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PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of spironolactone on diastolic heart functions in patients with chronic kidney disease by tissue Doppler echocardiography. MATERIAL and METHODS: Twenty-four pat...

BackgroundHeart failure (HF) with chronic arrhythmias is associated with autonomic dysfunction and poor outcomes. Heart rate variability (HRV) reflects autonomic dysfunction and predicts outcomes in HF. This study invest...

Ying Zhao, Jingjing Zhang, Wei Qian, Hailing Mu, Qiushuang Tang, Peng Zhang Department of Anesthesiology, The Second People’s Hospital, Wuhu, Anhui, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Peng Zhang, Department of...

Abstract Introduction Glecaprevir/pibrentasvir (G/P) is globally approved for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and for acute HCV infection in the USA. The efficacy and safety of G/P has been cl...

Abstract Background Chronic endometritis (CE) has two principal subtypes—non-specific chronic endometritis (NSCE) and endometrial tuberculosis (ETB). Both can adversely affect embryo implantation. Although ETB is gener...

Environmental factors such as air pollution, weather events, and ambient toxins are major contributors to human disease, with disproportionate impacts on vulnerable populations. In Puerto Rico, chronic exposure to air po...

OBJECTIVE: Atherosclerosis is seen more frequently in patients with chronic renal failure (CRF) due to the oxidative stress, chronic inflammation and endothelial dysfunction. Besides lowering total and low density lipopr...

ABSTRACT In this case, a 12-year-old female domestic cat with chronic renal failure (CRF), which had lived longer than the mean survival time for cats with that condition, was monitored to evaluate the effects of treatme...

The incidence of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in kidney transplant recipients is 5%-15%, and HCV is an important risk factor for posttransplant kidney issues. Novel interferon-free regimens with direct-actin...

Abstract Background Gait impairments following chronic neurological conditions, such as spinal cord injury (SCI), represent a major challenge for rehabilitation, with limited options to sustain functional recovery and pa...

Background: Short bowel syndrome (SBS) is considered a low prevalence disease. In Argentina, no registries are available on chronic intestinal failure (CIF) and SBS. This project was designed as the first national regist...

Chronic illness is associated with lower quality of life, yet it remains unclear whether this association differs by employment arrangements, particularly gig work. Using longitudinal data (2019–2024) from a nationally...

Abstract Aims/Introduction Diabetes mellitus significantly contributes to renal complications, especially in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Effective glycemic control is important; however, the ideal hemogl...

No satisfactory explanation has been made about chronic hemodialysis-induced hearing loss, yet. This study has been aimed to investigate whether there is a possible role of changes in antioxidant defense mechanisms in ch...

Abstract Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) significantly affects the quality of life of older adults. The growing impact of this chronic condition poses significant challenges for healthcare systems...

Staphylococcus aureus is one of the main causes of mastitis in dairy cows worldwide. The most common form of the disease is characterized by chronic subclinical infection with sporadic clinical episodes that can persist ...

Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is a severe, life-threatening complication of pulmonary embolism with pulmonary hypertension (PH). The combination of insufficient resolution of thrombi following pul...

Background: Neck pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder frequently associated with proprioceptive impairments and reduced cervical mobility. This study aimed to evaluate the immediate effects of Mulligan’s mobilizat...

Abstract Background As the incidence of ATR is increasing the risk of ruptures being missed escalates and more injuries are suspected to become chronic. This study aimed to assess the incidence and causes of delayed diag...

OBJECTIVE: The conditions underlying chronic renal failure have become epidemics in the world. The aim of this study was to reveal the degree of awareness of chronic renal failure among family physicians. MATERIAL and ...

Objective: Patient access to information support to supplement their understanding of laboratory and test parameters remains challenging because of medical and scientific terminology. These challenges have led to the exp...

Aspergillus infections may present in a variety of conditions including chronic sinusitis and are rarely seen in individuals without immune deficiency. A 69-year-old male patient was seen because of continuing complaints...

ObjectiveTo examine the heterogeneity and determinants of Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Literacy (TCM-HL) among middle-aged and older adults patients with chronic diseases and its association with disease burden an...

Abstract Objective To assess maternal and perinatal outcomes of pregnancies in women with chronic hypertension (CH). Methods Retrospective cohort of women with CH followed at a referral center for a 5 year period (2012-...