Efficacy of Massage on Pain Intensity in Post-Cesarean Women: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Cesarean section is a common surgical procedure that may be considered a safe alternative to natural birth and helps to resolve numerous obstetric conditions. Still, the Cesarean section is painful; relieving pain after a Cesarean section is crucial, therefore analgesia is necessary for the postoperative period. However, analgesia is not free of complications and contraindications, so massage may be a cost-effective method for decreasing pain post-Cesarean.

Impact of indirect bilirubin and uric acid on outcomes of sepsis-associated acute kidney injury (sAKI).

Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is one of the most frequent pathophysiologic disorders encountered in hospitalized patients, with sepsis frequently implicated in pathogenesis. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) seem to have a significant contribution to sepsis-induced AKI. Proposed mechanisms include induction of cell membrane lipid peroxidation, protein denaturing, and direct DNA damage, all of which have deleterious effect.

Methylation degree of metalloproteinase inhibitor RECK gene: Links to RECK protein level and hepatocellular carcinoma in chronic HCV infection patients.

The RECK gene, a tumor suppressor gene, inhibits angiogenesis, invasion, and tumor metastasis. Epigenetic regulation of the RECK gene constitutes a potent approach to the molecular basis of liver malignancy. This study aims to evaluate the promoter methylation status of the RECK gene and its serum level in patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV)-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and the potential association of RECK gene methylation with clinical criteria of HCC.

Measurability and reliability of assessments of root length and marginal bone level in cone beam CT and intraoral radiography: a study of adolescents.

Objectives: To evaluate measurability and reliability of measurements of root length and marginal bone level in CBCT, periapical (PA) and bitewing (BW) radiographs.

Methods: CBCT of both jaws, PA of maxillary incisors and posterior BW radiographs of 10 adolescents (mean age 13.4) were selected.

The impact of premature birth on the permanent tooth size of incisors and first molars.

Background: Scientific evidence is insufficient to answer the question of whether premature birth causes altered tooth-crown dimensions.

Objective: To evaluate permanent tooth-crown dimensions in prematurely born children and to compare the findings with full-term born controls.

Subjects And Methods: Preterm children of 8-10 years of age were selected from the Swedish Medical Birth Register.

FLT3 Internal Tandem Duplication Mutation, cMPL and CD34 Expressions Predict Low Survival in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Patients.

Objectives: To detect FMS-like tyrosine kinase-3 internal tandem duplicate (FLT3 ITD) mutation, Myeloproliferative leukemia virus oncogene (cMPL) and Ephrin A 4 receptor (EphA4) expressions in Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and their correlation to patient's clinicopathological characteristics and survival.

Methods: RNA was extracted from blood samples of 58 AML patients (39 adults and 19 children) and 20 age and sex matched controls. FLT3 ITD mutation, cMPL and EphA4 expression was studied using RT-PCR and correlated to the clinical and survival data of the patients.

Interleukin-23R gene polymorphism in pediatric Egyptian patients with primary immune thrombocytopenia.

Primary immune thrombocytopenia is an acquired autoimmune disorder caused by the production of antiplatelet antibodies. These autoantibodies opsonize platelets for splenic clearance, resulting in low levels of circulating platelets. The current case-control study aimed at detecting the frequency of interleukin-23 receptor rs1884444 single nucleotide polymorphism in Egyptian children with primary immune thrombocytopenia and its possible role as a genetic marker for disease risk.