sST2 levels and 3D speckle tracking as predictors of CAD severity in chronic coronary syndrome.

Background: Previous studies on the relation of sST2 with atherosclerotic disease mostly focused on the predictive value of sST2 for heart failure. However, there is no definite conclusion about the correlation between sST2 level and a complex coronary lesion morphology detected with coronary angiography (CAG). The purpose of this work was to know sST2 level and 3D speckle-tracking echocardiography as predictor of coronary artery disease (CAD) severity in chronic coronary syndrome (CCS) individuals using Gensini score.

Presenting a Framework for Telebehavioral Health Implementation.

Purpose Of Review: This paper presents OPTIC as a framework to guide the conceptualization and implementation of telebehavioral health (TBH) in a comprehensive, structured, and accessible manner.

Recent Findings: There is a need for comprehensive frameworks for TBH implementation, yet current models and frameworks described in the literature have limitations. Many studies highlight favorable outcomes of TBH during COVID-19, along with increased adoption.

MRI-Based Classification for Tibial Spine Fracture: Detection Efficacy, Classification Accuracy, and Reliability.

Rationale And Objectives: Recently, a new MRI-based classification for evaluating tibial spine fractures (TSFs) was developed to aid in treating these injuries. Our objective was to assess the detection efficacy, classification accuracy, and reliability of this classification in detecting and grading TSFs, as well as its impact on treatment strategy, compared to the Meyers and McKeever (MM) classification.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective study included 68 patients with arthroscopically confirmed TSFs.

Impact of Myocardial Ischemia and Revascularization by Percutaneous Coronary Intervention on Circulating Level of Soluble ST2.

Background: The prognostic role of the soluble circulating suppression of tumorigenicity 2 marker (sST2) in different cardiovascular diseases (CVD) is still under investigation. This research aimed to assess the serum levels of sST2 in the blood of individuals with ischemic heart disease and its relation to disease severity, also to examine any changes in sST2 levels following a successful percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in those patients.

Methods: A total of 33 ischemic patients and 30 non-ischemic controls were included.

Improvement in clinical outcome and quality of life after arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis in paralytic foot drop.

Background: Paralytic foot-drop is a disabling deformity that results from nerve or direct muscle injuries. Palliative surgeries such as tendon transfer and ankle arthrodesis are reserved for permanent deformity, with the arthroscopic technique had not been widely studied before. This study aims to evaluate the clinical outcome and quality of life after arthroscopic ankle fusion of paralytic foot-drop deformity.

Effect of Light Quality and Media Components on Shoot Growth, Rutin, and Quercetin Production from Common Buckwheat.

Common buckwheat ( Moench) seeds are important nutritious grains that are widely spread in several human food products and livestock feed. Their health benefits are mainly due to their bioactive phenolic compounds, especially rutin and quercetin, which have a positive impact on heart health, weight loss, and diabetes management. In this study, we evaluated different media and light treatments for the cultures of common buckwheat (CB) in order to find the most optimum one producing the highest yield with the highest purity of these compounds.

Telehealth-Based Delivery of Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: a Critical Review of Recent Developments.

Purpose Of Review: Telehealth-delivered medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder (tele-MOUD) has received increased attention, with the intersection of the opioid epidemic and COVID-19 pandemic, but research on recent developments is scattered. We critically review recent literature on tele-MOUD and synthesize studies reporting primary data under four themes: clinical effectiveness, non-clinical effectiveness, perceptions, and regulatory considerations.

Recent Findings: Despite increasing publications, most failed to include long-term comprehensive assessments.

Addressing the Behavioral Health Needs of Sexual and Gender Minorities During the COVID-19 Pandemic: a Review of the Expanding Role of Digital Health Technologies.

Purpose Of Review: To review the role of digital health technologies in behavioral health treatment and promotion for sexual and gender minorities (SGM).

Recent Findings: Digital technologies have advantages and limitations at multiple levels in addressing SGM's behavioral health needs. For patients, digital technologies improve convenience and may reduce stigma; however, privacy concerns in the home may limit their utilization.

Satisfactory functional results and complication rates after anterior glenoid bone block reconstruction in recurrent shoulder dislocation: a mean 4-year follow-up comparative study.

Background: Anterior recurrent instability of the glenohumeral joint is a common clinical problem among the young population. Glenoid reconstruction with bone graft has become the treatment of choice, particularly in significant deficiency (˃20%). This study aims to assess the functional results of glenoid reconstruction using Latarjet and iliac bone graft in the management of glenoid insufficiency associated with recurrent anterior dislocation of the glenohumeral joint.

Validity of B-Type Natriuretic Peptide, Growth Differentiation Factor 15, and High-Sensitivity Troponin I Levels in Ischemic Heart Failure.

Background: Heart failure (HF) is a major medical, and epidemiological problems with ischemic heart disease (IHD) is the most common cause of HF. We aimed to assess the plasma B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels, serum growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF15), and high-sensitivity troponin I (hsTnI) in HF patients with and without IHD.

Methods: The study included 120 HF patients, categorized into 51 patients with IHD and 69 patients without apparent IHD.

Lidocaine vs. tramadol vs. placebo wound infiltration for post-cesarean section pain relief: a randomized controlled trial.

Objectives: In low-income settings, postoperative pain relief could be challenging as a high patient/nurse ratio limits pain assessment and adequate analgesics administration. The multi-center prospective double-blinded parallel randomized controlled trial was done to compare lidocaine, tramadol, and placebo (saline) intraoperative wound infiltration to relieve post-cesarean section wound pain during the first 24 h.

Methods: Ninety-nine cases were equally randomized into three groups, each containing 33 pregnant women undergoing cesarean section under general anesthesia.

High Frequency of ASXL1 and IDH Mutations in Young Acute Myeloid Leukemia Egyptian Patients.

Background: Prognostication of AML patients depends on association of genetic and epigenetic abnormalities. We aimed to evaluate the frequency and prognostic significance of Additional Sex comb's Like1 (ASXL1), Isocitrate Dehydrogenase (IDH) and Casitas B- lineage Lymphoma (CBL) mutations in AML assessing their association with different cytogenetic risk category.

Methods: We used High Resolution Melting (HRM) technology that detects small differences in PCR amplified sequences by direct melting using EvaGreen saturating dye to analyze epigenetic mutations in 70 denovo AML patients.

Maternal and developmental toxicity of Bisphenol-A in SWR/J mice.

Bisphenol-A (BPA), an organic compound with two phenol functional groups, is a widely used industrial plasticizer with known estrogenic properties. It is used in the manufacture of epoxy resins and polycarbonate plastics. This study was designed to evaluate and assess the possible toxicity arising from the oral administration of BPA to pregnant mice.

Assessment of Shoulder Function after Internal Fixation of Humeral Diaphyseal Fractures in Young Adults: A Prospective Comparative Study.

Background: Humeral shaft fractures are commonly encountered in casualties. There are different methods of operative internal fixation with no consensus on the best technique. The objective of this study was to assess shoulder function and rate of complications among two different options of fixation, intramedullary nailing, and minimal invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) in young adults.

Enhancing Mental Health Treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder in Corrections.

Improving mental health among inmates has been a long-term challenge for correctional systems. Although borderline personality disorder (BPD) has garnered limited attention in the literature, evidence suggests it is highly prevalent in corrections. It is important to provide comprehensive treatment for this condition, given its high prevalence and significant personal, societal, and economic burden.

Evaluating a Multicomponent Strategy to Address Burnout, Job Engagement, and Job Satisfaction Among Telepsychiatrists.

Introduction: Preventing and managing burnout among psychiatrists in the United States is a national priority. Telepsychiatry is a promising web-based modality for the delivery of psychiatric services that has the potential for reducing burnout rates. However, it may also be associated with certain occupational challenges such as social and professional isolation, which may impact telepsychiatrists' performance and well-being.

Anemia is a novel predictor for clinical ISR following PCI.

Background: Conflicting data were found regarding the anemia's effect on percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) outcomes. We directed our study to investigate anemia's effect on clinical in-stent restenosis (ISR) following PCI.

Results: A prospective multi-center cohort study was performed on 470 consecutive participants undergoing elective PCI.

LMP7 polymorphism may modify the presentation and clinical impact of minor histocompatibility antigens in matched related hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Differential expression of minor histocompatibility antigens between the recipient and donor determines their disparity and can be modified by immunoproteasomes that regulate their processing and presentation. We examined the impact of HA-1 and HA-8 disparity, and immunoproteasome LMP7 polymorphism in 130 pairs. In multivariate analysis, HA-1 disparity showed a statistically significant association with an increased incidence of acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) II-IV (p = 0.

Exploring the non-coding regions in the mtDNA of some honey bee species and subspecies.

The sequence of the DNA contains coding and non-coding regions. The role of the non-coding regions is not known and is hypothesized to maintain the structure of the DNA. This study aimed to investigate the structure of the non-coding sequences in honey bees utilizing bioinformatics.

Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Upper Egypt Villages.

Background: A large percentage of diabetic patients also have other components of metabolic syndrome, which is a group of cardiovascular (CV) hazard factors related to both diabetes mellitus (DM) and cardiovascular diseases (CVD). We do not know about the prevalence of CV risk factors in diabetic patients in Upper Egypt. We aimed to assess the CV risk factors in type 2 diabetic patients in Upper Egypt villages.

Identification of potential drug target in malarial disease using molecular docking analysis.

Malaria caused by genus a parasite which is the main health issue for humans and about half of the population were suffered. An every year, approximately 1.2-2.

A review of evaluation approaches for telemental health programs.

Purpose: Although studies have examined the effectiveness of telemental health programs, optimal approaches for their evaluation remain unclear. We sought to review the outcomes used to evaluate telemental health programs.

Methods: We conducted a literature search in PubMed and Google Scholar for peer-reviewed studies published between January 2010 until October 2019, and we excluded review articles, opinion papers, presentations, abstracts, and program report without data.