Publications by authors named "M Philip"
Background: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement-related infective endocarditis (TAVR-IE) is associated with a poor prognosis. TAVR-IE diagnosis is challenging, and benefits of the most recent classifications (ESC-2015, ISCVID-2023 and ESC-2023) have not been compared with the conventional Duke criteria on this population.
Objectives: The primary objective was to compare the diagnostic value of the Duke, ESC-2015, ISCVID-2023, and ESC-2023 criteria for the diagnosis of TAVR-IE.
Unlabelled: Excessive and uncontrolled use of the Internet leads to Internet addiction and negatively affects the physical and mental health of adolescents. Normalization of the Internet and electronic gadgets during the COVID-19 pandemic increased the vulnerability of adolescents to developing behavioral dependency on Internet use. Intervention is needed to protect the formative years and to grow as responsible net users.
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- - PDE4 inhibitors like roflumilast are newer medications that help with breathing and reduce inflammation, which raises concerns about their potential use as performance enhancers in sports.
- - This study explores how roflumilast is metabolized in thoroughbred horses through both oral administration and lab methods, revealing numerous metabolites generated during this process.
- - The research identified various metabolic alterations, including hydroxylation and methylation, and highlighted products that could aid in detecting roflumilast misuse in equestrian competitions.
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- The study aims to compare cognitive functions and anxiety levels in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) to healthy controls (HCs) while also exploring the links between these factors and overall quality of life (QOL).
- In a sample of 21 RRMS patients and 21 matched HCs, assessments revealed that RRMS patients had significant cognitive deficits, higher trait anxiety, moderate state anxiety, and mild depression compared to HCs.
- The findings underscore the importance of addressing both cognitive and psychological issues in RRMS patients to improve their overall quality of life.
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- The study investigates the phenomenon of ICU recidivism in post-cardiac surgery patients, noting that readmission is linked to higher morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs.
- Among 1,711 patients analyzed, 3.1% were readmitted to the ICU, primarily due to cardiac arrhythmias, with higher readmission rates associated with valvular procedures compared to coronary artery bypass grafting.
- Key risk factors for readmission included advanced age, specific postoperative complications, and a higher EuroSCORE 2, highlighting the need for early identification and management to improve patient outcomes.