Laparoscopic Lateral Hysteropexy versus Hysterosacropexy in Women with Stage III Uterine Prolapse.

Minimally invasive techniques in gynecological pathology have well-known benefits, the "gold standard" of uterine prolapse being currently managed laparoscopically. Laparoscopic lateral hysteropexy and hysterosacropexy are surgical techniques that can be performed for uterine prolapse. Laparoscopic management of such cases is recommended, but requires well-trained teams in laparoscopic surgery.

Safety and efficacy of atrial fibrillation ablation in kidney transplant patients.

Introduction: Managing atrial fibrillation in kidney transplant patients poses a challenge for both nephrologists and cardiologists. Data regarding the safety and efficacy of catheter ablation in this patient's cohort is scarce.

Methods And Results: In this two-center prospective study, we included all consecutive kidney transplant patients who underwent atrial fibrillation ablation between April 2017 and March 2022.

The Impact of Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter-2 Inhibition on Insulin Resistance and Inflammation in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Retrospective Study.

: Insulin resistance (IR) is a key factor involved in the development of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Besides its role in the pathogenesis of T2D, insulin resistance is associated with impairment of glycemic control, reduced achievement of glycemic targets, and increases in cardiovascular risk and diabetes complications, being thus a negative prognosis factor. Sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) are therapies for T2D which demonstrated, besides glycemic control, improvements of biomarkers traditionally associated with IR and inflammation.

Radiological and Ultrasound Findings in Neonatal Respiratory Pathology: Perspectives in Diagnosis.

Background: The evaluation and management of neonatal respiratory pathologies require precise and careful diagnostic approaches, particularly in preterm infants who are at higher risk of respiratory complications. This research compares lung ultrasound (LUS) and chest X-ray for diagnosing and monitoring respiratory conditions in preterm and term neonates.

Methods: We conducted a prospective analysis of the imaging practices for neonatal respiratory pathologies in a cohort of 82 preterm and term infants with a gestational age ranging from 31-41 weeks presenting with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) diagnostically categorized based on clinical and paraclinical investigations, who were admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) immediately after birth.

Search for New Resonances Decaying to Pairs of Merged Diphotons in Proton-Proton Collisions at sqrt[s]=13 TeV.

A search is presented for an extended Higgs sector with two new particles, X and ϕ, in the process X→ϕϕ→(γγ)(γγ). Novel neural networks classify events with diphotons that are merged and determine the diphoton masses. The search uses LHC proton-proton collision data at sqrt[s]=13  TeV collected with the CMS detector, corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 138  fb^{-1}.

Associations Between Lifestyle Factors, Oral Health Behaviors, and Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetic Patients.

T2DM mellitus (T2DM) is a major global health issue associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and economic burden. While the role of lifestyle factors in glycemic control is well-established, the influence of oral health behaviors remains underexplored. This study aimed to investigate the interplay between lifestyle habits, oral health behaviors, and glycemic control in patients with T2DM.

Oral Health and Quality of Life in Type 2 Diabetic Patients: Key Findings from a Romanian Study.

Diabetes mellitus is associated with various oral health complications that can negatively impact quality of life. Despite evidence of the relationship between diabetes and oral health issues, limited research exists on the perceptions, behaviors, and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of diabetic patients in Romania. This study aims to evaluate self-reported oral health, knowledge, behaviors, and OHRQoL among diabetic patients in western Romania.

Diabetes and Cataracts Development-Characteristics, Subtypes and Predictive Modeling Using Machine Learning in Romanian Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Diabetes has become a global epidemic, contributing to significant health challenges due to its complications. Among these, diabetes can affect sight through various mechanisms, emphasizing the importance of early identification and management of vision-threatening conditions in diabetic patients. Changes in the crystalline lens caused by diabetes may lead to temporary and permanent visual impairment.

Non-Instrumental and Instrumental Tools Validity in Bruxism Diagnostics.

The study aimed to validate the diagnostic system proposed by the Standardized Tool for the Assessment of Bruxism (STAB) by correlating the results obtained based on questionnaire and non-instrumental and instrumental tools. The study had three stages (questionnaire, clinical examination, and electromyographic study). The subjects completed a questionnaire and clinical exam.

Anti-Tissue-Transglutaminase IgA Antibodies Presence Determination Using Electrochemical Square Wave Voltammetry and Modified Electrodes Based on Polypyrrole and Quantum Dots.

A novel electrochemical detection method utilizing a cost-effective hybrid-modified electrode has been established. A glassy carbon (GC) modified electrode was tested for its ability to measure electrochemical tTG antibody levels, which are essential for diagnosing and monitoring Celiac disease (CD). Tissue transglutaminase protein biomolecules are immobilized on a quantum dots-polypyrrole nanocomposite in the improved electrode.

Safety of SGLT2 Inhibitors and Urinary Tract Infections in Clinical Practice-A Cross-Sectional Study.

: Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) affects millions across the globe, generating a veritable public health issue through quality-of-life-reducing chronic complications, among which urinary tract infections are the most common. A shift in the disease managing paradigm from a glucose-centered view to a concept of cardio-reno-metabolic health has uniquely placed SGLT2 inhibitors as viable medication for the complex management of T2DM and its comorbidities. Some concerns have been raised over the increased likelihood of urinary tract infections (UTIs) associated with SGLT2 inhibitor use.

Predictive Factors for Urinary Tract Infections in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes.

Patients with diabetes (DM) are at an increased risk of infection, with urinary tract infections (UTIs) being common among individuals with type 2 DM (T2D). The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors for UTIs among hospitalized T2D patients from Timișoara, Romania. The hospital records of 1139 T2D adult inpatients who were ordered to provide urine cultures during hospitalization were reviewed.

Clinical Presentation and Integrated Management of Pressure Injuries in the Emergency Hospital Setting: A Plastic Surgeon's Perspective.

: Pressure injuries are localized areas of tissue damage or necrosis that occur when pressure is applied to the skin for prolonged periods, often over bony prominences, often the sacrum, heels, ischial tuberosities, and greater trochanters. The pathophysiology is complex, involving a combination of mechanical forces, ischemia, and tissue hypoxia. : We conducted a 2-year retrospective study aiming to assess the clinical characteristics, risk factors, and management of pressure injuries in patients admitted to an emergency hospital who underwent a plastic surgery examination.

The Number of Remaining Teeth-A Predictability Factor for a Certain Type of Cardiovascular Condition in a Group of Hospitalized Individuals.

The aim of this study was to determine whether the oral parameter reflecting the total number of remaining permanent teeth (NRT) on both arches represents a predictability factor for a certain type of cardiovascular condition. : This study included 84 subjects (40 males and 44 females) with ages between 50 and 89 years old, hospitalized in the Cardiology Department, who required dental examinations and specialized therapeutic interventions within the Emergency Dental Department of the same medical facility. : The study participant's data were statically analyzed.

The Prevalence and Characteristics of Anemia in Romanian Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Anemia is a prevalent comorbidity of diabetes, and although various mechanisms have been shown to link these two conditions, their interaction has not been sufficiently explored. Our cross-sectional, non-interventional study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of anemia and its subtypes, as well as their interactions, in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). A total of 227 patients previously diagnosed with T2D were enrolled.

The Role of Occlusal Appliances in Reducing Masseter Electromyographic Activity in Bruxism.

: Bruxism is a masticatory muscle activity, phasic or tonic, with/without teeth contact, that appears in sleep or an awake state. An instrumental technique used to measure the surface electromyographic (sEMG) activity of the masseter muscle is used to diagnose bruxism activity during sleep and while awake. The objective of this study was to compare the variation in bruxism (sleep and awake) indices and masseter activity indices in low sleep bruxism and moderate sleep bruxism before and after wearing an occlusal appliance (OA) for 3 months each night.

Risk Factors for Cataracts in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus.

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most impactful health problems worldwide. It affects ocular health in multiple ways and is one of the leading causes of vision loss. Our study aimed to evaluate the most important systemic risk factors related to the occurrence of cataracts in patients with DM.

Search for Soft Unclustered Energy Patterns in Proton-Proton Collisions at 13 TeV.

The first search for soft unclustered energy patterns (SUEPs) is performed using an integrated luminosity of 138  fb^{-1} of proton-proton collision data at sqrt[s]=13  TeV, collected in 2016-2018 by the CMS detector at the LHC. Such SUEPs are predicted by hidden valley models with a new, confining force with a large 't Hooft coupling. In events with boosted topologies, selected by high-threshold hadronic triggers, the multiplicity and sphericity of clustered tracks are used to reject the background from standard model quantum chromodynamics.

Search for the Z Boson Decay to ττμμ in Proton-Proton Collisions at sqrt[s]=13 TeV.

The first search for the Z boson decay to ττμμ at the CERN LHC is presented, based on data collected by the CMS experiment at the LHC in proton-proton collisions at a center-of-mass energy of 13 TeV and corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 138  fb^{-1}. The data are compatible with the predicted background. For the first time, an upper limit at the 95% confidence level of 6.

Assessment of Genetic Diversity in Alfalfa Using DNA Polymorphism Analysis and Statistical Tools.

The cultivation of alfalfa is crucial for farmers as it is an excellent forage crop with a high nitrogen-fixing capacity, making it indispensable in crop rotations. Breeding programs face challenges in advancing more rapidly in genetic diversity to achieve a higher heterosis effect and, consequently, greater yield. In this study, we used 30 alfalfa varieties, which were used for molecular analyses by 5 ISSR primers and 13 RAPD primers.

A survey of healthcare workers on the acceptance and value of personal protective equipment for patient care.

Objective: Assess healthcare workers' (HCW) attitudes toward universal masking, and gowns and gloves used as part of transmission-based precautions.

Design: Cross-sectional survey.

Setting: Academic, tertiary care medical center in Baltimore, Maryland.

They Will Come, You Must Build It: A Modified Delphi Process Applied to Preparing Acute Care Facilities Infrastructure for High-Consequence Infectious Diseases.

Patients with suspected or confirmed high-consequence infectious diseases (HCIDs) may present for care at any acute care facility. However, there are limited data to inform recommendations for the design, maintenance, and operation of isolation spaces for patients with suspected or confirmed HCIDs. To address this gap, we developed consensus statements by convening a group of 29 subject matter experts to participate in a modified Delphi process facilitated by a validated tool (the RAND-developed ExpertLens system).

Current Trends in the Imaging Diagnosis of Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome (NRDS): Chest X-ray Versus Lung Ultrasound.

Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in newborns, particularly in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Until recently, its diagnosis had been based on clinical signs, arterial blood gas analysis, and chest X-ray (CXR). However, the frequent use of CXR exposes newborns to ionizing radiation, which can have long-term negative effects, including an increased risk of cancer, especially among premature infants.