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Antiphospholipid antibody (aPL)-associated thrombophilia has been implicated in various adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm birth and impaired fetal development. This systematic review aimed to elucidate the relationship between aPL-associated thrombophilia and these outcomes, as well as to identify potential modifiers of this relationship such as maternal age, coexisting maternal medical conditions, type of aPL antibodies involved, and the timing of thrombophilia diagnosis during gestation. We conducted a comprehensive literature search in PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane, and Scopus in May 2023, covering literature published within the last 10 years.

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The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has had significant impacts on pulmonary function. This study aimed to comprehensively evaluate pulmonary function and structure in patients 40 days post-SARS-CoV-2 infection, employing an array of testing methodologies including spirometry, plethysmography, forced oscillometry, and CT scanning. It also sought to establish potential correlations between these metrics and evaluate if forced oscillometry could provide additional value in post-infective lung function assessment.

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  • * Patients with fungal infections exhibited higher rates of obesity, significant comorbidities, and increased use of ventilators and ICU admissions, along with markedly higher mortality rates compared to those without fungal infections.
  • * The second, fourth, and fifth waves of the pandemic were linked to greater mortality risks, particularly related to certain drug-resistant fungal species, highlighting the complex interplay between COVID-19 severity and secondary fungal infections.
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  • * The study analyzed 32 research articles, finding that middle-aged men were predominantly affected, with common symptoms including dyspnoea, chest pain, and fever.
  • * Key diagnostic findings included significant electrocardiogram changes, leukocyte infiltration in biopsies, and reduced ejection fraction in echocardiography, emphasizing the importance of corticosteroids and immunomodulators in treatment.
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Introduction The most common cancer in women is, by far, breast cancer. The incidence and mortality of breast cancer must be reduced by a multidisciplinary strategy that includes education campaigns, preventive measures, screening programmes for early diagnosis, and the availability of treatment facilities. The use of immunohistochemical (IHC) stains with relative specificity for myoepithelial markers has become a mainstay of standard diagnostic breast pathology because the presence and distribution of myoepithelial cells might differ greatly amongst the distinct breast proliferation.

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Obesity: An Instagram Analysis.

Cureus

May 2023

Communicable Disease, New York State Department of Health, Albany, USA.

Introduction Although the pathophysiology of obesity is widely recognized, its psychological and social aspects have received more attention in treatment and prevention. Social media technological advancements offer a quicker, more accessible, and broader platform for the dissemination of information. Hence, social media may significantly impact eating habits and body image development in children and adolescents, potentially turning into a risk factor for obesity if the behaviors being pushed are not consistent with a healthy lifestyle.

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Aplastic Anemia (AA) is a condition where the body's immune system attacks and destroys the hematopoietic stem cells, leading to pancytopenia and an empty bone marrow. AA can be effectively treated using immunosuppressive therapy or hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation. The damage to stem cells in the bone marrow can be due to several causes, such as autoimmune diseases, medication like cytotoxic drugs and antibiotics, and exposure to toxins or chemicals in the environment.

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A rare neuromuscular condition known as congenital myasthenia gravis (CMG) affects some people from birth or very soon after. It results in fatigue and muscle weakness because of genetic abnormalities that interfere with the neuromuscular junction's ability to function, where the nerves and muscles connect. Even among those who have the same genetic mutation, the severity of CMG symptoms might differ considerably.

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Recent Advances in Association Between Vitamin D Levels and Cardiovascular Disorders.

Curr Hypertens Rep

August 2023

Department of Internal Medicine, Florida State University/Sarasota Memorial Hospital, 1700 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, 34239, USA.

Purpose Of Review: In this review, we discuss the evidence that vitamin D affects cardiovascular disease through interventional and observational studies and their corresponding association mechanisms. We also highlight the need for further research to definitively conclude clinical recommendations based on preliminary data and determine the extent to which vitamin D levels may impact the incidence and prognosis of major cardiovascular diseases in the future.

Recent Findings: Cardiovascular disease has long been recognized as the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with many risk factors implicated in its pathogenesis.

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Extraskeletal Ewing sarcoma (EES) is a rare tumor of the soft tissue that looks the same as skeletal Ewing sarcoma (ES). A male in his 50s was diagnosed with extraskeletal Ewing sarcoma (EES) of the right shoulder, which had infiltrated the muscles around the shoulder joints. Although uncommon, all members of the ES family of tumors, including EES, were treated following the same general protocol for sarcoma tumors.

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In the past, BCOR-CCNB3 sarcoma was believed to be comparable to Ewing's sarcoma; however, current research has proven that it is, in reality, a distinct type of the illness, now classified as a distinct entity under undifferentiated round cell sarcomas. This tumour most frequently affects teenagers and young adults, and it is more prevalent in men. It can form in both bone and soft tissue, and it appears most frequently in the pelvis, lower extremities, and paraspinal region.

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  • Premature birth is a significant global health concern that leads to high mortality rates and long-term issues for infants, making it crucial to identify effective predictors for improving care and prolonging gestation.
  • A study analyzed serum parameters in pregnant women during the third trimester to create non-invasive predictors, finding that the HALP score had the highest predictive value (AUC = 0.680) for preterm birth, while prothrombin time and FAR scores also showed noteworthy sensitivity and specificity.
  • The results indicate that lower hemoglobin and abnormal coagulation times significantly increase the risk of preterm birth, underscoring the importance of monitoring these parameters in expecting mothers.
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The Assessment of Multiplex PCR in Identifying Bacterial Infections in Patients Hospitalized with SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Systematic Review.

Antibiotics (Basel)

February 2023

Methodological and Infectious Diseases Research Center, Department of Infectious Diseases, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.

Bacterial infection can occur in patients hospitalized with SARS-CoV-2 in various conditions, resulting in poorer outcomes, such as a higher death rate. This current systematic review was conducted in order to assess the efficiency of multiplex PCR in detecting bacterial infections in hospitalized COVID-19 patients, as well as to analyze the most common bacterial pathogens and other factors that interfere with this diagnosis. The research was conducted using four electronic databases (PubMed, Taylor&Francis, Web of Science, and Wiley Online Library).

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  • While COVID-19 affects multiple organs, there's limited research on the postmortem findings of those who died from the virus, especially in older individuals.
  • A systematic review of existing literature up to December 2022 analyzed autopsy results from 478 patients over 70, revealing average patient age at 75.6, with common conditions like COPD affecting 16.7%.
  • Key autopsy findings included significantly heavy lungs with prevalent diffuse alveolar damage, pulmonary edema, and thrombosis, alongside various degrees of pneumonia, highlighting the need for further studies across different age groups.
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The great majority of existing studies suggests that the prognosis and outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 infections are improved with adequate vitamin D levels, with or without supplementation. Simultaneously, whether vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy lessens the chance of developing gestational hypertension is controversial. The objective of the present research was to evaluate whether vitamin D levels during pregnancy differ substantially among pregnant women who develop gestational hypertension following SARS-CoV-2 infection.

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Almost one-third of all malignant melanoma patients exhibit emotional stress indicating the need for professional care. Considering this, patients' psychological needs are routinely overlooked and unfulfilled, even though there is substantial evidence that psychological therapies may enhance psychosocial outcomes for melanoma patients, such as low mood, sadness, and anxiety. Among developing countries and some health systems in developed regions, the lack of awareness and screening methods for skin cancer creates a high risk of psychological issues associated with more advanced diseases.

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The Epidemiology of Malignant Melanoma during the First Two Years of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review.

Int J Environ Res Public Health

December 2022

Discipline of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.

It is hypothesized that the COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on the epidemiology of malignant melanoma owing to diminished screening, diagnostic, and treatment capacities, resulting in a more advanced stage at initial presentation. The goal of this study is to undertake a systematic analysis of all epidemiological and clinical data on the trends and patient outcomes with malignant melanoma during the ongoing pandemic. Records were identified from PubMed, Cochrane, and Web of Science, selecting a total of 39 articles, narrative reviews, and editorial letters, following the PRISMA guidelines.

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Agents of platinum-based chemotherapy, such as cisplatin or carboplatin, are used in the treatment of a wide range of malignancies that affect children, such as brain tumors, osteosarcoma, neuroblastoma, hepatoblastoma, and germ cell tumors (GCTs). The Cyclophosphamide Equivalent Dose (CED) calculator for reproductive risk does not take platinum-based chemotherapy into account, despite the fact that it accounts for the majority of chemotherapy medications that are typically administered for pediatric GCTs. As a result, exposure to platinum-based drugs throughout infancy can have predictable long-term effects such as infertility, as well as other rare encounters such as lipoma formation and lipomatosis.

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Surgical site infections (SSIs) owing to nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) have emerged as an important cause of hospital-acquired SSI leading to great morbidity and mortality. Among NTM, is reported in these sites. Epidemiology and transmission of in humans is noticing crux changes.

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COVID-19 Clinical Features and Outcomes in Elderly Patients during Six Pandemic Waves.

J Clin Med

November 2022

Center for Research and Innovation in Precision Medicine of Respiratory Diseases, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.

Many elderly patients with severe SARS-CoV-2 infections and COVID-19 infections are admitted to intensive care units. Age was previously identified as an independent risk factor for death and contributed to the greater severity of COVID-19. The elderly may have diminished lung functions, poor reactions to artificial ventilation, and compromised immune systems.

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