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SummaryBackgroundSustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 aims to “ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages”. While a substantial effort has been made to quantify progress towards SDG3, less research has focused on…
SummaryThe world‐wide prevalence of insomnia disorder reaches up to 10% of the adult population. Women are more often afflicted than men, and insomnia disorder is a risk factor for somatic and mental illness, especially depression and…
BackgroundN6-methyladenosine (m6A) methylation is an essential epigenetic modification that regulates mRNA stability, splicing, and translation. Its role in neurological diseases, including epilepsy, ischemic stroke, and vascular…
PurposePosterior uveitis is a common chorioretinal pathology affecting all ages worldwide and is a frequent reason for referral to the retina clinic. The spectrum of etiologies for uveitis is very broad and includes infectious and…
We present a case of rituximab-induced organizing pneumonia (OP) along with bronchiectasis and pulmonary fibrosis, in a patient with a history of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), on long-term maintenance therapy with rituximab.…
BackgroundWomen with preeclampsia (PE) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are at increased risk for later cardiovascular disease, and lifestyle measures are recommended to prevent subsequent disease. Partner support has been…
BackgroundChronic stress is recognized as a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease and can worsen the condition of patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Traditional medicine is used to reduce stress and manage…
AbstractAtopic dermatitis, psoriasis, alopecia areata, and vitiligo have been associated with comorbid conditions, including infections, malignancies, and cardiovascular diseases. This study evaluated the prevalence and incidence…
BackgroundObservational studies have demonstrated a correlation between thyroid dysfunction and osteoporosis (OP); however, the underlying causality has yet to be fully elucidated.MethodsThe necessary dataset was sourced from public…
AbstractBackgroundEarly diagnosis of acute gallstone pancreatitis severity (GSP) is challenging in clinical practice. We aimed to investigate the efficacy of CT features and radiomics for the early prediction of acute GSP…
(1) Background: Hepatitis B core antibodies (anti-HBc) are a marker of hepatitis B virus (HBV) exposure; hence, a normal HBV serology profile is characterized by HBV surface antigen (HBsAg) and anti-HBc positivity. However, atypical…
The alteration of gene expression is not restricted to transcriptional regulation but includes a variety of post-transcriptional mechanisms; however, the role of the latter in many diseases remains relatively unknown. By using an…
ObjectiveWe aim to evaluate the prevalence of depression in disorders including multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's disease (PD), migraine, and stroke. Also, we detect risk factors for depression occurrence within each disorder.…
Myopia has emerged as a major global health concern due to its rising prevalence and the associated risk of irreversible visual impairment. Although scleral and choroidal changes have traditionally received emphasis, recent studies…
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) typically presents as a predominant ground-glass opacity (GGO) in the upper lobes. We report a case of a patient with PCP that mimicked organizing pneumonia or nonspecific interstitial pneumonia,…
AbstractBackgroundMenopause-related endocrinological shifts are linked to sexual dysfunction, and women with endometriosis exhibit lower Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) scores, indicating impaired sexual well-being.AimTo assess…
This research was aimed at exploring the application value of coronary angiography (CAG) based on a convolutional neural network algorithm in analyzing the distribution characteristics of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction…
ObjectiveDespite the increase in incidence of non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSC), deaths are relatively rare. The goal of treatment is to prevent the recurrence of the disease and to increase the quality of life (QoL). The QoL and the…
Post-bariatric hypoglycemia (PBH) is an increasingly recognized complication after metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS). The aim of this study is to investigate potential factors associated with PBH. A cohort of 24 patients with type 2…
PurposePatients who undergo bariatric surgery are at risk for developing cholesterol gallstones. We aimed to identify risk factors that are associated with symptomatic gallstone disease and gallstone formation after bariatric…
The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) presents with non-specific clinical features. This may result in misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, and lead to further transmission in the community. We aimed to derive early predictors…
AbstractBackgroundThere is a growing interest in the role of immune and inflammatory responses in mental disorders (MDs). Mean platelet volume (MPV) is an extensively utilized hemogram parameter that reflects systemic inflammation and…
Background: Aggregation of alpha-synuclein (α-Syn) is considered to be a significant pathological hallmark and a driving force of Parkinson’s disease (PD). PD dementia (PDD) occurs in a substantial number of PD patients. Naturally…
Acanthamoeba is a ubiquitous genus of amoebae that can trigger a severe and progressive ocular disease known as Acanthamoeba Keratitis (AK). Furthermore, current treatment protocols are based on the combination of different compounds…
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