Associations of Obesity and Prognostic Nutritional Index on 1-Year Mortality in Patients with Acute Heart Failure.

Background: Increased BMI is paradoxically associated with improved survival among patients with acute heart failure (AHF). However, the impact of different nutritional status on this obesity paradox on 1-year mortality is underreported. The prognostic nutritional index is a simple tool to assess nutrition status.

Accuracy of Velacur in Assessing MASLD and MASH Patients Using Biopsy as the Gold Standard.

: Velacur is a novel, point-of-care ultrasound device developed to accurately diagnose patients with Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH). The Velacur system non-invasively assesses liver stiffness, attenuation, and the Velacurdetermined fat fraction (VDFF). In this study, the performance of Velacur was measured against biopsy results in a cohort of MASLD and MASH patients.

Isolation and Functional Characterization of Endophytic Bacteria from Muscadine Grape Berries: A Microbial Treasure Trove.

Muscadine grapes are renowned for their unique traits, natural disease resistance, and rich bioactive compounds. Despite extensive research on their phytochemical properties, microbial communities, particularly endophytic bacteria, remain largely unexplored. These bacteria play crucial roles in plant health, stress tolerance, and ecological interactions.

Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression in Pakistani Patients With Acne Vulgaris.

Introduction Adolescents with acne vulgaris, a prevalent dermatological condition, have a significant prevalence of anxiety and depression, which can have negative effects on their quality of life. Objectives The purpose of this study was to find out the prevalence of anxiety and depression in Pakistani patients with acne vulgaris. Methods This six-month cohort study was conducted at Chaudhry Muhammad Akram Teaching and Research Hospital in Lahore, Pakistan, involving 250 acne vulgaris patients (aged 16-40) and 200 age- and sex-matched controls.

Exploring Nontraumatic Brain Hemorrhage in Sudden and Unexpected Deaths: A Novel Autopsy-Based Investigation.

 There has been a surge in sudden and unexpected deaths, presenting a significant challenge for health policymakers and researchers. These individuals showed no signs of recent or past illnesses and died suddenly during routine activities like walking, standing, or working.  This study focuses on exploring nontraumatic brain hemorrhage as a cause of death in autopsies of individuals without prior illnesses.