manifestations and treatment modalities
BackgroundWe present an extremely rare manifestation of dirofilariasis in the pleural cavity. This is the first human pulmonary dirofilariasis...
