Month: November 2022

Chronic viral hepatitis accelerates lung function decline in smokers by Suh-Young Lee

Although hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) are hepatotrophic viruses, they may affect pulmonary diseases. The purpose of this study was to assess whether chronic viral hepatitis (CVH) infection was associated with a rapid decline in lung function. Repeated measurements of lung function were obtained from a well-curated health check-up database. A…

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In Vitro Combination of Terbinafine with Ketoconazole Against Aspergillus Species with Terbinafine High MIC Values Isolated From Otomycosis by Mohsen Nosratabadi

Otomycosis is a common mycotic infection of the external auditory canal, and Aspergillus species are one of the most frequent causative agents worldwide. The limited antifungal arsenal, the high toxicity and side effects of antifungal agents, and the growing resistance to the currently available antifungals underscore the need for new therapeutic strategies. The present study…

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Thymic macrophages consist of two populations with distinct localization and origin by Tyng-An Zhou

Tissue-resident macrophages are essential to protect from pathogen invasion and maintain organ homeostasis. The ability of thymic macrophages to engulf apoptotic thymocytes is well appreciated, but little is known about their ontogeny, maintenance, and diversity. Here, we characterized the surface phenotype and transcriptional profile of these cells and defined their expression signature. Thymic macrophages were…

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Characterization of the Viral Reservoirs Among HIV-1 Non-B Vertically Infected Adolescents Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy: Protocol for an Observational and Comparative Study in Cameroon by Aubin Joseph Nanfack

CONCLUSIONS: Our findings will help in advancing the knowledge on HIV reservoirs, in terms of size and genetic variability in adolescents living with HIV. Such evidence will also help in understanding the effects of ART timing and duration on the size of the reservoirs among adolescents living with HIV-a unique population from whom the findings…

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Characterizing the ligand-binding affinity toward SARS-CoV-2 Mpro via physics- and knowledge-based approaches by Son Tung Ngo

Computational approaches, including physics- and knowledge-based methods, have commonly been used to determine the ligand-binding affinity toward SARS-CoV-2 main protease (Mpro or 3CLpro). Strong binding ligands can thus be suggested as potential inhibitors for blocking the biological activity of the protease. In this context, this paper aims to provide a short review of computational approaches…

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Running addiction by Debi Živčić Tomić

CONCLUSIONS: Running is a high-risk sport for addiction development. All the benevolent attitudes and positive effects of running often mask the downsides of addiction that can compromise an individual and his or her physical, mental, and social functioning. Due to the high percentage of addiction risk of 25%, it is necessary to educate the racing…

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Association of Electronic Health Record Inbasket Message Characteristics With Physician Burnout by Sally L Baxter

CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: In this cross-sectional study, message characteristics were not associated with physician burnout, but the presence of expletives and violent words represents an opportunity for improving patient engagement, EHR portal design, or filters. Natural language processing represents a novel approach to understanding potential associations between EHR inbasket messages and physician burnout and may…

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Association Between College Course Delivery Model and Rates of Psychological Distress During the COVID-19 Pandemic by Abdelrahman ElTohamy

CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: The findings of this study suggest that mental health professionals may wish to consider the association of course delivery models with mental health outcomes when working with college students. Colleges should be aware of the mental health burden associated with attending fully online classes and consider possible in-person components and supports for…

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Factors Associated With Telemedicine Use Among German General Practitioners and Rheumatologists: Secondary Analysis of Data From a Nationwide Survey by Felix Muehlensiepen

CONCLUSIONS: The results point to the close connection between health care professionals’ knowledge of TM and actual TM use. These results lend support to the integration of digital competencies into medical education as well as hands-on training for health care professionals. Incentive programs for physicians aged >50 years and practicing in rural areas could further…

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Effects of cognitive status on outcomes of groin hernia repair using various anesthesia techniques by Recayi Capoglu

CONCLUSION: Groin hernia repair was successfully performed under local anesthesia in all patients, including older patients with cognitive decline. Patients with cognitive decline were not discharged on the day of surgery, although the mean surgery duration and postoperative VAS score did not differ between patients with and without cognitive decline. Prolonged hospitalization in patients with…

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Technical aspects of inguino scrotal hernia surgery in developing countries by K Shine

CONCLUSION: There is a difference between inguinal hernias found in LMICs and those seen in high-income countries with larger, chronic, and more technically challenging pathology. The consequences of intra-operative complications can be catastrophic in a LMIC. Technical measures are offered to improve outcomes, avoid and manage complications, and provide optimal care to this important population.