Risk of malignant lymphoma in patients with previous tuberculosis infection: a cohort study.

Tuberculosis (TB) is associated with chronic inflammation, which has been implicated in the pathogenesis of various malignancies, including lung cancer. However, the relationship between TB and hematological malignancies like lymphoma remains less understood. This study aimed to investigate risks of incident malignant lymphoma according to previous TB infection in a large prospective cohort of 347,204 individuals.

Impact of Multidrug-Resistant Bacterial Colonization on Clinical Characteristics, Antibiotic Treatment, and Clinical Outcomes of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

Purpose: To determine effects of colonization with multidrug-resistant bacteria (MDRB) in general wards on characteristics, treatment, and prognosis of hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP).

Methods: This was a multicenter retrospective cohort study of patients with HAP admitted to 16 tertiary or university hospitals in Korea from July 2019 to December 2019. From the entire cohort, patients who developed pneumonia in general wards with known colonization status before the onset of pneumonia were included in this study.

Revisiting the genus (Liliaceae) in Kazakhstan, the country with the richest tulip diversity worldwide.

The genus L., belonging to the Liliaceae family, has significant economic, horticultural, and ecological importance and is culturally revered in various regions worldwide. The total number of species, including 90-120 taxa, varies based on different sources.

Enhancing the Ground Truth Disparity by MAP Estimation for Developing a Neural-Net Based Stereoscopic Camera.

This paper presents a novel method to enhance ground truth disparity maps generated by Semi-Global Matching (SGM) using Maximum a Posteriori (MAP) estimation. SGM, while not producing visually appealing outputs like neural networks, offers high disparity accuracy in valid regions and avoids the generalization issues often encountered with neural network-based disparity estimation. However, SGM struggles with occlusions and textureless areas, leading to invalid disparity values.

EPRS1-mediated fibroblast activation and mitochondrial dysfunction promote kidney fibrosis.

Kidney fibrosis causes irreversible structural damage in chronic kidney disease and is characterized by aberrant extracellular matrix (ECM) accumulation. Although glutamyl-prolyl-tRNA synthetase 1 (EPRS1) is a crucial enzyme involved in proline-rich protein synthesis, its role in kidney fibrosis remains unclear. The present study revealed that EPRS1 expression levels were increased in the fibrotic kidneys of patients and mice, especially in fibroblasts and proximal tubular epithelial cells, on the basis of single-cell analysis and immunostaining of fibrotic kidneys.

AST-120 Protects Cognitive and Emotional Impairment in Chronic Kidney Disease Induced by 5/6 Nephrectomy.

Background: Uremic toxins resulting from chronic kidney disease (CKD) can cause cognitive and emotional disorders, as well as cardiovascular diseases. Indoxyl sulfate (IS) and p-cresol are notable uremic toxins found in patients with CKD. However, few studies have investigated whether reducing uremic toxins can alleviate cognitive and emotional disorders associated with CKD.

Moving beyond tokenism: Sustaining engagement of persons living with dementia in identifying emergency research priorities.

Introduction: The Geriatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network 2.0-Advancing Dementia Care (GEAR 2.0-ADC) aims to advance research efforts to improve the emergency care of persons living with dementia (PLWDs).

Case report: Peritonitis caused by Pantoea agglomerans from pet dog exposure in peritoneal dialysis.

Rationale: Peritonitis caused by Pantoea agglomerans is a rare occurrence in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis. Cases potentially linked to pet dogs are even rarer, and there is limited literature available.

Patient Concerns: A patient undergoing peritoneal dialysis presented with symptoms of peritonitis, including abdominal pain and cloudy dialysis fluid.

Description and phylogenetic position of a new species, J.E.Jang, K.H.Lee & H.Y.Gil (Saxifragaceae), from the southern islands of South Korea.

We describe a new species, J.E.Jang, K.

Antiretroviral Therapy with Ritonavir-Boosted Atazanavir- and Lopinavir-Containing Regimens Correlates with Diminished HIV-1 Neutralization.

Background/objectives: The impact of virion maturation on neutralizing antibody responses in HIV treatment is not fully understood. This study examines whether antiretroviral regimens (ART) with boosted protease inhibitors (b-PI), which increase exposure to immature virions, affect neutralization capacity compared to Non-b-PI regimens.

Methods: Neutralization activity was assessed in 45 HIV-infected individuals on b-PI regimens and 56 on Non-b-PI regimens, adjusting for factors like infection duration, ART initiation, and immune markers.

Analyzing Optimal Wearable Motion Sensor Placement for Accurate Classification of Fall Directions.

Falls represent a significant risk factor, necessitating accurate classification methods. This study aims to identify the optimal placement of wearable sensors-specifically accelerometers, gyroscopes, and magnetometers-for effective fall-direction classification. Although previous research identified optimal sensor locations for distinguishing falls from non-falls, limited attention has been given to the classification of fall direction across different body regions.

The effect of a scenario-based cognitive behavioral therapy mobile app on end-stage kidney disease patients on dialysis.

It has been reported that a scenario-based cognitive behavioral therapy mobile app including Todac Todac was effective in improving depression in the general public. However, no study has been conducted on whether Todac Todac is effective in dialysis patients. Therefore, this study was intended to determine whether the use of this app was effective in improving depression in dialysis patients.

Incidence of bronchiectasis in patients with acromegaly: a cohort study.

Objective: Associations between acromegaly and several respiratory diseases, such as obstructive lung disease or sleep apnea, have been suggested, but the relationship between bronchiectasis and acromegaly is unclear. We investigated whether acromegaly is related to the development of bronchiectasis.

Materials And Methods: Using the Korean National Health Insurance System database between 2006 and 2016, we studied the relationship between acromegaly and bronchiectasis in patients with acromegaly (n=2593) and controls (1:5 age- and sex-matched subjects without acromegaly, n=12965) with a mean follow-up period of 8.

RIPK3 causes mitochondrial dysfunction and albuminuria in diabetic podocytopathy through PGAM5-Drp1 signaling.

Background: Receptor-interacting protein kinase (RIPK)3 is an essential molecule for necroptosis and its role in kidney fibrosis has been investigated using various kidney injury models. However, the relevance and the underlying mechanisms of RIPK3 to podocyte injury in albuminuric diabetic kidney disease (DKD) remain unclear. Here, we investigated the role of RIPK3 in glomerular injury of DKD.

A machine learning-based approach for predicting renal function recovery in general ward patients with acute kidney injury.

Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a significant challenge in healthcare. While there are considerable researches dedicated to AKI patients, a crucial factor in their renal function recovery, is often overlooked. Thus, our study aims to address this issue through the development of a machine learning model to predict restoration of kidney function in patients with AKI.

Trajectories of Purpose in Life Across Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease or Related Dementias in Older Adulthood.

Sense of purpose serves as a psychological resource for late-life health. Limited research has examined how purpose changes across chronic illness diagnoses, including a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). This study leverages data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS; = 831) to establish trajectories of purpose across ADRD diagnosis using three-year (pre-diagnosis, year of diagnosis, post-diagnosis) timespans and two comparison groups (heart disease diagnosis, no diagnosis).

Effects of Paraspinal Intramuscular Injection of Atelocollagen in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain: A Retrospective Observational Study.

: Atelocollagen is used for soft tissue repair and reconstruction by replacing defective or damaged muscles, membranes, ligaments, and tendons. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of additional paraspinal intramuscular injection of atelocollagen on lumbar epidural steroid injection for reducing pain and improving functional capacity of patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP). We retrospectively enrolled 608 consecutive patients with CLBP who received lumbar epidural steroid injection with or without additional paraspinal intramuscular injection of atelocollagen.

The complete chloroplast genome of Vved. (Asphodelaceae), an endemic species of Kyrgyz Republic.

Vved. 1971 is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Asphodelaceae and an endemic species of the Kyrgyz Republic; however, its complete chloroplast genome sequence has not been reported. Here, we investigated the complete chloroplast (cp) genome of using next-generation sequencing.

Distribution of Aspergillus species and prevalence of azole resistance in clinical and environmental samples from a Spanish hospital during a three-year study period.

Background: Surveillance studies are crucial for updating trends in Aspergillus species and antifungal susceptibility information.

Objectives: Determine the Aspergillus species distribution and azole resistance prevalence during this 3-year prospective surveillance study in a Spanish hospital.

Materials And Methods: Three hundred thirty-five Aspergillus spp.

Aleukemic congenital leukemia cutis preceding monocytic leukemia with favorable outcome: A case report.

A newborn girl had typical "blueberry muffin" skin lesions, which shows histopathologic features of monocytic leukemia cutis. The systemic leukemia was demonstrated after one month of life. She was treated by chemotherapy, including induction and three consolidation cures, according to the ELAM02 protocol, which led to complete remission.

Comparative plastome analysis and taxonomic classification of snow lotus species (Saussurea, Asteraceae) in Central Asia and Southern Siberia.

Four species of Saussurea, namely S. involucrata, S. orgaadayi, S.

Increased Apolipoprotein B/Apolipoprotein A-I Ratio Is Associated With Decline in Lung Function in Healthy Individuals: The Kangbuk Samsung Health Study.

Background: Lung dysfunction and high apolipoprotein B/apolipoprotein A-I (apoB/apoA-I) ratio are both recognized risk factors for cardiovascular disease. However, few studies have examined the association between the apoB/ApoA-I ratio and lung function. Therefore, we investigated whether this ratio is associated with decreased lung function in a large healthy cohort.