Increased arterial stiffness in normotensive individuals with hypoparathyroidism.

Hypoparathyroidism is the inability of parathyroid hormone (PTH) to maintain calcium homeostasis. Patients with post-surgical hypoparathyroidism may have an increased risk of mortality; there is clinical and molecular evidence of the effects of this condition on the cardiovascular system. The aim of this study was to evaluate arterial stiffness by measuring the carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (PWV) in post-surgical hypoparathyroidism patients.

The INNOVATE framework to foster ethics of artificial intelligence.

ChatGPT, the latest advancement in Artificial Intelligence (AI), represents one of the most advanced and rapidly evolving chatbot technologies to date. Its capability to provide swift and intelligent responses has garnered admiration from scientists and educators globally. Particularly, the healthcare sector stands to gain significantly from the integration of systems like ChatGPT, with benefits including enhanced productivity, reduced expenses, and improved patient outcomes.

The analgesic effects of novel fascial plane blocks compared with intrathecal morphine after Caesarean delivery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Intrathecal morphine is the mainstay for post-Caesarean multimodal analgesia but is associated with important side-effects. Novel ultrasound-guided abdominal wall fascial plane blocks are proposed as intrathecal morphine alternatives, but evidence of effectiveness is conflicting. We compared the analgesic effects of fascial plane blocks with those of intrathecal morphine after Caesarean delivery.

Effect of print layer thickness and finishing and polishing protocols on the flexural strength, cell adhesion, and surface properties of a 3D printed resin.

Statement Of Problem: Evidence regarding standardization of finishing and polishing protocols for 3-dimensionally (3D) printed interim resins is sparse.

Purpose: The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the influence of print layer thickness and aging on the flexural strength, cell adhesion, and surface roughness of a 3D printed resin for interim crowns submitted to different finishing and polishing protocols.

Material And Methods: A total of 150 bars were printed (Flash Forge Foto 6.

Raman spectroscopy for forensic pen ink investigation: a review.

The performance of Raman spectroscopy (RS) has improved in recent years due to the significant advantages of its use in various fields, such as archaeology, medicine, foods, and forensics. An aspect of great relevance in forensic investigation is preserving criminal evidence, and nondestructive techniques for analysis are needed. RS has great potential for characterizing pen inks in questioned documents, and it has even been considered promising for trace intersection and dating investigations.