Annals of Medicine, Volume 53, Issue 1 (2021)

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Cardiology & Cardiovascular Disorders

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Comparing oscillometric and tonometric methods to assess pulse wave velocity: a population-based study
Rosaria Del Giorno, Chiara Troiani, Sofia Gabutti, Kevyn Stefanelli & Luca Gabutti
Pages: 1-16
Published online: 13 Aug 2020
AbstractforComparing oscillometric and tonometric methods to assess pulse wave velocity: a population-based study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB) | EPUB
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Impact of multimorbidity and polypharmacy on the management of patients with atrial fibrillation: insights from the BALKAN-AF survey
Monika Kozieł, Stefan Simovic, Nikola Pavlovic, Aleksandar Kocijancic, Vilma Paparisto, Ljilja Music, Elina Trendafilova, Anca Rodica Dan, Zumreta Kusljugic, Gheorghe-Andrei Dan, Gregory Y. H. Lip, Tatjana S. Potpara & on behalf of the BALKAN-AF Investigators
Pages: 17-25
Published online: 04 Aug 2020
AbstractforImpact of multimorbidity and polypharmacy on the management of patients with atrial fibrillation: insights from the BALKAN-AF survey | Full Text | References | PDF (1,006 KB) | EPUB
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Oncology

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Challenges in diagnosing head and neck cancer in primary health care
Markus Nieminen, Katri Aro, Antti Mäkitie, Vappu Harlin, Satu Kainulainen, Lauri Jouhi & Timo Atula
Pages: 26-33
Published online: 05 Aug 2020
AbstractforChallenges in diagnosing head and neck cancer in primary health care | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Infectious Diseases

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Changes in serum virus-specific IgM/IgG antibody in asymptomatic and discharged patients with reoccurring positive COVID-19 nucleic acid test (RPNAT)
Junli Liu, Rui Lian, Guochao Zhang, Baojun Hou, Chuming Wang, Jian Dong, Liu Yang, Jianglan Wang, Shangming Dai, Libo Chen, Guoqiang Zhang, Xin Lu & Ting Ye
Pages: 34-42
Published online: 01 Oct 2020
AbstractforChanges in serum virus-specific IgM/IgG antibody in asymptomatic and discharged patients with reoccurring positive COVID-19 nucleic acid test (RPNAT) | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Immunology

Review Article
Important role of microglia in HIV-1 associated neurocognitive disorders and the molecular pathways implicated in its pathogenesis
A. Borrajo, C. Spuch, M. A. Penedo, J. M. Olivares & R. C. Agís-Balboa
Pages: 43-69
Published online: 17 Sep 2020
AbstractforImportant role of microglia in HIV-1 associated neurocognitive disorders and the molecular pathways implicated in its pathogenesis | Full Text | References | PDF (2.9 MB) | EPUB
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Cardiology & Cardiovascular Disorders

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Outcome of acute myocardial infarction versus stable coronary artery disease patients treated with coronary bypass surgery
Markus Malmberg, Jarmo Gunn, Päivi Rautava, Jussi Sipilä & Ville Kytö
Pages: 70-77
Published online: 14 Sep 2020
AbstractforOutcome of acute myocardial infarction versus stable coronary artery disease patients treated with coronary bypass surgery | Full Text | References | PDF (947.2 KB) | EPUB
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Infectious Diseases

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External validation of a clinical risk score to predict hospital admission and in-hospital mortality in COVID-19 patients
Alexandra Halalau, Zaid Imam, Patrick Karabon, Nikhil Mankuzhy, Aciel Shaheen, John Tu & Christopher Carpenter
Pages: 78-86
Published online: 09 Oct 2020
AbstractforExternal validation of a clinical risk score to predict hospital admission and in-hospital mortality in COVID-19 patients | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Oncology

Review Article
Diagnostic role of circulating MiR-21 in colorectal cancer: a update meta-analysis
Tong Liu, Duo Liu, Shangwei Guan & Mei Dong
Pages: 87-102
Published online: 14 Oct 2020
AbstractforDiagnostic role of circulating MiR-21 in colorectal cancer: a update meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (4.3 MB) | EPUB
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Infectious Diseases

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Admission hyperglycaemia as a predictor of mortality in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 regardless of diabetes status: data from the Spanish SEMI-COVID-19 Registry
Francisco Javier Carrasco-Sánchez, Mª Dolores López-Carmona, Francisco Javier Martínez-Marcos, Luis M. Pérez-Belmonte, Alicia Hidalgo-Jiménez, Verónica Buonaiuto, Carmen Suárez Fernández, Santiago Jesús Freire Castro, Davide Luordo, Paula Maria Pesqueira Fontan, Julio César Blázquez Encinar, Jeffrey Oskar Magallanes Gamboa, Andrés de la Peña Fernández, José David Torres Peña, Joaquim Fernández Solà, Jose Javier Napal Lecumberri, Francisco Amorós Martínez, María Esther Guisado Espartero, Carlos Jorge Ripper, Raquel Gómez Méndez, Natalia Vicente López, Berta Román Bernal, María Gloria Rojano Rivero, José Manuel Ramos Rincón, Ricardo Gómez Huelgas & for the SEMI-COVID-19 Network
Pages: 103-116
Published online: 04 Nov 2020
AbstractforAdmission hyperglycaemia as a predictor of mortality in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 regardless of diabetes status: data from the Spanish SEMI-COVID-19 Registry | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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Pharmacology

Review Article
Hydroxychloroquine: a comprehensive review and its controversial role in coronavirus disease 2019
Pankaj Bansal, Amandeep Goyal, Austin Cusick IV, Shubham Lahan, Harpal S. Dhaliwal, Poonam Bhyan, Pradnya Brijmohan Bhattad, Fawad Aslam, Sagar Ranka, Tarun Dalia, Lovely Chhabra, Devang Sanghavi, Bhavin Sonani & John M. Davis III
Pages: 117-134
Published online: 02 Nov 2020
AbstractforHydroxychloroquine: a comprehensive review and its controversial role in coronavirus disease 2019 | Full Text | References | PDF (2.8 MB) | EPUB
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Pulmonary Medicine

Review Article
Bacterial and viral infections and related inflammatory responses in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Silvestro Ennio D’Anna, Mauro Maniscalco, Francesco Cappello, Mauro Carone, Andrea Motta, Bruno Balbi, Fabio L. M. Ricciardolo, Gaetano Caramori & Antonino Di Stefano
Pages: 135-150
Published online: 04 Nov 2020
AbstractforBacterial and viral infections and related inflammatory responses in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (2.2 MB) | EPUB
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Public Health

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Disparities in case frequency and mortality of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among various states in the United States
Rohit S. Loomba, Gaurav Aggarwal, Saurabh Aggarwal, Saul Flores, Enrique G. Villarreal, Juan S. Farias & Carl J. Lavie
Pages: 151-159
Published online: 05 Nov 2020
AbstractforDisparities in case frequency and mortality of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among various states in the United States | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Cardiology & Cardiovascular Disorders

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Influence of early-life body mass index and systolic blood pressure on left ventricle in adulthood – the Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study
Jarkko S. Heiskanen, Jussi A. Hernesniemi, Saku Ruohonen, Nina Hutri-Kähönen, Mika Kähönen, Eero Jokinen, Päivi Tossavainen, Merja Kallio, Tomi Laitinen, Terho Lehtimäki, Jorma Viikari, Markus Juonala, Jaakko Nevalainen & Olli T. Raitakari
Pages: 160-168
Published online: 14 Dec 2020
AbstractforInfluence of early-life body mass index and systolic blood pressure on left ventricle in adulthood – the Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB) | EPUB
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Infectious Diseases

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Chest CT features associated with the clinical characteristics of patients with COVID-19 pneumonia
Ruichao Niu, Shuming Ye, Yongfeng Li, Hua Ma, Xiaoting Xie, Shilian Hu, Xiaoming Huang, Yangshu Ou & Jie Chen
Pages: 169-180
Published online: 10 Jan 2021
AbstractforChest CT features associated with the clinical characteristics of patients with COVID-19 pneumonia | Full Text | References | PDF (2.5 MB) | EPUB
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Immunology

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Time-course analysis reveals that corticosteroids resuscitate diminished CD8+ T cells in COVID-19: a retrospective cohort study
Fangzhou Ye, Jing Liu, Liangkai Chen, Bin Zhu, Li Yu, Boyun Liang, Ling Xu, Sumeng Li, Sihong Lu, Lei Fan, Dongliang Yang & Xin Zheng
Pages: 181-188
Published online: 11 Jan 2021
AbstractforTime-course analysis reveals that corticosteroids resuscitate diminished CD8+ T cells in COVID-19: a retrospective cohort study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Psychiatry

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Psychological problems in general population during covid-19 pandemic in Pakistan: role of cognitive emotion regulation
Maryam Riaz, Mueen Abid & Zaqia Bano
Pages: 189-196
Published online: 16 Dec 2020
AbstractforPsychological problems in general population during covid-19 pandemic in Pakistan: role of cognitive emotion regulation | Full Text | References | PDF (653.8 KB) | EPUB
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Immunology

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Increased expression of hypoxia-induced factor 1α mRNA and its related genes in myeloid blood cells from critically ill COVID-19 patients
Keiko Taniguchi-Ponciano, Eduardo Vadillo, Héctor Mayani, César Raúl Gonzalez-Bonilla, Javier Torres, Abraham Majluf, Guillermo Flores-Padilla, Niels Wacher-Rodarte, Juan Carlos Galan, Eduardo Ferat-Osorio, Francisco Blanco-Favela, Constantino Lopez-Macias, Aldo Ferreira-Hermosillo, Claudia Ramirez-Renteria, Eduardo Peña-Martínez, Gloria Silva-Román, Sandra Vela-Patiño, Carlos Mata-Lozano, Roberto Carvente-Garcia, Lourdes Basurto-Acevedo, Renata Saucedo, Patricia Piña-Sanchez, Antonieta Chavez-Gonzalez, Daniel Marrero-Rodríguez & Moisés Mercado
Pages: 197-207
Published online: 21 Dec 2020
AbstractforIncreased expression of hypoxia-induced factor 1α mRNA and its related genes in myeloid blood cells from critically ill COVID-19 patients | Full Text | References | PDF (2.3 MB) | EPUB
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Public Health

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Childhood exposure to parental smoking and life-course overweight and central obesity
Johanna M. Jaakkola, Suvi P. Rovio, Katja Pahkala, Jorma Viikari, Tapani Rönnemaa, Antti Jula, Harri Niinikoski, Juha Mykkänen, Markus Juonala, Nina Hutri-Kähönen, Mika Kähönen, Terho Lehtimäki & Olli T. Raitakari
Pages: 208-216
Published online: 22 Feb 2021
AbstractforChildhood exposure to parental smoking and life-course overweight and central obesity | Full Text | References | PDF (793.8 KB) | EPUB
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Infectious Diseases

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A randomized, active-controlled, multicentre clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of oral sitafloxacin versus levofloxacin in Chinese adults with acute uncomplicated or complicated urinary tract infection
Ying Li, Yousheng Yin, Xiaomei Peng, Hongguang Zheng, Fajun Fu, Zhenxiang Liu, Xiongfei Wu, Xiaoyan Wu, Song Zheng, Nan Chen, Leye He, Laicheng Ren, Zhaohui Ni, Detian Li, Peiyu Liang, Xiaoju Lv & Yingyuan Zhang
Pages: 217-226
Published online: 17 Dec 2020
AbstractforA randomized, active-controlled, multicentre clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of oral sitafloxacin versus levofloxacin in Chinese adults with acute uncomplicated or complicated urinary tract infection | Full Text | References | PDF (939.4 KB) | EPUB
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Cardiology & Cardiovascular Disorders

Review Article
The cardiovascular aspect of COVID-19
Joseph Adu-Amankwaah, Richard Mprah, Adebayo Oluwafemi Adekunle, Marie Louise Ndzie Noah, Gabriel Komla Adzika, Jeremiah Ong’achwa Machuki & Hong Sun
Pages: 227-236
Published online: 21 Dec 2020
AbstractforThe cardiovascular aspect of COVID-19 | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Psychiatry

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COVID-19: anxiety among hospital staff and associated factors
Elina Mattila, Jaana Peltokoski, Marko H. Neva, Marja Kaunonen, Mika Helminen & Anna-Kaisa Parkkila
Pages: 237-246
Published online: 22 Dec 2020
AbstractforCOVID-19: anxiety among hospital staff and associated factors | Full Text | References | PDF (772.6 KB) | EPUB
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Cardiology & Cardiovascular Disorders

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Contemporary Impact of circadian symptom-onset patterns of acute ST-Segment elevation myocardial infarction on long-term outcomes after primary percutaneous coronary intervention
Hui Peng, Zhijun Sun, Beibing Di, Xiaosong Ding, Hui Chen & Hongwei Li
Pages: 247-256
Published online: 21 Dec 2020
AbstractforContemporary Impact of circadian symptom-onset patterns of acute ST-Segment elevation myocardial infarction on long-term outcomes after primary percutaneous coronary intervention | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | EPUB
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Immunology

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Clinical and inflammatory features based machine learning model for fatal risk prediction of hospitalized COVID-19 patients: results from a retrospective cohort study
Xin Guan, Bo Zhang, Ming Fu, Mengying Li, Xu Yuan, Yaowu Zhu, Jing Peng, Huan Guo & Yanjun Lu
Pages: 257-266
Published online: 07 Jan 2021
AbstractforClinical and inflammatory features based machine learning model for fatal risk prediction of hospitalized COVID-19 patients: results from a retrospective cohort study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Oncology

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Evaluation of the relationship between the range of radiation-induced lung injury on CT images after IMRT for stage I lung cancer and dosimetric parameters
Tomohiro Itonaga, Shinji Sugahara, Ryuji Mikami, Tatsuhiko Saito, Takafumi Yamada, Masahiko Kurooka, Sachika Shiraishi, Mitsuru Okubo & Kazuhiro Saito
Pages: 267-273
Published online: 12 Jan 2021
AbstractforEvaluation of the relationship between the range of radiation-induced lung injury on CT images after IMRT for stage I lung cancer and dosimetric parameters | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | EPUB
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Primary Care

Review Article
Questions and answers on iron deficiency treatment selection and the use of intravenous iron in routine clinical practice
Toby Richards, Christian Breymann, Matthew J. Brookes, Stefan Lindgren, Iain C. Macdougall, Lawrence P. McMahon, Malcolm G. Munro, Elizabeta Nemeth, Giuseppe M. C. Rosano, Ingolf Schiefke & Günter Weiss
Pages: 274-285
Published online: 10 Jan 2021
AbstractforQuestions and answers on iron deficiency treatment selection and the use of intravenous iron in routine clinical practice | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Pharmacology

Letter
Regarding: “Hydroxychloroquine: a comprehensive review and its controversial role in coronavirus disease 2019”
Peter A. McCullough
Page: 286
Published online: 13 Jan 2021
CitationforRegarding: “Hydroxychloroquine: a comprehensive review and its controversial role in coronavirus disease 2019” | Full Text | References | PDF (280.5 KB) | EPUB
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Cardiology & Cardiovascular Disorders

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Inadequate oral anticoagulation with warfarin in women with cerebrovascular event and history of atrial fibrillation: the FibStroke study
Aissa Bah, Ilpo Nuotio, Antti Palomäki, Pirjo Mustonen, Tuomas Kiviniemi, Antti Ylitalo, Päivi Hartikainen, K. E. Juhani Airaksinen & Juha E. K. Hartikainen
Pages: 287-294
Published online: 21 Jan 2021
AbstractforInadequate oral anticoagulation with warfarin in women with cerebrovascular event and history of atrial fibrillation: the FibStroke study | Full Text | References | PDF (927.6 KB) | EPUB
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Infectious Diseases

Article
Spontaneous ilio-psoas haematomas (IPHs): a warning for COVID-19 inpatients
Alessandra Vergori, Elisa Pianura, Patrizia Lorenzini, Alessandra D’Abramo, Federica Di Stefano, Susanna Grisetti, Serena Vita, Carmela Pinnetti, Davide Roberto Donno, Maria Cristina Marini, Emanuele Nicastri, Stefania Ianniello, Andrea Antinori & on behalf of the ReCOVeRI Study Group
Pages: 295-301
Published online: 25 Jan 2021
AbstractforSpontaneous ilio-psoas haematomas (IPHs): a warning for COVID-19 inpatients | Full Text | References | PDF (876.7 KB) | EPUB
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Cardiology & Cardiovascular Disorders

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Association between apnea-hypopnea index and coronary artery calcification: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Wen Hao, Xiao Wang, Jingyao Fan, Yaping Zeng, Hui Ai, Shaoping Nie & Yongxiang Wei
Pages: 302-317
Published online: 01 Feb 2021
AbstractforAssociation between apnea-hypopnea index and coronary artery calcification: a systematic review and meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (2.2 MB) | EPUB
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Pharmacology

Review Article
Efficacy of the current investigational drugs for the treatment of COVID-19: a scoping review
Ahmed Wadaa-Allah, Marwa S. Emhamed, Mohammed A. Sadeq, Nesrine Ben Hadj Dahman, Irfan Ullah, Nesrine S. Farrag & Ahmed Negida
Pages: 318-334
Published online: 12 Mar 2021
AbstractforEfficacy of the current investigational drugs for the treatment of COVID-19: a scoping review | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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Letter
Reply to letter to editor by McCullough
Amandeep Goyal & Pankaj Bansal
Pages: 335-336
Published online: 29 Jan 2021
CitationforReply to letter to editor by McCullough | Full Text | References | PDF (428.4 KB) | EPUB
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Immunology

Article
Evaluation of a comprehensive pre-procedural screening protocol for COVID-19 in times of a high SARS CoV-2 prevalence: a prospective cross-sectional study
Björn Stessel, Ina Callebaut, Fréderic Polus, Laurien Geebelen, Stefan Evers, Jean-Paul Ory, Koen Magerman, Geert Souverijns, Geert Braeken, Dirk Ramaekers & Janneke Cox
Pages: 337-344
Published online: 13 Feb 2021
AbstractforEvaluation of a comprehensive pre-procedural screening protocol for COVID-19 in times of a high SARS CoV-2 prevalence: a prospective cross-sectional study | Full Text | References | PDF (905.6 KB) | EPUB
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Cardiology & Cardiovascular Disorders

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Association between measurements of arterial stiffness and target organ damage in a general Spanish population
Rosario Alonso-Domínguez, Natalia Sánchez-Aguadero, María C. Patino-Alonso, Cristina Agudo-Conde, Ángela de Cabo-Laso, Marta Gómez-Sánchez, Leticia Gómez-Sánchez, Emiliano Rodríguez-Sánchez, Luis García-Ortiz, Manuel A. Gómez-Marcos & On Behalf of the EVA Investigators
Pages: 345-356
Published online: 03 Feb 2021
AbstractforAssociation between measurements of arterial stiffness and target organ damage in a general Spanish population | Full Text | References | PDF (2.2 MB) | EPUB
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Infectious Diseases

Article
Clinical outcomes of initially asymptomatic patients with COVID-19: a Korean nationwide cohort study
Hayne Cho Park, Do Hyoung Kim, Ajin Cho, Juhee Kim, Kyu-sang Yun, Jinseog Kim & Young-Ki Lee
Pages: 357-364
Published online: 13 Feb 2021
AbstractforClinical outcomes of initially asymptomatic patients with COVID-19: a Korean nationwide cohort study | Full Text | References | PDF (955.5 KB) | EPUB
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Nephrology & Urology

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Comparative effectiveness of lactulose and sennosides for the prevention of peritoneal dialysis-related peritonitis: an open-label, randomized, active-controlled trial
Kajohnsak Noppakun, Tichanun Narongchai, Romanee Chaiwarith, Uraiwan Wongsawad, Surachet Vongsanim, Chidchanok Ruengorn & Surapon Nochaiwong
Pages: 365-374
Published online: 17 Feb 2021
AbstractforComparative effectiveness of lactulose and sennosides for the prevention of peritoneal dialysis-related peritonitis: an open-label, randomized, active-controlled trial | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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Pharmacology

Article
A randomized phase-I pharmacokinetic trial comparing the potential biosimilar tocilizumab (QX003S) with the reference product (Actemra®) in Chinese healthy subjects
Hong Zhang, Xiaojiao Li, Jingrui Liu, Cuiyun Li, Min Wu, Xiaoxue Zhu, Jixuan Sun, Min Fang & Yanhua Ding
Pages: 375-383
Published online: 25 Feb 2021
AbstractforA randomized phase-I pharmacokinetic trial comparing the potential biosimilar tocilizumab (QX003S) with the reference product (Actemra®) in Chinese healthy subjects | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Infectious Diseases

Article
Support among healthcare workers for the new mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination policy and its effects on vaccination coverage
Aleksi Hämäläinen, Riitta-Liisa Patovirta, Ella Mauranen, Sari Hämäläinen & Irma Koivula
Pages: 384-390
Published online: 22 Feb 2021
AbstractforSupport among healthcare workers for the new mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination policy and its effects on vaccination coverage | Full Text | References | PDF (602.9 KB) | EPUB
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Effect of a genetically engineered interferon-alpha versus traditional interferon-alpha in the treatment of moderate-to-severe COVID-19: a randomised clinical trial
Chuan Li, Fengming Luo, Chengwu Liu, Nian Xiong, Zhihua Xu, Wei Zhang, Ming Yang, Ye Wang, Dan Liu, Chao Yu, Jia Zeng, Li Zhang, Duo Li, Yanbin Liu, Mei Feng, Ruoyang Liu, Jiandong Mei, Senyi Deng, Zhen Zeng, Yuanhong He, Haiyan Liu, Zhengyu Shi, Meng Duan, Deying Kang, Jiayu Liao, Weimin Li & Lunxu Liu
Pages: 391-401
Published online: 23 Feb 2021
AbstractforEffect of a genetically engineered interferon-alpha versus traditional interferon-alpha in the treatment of moderate-to-severe COVID-19: a randomised clinical trial | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Emergency Medicine

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Performance of prediction models for short-term outcome in COVID-19 patients in the emergency department: a retrospective study
Paul M. E. L. van Dam, Noortje Zelis, Sander M. J. van Kuijk, Aimée E. M. J. H. Linkens, Renée A. G. Brüggemann, Bart Spaetgens, Iwan C. C. van der Horst & Patricia M. Stassen
Pages: 402-409
Published online: 25 Feb 2021
AbstractforPerformance of prediction models for short-term outcome in COVID-19 patients in the emergency department: a retrospective study | Full Text | References | PDF (933.7 KB) | EPUB
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Infectious Diseases

Article
IL-6 and other biomarkers as predictors of severity in COVID-19
N. Broman, K. Rantasärkkä, T. Feuth, M. Valtonen, M. Waris, U. Hohenthal, E. Rintala, A. Karlsson, H. Marttila, V. Peltola, T. Vuorinen & J. Oksi
Pages: 410-412
Published online: 04 Mar 2021
AbstractforIL-6 and other biomarkers as predictors of severity in COVID-19 | Full Text | References | PDF (508.7 KB) | EPUB
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Cardiology & Cardiovascular Disorders

Article
Blood alcohol levels in Finnish victims of non-ischaemic sudden cardiac death
Janna P. Kauppila, Lasse Pakanen, Katja Porvari, Juha Vähätalo, Lauri Holmström, Juha S. Perkiömäki, Heikki V. Huikuri & M. Juhani Junttila
Pages: 413-419
Published online: 01 Mar 2021
AbstractforBlood alcohol levels in Finnish victims of non-ischaemic sudden cardiac death | Full Text | References | PDF (787.8 KB) | EPUB
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Neurology

Review Article
Stroke mimics: incidence, aetiology, clinical features and treatment
Brian H. Buck, Naveed Akhtar, Anas Alrohimi, Khurshid Khan & Ashfaq Shuaib
Pages: 420-436
Published online: 06 Mar 2021
AbstractforStroke mimics: incidence, aetiology, clinical features and treatment | Full Text | References | PDF (2.1 MB) | EPUB
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Oncology

Article
DEAH-box polypeptide 32 promotes hepatocellular carcinoma progression via activating the β-catenin pathway
Xiaoyun Hu, Guosheng Yuan, Qi Li, Jing Huang, Xiao Cheng & Jinzhang Chen
Pages: 437-447
Published online: 17 Mar 2021
AbstractforDEAH-box polypeptide 32 promotes hepatocellular carcinoma progression via activating the β-catenin pathway | Full Text | References | PDF (2.3 MB) | EPUB
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Ophthalmology

Article
Impact of fibrin glue versus suture closure on double-headed pterygia in Asian eyes – a 7-year study in a tertiary institution
Wei Wei Dayna Yong, Liang Shen, Ray Manotosh, Wee Tien Anna Marie Tan & Hui Chen Charmaine Chai
Pages: 448-455
Published online: 18 Mar 2021
AbstractforImpact of fibrin glue versus suture closure on double-headed pterygia in Asian eyes – a 7-year study in a tertiary institution | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Pulmonary Medicine

Article
May mepolizumab used in asthma correct subfertility?
Guzin Ozden & Pelin Pınar Deniz
Pages: 456-458
Published online: 19 Mar 2021
AbstractforMay mepolizumab used in asthma correct subfertility? | Full Text | References | PDF (561.6 KB) | EPUB
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Article
The contribution of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection to clinical outcomes in bronchiectasis: a prospective cohort study
Rongchun Wang, Shuizi Ding, Cheng Lei, Danhui Yang & Hong Luo
Pages: 459-469
Published online: 23 Mar 2021
AbstractforThe contribution of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection to clinical outcomes in bronchiectasis: a prospective cohort study | Full Text | References | PDF (1,010.9 KB) | EPUB
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Rehabilitation

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Patients recovering from exacerbations of COPD with and without hospitalization need: could ICF score be an additional pulmonary rehabilitation outcome?
Michele Vitacca, Laura Comini, Anna Giardini, Adriana Olivares, Giacomo Corica & Mara Paneroni
Pages: 470-477
Published online: 22 Mar 2021
AbstractforPatients recovering from exacerbations of COPD with and without hospitalization need: could ICF score be an additional pulmonary rehabilitation outcome? | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Endocrinology

Article
One-hour post-load glucose improves the prediction of cardiovascular events in the OPERA study
Anni Saunajoki, Juha Auvinen, Aini Bloigu, Olavi Ukkola, Sirkka Keinänen-Kiukaanniemi & Markku Timonen
Pages: 478-484
Published online: 23 Mar 2021
AbstractforOne-hour post-load glucose improves the prediction of cardiovascular events in the OPERA study | Full Text | References | PDF (707.5 KB) | EPUB
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Cardiology & Cardiovascular Disorders

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Risk profile, antithrombotic treatment and clinical outcomes of patients in Nordic countries with atrial fibrillation – results from the GARFIELD-AF registry
Marita Knudsen Pope, Dan Atar, Arne Svilaas, Torstein Hole, Jørn Dalsgaard Nielsen, Ulrik Hintze, Milita Crisby, Pekka Raatikainen, K. E. Juhani Airaksinen, Saverio Virdone, Karen Pieper, Gloria Kayani, Jean-Yves Le Heuzey, Jan Steffel, Janina Stepinska, Jean-Pierre Bassand, A. John Camm & for the GARFIELD-AF Investigators
Pages: 485-494
Published online: 05 Apr 2021
AbstractforRisk profile, antithrombotic treatment and clinical outcomes of patients in Nordic countries with atrial fibrillation – results from the GARFIELD-AF registry | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB) | EPUB
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Public Health

Review
Estimating the prevalence of overweight and obesity in Nigeria in 2020: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Davies Adeloye, Janet O. Ige-Elegbede, Martinsixtus Ezejimofor, Eyitayo O. Owolabi, Nnenna Ezeigwe, Chiamaka Omoyele, Rex G. Mpazanje, Mary T. Dewan, Emmanuel Agogo, Muktar A. Gadanya, Wondimagegnehu Alemu, Michael O. Harhay, Asa Auta & Akindele O. Adebiyi
Pages: 495-507
Published online: 30 Mar 2021
AbstractforEstimating the prevalence of overweight and obesity in Nigeria in 2020: a systematic review and meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (2.7 MB) | EPUB
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Sports Medicine & Musculoskeletal Disorders

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Depletion of gut microbiota induces skeletal muscle atrophy by FXR-FGF15/19 signalling
Yixuan Qiu, Jiaming Yu, Yi Li, Fan Yang, Huiyuan Yu, Mengjuan Xue, Fan Zhang, Xin Jiang, Xueying Ji & Zhijun Bao
Pages: 508-522
Published online: 30 Mar 2021
AbstractforDepletion of gut microbiota induces skeletal muscle atrophy by FXR-FGF15/19 signalling | Full Text | References | PDF (3.4 MB) | EPUB
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Cardiology & Cardiovascular Disorders

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Changes of epicardial fat thickness after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a prospective study
Ahmed Abdallah Salman, Mohamed Abdalla Salman, Ahmed Soliman, Ahmed Youssef, Safa Labib, Mona Youssry Helmy, Mohamed A. Marie, Mohamed Shawkat, Amir Mostafa, Mohamed Sabry Tourky, Mohamed D. Sarhan, Mohamed Gamal Qassem, Hossam El-Din Shaaban, Mahmoud Gouda Omar & Tarek Elsayed Abouelregal
Pages: 523-530
Published online: 19 May 2021
AbstractforChanges of epicardial fat thickness after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a prospective study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Geriatrics

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Higher carotid-radial pulse wave velocity is associated with non-melancholic depressive symptoms in men – findings from Helsinki Birth Cohort Study
Mia D. Eriksson, Johan G. Eriksson, Hannu Kautiainen, Minna K. Salonen, Tuija M. Mikkola, Eero Kajantie, Niko Wasenius, Mikaela von Bonsdorff, Päivi Korhonen & Merja K. Laine
Pages: 531-540
Published online: 26 Mar 2021
AbstractforHigher carotid-radial pulse wave velocity is associated with non-melancholic depressive symptoms in men – findings from Helsinki Birth Cohort Study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB) | EPUB
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Oncology

Article
Macrophages expressing TREM-1 are involved in the progression of HPV16-related oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma
Barbara Azzimonti, Luca Raimondo, Diletta Francesca Squarzanti, Tiziana Rosso, Paola Zanetta, Paolo Aluffi Valletti, Luigi Chiusa, Laura Masini, Giancarlo Pecorari, Mario Airoldi, Marco Krengli, Mirella Giovarelli & Guido Valente
Pages: 541-550
Published online: 26 Mar 2021
AbstractforMacrophages expressing TREM-1 are involved in the progression of HPV16-related oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma | Full Text | References | PDF (2.1 MB) | EPUB
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Cardiology & Cardiovascular Disorders

Review Article
Catheter ablation superiority over the pharmacological treatments in atrial fibrillation: a dedicated review
Abdullah Alrumayh & Muath Alobaida
Pages: 551-557
Published online: 30 Mar 2021
AbstractforCatheter ablation superiority over the pharmacological treatments in atrial fibrillation: a dedicated review | Full Text | References | PDF (602.8 KB) | EPUB
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Pulmonary Medicine

Article
Diagnostic accuracy of the cancer ratio for the prediction of malignant pleural effusion: evidence from a validation study and meta-analysis
Ying Zhang, Xiaoou Li, Junhui Liu, Xueru Hu, Chun Wan, Rui Zhang & Yongchun Shen
Pages: 558-566
Published online: 05 Apr 2021
AbstractforDiagnostic accuracy of the cancer ratio for the prediction of malignant pleural effusion: evidence from a validation study and meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB) | EPUB
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Hematology

Article
Acute leukemia in pregnancy: a single institutional experience with 21 cases at 10 years and a review of the literature
Dengqin Zhu, Doudou Tang, Xiaoshan Chai, Guangsen Zhang & Yewei Wang
Pages: 567-575
Published online: 06 Apr 2021
AbstractforAcute leukemia in pregnancy: a single institutional experience with 21 cases at 10 years and a review of the literature | Full Text | References | PDF (851.9 KB) | EPUB
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Infectious Diseases

Article
Diagnostic yield of post-bronchoscopy sputum for diagnosing pauci-bacillary pulmonary tuberculosis
Joung Ha Park, Kyung-Wook Jo, Tae Sun Shim & Sung-Han Kim
Pages: 576-580
Published online: 08 May 2021
AbstractforDiagnostic yield of post-bronchoscopy sputum for diagnosing pauci-bacillary pulmonary tuberculosis | Full Text | References | PDF (637.2 KB) | EPUB
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Article Commentary
Syndemics at play: chronic kidney disease, diabetes and COVID-19 in Pakistan
Inayat Ali
Pages: 581-586
Published online: 07 Apr 2021
AbstractforSyndemics at play: chronic kidney disease, diabetes and COVID-19 in Pakistan | Full Text | References | PDF (659.7 KB) | EPUB
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Nephrology & Urology

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Predictive value of sub classification of focal segmental glomerular sclerosis in Oxford classification of IgA nephropathy
Fang Yu, Xuejing Zhu, Shuguang Yuan, Xiaojun Chen, Zheng Li, Zhong Qu, Hong Liu, Lin Sun & Fuyou Liu
Pages: 587-595
Published online: 07 Apr 2021
AbstractforPredictive value of sub classification of focal segmental glomerular sclerosis in Oxford classification of IgA nephropathy | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | EPUB
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Oncology

Article
Multi-omics reveals novel prognostic implication of SRC protein expression in bladder cancer and its correlation with immunotherapy response
Wenhao Xu, Aihetaimujiang Anwaier, Chunguang Ma, Wangrui Liu, Xi Tian, Maierdan Palihati, Xiaoxin Hu, Yuanyuan Qu, Hailiang Zhang & Dingwei Ye
Pages: 596-610
Published online: 08 Apr 2021
AbstractforMulti-omics reveals novel prognostic implication of SRC protein expression in bladder cancer and its correlation with immunotherapy response | Full Text | References | PDF (5.1 MB) | EPUB
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Neurology

Review Article
The gut-brain axis and Parkinson disease: clinical and pathogenetic relevance
Elisa Menozzi, Jane Macnaughtan & Anthony H. V. Schapira
Pages: 611-625
Published online: 16 Apr 2021
AbstractforThe gut-brain axis and Parkinson disease: clinical and pathogenetic relevance | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB) | EPUB
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Oncology

Article
The intra-class heterogeneity of immunophenotyping and immune landscape in oesophageal cancer and clinical implications
Yujie Xie, Xiaoshun Shi, Ying Chen, Bomeng Wu, Xiaolin Gong, Weicheng Lu & Wanli Lin
Pages: 626-638
Published online: 16 Apr 2021
AbstractforThe intra-class heterogeneity of immunophenotyping and immune landscape in oesophageal cancer and clinical implications | Full Text | References | PDF (4.7 MB) | EPUB
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Surgery

Article
Cervicogenic dizziness alleviation after coblation discoplasty: a retrospective study
Liang-liang He, Ru-jing Lai, Jacqueline Leff, Rong Yuan, Jian-ning Yue, Jia-xiang Ni & Li-qiang Yang
Pages: 639-646
Published online: 15 Apr 2021
AbstractforCervicogenic dizziness alleviation after coblation discoplasty: a retrospective study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Oncology

Article
Visfatin and global histone H3K9me levels in colon cancer
Eman A. Al Abdulsalam & Rowyda N. Al Harithy
Pages: 647-652
Published online: 19 May 2021
AbstractforVisfatin and global histone H3K9me levels in colon cancer | Full Text | References | PDF (689.9 KB) | EPUB
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Pulmonary Medicine

Article
Ac2-26 mitigated acute respiratory distress syndrome rats via formyl peptide receptor pathway
Yingnan Ju, Lin Qiu, Xikun Sun, Hengyu Liu & Wei Gao
Pages: 653-661
Published online: 19 May 2021
AbstractforAc2-26 mitigated acute respiratory distress syndrome rats via formyl peptide receptor pathway | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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Infectious Diseases

Review
Is there a role of faecal microbiota transplantation in reducing antibiotic resistance burden in gut? A systematic review and Meta-analysis
Priyanga Dharmaratne, Nannur Rahman, Anthony Leung & Margaret Ip
Pages: 662-681
Published online: 25 Jun 2021
AbstractforIs there a role of faecal microbiota transplantation in reducing antibiotic resistance burden in gut? A systematic review and Meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (2.6 MB) | EPUB
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Cardiology & Cardiovascular Disorders

Review Article
Rate control strategies for atrial fibrillation
Muath Alobaida & Abdullah Alrumayh
Pages: 682-692
Published online: 25 May 2021
AbstractforRate control strategies for atrial fibrillation | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Oncology

Article
Circular RNA circ_0010235 sponges miR-338-3p to play oncogenic role in proliferation, migration and invasion of non-small-cell lung cancer cells through modulating KIF2A
Yanan Zhu, Chunling Ma, Aiai Lv & Changwei Kou
Pages: 693-706
Published online: 22 May 2021
AbstractforCircular RNA circ_0010235 sponges miR-338-3p to play oncogenic role in proliferation, migration and invasion of non-small-cell lung cancer cells through modulating KIF2A | Full Text | References | PDF (4.4 MB) | EPUB
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Ophthalmology

Article
Effects of hormone replacement therapy on lens opacity, serum inflammatory cytokines, and antioxidant levels
Donghyun Jee, Sang Hee Park, Ho Sik Hwang, Hyun Seung Kim, Man Soo Kim & Eun Chul Kim
Pages: 707-714
Published online: 22 May 2021
AbstractforEffects of hormone replacement therapy on lens opacity, serum inflammatory cytokines, and antioxidant levels | Full Text | References | PDF (967.1 KB) | EPUB
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Infectious Diseases

Article
Incidence of invasive Group B Streptococcus (iGBS) infections and the factors associated with iGBS mortality in adults during 2013–2017: a retrospective study at Thailand’s largest national tertiary referral center
Pakpoom Phoompoung, Nantaporn Pirogard, Amornrut Leelaporn & Nasikarn Angkasekwinai
Pages: 715-721
Published online: 22 May 2021
AbstractforIncidence of invasive Group B Streptococcus (iGBS) infections and the factors associated with iGBS mortality in adults during 2013–2017: a retrospective study at Thailand’s largest national tertiary referral center | Full Text | References | PDF (625.5 KB) | EPUB
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Cardiology & Cardiovascular Disorders

Article
Advanced interatrial block predicts ineffective cardioversion of atrial fibrillation: a FinCV2 cohort study
Arto Relander, Tapio Hellman, Tuija Vasankari, Ilpo Nuotio, Juhani K. E. Airaksinen & Tuomas Kiviniemi
Pages: 722-729
Published online: 21 May 2021
AbstractforAdvanced interatrial block predicts ineffective cardioversion of atrial fibrillation: a FinCV2 cohort study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Oncology

Article
M2 subtype tumor associated macrophages (M2-TAMs) infiltration predicts poor response rate of immune checkpoint inhibitors treatment for prostate cancer
Zhou JiaWei, Dou ChunXia, Liu CunDong, Liu Yang, Yang JianKun, Duan HaiFeng, Yang Cheng, Huang ZhiPeng, Wang HongYi, Liao DeYing, Liang ZhiJian, Xie Xiao, Zhou QiZhao, Xue KangYi, Guo WenBing, Xia Ming, Zhou JunHao, Bao JiMing, Zhao ShanChao & Chen MingKun
Pages: 730-740
Published online: 25 May 2021
AbstractforM2 subtype tumor associated macrophages (M2-TAMs) infiltration predicts poor response rate of immune checkpoint inhibitors treatment for prostate cancer | Full Text | References | PDF (2.3 MB) | EPUB
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Cardiology & Cardiovascular Disorders

Article
Impact of low triiodothyronine syndrome on long-term outcomes in patients with myocardial infarction with nonobstructive coronary arteries
Side Gao, Wenjian Ma, Sizhuang Huang, Xuze Lin & Mengyue Yu
Pages: 741-749
Published online: 26 May 2021
AbstractforImpact of low triiodothyronine syndrome on long-term outcomes in patients with myocardial infarction with nonobstructive coronary arteries | Full Text | References | PDF (1,014.2 KB) | EPUB
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Ophthalmology

Review Article
Influence of gut microbiota on eye diseases: an overview
Pasquale Napolitano, Mariaelena Filippelli, Sergio Davinelli, Silvia Bartollino, Roberto dell’Omo & Ciro Costagliola
Pages: 750-761
Published online: 27 May 2021
AbstractforInfluence of gut microbiota on eye diseases: an overview | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | EPUB
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Immunology

Article
Association of immune-related adverse events induced by nivolumab with a battery of autoantibodies
Iñigo Les, Mireia Martínez, Alicia Narro, Inés Pérez, Cristina Sánchez, Laura Puntí, Pilar Anaut, Saioa Eguiluz, Alberto Herrera & Severina Domínguez
Pages: 762-769
Published online: 01 Jun 2021
AbstractforAssociation of immune-related adverse events induced by nivolumab with a battery of autoantibodies | Full Text | References | PDF (853.8 KB) | EPUB
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Infectious Diseases

Article
Effects of hypertension on the outcomes of COVID-19: a multicentre retrospective cohort study
Li Zhong, Yuting Wu, Jinghua Gao, Jinxia Zhang, Qifeng Xie, Huang He, Jingjing Ji, Zheying Liu, Conglin Wang & Zhifeng Liu
Pages: 770-776
Published online: 03 Jun 2021
AbstractforEffects of hypertension on the outcomes of COVID-19: a multicentre retrospective cohort study | Full Text | References | PDF (759 KB) | EPUB
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Immunology

Review Article
Alarmins, COVID-19 and comorbidities
Eleonora Di Salvo, Mario Di Gioacchino, Alessandro Tonacci, Marco Casciaro & Sebastiano Gangemi
Pages: 777-785
Published online: 27 May 2021
AbstractforAlarmins, COVID-19 and comorbidities | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Psychiatry

Review Article
The reported effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on people with intellectual disability and their carers: a scoping review
Owen Doody & Paul M. Keenan
Pages: 786-804
Published online: 10 Jun 2021
AbstractforThe reported effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on people with intellectual disability and their carers: a scoping review | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Endocrinology

Review Article
Leveraging advances in diabetes technologies in primary care: a narrative review
Bruce Bode, Aaron King, David Russell-Jones & Liana K. Billings
Pages: 805-816
Published online: 29 Jun 2021
AbstractforLeveraging advances in diabetes technologies in primary care: a narrative review | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | EPUB
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Cardiology & Cardiovascular Disorders

Article
Risk factors for major adverse cardiovascular events after the first acute coronary syndrome
Marjo Okkonen, Aki S. Havulinna, Olavi Ukkola, Heikki Huikuri, Arto Pietilä, Heli Koukkunen, Seppo Lehto, Juha Mustonen, Matti Ketonen, Juhani Airaksinen, Y. Antero Kesäniemi & Veikko Salomaa
Pages: 817-823
Published online: 03 Jun 2021
AbstractforRisk factors for major adverse cardiovascular events after the first acute coronary syndrome | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Rheumatology

Article
Genetic variant in microRNA-146a gene is associated with risk of rheumatoid arthritis
Lin-Lin Zhang, Xiao-Xiao Wu, Xu-Fan Wang, Dong-Sheng Di, Qian Huang, Rui-Shan Liu, Zong-Wen Shuai, Dong-Qing Ye & Rui-Xue Leng
Pages: 824-829
Published online: 01 Jun 2021
AbstractforGenetic variant in microRNA-146a gene is associated with risk of rheumatoid arthritis | Full Text | References | PDF (888.3 KB) | EPUB
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Cardiology & Cardiovascular Disorders

Article
Pinocembrin ameliorates arrhythmias in rats with chronic ischaemic heart failure
Yan Guo, Cui Zhang, Tianxin Ye, Xiuhuan Chen, Xin Liu, Xiaoli Chen, Yazhou Sun, Chuan Qu, Jinjun Liang, Shaobo Shi & Bo Yang
Pages: 830-840
Published online: 01 Jun 2021
AbstractforPinocembrin ameliorates arrhythmias in rats with chronic ischaemic heart failure | Full Text | References | PDF (2.6 MB) | EPUB
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Pregnancy, Childbirth & Women’s Health

Article
Autoantibodies in association with subchorionic haematoma in early pregnancy
Yang Li, Ensheng Wang, Shisi Huang, Changling Zhu, Kemei Zhang, Jiaou Zhang, Haiyan Xu & Jing Shu
Pages: 841-847
Published online: 04 Jun 2021
AbstractforAutoantibodies in association with subchorionic haematoma in early pregnancy | Full Text | References | PDF (690.6 KB) | EPUB
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Nutrition

Article
Supplementation of EPA and DHA in pregnant women with type 1 diabetes mellitus
Marina Ivanisevic, Marina Horvaticek, Karlo Delmis & Josip Delmis
Pages: 848-859
Published online: 01 Jul 2021
AbstractforSupplementation of EPA and DHA in pregnant women with type 1 diabetes mellitus | Full Text | References | PDF (1,003.6 KB) | EPUB
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Pregnancy, Childbirth & Women’s Health

Review Article
Foetal ductus arteriosus constriction unrelated to non-steroidal anti-Inflammatory drugs: a case report and literature review
Giovanna Battistoni, Ramona Montironi, Jacopo Di Giuseppe, Luca Giannella, Giovanni Delli Carpini, Alessandra Baldinelli, Marco Pozzi & Andrea Ciavattini
Pages: 860-873
Published online: 07 Jun 2021
AbstractforFoetal ductus arteriosus constriction unrelated to non-steroidal anti-Inflammatory drugs: a case report and literature review | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB) | EPUB
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Infectious Diseases

Review
The use of statins was associated with reduced COVID-19 mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Kuan-Sheng Wu, Pei-Chin Lin, Yao-Shen Chen, Tzu-Cheng Pan & Pei-Ling Tang
Pages: 874-884
Published online: 07 Jun 2021
AbstractforThe use of statins was associated with reduced COVID-19 mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Pediatrics

Article
Normal cerebrospinal fluid protein and associated clinical characteristics in children with tuberculous meningitis
Jun-Li Wang, Chao Han, Feng-Lian Yang, Mao-Shui Wang & Yu He
Pages: 885-889
Published online: 14 Jun 2021
AbstractforNormal cerebrospinal fluid protein and associated clinical characteristics in children with tuberculous meningitis | Full Text | References | PDF (608.1 KB) | EPUB
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Cardiology & Cardiovascular Disorders

Article
Effects of data preprocessing on results of the epidemiological analysis of coronary heart disease and behaviour-related risk factors
Ari Voutilainen, Christina Brester, Mikko Kolehmainen & Tomi-Pekka Tuomainen
Pages: 890-899
Published online: 23 Jun 2021
AbstractforEffects of data preprocessing on results of the epidemiological analysis of coronary heart disease and behaviour-related risk factors | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | EPUB
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Surgery

Article
Risk factors and predictive model for abdominal wound dehiscence in neonates: a retrospective cohort study
Shouxing Duan, Xuan Zhang, Xuewu Jiang, Wenhui Ou, Maxian Fu, Kaihong Chen, Xinquan Xie, Wenfeng Xiao, Lian Zheng, Shuhua Ma & Jianhong Li
Pages: 900-907
Published online: 12 Jun 2021
AbstractforRisk factors and predictive model for abdominal wound dehiscence in neonates: a retrospective cohort study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Pregnancy, Childbirth & Women’s Health

Article
Attitudes of women towards products containing hormones (hormonal contraceptives or hormone therapy): what changes from pre to postmenopause?
Giovanni Grandi, Maria Chiara Del Savio, Valentina Boggio Sola, Francesca Monari, Chiara Melotti & Fabio Facchinetti
Pages: 908-915
Published online: 14 Jun 2021
AbstractforAttitudes of women towards products containing hormones (hormonal contraceptives or hormone therapy): what changes from pre to postmenopause? | Full Text | References | PDF (827.2 KB) | EPUB
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Oncology

Article
Integrated analysis reveals the participation of IL4I1, ITGB7, and FUT7 in reshaping the TNBC immune microenvironment by targeting glycolysis
Tao Xu, Jiahao Liu, Yu Xia, Zhi Wang, Xingrui Li & Qinglei Gao
Pages: 916-928
Published online: 16 Jun 2021
AbstractforIntegrated analysis reveals the participation of IL4I1, ITGB7, and FUT7 in reshaping the TNBC immune microenvironment by targeting glycolysis | Full Text | References | PDF (3.7 MB) | EPUB
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Nutrition

Review Article
Tea intake and cardiovascular disease: an umbrella review
Abby Keller & Taylor C. Wallace
Pages: 929-944
Published online: 14 Aug 2021
AbstractforTea intake and cardiovascular disease: an umbrella review | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Infectious Diseases

Review
The pattern of human papillomavirus infection and genotypes among Nigerian women from 1999 to 2019: a systematic review
Anthony Uchenna Emeribe, Idris Nasir Abdullahi, Maisie Henrietta Etukudo, Idongesit Kokoabasi Isong, Anthony Ogbonna Emeribe, Justin Onyebuchi Nwofe, Chikodi Modesta Umeozuru, Buhari Isa Shuaib, Odunayo Rahmat Oyetola Ajagbe, Amos Dangana, Bibiana Nonye Egenti & Peter Elisha Ghamba
Pages: 945-960
Published online: 14 Jun 2021
AbstractforThe pattern of human papillomavirus infection and genotypes among Nigerian women from 1999 to 2019: a systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (2.2 MB) | EPUB
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Oncology

Article
Hsa_circ_0042823 accelerates cancer progression via miR-877-5p/FOXM1 axis in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma
Tianyi Wu, Yanan Sun, Zhanwei Sun, Shichao Li, Weiwei Wang, Boyu Yu & Guangke Wang
Pages: 961-971
Published online: 14 Jun 2021
AbstractforHsa_circ_0042823 accelerates cancer progression via miR-877-5p/FOXM1 axis in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma | Full Text | References | PDF (2.9 MB) | EPUB
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Nutrition

Review
Walnut intake, cognitive outcomes and risk factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Danielle Cahoon, Shruti P. Shertukde, Esther E. Avendano, Jirayu Tanprasertsuk, Tammy M. Scott, Elizabeth J. Johnson, Mei Chung & Nanguneri Nirmala
Pages: 972-998
Published online: 16 Jun 2021
AbstractforWalnut intake, cognitive outcomes and risk factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (3.2 MB) | EPUB
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Endocrinology

Review Article
Practical guidance on the initiation, titration, and switching of basal insulins: a narrative review for primary care
Roopa Mehta, Ronald Goldenberg, Daniel Katselnik & Louis Kuritzky
Pages: 999-1010
Published online: 24 Jun 2021
AbstractforPractical guidance on the initiation, titration, and switching of basal insulins: a narrative review for primary care | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Nephrology & Urology

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The ratio of urinary TREM-1/TREM-2 mRNA expression in chronic kidney disease and renal fibrosis
Yuhan Cao, Yuwei Wang, Nana Peng, Jie Xiao, Sufen Wang & Cong Fu
Pages: 1011-1019
Published online: 28 Jun 2021
AbstractforThe ratio of urinary TREM-1/TREM-2 mRNA expression in chronic kidney disease and renal fibrosis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB) | EPUB
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Oncology

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Bioinformatics reveal macrophages marker genes signature in breast cancer to predict prognosis
Ying Li, Xin Zhao, Qiang Liu & Yujie Liu
Pages: 1020-1032
Published online: 30 Jun 2021
AbstractforBioinformatics reveal macrophages marker genes signature in breast cancer to predict prognosis | Full Text | References | PDF (3.7 MB) | EPUB
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Sports Medicine & Musculoskeletal Disorders

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Pioglitazone improves skeletal muscle functions in reserpine-induced fibromyalgia rat model
Fatma E. Hassan, Hader I. Sakr, Passant M. Mohie, Howayda Saeed Suliman, Ayman Saber Mohamed, Mohamed H. Attia & Dalia M. Eid
Pages: 1033-1041
Published online: 07 Jul 2021
AbstractforPioglitazone improves skeletal muscle functions in reserpine-induced fibromyalgia rat model | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Cardiology & Cardiovascular Disorders

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Inflammatory markers in acute myocardial infarction and the correlation with the severity of coronary heart disease
Nicoleta Oprescu, Miruna Mihaela Micheu, Alexandru Scafa-Udriste, Nicoleta-Monica Popa-Fotea & Maria Dorobantu
Pages: 1042-1048
Published online: 28 Jun 2021
AbstractforInflammatory markers in acute myocardial infarction and the correlation with the severity of coronary heart disease | Full Text | References | PDF (774.8 KB) | EPUB
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Oncology

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Effect of unfolded protein response on the immune infiltration and prognosis of transitional cell bladder cancer
Xiaokai Yan, Min Chen, Chiying Xiao, Jiandong Fu, Xia Sun, Zuohuai Hu & Hang Zhou
Pages: 1049-1059
Published online: 30 Jun 2021
AbstractforEffect of unfolded protein response on the immune infiltration and prognosis of transitional cell bladder cancer | Full Text | References | PDF (2.5 MB) | EPUB
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Nutrition

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The role of lycopene for the amelioration of glycaemic status and peripheral antioxidant capacity among the Type II diabetes mellitus patients: a case–control study
Hui Eng Leh, Mastura Mohd Sopian, Mohamad Hafizi Abu Bakar & Lai Kuan Lee
Pages: 1060-1066
Published online: 28 Jun 2021
AbstractforThe role of lycopene for the amelioration of glycaemic status and peripheral antioxidant capacity among the Type II diabetes mellitus patients: a case–control study | Full Text | References | PDF (559.7 KB) | EPUB
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Cardiology & Cardiovascular Disorders

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Association between the liver fat score (LFS) and cardiovascular diseases in the national health and nutrition examination survey 1999–2016
Chun-On Lee, Hang-Long Li, Man-Fung Tsoi, Ching-Lung Cheung & Bernard Man Yung Cheung
Pages: 1067-1075
Published online: 29 Jun 2021
AbstractforAssociation between the liver fat score (LFS) and cardiovascular diseases in the national health and nutrition examination survey 1999–2016 | Full Text | References | PDF (799.9 KB) | EPUB
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Review Article
Venous thrombotic events in psoriasis patients: a systematic review with meta-analysis
Tom Hillary, Jolien Clijmans, Séverine Vermeire, Jo Lambert, Marjan Garmyn, Maya Imbrechts & Thomas Vanassche
Pages: 1076-1083
Published online: 29 Jun 2021
AbstractforVenous thrombotic events in psoriasis patients: a systematic review with meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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Nephrology & Urology

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Mildly elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone is associated with endothelial dysfunction and severe preeclampsia among pregnant women with insufficient iodine intake in Eastern Cape province, South Africa
Charles Bitamazire Businge, Benjamin Longo-Mbenza & Andre Pascal Kengne
Pages: 1084-1090
Published online: 01 Jul 2021
AbstractforMildly elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone is associated with endothelial dysfunction and severe preeclampsia among pregnant women with insufficient iodine intake in Eastern Cape province, South Africa | Full Text | References | PDF (821 KB) | EPUB
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Pharmacology

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Multi-target mechanism of Tripteryguim wilfordii Hook for treatment of ankylosing spondylitis based on network pharmacology and molecular docking
Jing Zhang, Yiting Zhou & Zhiyuan Ma
Pages: 1091-1099
Published online: 14 Jul 2021
AbstractforMulti-target mechanism of Tripteryguim wilfordii Hook for treatment of ankylosing spondylitis based on network pharmacology and molecular docking | Full Text | References | PDF (2.6 MB) | EPUB
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Endocrinology

Article
Trimetazidine ameliorates hindlimb ischaemic damage in type 2 diabetic mice
Yan Yang, Qinqin Xu, Tao Li & Shiying Shao
Pages: 1100-1108
Published online: 14 Jul 2021
AbstractforTrimetazidine ameliorates hindlimb ischaemic damage in type 2 diabetic mice | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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Toxicology

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Cadmium exposure induces cardiac glucometabolic dysregulation and lipid accumulation independent of pyruvate dehydrogenase activity
Olufemi I. Oluranti, Ebunoluwa A. Agboola, Nteimam E. Fubara, Mercy O. Ajayi & Olugbenga S. Michael
Pages: 1109-1118
Published online: 14 Jul 2021
AbstractforCadmium exposure induces cardiac glucometabolic dysregulation and lipid accumulation independent of pyruvate dehydrogenase activity | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Pulmonary Medicine

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Circulating white blood cells and lung function impairment: the observational studies and Mendelian randomization analysis
Xiulong Wu, Chenming Wang, Hang Li, Hua Meng, Jiali Jie, Ming Fu, Yansen Bai, Guyanan Li, Wei Wei, Yue Feng, Mengying Li, Xin Guan, Meian He, Xiaomin Zhang & Huan Guo
Pages: 1119-1129
Published online: 14 Jul 2021
AbstractforCirculating white blood cells and lung function impairment: the observational studies and Mendelian randomization analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB) | EPUB
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Cardiology & Cardiovascular Disorders

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Thromboangiitis obliterans plasma-derived exosomal miR-223-5p inhibits cell viability and promotes cell apoptosis of human vascular smooth muscle cells by targeting VCAM1
Ying Deng, Jindong Tong, Weijun Shi, Zhongyi Tian, Bo Yu & Jingdong Tang
Pages: 1130-1142
Published online: 14 Jul 2021
AbstractforThromboangiitis obliterans plasma-derived exosomal miR-223-5p inhibits cell viability and promotes cell apoptosis of human vascular smooth muscle cells by targeting VCAM1 | Full Text | References | PDF (2.7 MB) | EPUB
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Surgery

Article
Lipoxin A4 attenuates the lung ischaemia reperfusion injury in rats after lung transplantation
Lijuan Zhang, Qihang Tai, Guangxiao Xu & Wei Gao
Pages: 1143-1152
Published online: 14 Jul 2021
AbstractforLipoxin A4 attenuates the lung ischaemia reperfusion injury in rats after lung transplantation | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB) | EPUB
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Pulmonary Medicine

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Variability of blood eosinophil count and prognosis of COPD exacerbations
Sandra Martínez-Gestoso, María-Teresa García-Sanz, Uxío Calvo-Álvarez, Liliana Doval-Oubiña, Sandra Camba-Matos, Francisco-Javier Salgado, Xavier Muñoz, Purificación Perez-Lopez-Corona & Francisco-Javier González-Barcala
Pages: 1153-1159
Published online: 16 Jul 2021
AbstractforVariability of blood eosinophil count and prognosis of COPD exacerbations | Full Text | References | PDF (586.9 KB) | EPUB
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Infectious Diseases

Article
A multi-stage SEIR(D) model of the COVID-19 epidemic in Korea
Hee-Young Shin
Pages: 1160-1170
Published online: 16 Jul 2021
AbstractforA multi-stage SEIR(D) model of the COVID-19 epidemic in Korea | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | EPUB
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Pregnancy, Childbirth & Women's Health

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YKL-40 promotes invasion and metastasis of bladder cancer by regulating epithelial mesenchymal transition
Hailong Hao, Huiqing Chen, Liwu Xie & Hongyu Liu
Pages: 1171-1179
Published online: 14 Jul 2021
AbstractforYKL-40 promotes invasion and metastasis of bladder cancer by regulating epithelial mesenchymal transition | Full Text | References | PDF (2.5 MB) | EPUB
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Review
Effectiveness of multimodal nutrition interventions during pregnancy to achieve 2009 Institute of Medicine gestational weight gain guidelines: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Andrew R. Beauchesne, Kelly Copeland Cara, Jiawen Chen, Qisi Yao, Laura Paige Penkert, Wenfang Yang & Mei Chung
Pages: 1180-1198
Published online: 15 Jul 2021
AbstractforEffectiveness of multimodal nutrition interventions during pregnancy to achieve 2009 Institute of Medicine gestational weight gain guidelines: a systematic review and meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (3.6 MB) | EPUB
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Pulmonary Medicine

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Performance of COPD population screener questionnaire in COPD screening: a validation study and meta-analysis
Yanhui Gu, Ying Zhang, Qian Wen, Yao Ouyang, Yongchun Shen, He Yu, Chun Wan, Jing Zhu & Fuqiang Wen
Pages: 1199-1207
Published online: 20 Jul 2021
AbstractforPerformance of COPD population screener questionnaire in COPD screening: a validation study and meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB) | EPUB
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Emergency Medicine

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The prevalence of bacteremia in out of hospital cardiac arrest patients presenting to the emergency department of a tertiary care hospital
Gilbert Abou Dagher, Ralph Bou Chebl, Rawan Safa, Mohammad Assaf, Nadim Kattouf, Karim Hajjar, Christopher El Khuri, Iskandar Berbari, Maha Makki & Mazen El Sayed
Pages: 1208-1216
Published online: 20 Jul 2021
AbstractforThe prevalence of bacteremia in out of hospital cardiac arrest patients presenting to the emergency department of a tertiary care hospital | Full Text | References | PDF (984 KB) | EPUB
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Surgery

Review Article
Thoracic sympathectomy for the treatment of primary axillary hyperhidrosis: systematic review and proportional meta-analysis
Gilmar Felisberto Jr, Antônio José Maria Cataneo & Daniele Cristina Cataneo
Pages: 1217-1227
Published online: 20 Jul 2021
AbstractforThoracic sympathectomy for the treatment of primary axillary hyperhidrosis: systematic review and proportional meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB) | EPUB
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Cardiology & Cardiovascular Disorders

Review
Statin therapy in chronic viral hepatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of nine studies with 195,602 participants
Amir Vahedian-Azimi, Sajad Shojaie, Maciej Banach, Farshad Heidari, Arrigo F. G. Cicero, Masoum Khoshfetrat, Tannaz Jamialahmadi & Amirhossein Sahebkar
Pages: 1228-1243
Published online: 23 Jul 2021
AbstractforStatin therapy in chronic viral hepatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of nine studies with 195,602 participants | Full Text | References | PDF (3.8 MB) | EPUB
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Endocrinology

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Cost-minimization analysis of sequential genetic testing versus targeted next-generation sequencing gene panels in patients with pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma
Weenita Pipitprapat, Oraluck Pattanaprateep, Nareenart Iemwimangsa, Insee Sensorn, Bhakbhoom Panthan, Poramate Jiaranai, Wasun Chantratita, Kinnaree Sorapipatcharoen, Preamrudee Poomthavorn, Pat Mahachoklertwattana, Thanyachai Sura, Atchara Tunteeratum, Kanoknan Srichan & Chutintorn Sriphrapradang
Pages: 1244-1256
Published online: 26 Jul 2021
AbstractforCost-minimization analysis of sequential genetic testing versus targeted next-generation sequencing gene panels in patients with pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Article
Fatty liver index predicts incident risk of prediabetes, type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
Daniel J. Cuthbertson, Juha Koskinen, Emily Brown, Costan G. Magnussen, Nina Hutri-Kähönen, Matthew Sabin, Päivi Tossavainen, Eero Jokinen, Tomi Laitinen, Jorma Viikari, Olli T. Raitakari & Markus Juonala
Pages: 1257-1265
Published online: 26 Jul 2021
AbstractforFatty liver index predicts incident risk of prediabetes, type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) | Full Text | References | PDF (919.8 KB) | EPUB
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Pregnancy, Childbirth & Women's Health

Article
Uterine dehiscence in pregnant with previous caesarean delivery
Zhengfeng Zhu, HeZhou Li & JunQing Zhang
Pages: 1266-1270
Published online: 26 Jul 2021
AbstractforUterine dehiscence in pregnant with previous caesarean delivery | Full Text | References | PDF (616.6 KB) | EPUB
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Ophthalmology

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Spectral domain-optical coherence tomography retinal biomarkers in choroidal neovascularization of multifocal choroiditis, myopic choroidal neovascularization, and idiopathic choroidal neovascularization
Rui Gao, Jingxue Ma, Zhengwei Zhang, Qingli Shang & Jialiang Duan
Pages: 1271-1279
Published online: 06 Aug 2021
AbstractforSpectral domain-optical coherence tomography retinal biomarkers in choroidal neovascularization of multifocal choroiditis, myopic choroidal neovascularization, and idiopathic choroidal neovascularization | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB) | EPUB
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Article
Microscopic colitis: controversies in clinical symptoms and autoimmune comorbidities
Istvan Fedor, Eva Zold & Zsolt Barta
Pages: 1280-1285
Published online: 09 Aug 2021
AbstractforMicroscopic colitis: controversies in clinical symptoms and autoimmune comorbidities | Full Text | References | PDF (539.8 KB) | EPUB
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Medical Genetics & Genomics

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Prenatal genetic diagnosis of omphalocele by karyotyping, chromosomal microarray analysis and exome sequencing
Xiaomei Shi, Hui Tang, Jian Lu, Xiue Yang, Hongke Ding & Jing Wu
Pages: 1286-1292
Published online: 10 Aug 2021
AbstractforPrenatal genetic diagnosis of omphalocele by karyotyping, chromosomal microarray analysis and exome sequencing | Full Text | References | PDF (856.9 KB) | EPUB
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Infectious Diseases

Article
The effect of BMI on COVID-19 outcomes among older patients in South Korea: a nationwide retrospective cohort study*
Yongtak Cho, Yongil Cho, Hyuk Joong Choi, Heekyung Lee, Tae Ho Lim, Hyunggoo Kang, Byuk Sung Ko & Jaehoon Oh
Pages: 1293-1302
Published online: 12 Aug 2021
AbstractforThe effect of BMI on COVID-19 outcomes among older patients in South Korea: a nationwide retrospective cohort study* | Full Text | References | PDF (877.8 KB) | EPUB
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Nephrology & Urology

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Impact of kidney transplantation on functional status
Hatem Ali, Karim Soliman, Mahmoud M. Mohamed, Manzur Rahman, Johann Herberth, Tibor Fülöp & Ingi Elsayed
Pages: 1303-1309
Published online: 13 Aug 2021
AbstractforImpact of kidney transplantation on functional status | Full Text | References | PDF (796.8 KB) | EPUB
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Pediatrics

Article
The relationships between leptin levels in maternal serum and breast milk of mothers and term infants
Feray Çağiran Yilmaz & Ayşe Özfer Özçelik
Pages: 1310-1316
Published online: 11 Aug 2021
AbstractforThe relationships between leptin levels in maternal serum and breast milk of mothers and term infants | Full Text | References | PDF (714.1 KB) | EPUB
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Endocrinology

Article
Effects of PPM1K rs1440581 and rs7678928 on serum branched-chain amino acid levels and risk of cardiovascular disease
Wen Hu, Ziyu Liu, Weinan Yu, Surong Wen, Xiaoqing Wang, Xing Qi, Hairong Hao, Yanwen Lu, Jing Li, Shayan Li & Hongwen Zhou
Pages: 1317-1327
Published online: 12 Aug 2021
AbstractforEffects of PPM1K rs1440581 and rs7678928 on serum branched-chain amino acid levels and risk of cardiovascular disease | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Rheumatology

Review Article
The digestive system involvement of antiphospholipid syndrome: pathophysiology, clinical characteristics, and treatment strategies
Jin Zhang, Cheng Li, Xiaorong Han, Zhongbo Chen, Binay Kumar Adhikari, Yinghui Wang, Yonggang Wang & Jian Sun
Pages: 1328-1339
Published online: 19 Aug 2021
AbstractforThe digestive system involvement of antiphospholipid syndrome: pathophysiology, clinical characteristics, and treatment strategies | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Pulmonary Medicine

Article
Clinical profiles of SS-ILD compared with SS-NILD in a Chinese population: a retrospective analysis of 735 patients
Ting Guo, Yaomei Long, Qinxue Shen, Wei Guo, Wang Duan, Xiaoli Ouyang & Hong Peng
Pages: 1340-1348
Published online: 17 Aug 2021
AbstractforClinical profiles of SS-ILD compared with SS-NILD in a Chinese population: a retrospective analysis of 735 patients | Full Text | References | PDF (738.2 KB) | EPUB
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Ophthalmology

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ophthalmologic outpatient care: experience from an Italian Tertiary Medical Center
Alfonso Savastano, Matteo Ripa, Maria Cristina Savastano, Raphael Kilian, Giorgio Marchini & Stanislao Rizzo
Pages: 1349-1357
Published online: 16 Aug 2021
AbstractforImpact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ophthalmologic outpatient care: experience from an Italian Tertiary Medical Center | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Medical Genetics & Genomics

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Clinical genomic profiling to identify actionable alterations for very early relapsed triple-negative breast cancer patients in the Chinese population
Liye Wang, Qinglian Zhai, Qianyi Lu, Kaping Lee, Qiufan Zheng, Ruoxi Hong & Shusen Wang
Pages: 1358-1369
Published online: 16 Aug 2021
AbstractforClinical genomic profiling to identify actionable alterations for very early relapsed triple-negative breast cancer patients in the Chinese population | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB) | EPUB
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Infectious Diseases

Article
Evaluation of inflammatory parameters in patients with hepatic hydatid disease
Zhijia Fan, Yao Hu, Li Wang, Haoqin Jiang, Dandan Li, Hui Zhao & Zhicheng Wang
Pages: 1370-1376
Published online: 18 Aug 2021
AbstractforEvaluation of inflammatory parameters in patients with hepatic hydatid disease | Full Text | References | PDF (802.4 KB) | EPUB
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Medical Genetics & Genomics

Article
Screening differentially expressed genes between endometriosis and ovarian cancer to find new biomarkers for endometriosis
Zhenzhen Lu & Ying Gao
Pages: 1377-1389
Published online: 19 Aug 2021
AbstractforScreening differentially expressed genes between endometriosis and ovarian cancer to find new biomarkers for endometriosis | Full Text | References | PDF (2.9 MB) | EPUB
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Medical Education

Article
Pre-class online video learning and class style expectation: patterns, association, and precision medical education
Cheng-Maw Ho, Chi-Chuan Yeh, Jann-Yuan Wang, Rey-Heng Hu & Po-Huang Lee
Pages: 1390-1401
Published online: 23 Aug 2021
AbstractforPre-class online video learning and class style expectation: patterns, association, and precision medical education | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | EPUB
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Article
Positive-word stimuli via a smartphone application have no immediate-term effects on multi-directional reach ability in standing position: a randomized controlled trial
Kenta Azukizawa, Kodai Hirose, Yuta Morigami, Naoki Higashi, Hiroyuki Uchida & Kazuki Hirao
Pages: 1402-1409
Published online: 20 Aug 2021
AbstractforPositive-word stimuli via a smartphone application have no immediate-term effects on multi-directional reach ability in standing position: a randomized controlled trial | Full Text | References | PDF (830.8 KB) | EPUB
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Clinical Pathology

Article
Evaluating red blood cell distribution width from community blood tests as a predictor of hospitalization and mortality in adults with SARS-CoV-2: a cohort study
Tamar Banon, Joshua Wortsman, Shay Ben Moshe, Sivan Gazit, Asaf Peretz, Amir Ben Tov, Gabriel Chodick, Galit Perez & Tal Patalon
Pages: 1410-1418
Published online: 19 Aug 2021
AbstractforEvaluating red blood cell distribution width from community blood tests as a predictor of hospitalization and mortality in adults with SARS-CoV-2: a cohort study | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | EPUB
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Public Health

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Changes in COVID-19 vaccination receipt and intention to vaccinate by socioeconomic characteristics and geographic area, United States, January 6 – March 29, 2021
Kimberly H. Nguyen, Kimchi Nguyen, Laura Corlin, Jennifer D. Allen & Mei Chung
Pages: 1419-1428
Published online: 05 Sep 2021
AbstractforChanges in COVID-19 vaccination receipt and intention to vaccinate by socioeconomic characteristics and geographic area, United States, January 6 – March 29, 2021 | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB) | EPUB
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Pediatrics

Article
Reference biometry of foetal brain by prenatal MRI and the distribution of measurements in foetuses with ventricular septal defect
Feng Xia, Yu Guo, Hua He, Peiwen Chen, Jianbo Shao & Wei Xia
Pages: 1429-1438
Published online: 20 Aug 2021
AbstractforReference biometry of foetal brain by prenatal MRI and the distribution of measurements in foetuses with ventricular septal defect | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB) | EPUB
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Medical Genetics & Genomics

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Obesity, dyslipidaemia and candidate gene polymorphisms: a cross-sectional study among the Liangmai and Mizo tribes of Manipur, India
Somorjit Singh Ningombam, Masan Kambo Newmei, Varhlun Chhungi, Prakash Ranjan Mondal, Naorem Kiranmala Devi & Kallur Nava Saraswathy
Pages: 1439-1447
Published online: 20 Aug 2021
AbstractforObesity, dyslipidaemia and candidate gene polymorphisms: a cross-sectional study among the Liangmai and Mizo tribes of Manipur, India | Full Text | References | PDF (1,004.1 KB) | EPUB
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Cardiology & Cardiovascular Disorders

Article
Helicobacter pylori increases the risk of carotid plaque formation: a clinical evidence
Haiqing Liang, Shuzhu Lin, Yongjian Ji, Yang Xiao & Guifang Zheng
Pages: 1448-1454
Published online: 25 Aug 2021
AbstractforHelicobacter pylori increases the risk of carotid plaque formation: a clinical evidence | Full Text | References | PDF (906.2 KB) | EPUB
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Pregnancy, Childbirth & Women's Health

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Dexamethasone on absent end-diastolic flow in umbilical artery, in growth restricted fetuses from early-onset preeclamptic pregnancies and the perinatal outcome
Oana Sorina Tica, Andrei Adrian Tica, Doriana Cojocaru, Mihaela Gheonea, Irina Tica, Dragos Ovidiu Alexandru, Victor Cojocaru, Lucian Cristian Petcu & Vlad Iustin Tica
Pages: 1455-1463
Published online: 31 Aug 2021
AbstractforDexamethasone on absent end-diastolic flow in umbilical artery, in growth restricted fetuses from early-onset preeclamptic pregnancies and the perinatal outcome | Full Text | References | PDF (813.7 KB) | EPUB
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Hematology

Article
P38 MAPK/AKT signalling is involved in IL-33-mediated anti-apoptosis in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia blast cells
Yiqian Wang, Hanyi Hou, Zhongping Liang, Xuexin Chen, Xindan Lian, Jie Yang, Zeyu Zhu, Huanmin Luo, Haibo Su & Qing Gong
Pages: 1464-1472
Published online: 26 Aug 2021
AbstractforP38 MAPK/AKT signalling is involved in IL-33-mediated anti-apoptosis in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia blast cells | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Cardiology & Cardiovascular Disorders

Review Article
Do we need a definition of acute heart failure with preserved ejection fraction?
Agnieszka Kapłon-Cieślicka & Lars H. Lund
Pages: 1473-1478
Published online: 25 Aug 2021
AbstractforDo we need a definition of acute heart failure with preserved ejection fraction? | Full Text | References | PDF (831.6 KB) | EPUB
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Toxicology

Review Article
Role of neurotoxicants in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease: a mechanistic insight
Fatema Yasmin Nisa, Md. Atiar Rahman, Md. Amjad Hossen, Mohammad Forhad Khan, Md. Asif Nadim Khan, Mumtahina Majid, Farjana Sultana & Md. Areeful Haque
Pages: 1479-1504
Published online: 25 Aug 2021
AbstractforRole of neurotoxicants in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease: a mechanistic insight | Full Text | References | PDF (2.8 MB) | EPUB
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Pregnancy, Childbirth & Women's Health

Article
The high platelet counts as predictor for early foetal demise
Xiaowen Shao, Dandan Wang, Yue Xu, Ling Guo, Hui Yang, Jieru Zhou, Jiayi Liang, Jie Qian, Jiajing Cheng, Lihua Sun & Yaozu Xiang
Pages: 1505-1511
Published online: 25 Aug 2021
AbstractforThe high platelet counts as predictor for early foetal demise | Full Text | References | PDF (877.9 KB) | EPUB
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Rheumatology

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Long-term outcomes after coronary artery bypass surgery in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Markus Malmberg, Antti Palomäki, Jussi O. T. Sipilä, Päivi Rautava, Jarmo Gunn & Ville Kytö
Pages: 1512-1519
Published online: 31 Aug 2021
AbstractforLong-term outcomes after coronary artery bypass surgery in patients with rheumatoid arthritis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Medical Education

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Using 360-degree video for teaching emergency medicine during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic
Alina Petrica, Diana Lungeanu, Alexandru Ciuta, Adina M. Marza, Mihai-Octavian Botea & Ovidiu A. Mederle
Pages: 1520-1530
Published online: 06 Oct 2021
AbstractforUsing 360-degree video for teaching emergency medicine during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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Infectious Diseases

Article
Worldwide association of lifestyle-related factors and COVID-19 mortality
Jingzhou Wang, Toshiro Sato & Atsushi Sakuraba
Pages: 1531-1536
Published online: 26 Aug 2021
AbstractforWorldwide association of lifestyle-related factors and COVID-19 mortality | Full Text | References | PDF (642.2 KB) | EPUB
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Pediatrics

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Clinical and prognostic characteristics of 95 cases of Langerhans cell histiocytosis in children: a single-institute experience from 2013 to 2020
Xue Tang, Ju Gao, Zhi-gui Ma, Xia Guo, Qiang Li, Zhi Wan & Jing-jing Sun
Pages: 1537-1546
Published online: 30 Aug 2021
AbstractforClinical and prognostic characteristics of 95 cases of Langerhans cell histiocytosis in children: a single-institute experience from 2013 to 2020 | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB) | EPUB
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Hematology

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Comprehensive meta-analysis of anti-BCMA chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy in relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma
Lina Zhang, Xuxing Shen, Wenjun Yu, Jing Li, Jue Zhang, Run Zhang, Jianyong Li & Lijuan Chen
Pages: 1547-1559
Published online: 30 Aug 2021
AbstractforComprehensive meta-analysis of anti-BCMA chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy in relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma | Full Text | References | PDF (3.3 MB) | EPUB
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Endocrinology

Article
Neonatal outcomes and congenital anomalies in pregnancies affected by hypothyroidism
Zareen Kiran, Aisha Sheikh, Khadija Nuzhat Humayun & Najmul Islam
Pages: 1560-1568
Published online: 08 Sep 2021
AbstractforNeonatal outcomes and congenital anomalies in pregnancies affected by hypothyroidism | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Infectious Diseases

Article
Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 during air travel: a descriptive and modelling study
Jinjun Zhang, Fei Qin, Xinyan Qin, Jianren Li, Sijia Tian, Jing Lou, Xuqin Kang, Huixin Lian, Shengmei Niu, Wenzhong Zhang & Yuguo Chen
Pages: 1569-1575
Published online: 31 Aug 2021
AbstractforTransmission of SARS-CoV-2 during air travel: a descriptive and modelling study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Immunology

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LncRNA MEG8 sponging miR-181a-5p contributes to M1 macrophage polarization by regulating SHP2 expression in Henoch-Schonlein purpura rats
Mingyu Jiang, Jicheng Dai, Mingying Yin, Chunming Jiang, Mingyong Ren & Lin Tian
Pages: 1576-1588
Published online: 03 Sep 2021
AbstractforLncRNA MEG8 sponging miR-181a-5p contributes to M1 macrophage polarization by regulating SHP2 expression in Henoch-Schonlein purpura rats | Full Text | References | PDF (2.5 MB) | EPUB
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Pregnancy, Childbirth & Women's Health

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Efficacy and safety of prolonged-release hyaluronic acid derivative vaginal application in the postpartum period: a prospective randomised clinical trial
Claudio Gustavino, Paolo Sala, Nadia Cusini, Brunella Gravina, Cecilia Ronzini, Diletta Marcolin, Valerio Gaetano Vellone, Michele Paudice, Rossella Nappi, Sergio Costantini, Simone Ferrero & Fabio Barra
Pages: 1589-1597
Published online: 03 Sep 2021
AbstractforEfficacy and safety of prolonged-release hyaluronic acid derivative vaginal application in the postpartum period: a prospective randomised clinical trial | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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Cardiology & Cardiovascular Disorders

Review Article
Role and implications of the CXCL12/CXCR4/CXCR7 axis in atherosclerosis: still a debate
Hussam A. S. Murad, Misbahuddin M. Rafeeq & Thamer M. A. Alqurashi
Pages: 1598-1612
Published online: 08 Sep 2021
AbstractforRole and implications of the CXCL12/CXCR4/CXCR7 axis in atherosclerosis: still a debate | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Neurology

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Adherence to oral anticoagulation in ischemic stroke patients with atrial fibrillation
Paula Tiili, Ioannis Leventis, Janne Kinnunen, Ida Svedjebäck, Mika Lehto, Efstathia Karagkiozi, Dimitrios Sagris, George Ntaios & Jukka Putaala
Pages: 1613-1620
Published online: 09 Sep 2021
AbstractforAdherence to oral anticoagulation in ischemic stroke patients with atrial fibrillation | Full Text | References | PDF (983.5 KB) | EPUB
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Cardiology & Cardiovascular Disorders

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High NAFLD fibrosis score in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease as a predictor of carotid plaque development: a retrospective cohort study based on regular health check-up data in China
Xinyan Yu, Chen Chen, Yi Guo, Yuling Tong, Yi Zhao, Lingyan Wu, Xue Sun, Xifeng Wu & Zhenya Song
Pages: 1621-1631
Published online: 09 Sep 2021
AbstractforHigh NAFLD fibrosis score in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease as a predictor of carotid plaque development: a retrospective cohort study based on regular health check-up data in China | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | EPUB
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Clinical Pathology

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Establishment of trimester-specific reference intervals of serum lipids and the associations with pregnancy complications and adverse perinatal outcomes: a population-based prospective study
Yifan Lu, Zhaoxia Jia, Shaofei Su, Lican Han, Lanlan Meng, Guodong Tang, Jing Wang, Chunhong Zhang, Xin Xie, Yi Zhang, Yue Zhang, Yanhong Zhai & Zheng Cao
Pages: 1632-1641
Published online: 09 Sep 2021
AbstractforEstablishment of trimester-specific reference intervals of serum lipids and the associations with pregnancy complications and adverse perinatal outcomes: a population-based prospective study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Endocrinology

Article Commentary
Some characteristics of hyperglycaemic crisis differ between patients with and without COVID-19 at a safety-net hospital in a cross-sectional study
Arnav Shah, Andrew Deak, Shaneisha Allen, Elayna Silfani, Christina Koppin, Yaara Zisman-Ilani, Imali Sirisena, Christina Rose & Daniel Rubin
Pages: 1642-1645
Published online: 11 Sep 2021
AbstractforSome characteristics of hyperglycaemic crisis differ between patients with and without COVID-19 at a safety-net hospital in a cross-sectional study | Full Text | References | PDF (414.5 KB) | EPUB
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Public Health

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Influence of changes in body fat on clinical outcomes in a general population: a 12-year follow-up report on the Ansan–Ansung cohort in the Korean Genome Environment Study
Byung Sik Kim, Yonggu Lee, Hyun-Jin Kim, Jeong-Hun Shin, Jin-Kyu Park, Hwan-Cheol Park, Young-Hyo Lim & Jinho Shin
Pages: 1646-1658
Published online: 17 Sep 2021
AbstractforInfluence of changes in body fat on clinical outcomes in a general population: a 12-year follow-up report on the Ansan–Ansung cohort in the Korean Genome Environment Study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB) | EPUB
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Pulmonary Medicine

Review
Performance of fractional exhaled nitric oxide in predicting response to inhaled corticosteroids in chronic cough: a meta-analysis
Pasquale Ambrosino, Mariasofia Accardo, Marco Mosella, Antimo Papa, Salvatore Fuschillo, Giorgio Alfredo Spedicato, Andrea Motta & Mauro Maniscalco
Pages: 1659-1672
Published online: 16 Sep 2021
AbstractforPerformance of fractional exhaled nitric oxide in predicting response to inhaled corticosteroids in chronic cough: a meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (2.3 MB) | EPUB
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Nutrition

Article Commentary
Association between COVID-19 and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors with the spotlight on zinc: an opinion
Bashar Khiatah, Amylee Amos & Deborah Carlson
Pages: 1673-1675
Published online: 23 Sep 2021
AbstractforAssociation between COVID-19 and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors with the spotlight on zinc: an opinion | Full Text | References | PDF (674.5 KB) | EPUB
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Pulmonary Medicine

Review Article
Pathophysiology of respiratory failure in patients with osteogenesis imperfecta: a systematic review
S. Storoni, S. Treurniet, D. Micha, M. Celli, M. Bugiani, J. G. van den Aardweg & E. M. W. Eekhoff
Pages: 1676-1687
Published online: 27 Sep 2021
AbstractforPathophysiology of respiratory failure in patients with osteogenesis imperfecta: a systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (961.7 KB) | EPUB
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Pharmacology

Article
Antimalarials may reduce cancer risk in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies
Xian-Bao Li, Nv-Wei Cao, Xiu-Jie Chu, Hao-Yue Zhou, Hua Wang, Si-Jie Yu, Dong-Qing Ye & Bao-Zhu Li
Pages: 1688-1696
Published online: 23 Sep 2021
AbstractforAntimalarials may reduce cancer risk in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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Article
Protective effect of standardised fruit extract of Garcinia cowa Roxb. ex Choisy against ethanol induced gastric mucosal lesions in Wistar rats
Prakash Chandra Gupta, Ashish Kar, Nisha Sharma, Prashant Kumar Singh, Naba Kumar Goswami & Satyanshu Kumar
Pages: 1697-1709
Published online: 23 Sep 2021
AbstractforProtective effect of standardised fruit extract of Garcinia cowa Roxb. ex Choisy against ethanol induced gastric mucosal lesions in Wistar rats | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB) | EPUB
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Oncology

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Myelin-associated proteins are potential diagnostic markers in patients with primary brain tumour
Olga M. Koper-Lenkiewicz, Anna J. Milewska, Joanna Kamińska, Karol Sawicki, Robert Chrzanowski, Justyna Zińczuk, Joanna Reszeć, Marzena Tylicka, Ewa Matuszczak, Joanna Matowicka-Karna, Zenon Mariak, Mariusz W. Mucha, Robert Pawlak & Violetta Dymicka-Piekarska
Pages: 1710-1721
Published online: 03 Oct 2021
AbstractforMyelin-associated proteins are potential diagnostic markers in patients with primary brain tumour | Full Text | References | PDF (2.8 MB) | EPUB
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Endocrinology

Article
An analysis of perinatal factors of low T3 syndrome in preterm neonates with a gestational age of 28–35 weeks
Xin Lin, Xian Chen & Chang-yi Yang
Pages: 1722-1726
Published online: 01 Oct 2021
AbstractforAn analysis of perinatal factors of low T3 syndrome in preterm neonates with a gestational age of 28–35 weeks | Full Text | References | PDF (742.5 KB) | EPUB
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Dermatology

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Therapeutic goals and treatment response evaluation in moderate to severe psoriasis: an experts opinion document
Isabel Belinchón Romero, Esteban Dauden, Carlos Ferrándiz Foraster, Álvaro González-Cantero, Jose Manuel Carrascosa Carrillo & on behalf of The Psoriasis Group of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
Pages: 1727-1736
Published online: 03 Oct 2021
AbstractforTherapeutic goals and treatment response evaluation in moderate to severe psoriasis: an experts opinion document | Full Text | References | PDF (916.6 KB) | EPUB
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Emergency Medicine

Article
Sepsis in end-stage renal disease patients: are they at an increased risk of mortality?
Ralphe Bou Chebl, Hani Tamim, Gilbert Abou Dagher, Musharaf Sadat, Ghassan Ghamdi, Abdulrahman Itani, Alawi Saeedi & Yaseen M. Arabi
Pages: 1737-1743
Published online: 09 Oct 2021
AbstractforSepsis in end-stage renal disease patients: are they at an increased risk of mortality? | Full Text | References | PDF (821.8 KB) | EPUB
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Nutrition

Article
The associations of circulating common and uncommon polyunsaturated fatty acids and modification effects on dietary quality with all-cause and disease-specific mortality in NHANES 2003–2004 and 2011–2012
Yuntao Zhang, Xiaoyu Guo, Jian Gao, Chunbo Wei, Shengnan Zhao, Zhipeng Liu, Hu Sun, Jiemei Wang, Lin Liu, Ying Li, Tianshu Han & Changhao Sun
Pages: 1744-1757
Published online: 21 Oct 2021
AbstractforThe associations of circulating common and uncommon polyunsaturated fatty acids and modification effects on dietary quality with all-cause and disease-specific mortality in NHANES 2003–2004 and 2011–2012 | Full Text | References | PDF (2 MB) | EPUB
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Medical Genetics & Genomics

Article
Transcriptomic analysis of human endometrial stromal cells during early embryo invasion
Shuo Han, Minghui Liu, Shan Liu & Yuan Li
Pages: 1758-1771
Published online: 13 Oct 2021
AbstractforTranscriptomic analysis of human endometrial stromal cells during early embryo invasion | Full Text | References | PDF (3 MB) | EPUB
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Anesthesiology

Review Article
What do we know about perioperative hypersensitivity reactions and what can we do to improve perioperative safety?
Urszula Kosciuczuk & Pawel Knapp
Pages: 1772-1778
Published online: 11 Oct 2021
AbstractforWhat do we know about perioperative hypersensitivity reactions and what can we do to improve perioperative safety? | Full Text | References | PDF (833.4 KB) | EPUB
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Infectious Diseases

Article
Enterococcal bloodstream infections in critically ill patients with COVID-19: a case series
Daniele Roberto Giacobbe, Laura Labate, Stefania Tutino, Federico Baldi, Chiara Russo, Chiara Robba, Lorenzo Ball, Silvia Dettori, Anna Marchese, Chiara Dentone, Laura Magnasco, Francesca Crea, Edward Willison, Federica Briano, Denise Battaglini, Nicolò Patroniti, Iole Brunetti, Paolo Pelosi & Matteo Bassetti
Pages: 1779-1786
Published online: 12 Oct 2021
AbstractforEnterococcal bloodstream infections in critically ill patients with COVID-19: a case series | Full Text | References | PDF (832 KB) | EPUB
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Medical Genetics & Genomics

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Hereditary transthyretin-related amyloidosis is frequent in polyneuropathy and cardiomyopathy of no obvious aetiology
Volha Skrahina, Ulrike Grittner, Christian Beetz, Thomas Skripuletz, Martin Juenemann, Heidrun H. Krämer, Katrin Hahn, Andreas Rieth, Volker Schaechinger, Monica Patten, Christian Tanislav, Stephan Achenbach, Birgit Assmus, Fabian Knebel, Stefan Gingele, Aliaksandr Skrahin, Jörg Hartkamp, Toni M. Förster, Sabine Roesner, Catarina Pereira, Arndt Rolfs & on behalf of the TRAM Study Group
Pages: 1787-1796
Published online: 16 Oct 2021
AbstractforHereditary transthyretin-related amyloidosis is frequent in polyneuropathy and cardiomyopathy of no obvious aetiology | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Review Article
Gastrointestinal microbiome and gluten in celiac disease
Xingxing Wu, Lin Qian, Kexin Liu, Jing Wu & Zhaowei Shan
Pages: 1797-1805
Published online: 14 Oct 2021
AbstractforGastrointestinal microbiome and gluten in celiac disease | Full Text | References | PDF (944.2 KB) | EPUB
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Review
Systematic review and meta-analysis of risk scores in prediction for the clinical outcomes in patients with acute variceal bleeding
Ling Yang, Rui Sun, Ning Wei & Hong Chen
Pages: 1806-1815
Published online: 18 Oct 2021
AbstractforSystematic review and meta-analysis of risk scores in prediction for the clinical outcomes in patients with acute variceal bleeding | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Surgery

Review
Comparison of efficacy and safety of different tourniquet applications in total knee arthroplasty: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Ziqin Cao, Jia Guo, Qiangxiang Li, Jianhuang Wu & Yajia Li
Pages: 1816-1826
Published online: 02 Nov 2021
AbstractforComparison of efficacy and safety of different tourniquet applications in total knee arthroplasty: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | EPUB
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Nephrology & Urology

Review
Systemic immune-inflammation index is a promising non-invasive biomarker for predicting the survival of urinary system cancers: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Xing Li, Lijiang Gu, Yuhang Chen, Yue Chong, Xinyang Wang, Peng Guo & Dalin He
Pages: 1827-1838
Published online: 14 Oct 2021
AbstractforSystemic immune-inflammation index is a promising non-invasive biomarker for predicting the survival of urinary system cancers: a systematic review and meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB) | EPUB
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Neurology

Review Article
Unruptured cerebral aneurysms in elderly patients: key challenges and management
Nicholas Caffes, Nicole Wenger, Gregory Cannarsa, Jeffrey Oliver, Chimdiya Onwukwe, Dheeraj Gandhi & J. Marc Simard
Pages: 1839-1849
Published online: 19 Oct 2021
AbstractforUnruptured cerebral aneurysms in elderly patients: key challenges and management | Full Text | References | PDF (842.2 KB) | EPUB
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Toxicology

Article
Assessment of the dose-dependent biochemical and cytotoxicity of zein-coated MgO nanowires in male and female albino rats
Ghada H. Naguib, Gamal S. Abd El-Aziz, Hisham A. Mously, Sahar M. Bukhary & Mohamed T. Hamed
Pages: 1850-1862
Published online: 25 Oct 2021
AbstractforAssessment of the dose-dependent biochemical and cytotoxicity of zein-coated MgO nanowires in male and female albino rats | Full Text | References | PDF (3.3 MB) | EPUB
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Emergency Medicine

Article
An observational cohort study of the performance of the REDS score compared to the SIRS criteria, NEWS2, CURB65, SOFA, MEDS and PIRO scores to risk-stratify emergency department suspected sepsis
Narani Sivayoham, Adil N. Hussain, Luke Shabbo & Dylon Christie
Pages: 1863-1874
Published online: 22 Oct 2021
AbstractforAn observational cohort study of the performance of the REDS score compared to the SIRS criteria, NEWS2, CURB65, SOFA, MEDS and PIRO scores to risk-stratify emergency department suspected sepsis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Geriatrics

Article
The utilization of specialized healthcare services among frail older adults in the Helsinki Birth Cohort Study
Jenni N. Ikonen, Johan G. Eriksson, Minna K. Salonen, Eero Kajantie, Otso Arponen & Markus J. Haapanen
Pages: 1875-1884
Published online: 29 Oct 2021
AbstractforThe utilization of specialized healthcare services among frail older adults in the Helsinki Birth Cohort Study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Endocrinology

Article
Computational modelling of self-reported dietary carbohydrate intake on glucose concentrations in patients undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass versus one-anastomosis gastric bypass
Reza A. Ashrafi, Aila J. Ahola, Milla Rosengård-Bärlund, Tuure Saarinen, Sini Heinonen, Anne Juuti, Pekka Marttinen & Kirsi H. Pietiläinen
Pages: 1885-1895
Published online: 29 Oct 2021
AbstractforComputational modelling of self-reported dietary carbohydrate intake on glucose concentrations in patients undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass versus one-anastomosis gastric bypass | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB) | EPUB
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Infectious Diseases

Article
COVID-19 prevalence among healthcare workers in Jakarta and neighbouring areas in Indonesia during early 2020 pandemic
Amin Soebandrio, Tina Kusumaningrum, Frilasita A. Yudhaputri, Sukma Oktavianthi, Dodi Safari, Safarina G. Malik & Khin Saw Aye Myint
Pages: 1896-1904
Published online: 16 Nov 2021
AbstractforCOVID-19 prevalence among healthcare workers in Jakarta and neighbouring areas in Indonesia during early 2020 pandemic | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Article
Reference values for the Modified Timed Up and Go Test in Saudi children aged 4–12 years old in Riyadh city: cross-sectional study
Nora Saleh Al-Toaimi, Afaf A. M. Shaheen, Maha Fahad Algabbani & Rehab F. M. Gawad
Pages: 1905-1913
Published online: 02 Nov 2021
AbstractforReference values for the Modified Timed Up and Go Test in Saudi children aged 4–12 years old in Riyadh city: cross-sectional study | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | EPUB
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology

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Prediction of severity and outcomes of colon ischaemia using a novel prognostic model: a clinical multicenter study
Xinbo Ai, Yuping Chen, Jiajian Qian, Bin Zhou, Zhenjiang Wang, Yanjun Zhang, Aimin Li, Feiyue Gong, Wensheng Pan, Bo Shen & Side Liu
Pages: 1914-1923
Published online: 02 Nov 2021
AbstractforPrediction of severity and outcomes of colon ischaemia using a novel prognostic model: a clinical multicenter study | Full Text | References | PDF (2 MB) | EPUB
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Pregnancy, Childbirth & Women's Health

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Effects of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on women affected by endometriosis: a large cross-sectional online survey
Alessandro Arena, Benedetta Orsini, Eugenia Degli Esposti, Diego Raimondo, Jacopo Lenzi, Ludovica Verrelli, Raffaella Iodice, Paolo Casadio & Renato Seracchioli
Pages: 1924-1934
Published online: 29 Oct 2021
AbstractforEffects of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on women affected by endometriosis: a large cross-sectional online survey | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Review Article
What are the recommendations for returning athletes who have experienced long term COVID-19 symptoms?
Rosie K. Lindsay, Jason J. Wilson, Mike Trott, Olawale Olanrewaju, Mark A. Tully, Guillermo F. López-Sánchez, Jae Il Shin, Damiano Pizzol, Peter Allen, Laurie T. Butler, Yvonne Barnett & Lee Smith
Pages: 1935-1944
Published online: 02 Nov 2021
AbstractforWhat are the recommendations for returning athletes who have experienced long term COVID-19 symptoms? | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Endocrinology

Article
Thyroid Feedback Quantile-based Index correlates strongly to renal function in euthyroid individuals
Sijue Yang, Shuiqing Lai, Zixiao Wang, Aihua Liu, Wei Wang & Haixia Guan
Pages: 1945-1955
Published online: 02 Nov 2021
AbstractforThyroid Feedback Quantile-based Index correlates strongly to renal function in euthyroid individuals | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Ophthalmology

Article
SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in healthcare workers in a high-volume ophthalmology centre in Guatemala
Pamela Davila-Siliezar, Alfonso Wer & Joaquin Barnoya
Pages: 1956-1959
Published online: 02 Nov 2021
AbstractforSARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in healthcare workers in a high-volume ophthalmology centre in Guatemala | Full Text | References | PDF (517.9 KB) | EPUB
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Addiction

Article
Harm reduction for the treatment of patients with severe injection-related infections: description of the Jackson SIRI Team
David P. Serota, Hansel E. Tookes, Belén Hervera, Babley M. Gayle, Cara R. Roeck, Edward Suarez, David W. Forrest, Michael A. Kolber, Tyler S. Bartholomew, Allan E. Rodriguez & Susanne Doblecki-Lewis
Pages: 1960-1968
Published online: 02 Nov 2021
AbstractforHarm reduction for the treatment of patients with severe injection-related infections: description of the Jackson SIRI Team | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | EPUB
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Review Article

Review Article
A rational approach to migraine diagnosis and management in primary care
Vincent T. Martin, Alexander Feoktistov & Glen D. Solomon
Pages: 1969-1980
Published online: 29 Oct 2021
AbstractforA rational approach to migraine diagnosis and management in primary care | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | EPUB
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Medical Education

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Effects of digitalized university curriculum-associated teaching on the equilibrium of autonomic neurophysiology and disposition of learners in medical school (EDUCATE-AND-LEARN): protocol for a randomized crossover study
Warunya Woranush, Annahita Sedghi, Mats Leif Moskopp, Julia Japtok, Christian G. Ziegler, Jessica Barlinn, Lutz Mirow, Thomas Noll & Timo Siepmann
Pages: 1981-1988
Published online: 02 Nov 2021
AbstractforEffects of digitalized university curriculum-associated teaching on the equilibrium of autonomic neurophysiology and disposition of learners in medical school (EDUCATE-AND-LEARN): protocol for a randomized crossover study | Full Text | References | PDF (770.5 KB) | EPUB
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Addiction

Article Commentary
Drug dependence is not addiction—and it matters
Maia Szalavitz, Khary K. Rigg & Sarah E. Wakeman
Pages: 1989-1992
Published online: 09 Nov 2021
AbstractforDrug dependence is not addiction—and it matters | Full Text | References | PDF (411.6 KB) | EPUB
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Gaowu Yan, Hongwei Li, Anup Bhetuwal, Morgan A. McClure, Yongmei Li, Guoqing Yang, Yong Li, Linwei Zhao & Xiaoping Fan
Pages: 1993-2008
Published online: 02 Nov 2021
AbstractforPleural effusion volume in patients with acute pancreatitis: a retrospective study from three acute pancreatitis centers | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB) | EPUB
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Pharmacology

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Synergistic effect of ursolic acid and piperine in CCl4 induced hepatotoxicity
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Pages: 2009-2017
Published online: 09 Nov 2021
AbstractforSynergistic effect of ursolic acid and piperine in CCl4 induced hepatotoxicity | Full Text | References | PDF (864 KB) | EPUB
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Hepatorenal syndrome: a Nationwide Trend Analysis from 2008 to 2018
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Pages: 2018-2024
Published online: 16 Nov 2021
AbstractforHepatorenal syndrome: a Nationwide Trend Analysis from 2008 to 2018 | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Pages: 2025-2033
Published online: 09 Nov 2021
AbstractforPredictors of necessity for endoscopic balloon dilatation in patients with Crohn’s disease-related small bowel stenosis | Full Text | References | PDF (2.6 MB) | EPUB
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Pages: 2034-2040
Published online: 11 Nov 2021
AbstractforPredicting mortality in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis patients using distance-saturation product | Full Text | References | PDF (1,015.8 KB) | EPUB
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Clinical value of serum VEGF and sFlt-1 in pernicious placenta previa
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Pages: 2041-2049
Published online: 19 Dec 2021
AbstractforClinical value of serum VEGF and sFlt-1 in pernicious placenta previa | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Unattended compared to traditional blood pressure measurement in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a randomised cross-over study
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Pages: 2050-2059
Published online: 09 Nov 2021
AbstractforUnattended compared to traditional blood pressure measurement in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a randomised cross-over study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Pediatrics

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Birth weight for gestational age and later cardiovascular health: a comparison between longitudinal Finnish and indigenous Australian cohorts
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Pages: 2060-2071
Published online: 10 Nov 2021
AbstractforBirth weight for gestational age and later cardiovascular health: a comparison between longitudinal Finnish and indigenous Australian cohorts | Full Text | References | PDF (2.1 MB) | EPUB
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Endocrinology

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The expanding role of SGLT2 inhibitors beyond glucose-lowering to cardiorenal protection
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Pages: 2072-2089
Published online: 11 Nov 2021
AbstractforThe expanding role of SGLT2 inhibitors beyond glucose-lowering to cardiorenal protection | Full Text | References | PDF (2 MB) | EPUB
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Published online: 11 Nov 2021
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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Six-month outcomes and effect of pulmonary rehabilitation among patients hospitalized with COVID-19: a retrospective cohort study
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Pages: 2099-2109
Published online: 12 Nov 2021
AbstractforSix-month outcomes and effect of pulmonary rehabilitation among patients hospitalized with COVID-19: a retrospective cohort study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB) | EPUB
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Anesthesiology

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Comparison of the effects of general, spinal and epidural anesthesia on ureter access and surgical outcomes during flexible ureterorenoscopy for transurethral single stone removal surgeries: a monocentric retrospective study
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Pages: 2110-2119
Published online: 13 Nov 2021
AbstractforComparison of the effects of general, spinal and epidural anesthesia on ureter access and surgical outcomes during flexible ureterorenoscopy for transurethral single stone removal surgeries: a monocentric retrospective study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | EPUB
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Nutrition

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Fear, anxiety and depression among pregnant women during COVID-19 pandemic: impacts of healthy eating behaviour and health literacy
Thuc C. Luong, Thu T. M. Pham, Minh H. Nguyen, Anh Q. Do, Linh V. Pham, Hoang C. Nguyen, Huu C. Nguyen, Tung H. Ha, Hung K. Dao, Manh V. Trinh, Thinh V. Do, Hung Q. Nguyen, Thao T. P. Nguyen, Cuong Q. Tran, Khanh V. Tran, Trang T. Duong, Hai X. Pham, Thao T. Do, Phuoc B. Nguyen, Anh L. Tra, Dung T. Phan, Binh N. Do & Tuyen Van Duong
Pages: 2120-2131
Published online: 11 Nov 2021
AbstractforFear, anxiety and depression among pregnant women during COVID-19 pandemic: impacts of healthy eating behaviour and health literacy | Full Text | References | PDF (3.4 MB) | EPUB
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Infectious Diseases

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Pages: 2132-2141
Published online: 15 Nov 2021
AbstractforSerum potassium, albumin and vitamin B12 as potential oxidative stress markers of fungal peritonitis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Pages: 2142-2152
Published online: 15 Nov 2021
AbstractforEpidemiological trends in mortality, event rates and case fatality of acute myocardial infarction from 2004 to 2015: results from the KORA MI registry | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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LINC01232 serves as a novel biomarker and promotes tumour progression by sponging miR-204-5p and upregulating RAB22A in clear cell renal cell carcinoma
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Pages: 2153-2164
Published online: 16 Nov 2021
AbstractforLINC01232 serves as a novel biomarker and promotes tumour progression by sponging miR-204-5p and upregulating RAB22A in clear cell renal cell carcinoma | Full Text | References | PDF (2.2 MB) | EPUB
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Dermatology for the internist: optimal diagnosis and management of atopic dermatitis
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Pages: 2165-2177
Published online: 17 Nov 2021
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High diagnostic value of miRNAs for NSCLC: quantitative analysis for both single and combined miRNAs in lung cancer
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Pages: 2178-2193
Published online: 16 Dec 2021
AbstractforHigh diagnostic value of miRNAs for NSCLC: quantitative analysis for both single and combined miRNAs in lung cancer | Full Text | References | PDF (2.1 MB) | EPUB
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Pages: 2194-2200
Published online: 16 Nov 2021
AbstractforHigher blood urea nitrogen level is independently linked with the presence and severity of neonatal sepsis | Full Text | References | PDF (978.4 KB) | EPUB
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Pages: 2201-2206
Published online: 17 Nov 2021
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Stratification of atopic dermatitis patients by patterns of response to proactive therapy with topical tacrolimus: low serum IgE levels and inadequately controlled disease activity at the start of treatment predict its failure
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Pages: 2207-2216
Published online: 19 Nov 2021
AbstractforStratification of atopic dermatitis patients by patterns of response to proactive therapy with topical tacrolimus: low serum IgE levels and inadequately controlled disease activity at the start of treatment predict its failure | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Prognostic value of GRACE and CHA2DS2-VASc score among patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention
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Pages: 2217-2226
Published online: 18 Nov 2021
AbstractforPrognostic value of GRACE and CHA2DS2-VASc score among patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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One year comprehensive prospective follow-up of achalasia patients after peroral endoscopic myotomy
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Pages: 2227-2235
Published online: 21 Nov 2021
AbstractforOne year comprehensive prospective follow-up of achalasia patients after peroral endoscopic myotomy | Full Text | References | PDF (965.8 KB) | EPUB
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Prevention, treatment, and risk factors of deep vein thrombosis in critically ill patients in Zhejiang province, China: a multicenter, prospective, observational study
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Pages: 2236-2247
Published online: 19 Nov 2021
AbstractforPrevention, treatment, and risk factors of deep vein thrombosis in critically ill patients in Zhejiang province, China: a multicenter, prospective, observational study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Ultrasound-targeted microbubble destruction mediated miR-492 inhibitor suppresses the tumorigenesis in non-small cell lung cancer
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Pages: 2248-2257
Published online: 24 Nov 2021
AbstractforUltrasound-targeted microbubble destruction mediated miR-492 inhibitor suppresses the tumorigenesis in non-small cell lung cancer | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB) | EPUB
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Molecular diagnosis of Coxiella burnetii in culture negative endocarditis and vascular infection in South Korea
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Pages: 2258-2267
Published online: 22 Nov 2021
AbstractforMolecular diagnosis of Coxiella burnetii in culture negative endocarditis and vascular infection in South Korea | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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The prognostic value of the lactate/albumin ratio for predicting mortality in septic patients presenting to the emergency department: a prospective study
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Pages: 2268-2277
Published online: 02 Dec 2021
AbstractforThe prognostic value of the lactate/albumin ratio for predicting mortality in septic patients presenting to the emergency department: a prospective study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Deep learning-based image analysis for automated measurement of eyelid morphology before and after blepharoptosis surgery
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Pages: 2278-2285
Published online: 30 Nov 2021
AbstractforDeep learning-based image analysis for automated measurement of eyelid morphology before and after blepharoptosis surgery | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on routine immunization
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Published online: 02 Dec 2021
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Post-hip fracture rehabilitation outcomes of diabetic and non-diabetic elderly patients
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Published online: 03 Dec 2021
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E-learning readiness and perceived stress among the university students of Bangladesh during COVID-19: a countrywide cross-sectional study
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Pages: 2305-2314
Published online: 10 Dec 2021
AbstractforE-learning readiness and perceived stress among the university students of Bangladesh during COVID-19: a countrywide cross-sectional study | Full Text | References | PDF (866.1 KB) | EPUB
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Clinical characteristics and associating risk factors of gastrointestinal perforation in children with IgA vasculitis
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Pages: 2315-2320
Published online: 08 Dec 2021
AbstractforClinical characteristics and associating risk factors of gastrointestinal perforation in children with IgA vasculitis | Full Text | References | PDF (715.2 KB) | EPUB
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COVID-19 and non–COVID-19 pneumonia: a comparison
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Pages: 2321-2331
Published online: 02 Dec 2021
AbstractforCOVID-19 and non–COVID-19 pneumonia: a comparison | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | EPUB
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Pharmacology

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Concatenation of molecular docking and molecular simulation of BACE-1, γ-secretase targeted ligands: in pursuit of Alzheimer’s treatment
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Pages: 2332-2344
Published online: 10 Dec 2021
AbstractforConcatenation of molecular docking and molecular simulation of BACE-1, γ-secretase targeted ligands: in pursuit of Alzheimer’s treatment | Full Text | References | PDF (2.7 MB) | EPUB
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Clinical outcomes, molecular epidemiology and resistance mechanisms of multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from bloodstream infections from Qatar
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Pages: 2345-2353
Published online: 09 Dec 2021
AbstractforClinical outcomes, molecular epidemiology and resistance mechanisms of multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from bloodstream infections from Qatar | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Analysis of a circRNA-, miRNA-, and mRNA-associated ceRNA network reveals potential biomarkers in preeclampsia a ceRNA network in preeclampsia
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Published online: 13 Dec 2021
AbstractforAnalysis of a circRNA-, miRNA-, and mRNA-associated ceRNA network reveals potential biomarkers in preeclampsia a ceRNA network in preeclampsia | Full Text | References | PDF (2.4 MB) | EPUB
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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Clinicians and individuals with acquired brain injury perspectives about factors that influence mobility: creating a core set of mobility domains among individuals with acquired brain injury
Rehab Alhasani, Dennis Radman, Claudine Auger, Anouk Lamontagne & Sara Ahmed
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Published online: 13 Dec 2021
AbstractforClinicians and individuals with acquired brain injury perspectives about factors that influence mobility: creating a core set of mobility domains among individuals with acquired brain injury | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Rheumatology

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Gut permeability and osteoarthritis, towards a mechanistic understanding of the pathogenesis: a systematic review
Giorgio Guido, Guido Ausenda, Veronica Iascone & Emanuele Chisari
Pages: 2380-2390
Published online: 21 Dec 2021
AbstractforGut permeability and osteoarthritis, towards a mechanistic understanding of the pathogenesis: a systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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