35 articles in this issue
Oleksandr Litus, Nadiya Derkach, Viktor Litus, Yuriy Bisyuk, Bohdan Lytvynenko (Author)
BACKGROUND: The C-159T polymorphism of the CD14 receptor gene can be associated with the development of atopic dermatitis. Probiotics can modulate chronic inflammation through activation of the CD14 receptor. So, the efficacy of probiotic therapy can be d... see more
Mukesh Kumar Yadav, Santosh Kumar Singh, Manish Singh, Shashank Shekhar Mishra, Anurag Kumar Singh, Jyoti Shankar Tripathi, Yamini Bhusan Tripathi (Author)
AIM: To carry out the comparative nootropic, neuroprotective potentials of two medicinal plant species.MATERIAL AND METHODS: For neuroprotective activity; behavior models (elevated plus maze & morris water maze), in vivo antioxidant (superoxide dismutase,... see more
Sedigheh Bakhtiari, Soudeh Jafari, Jamileh Bigom Taheri, Tahereh Sadat Jafarzadeh Kashi, Zahra Namazi, Maryam Iman, Mohammad Poorberafeyi (Author)
BACKGROUND: Candida species are the most common opportunistic fungal infections. Today, cinnamon plants have been considered for anti-Candida properties.AIM: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of cinnamaldehyde extract (from cinnamon deriva... see more
AIM: We aimed to investigate several parameters after the in vivo acute and sub-acute administration of ethanolic extracts from E. alsinoides & C. asiatica.METHODS: Malignant Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors for in vivo toxicity study guidelines 423 and 407 ... see more
Damiano Monticelli, Virginia Martina, Roberto Mocchi, Raffaele Rauso, Umberto Zerbinati, Giovanna Cipolla, Nicola Zerbinati (Author)
BACKGROUND: Hyaluronic acid (HA) based hydrogels for esthetic applications found widespread use. HA should be crosslinked for this application to achieve the correct viscoelastic properties and avoid fast degradation by the hyaluronidase enzyme naturally ... see more
Islam Adel Eladl, Karim Hussein Mourad, Ahmed Nabih Youssef, Abdelrazek Ahmed Abdelrazek, Mohamed Ahmed Ramadan (Author)
BACKGROUND: Pain is a major postoperative complication worldwide, which in turn impairs normal body performance and increases postoperative morbidity, hospitalisation, and the susceptibility to infections which also lead to chronic pain development.AIM: T... see more
Umi Budi Rahayu, Samekto Wibowo, Ismail Setyopranoto (Author)
BACKGROUND: Early mobilisation (EM) after-ischemic stroke is a motor learning intervention aimed to restore nerve cells and to improve balance and functional ability. Unfortunately, the study of when this intervention began has not been widely studied.AIM... see more
Kharisma Prasetya Adhyatma, Syah Mirsya Warli (Author)
BACKGROUND: Previous studies demonstrated the promising value of platelet-to-lymphocyte (PLR) in prostate cancer.AIM: This study was conducted to evaluate its pre-biopsy values in predicting prostate cancer.METHODS: We included all benign prostatic hyperp... see more
Mohsen Sadeghi, Arda Kiani, Kambiz Sheikhy, Kimia Taghavi, Mohsen Farrokhpour, Atefeh Abedini (Author)
BACKGROUND: Abdominal compartment syndrome patients suffer severe obstacles such as kidney failure and shock. To evade further complications, identifying the abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) and Intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH), in critically ill in... see more
Bhupendra Verma, Akhilesh Patel, Deepak Katyal, Vivek Raj Singh, Avinash Kumar Singh, Amrita Singh, Manu Kumar, Pratap Nagarkoti (Author)
BACKGROUND: The durable polymer drug-eluting stents (DPDES) reduce the risk of repeated target vessel revascularisation (TLR) compared with BMS, but are associated with increased risk of late adverse events. In broadly inclusive populations, the biodegrad... see more
Gema Nazri Yanni, Cynthea Prima Destariani, Munar Lubis, Melda Deliana (Author)
BACKGROUND: Alterations in peripheral thyroid hormone metabolism play an eminent role in the development of the euthyroid sick syndrome. Altered solvation may also lead to changes in peripheral thyroid hormones. Data on thyroid hormones in critically ill ... see more
Yusrawati Yusrawati, Defrin Defrin, Hudila Rifa Karmia (Author)
BACKGROUND: Anemia in pregnancy was one of the national problems. Insufficient iron deposits before pregnancy and inadequate iron intake during pregnancy could lead to iron deficiency anaemia in pregnancy, followed by iron deficiency in neonates.AIM: This... see more
Amirreza Najmi, Fateme Karimi, Vijayanarayan Kunhikatta, Muralidhar Varma, Sreedharan Nair (Author)
BACKGROUND: Incidence of bacteraemia and driving concerns about antibiotic resistance is increasing globally. Risk factors for developing antimicrobial resistance are antibiotic overuse, incorrect dosing and extended duration of administration.AIM: This s... see more
Samantha Mc Kenzie Stancu, Liran Kobi Ash, Cynthia Smeding, Maisa Abdullah Alwan (Author)
BACKGROUND: Preterm premature rupture of membranes (P-PROM) exerts a tremendous influence on pregnancy prognosis. Additionally, it is a major public health concern, as the cause of up to 40% of all preterm births.AIM: The objective of this study was to id... see more
Anita Anita, Nurlaili Ramli (Author)
BACKGROUND: Pre-eclampsia is a major cause of maternal death in Indonesia. Prevention of the incidence of pre-eclampsia is believed as one of the optional treatment that can be done by consuming calcium supplementationAIM: This study aimed to investigate ... see more
Sherif Hamdy Mohamed Zawam, Ahmed Mahmoud Gad (Author)
BACKGROUND: Tibial plateau fractures present an important entity in orthopaedic fractures. Arthroscopic-assisted reduction and internal fixation is a good alternative to ORIF as it has the advantage of direct visualisation of the articular surface of the ... see more
Made Wardhana, Martina Windari, Nila Puspasari, Nyoman Suryawati (Author)
BACKGROUND: Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease mediated by the immune system with increased proliferation of keratinocytes. The exact cause is unknown but as a multifactor, such as infection, trauma and psychological stress have been thought to p... see more
Soliman Belal Soliman, Faheem Ragab, Randa Aly Soliman, Ayman Gaber, Ahmed Kamal (Author)
AIM: Failure of weaning from mechanical ventilation (MV) is a common problem that faces the intensivist despite having some prediction indices. Application of chest ultrasonography (US) may help in weaning and prediction of its outcome.METHODS: 100 patien... see more
Ardiansyah Periadi Sitompul, Fauriski Febrian Prapiska, Syah Mirsya Warli (Author)
BACKGROUND: Penile tumour is a rare tumour in the genitourinary system, account for 0.4-0.6%. Although rare, patients are often unaware and come in late stage, so the use of chemotherapy agents is becoming crucial.AIM: This study was conducted to evaluate... see more
Muara P. Lubis, Herman Hariman, Sarma N. Lumbanraja, Adang Bachtiar (Author)
BACKGROUND: Reducing maternal mortality is one of the targets in the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). In a systematic review, 4.6 per cent (95% CI 2.7-8.2) of pregnancies were complicated by preeclampsia worldwide. Preeclampsia occurs in around 10% of... see more
Valentina Koevska, Erieta Nikolikj-Dimitrova, Biljana Mitrevska, Cvetanka Gjeracaroska-Savevska, Marija Gocevska, Biljana Kalcovska (Author)
BACKGROUND: Osteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disease characterised by a low bone density and microarchitectural deterioration of bone tissue leading to decrease of its strength and increased risk of fracture. Drug therapy decreases the risk of fracture... see more
Manijeh Yousefi Moghadam, Mohammad Nemat-Shahi, Bardia Dowlat-Abadi, Seyed Ehsan Safari, Saeed Yajan (Author)
BACKGROUND: Postoperative shivering is one of the most common adverse effects after general anaesthesia.AIM: This study aimed to evaluate the association between the Bispectral index (BIS) monitoring value and postoperative shivering in patients undergoin... see more
Fauriski Febrian Prapiska, Syah Mirsya Warli (Author)
BACKGROUND: Penile cancer accounts for 0.4-0.6% of all malignancy in men in Europe and the United States of America. It also accounts for 10% of all malignancy in men in some Asian, South American, and African countries. P53 protein has the function to re... see more
Lany Christina Prajawati Ni Luh, I Nyoman Bayu Mahendra, Ketut Suwiyoga, ING Budiana, IGP Mayun Mayura, AAG Putra Wiradnyana, I Wayan Artana Putra, I Ketut Surya Negara, Ketut Ariawati, IGA Sri Mahendra Dewi, AAA Ngurah Susraini, Ni Putu Sriwidyani, Wahyudi Wirawan, Ida Ayu Vikananda (Author)
BACKGROUND: Malignant Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors (MOGCT) most commonly occur in young women in the reproductive age group. Timely antenatal diagnosis and treatment of the tumour to enhance maternal and perinatal outcomes are the main challenges confronting ... see more
Hajdin Citaku, Xhevdet Krasniqi (Author)
BACKGROUND: Iatrogenic left main coronary artery dissection is a rare complication during invasive coronary procedures. Prompt action is needed avoiding acute pump failure followed with hemodynamic collapse and fatal results.CASE REPORT: We report a 48-ye... see more
Ghada Ezzeldin Elwardani, Tarek Abdel Hamid Harhash, Ahmed Abbas Zaky (Author)
BACKGROUND: Erosion is a widespread phenomenon with higher predilection in primary dentition.AIM: The aim of the present study is to assess the remineralising effect of Er,Cr:YSGG laser application combined with CPP-ACPF after erosive demineralisation by ... see more
Sherif Aly Sadek (Author)
BACKGROUND: Utilization of attachments in a removable partial denture is highly essential not only as a line of treatment but also as it has a remarkable impact on the denture’s durability during the function. The attachment should act as a stress breakin... see more
Abdul Rohim Tualeka, Tri Martiana, Ahsan Ahsan, Syamsiar S. Russeng, Wulan Meidikayanti (Author)
BACKGROUND: Chemicals that enter the body, especially benzene, will undergo a detoxification process. Unfortunately, at the detoxification process, sometimes benzene can produce free radicals. Free radical oxidation of lipids produces MDA compounds (malon... see more
Asmatanzeem Bepari, Nayana Sakre, Ishrat Rahman, Shaik Kalimulla Niazi, Asmabi M. Dervesh (Author)
BACKGROUND: Cancer is a major burden and threat to global society. A wide range of chemotherapeutic agents is extensively used to treat cancer at different stages. Inappropriate drug use may also lead to the raised cost of medical care, adverse drug effec... see more
Mitra Mitra, Wulandari Wulandari (Author)
BACKGROUND: The highest prevalence of hypertension is among older adults. Although older adults with hypertension have already controlled their blood pressure by taking antihypertensive drugs, hypertension will still occur when not balanced with a healthy... see more
Es-hagh Ildarabadi, Mohammad Ghasem Tabei, Ameneh Mosaferi Khosh (Author)
BACKGROUND: Self-care training is one of the strategies used to control diabetes. There is some ambiguity about the appropriate method for educating middle-aged and older adults about self-care.AIM: This study aimed to compare the effects of face-to-face ... see more
Abdul Aziz Alimul Hidayat, Musrifatul Uliyah (Author)
AIM: The purpose of this study is to analyse the usage of nursing care model based on culture to improve parenting practices related to malnutrition among Madurese children.METHODS: This study uses a quasi-experimental design and a purposive sample of 102... see more
Alina-Maria Pirlog, Cristian Daniel Pirlog, Marius Adrian Maghiar (Author)
AIM: The purpose of this article was to systematically review the literature assessing the efficacy and safety of phase III clinical trials for each direct oral anticoagulant versus vitamin K antagonists and to design a ’’go-to’’ table for the prescriber.... see more
Keyvan Kiakojuri, Mojtaba Taghizadeh Armaki, Ramazan Rajabnia, Abazar Pournajaf, Mohsen Karami, Aynaz Khademian, Saeid Mahdavi Omran (Author)
BACKGROUND: Otitis externa is the fungal and bacterial infection of the outer ear.AIM: We aimed to investigate the published papers about the outer ear infections in Iran and suggest standardised investigations and treatments.METHODS: We used different el... see more
Galina Severova-Andreevska, Ilina Danilovska, Aleksandar Sikole, Zivko Popov, Ninoslav Ivanovski (Author)
Most of the kidney transplanted patients develop arterial hypertension after renal transplantation. Together with very well-known and usual risk factors, post-transplant hypertension contributes to the whole cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in the k... see more