Preoperative bioelectrical impedance, measured phase angle, and hand-grip strength as predictors of postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing cardiac surgery: a systematic review.

Background: Postoperative problems are a major danger for patients after heart surgery. Predicting postoperative outcomes for cardiac surgery is limited by current preoperative evaluations. Handgrip strength (HGS) testing and bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) may provide extra ways to identify individuals at risk of surgical problems, enhancing risk assessment and results.

Marital Quality-A Neglected Player in the Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases: A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies.

Purpose Of Review: Marital quality (MQ) is a psychosocial factor that has been neglected in cardiovascular prevention guidelines, although its association with cardiovascular diseases has been identified in several studies. Therefore, we aim to investigate how MQ either in positive or negative dimensions affect different cardiovascular risk factors and diseases.

Recent Findings: We systematically searched different databases in September 2023 for longitudinal studies conducted to assess the contribution of MQ to well-established cardiovascular risk factors and diseases.

Gastrointestinal basidiobolomycosis - A rare fungal infection: Challenging to diagnose yet treatable - Case report and literature review.

Gastrointestinal Basidiobolomycosis is a rare manifestation of Basidiobolus ranarum infection. In this report, we present two cases of gastrointestinal Basidiobolomycosis. The first patient presented with obstructive symptoms, fever, and weight loss.

Effect of Avena sativa (Oats) on cognitive function: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

Background And Aim: The effect of polyphenol-rich diets or supplements on cognitive function remains a contentious topic. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of Avena sativa (oat extracts) on cognitive function among healthy adults.

Methods: A structured literature search was undertaken using PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus from the database's establishment until March 17, 2022.

Long-term risk and predictors of cerebrovascular events following sepsis hospitalization: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Long-term risk and predictors of cerebrovascular events following sepsis hospitalization have not been clearly elucidated. We aim to determine the association between surviving sepsis hospitalization and cerebrovascular complications in adult sepsis survivors.

Method: We searched MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, Web of Sciences, Cochrane library, and Google scholar for studies published from the inception of each database until 31 August 2022.

Oral antiviral treatments for COVID-19: opportunities and challenges.

The use of antiviral COVID-19 medications can successfully inhibit SARS-CoV-2 replication and prevent disease progression to a more severe form. However, the timing of antiviral treatment plays a crucial role in this regard. Oral antiviral drugs provide an opportunity to manage SARS-CoV-2 infection without a need for hospital admission, easing the general burden that COVID-19 can have on the healthcare system.

Prognostic Potential of the Controlling Nutritional Status (CONUT) Score in Predicting All-Cause Mortality and Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease: A Meta-Analysis.

Background: As defined by the Controlling Nutrition Status (CONUT) score, the prognostic significance of nutritional status has attracted attention in patients with cardiovascular disease. This meta-analysis aimed to determine the importance of CONUT score for prediction of all-cause mortality and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in adult patients with coronary artery disease (CAD).

Methods: Observational studies conducted to evaluate the association of CONUT score with adverse clinical outcomes in patients with CAD were included.

Evaluation of molecular apoptosis signaling pathways and its correlation with EBV viral load in SLE patients using systems biology approach.

Background: Considerable evidence supports that SLE could be related to apoptotic cells and EBV infection.

Objective: The aim of this study was to identify the transcriptional signature of EBV infection in SLE patients for survey of the molecular apoptosis signaling pathways.

Methods: The PBMCs gene expression profiles of healthy control and SLE patients were obtained from GEO.

COVID-19 vaccinations: The unknowns, challenges, and hopes.

The entire world has been suffering from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic since March 11, 2020. More than a year later, the COVID-19 vaccination brought hope to control this viral pandemic. Here, we review the unknowns of the COVID-19 vaccination, such as its longevity, asymptomatic spread, long-term side effects, and its efficacy on immunocompromised patients.

Meta-Analysis of the Usefulness of Beta-Blockers to Reduce the Risk of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Stable Coronary Artery Disease Without Prior Myocardial Infarction or Left Ventricular Dysfunction.

Beta-blockers (BBs) are the core of coronary artery disease (CAD) pharmacotherapy and demonstrated a well-established benefit in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction (MI). However, the prophylactic role of BBs to affect adverse outcomes in patients with stable CAD, especially among those without a pervious history of MI or left ventricular dysfunction, is not yet addressed. We aimed to determine the effects of beta-blockers on major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in patients with stable CAD without prior MI or left ventricular dysfunction.

The state of child nutrition in Ethiopia: an umbrella review of systematic review and meta-analysis reports.

Background: Malnutrition remains to be a major public health problem in developing countries, particularly among children under-5 years of age children who are more vulnerable to both macro and micro-nutrient deficiencies. Various systematic review and meta-analysis (SRM) studies were done on nutritional statuses of children in Ethiopia, but no summary of the findings was done on the topic. Thus, this umbrella review was done to summarize the evidence from SRM studies on the magnitude and determinants of malnutrition and poor feeding practices among under-5 children in Ethiopia.