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Aim Of The Study: Predictive factors for poor outcomes in hypothermic cardiac arrest (HCA) differ from those in normothermic out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). This study aimed to evaluate the outcomes of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) in HCA patients who may not be considered eligible based on the guidelines set by the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO).

Methods: A retrospective multicentre study included 127 HCA patients, divided into two groups: those meeting the ELSO eligibility criteria for ECLS, and those with at least one of the following ELSO exclusion criteria: age over 70 years, unwitnessed cardiac arrest, or asystole.

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This study presents fabrication and characterization of novel chamomile essential oil (CMO)/gallic acid-stabilized silver nanoparticles (gallic acid-nanosilver, GNS), embedded into polylactic acid (PLA)-based hybrid bilayer nanofibers (NFs). Where CMO was impregnated into polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-polyethylene glycol (PEG) solution and electrospun simultaneously with PLA to obtain PLA/PVA-PEG-CMO NFs (PLA/CMO A2). Meanwhile, GNS were added to PVA-PEG-CMO and electrospun to obtain PLA/PVA-PEG-CMO-GNS NFs (PLA/CMO-GNS A3).

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Brentuximab Vedotin-induced Tumour Lysis Syndrome in Mycosis Fungoides: A Case Report.

Acta Derm Venereol

November 2024

Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland; Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, University Clinical Centre, Gdańsk, Poland.

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Background: The Mendelian Disorders of Cornification (MeDOC) comprise a large number of disorders that present with either localised (palmoplantar keratoderma, PPK) or generalised (ichthyoses) signs. The MeDOC are highly heterogenic in terms of genetics and phenotype. Consequently, diagnostic process is challenging and before implementation of the next generation sequencing, was mostly symptomatic, not causal, which limited research on those diseases.

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Remodeling of the extracellular matrix by serine proteases as a prerequisite for cancer initiation and progression.

Matrix Biol

December 2024

Disease Networks Research Unit, Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine & Biocenter Oulu, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland. Electronic address:

The extracellular matrix (ECM) serves as a physical scaffold for tissues that is composed of structural proteins such as laminins, collagens, proteoglycans and fibronectin, forming a three dimensional network, and a wide variety of other matrix proteins with ECM-remodeling and signaling functions. The activity of ECM-associated signaling proteins is tightly regulated. Thus, the ECM serves as a reservoir for water and growth regulatory signals.

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  • Liquid biopsies, especially focusing on circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in blood, provide crucial insights into cancer spread, but current analysis is mainly limited to counting and basic marker profiling.
  • A study analyzed CTCs' size, shape, and features from different cancers using advanced imaging methods, finding notable size and shape differences among at least four different cell types.
  • Findings revealed that lung cancer produced the largest CTCs, while prostate and breast cancers had smaller ones, and distinct characteristics in cell shape corresponded to their epithelial or mesenchymal origins.
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An effective vaccine against hepatitis C virus (HCV) should elicit both humoral and cellular immune responses. Previously, we characterized a bivalent vaccine candidate against hepatitis B (HBV) and HCV using chimeric HBV-HCV virus-like particles (VLP), in which the highly conserved epitope of HCV E2 glycoprotein (residues 412-425) was inserted into the hydrophilic loop of HBV small surface antigen (sHBsAg). While sHBsAg_412-425 elicited cross-neutralizing antibodies, it did not trigger a T-cell response against HCV.

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  • The study evaluates the performance of ultrathin drug-eluting stents (DES) versus thin-strut DES and drug-eluting balloons (DEB) in treating in-stent restenosis (ISR) in patients.
  • Results show that ultrathin DES significantly lowers the risk of adverse events, including cardiac death and need for revascularization, when compared to both thin-strut DES and DEBs after three years of follow-up.
  • Additionally, in patients with diffuse ISR, ultrathin DES outperformed thin-strut DES in reducing risks of target lesion revascularization (TLR) and target vessel revascularization (TVR).
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Cancers are part of the group of diseases that carry a high mortality rate. According to World Health Organization in 2020 reported 10 million deaths due to cancers. Treatment of oncological patients is focused on chemotherapeutic agents, radiology, or immunology.

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Developing bio-blends and biocomposites has become a widespread strategy to combat plastic pollution in line with sustainability principles and decarbonization necessities. Although chemically modified ternary and quaternary biocomposites are developing rapidly because of their broader processing and performance windows than single matrix and binary counterparts, a few have been reported about their biodegradation. Herein, diisocyanates-based chemically modified ternary biocomposites based on poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate), thermoplastic starch (TPS), poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL), and cellulose (Mater-Bi/PCL/cellulose) are prepared and undergone soil burial biodegradation providing a broader perspective on biodegradation of complicated systems.

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Background/purpose: High doses to healthy cardiac substructures (CS) in stereotactic arrhythmia radioablation (STAR) raise concerns regarding potential treatment-induced cardio-toxicity. However, CS contours are not routinely created, hindering the understanding of the CS dose-effect relationships. To address this issue, the alignment of CS contouring was initiated within the STOPSTORM consortium.

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Research indicates a role for EBI2 receptor in remyelination, demonstrating that its deficiency or antagonism inhibits this process. However, activation of EBI2 with its endogenous ligand, oxysterol 7α,25-dihydroxycholesterol (7α,25OHC), does not enhance remyelination beyond the levels observed in spontaneously remyelinating tissue. We hypothesized that the short half-life of the natural ligand might explain this lack of beneficial effects and tested a synthetic analogue, CF-7α,25OHC, in the cuprizone model.

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Thirty-five years of single-center experience in cardiac myxoma surgery and related postoperative complications.

Kardiochir Torakochirurgia Pol

September 2024

Department of Cardiovascular Surgery and Transplantology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, John Paul II Hospital, Krakow, Poland.

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  • * Researchers analyzed data from 166 patients, mostly middle-aged women, noting that the majority underwent median sternotomy, with few requiring alternative methods.
  • * The procedure showed a low complication rate (12%) and a mortality rate of 3.6%, with no significant differences related to gender, indicating myxoma surgery is generally safe compared to other heart surgeries.
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Background: A personalised approach to the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in children and adolescents, as well as the development of supportive therapies, has significantly improved survival. Despite this, some patients still die before starting treatment or in an early phase of therapy before achieving remission. The study analysed the frequency, clinical features and risk factors for early deaths (ED) and treatment related deaths (TRD) of children and adolescents with AML.

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The aim of the study was to evaluate humeral retroversion, shoulder range of motion, and functional mobility in karatekas, boxers, kickboxers, and mixed martial arts fighters. This study investigated adaptive alterations in striking martial arts. Forty young healthy participants took part in the study.

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  • The study investigated the presence of pharmaceutical residues in the benthic organisms of Admiralty Bay, Antarctica, using advanced chemical analysis techniques.
  • Among the 22 compounds tested, only caffeine and carbamazepine were found, suggesting low levels of contamination in the bay.
  • The findings indicate that local research stations are likely the main source of this pollution and highlight the ability of brown and red macroalgae to accumulate these substances, establishing a baseline for future environmental assessments.
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Long term outcomes from uncorrected hypospadias: a scoping review.

Actas Urol Esp (Engl Ed)

January 2025

Department of Urology, Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland; Department of Surgery, University College Cork, Ireland. Electronic address:

Introduction: The goal of hypospadias repair is to optimize urinary and sexual function, improve cosmesis and minimise the psychosocial effects associated with a penile anomaly. However, a lack of clarity exists regarding the role of surgery in milder hypospadias where the anomaly is inconspicuous and there is no anticipated impact on function. The aim of this study was to review the long term functional, cosmetic and psychosocial outcomes in men with uncorrected hypospadias.

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  • * Researchers identified ten new genetic variants (SNPs) linked to fat mass response, with four of them also showing consistent effects in individuals of European descent.
  • * A genetic score derived from these SNPs and other factors explained 40.3% of the variation in fat loss, particularly highlighting that those with lower genetic scores tended to lose more fat, while also identifying key biological pathways involved, such as insulin secretion and fat cell differentiation.
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Sleep Efficiency and Neurocognitive Decline in Atopic Dermatitis: A Systematic Review.

Acta Derm Venereol

October 2024

Department and Clinic of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland.

Atopic dermatitis is often accompanied by a lack of sleep efficiency, which may impact neurocognitive functions. This review assesses the association between sleep quality in atopic dermatitis patients and neurocognitive decline. Databases searched included PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science from inception to 8 January 2024, adhering to PRISMA guidelines.

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Introduction: The MiniMed™ 780G system is an advanced insulin pump system incorporating an AHCL (Advanced Hybrid Close Loop) algorithm that automatically adjusts insulin delivery based on glucose levels. All guidelines recommend the use of Automated Insulin Delivery therapy for people with type 1 diabetes (PWT1D) and they highlight that a specifically trained and expert team should provide training on HCL systems for PWT1D, but none of the publications detail the curriculum profile that diabetes educators should have. This paper aims to establish a consensus on the optimal educational pathway for diabetes educators on the MiniMed™ 780G system.

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Obesity epidemic and prevailing standards of desired body shape encourage society to use weight loss aids. Thermogenics, which are dietary supplements aimed at increasing energy expenditure, are particularly gaining popularity. These preparations can be easily purchased without prescription and have a complex composition, which means they can interact with numerous substances.

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  • * When conservative methods fail, surgical options include radical surgeries (like bone removal and joint replacement) and non-radical surgeries (such as joint denervation), the latter having advantages like preserving joint anatomy and maintaining motion.
  • * Denervation is a reliable technique for treating painful osteoarthritis in the hand, suitable for younger patients with active lifestyles, and doesn't prevent future more invasive surgeries if needed.
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Introduction: Premature and low-birthweight infants are at especially high risk of perinatal complications, including impaired thermoregulation, infections and respiratory distress. Such adverse effects and the need for invasive procedures are associated with high mortality among preterms. This study focused on the influence of the innate immune system and tested the levels of collectins, collectin-10 (CL-10), collectin-11 (CL-11) and mannose-binding lectin (MBL) in preterm neonates.

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Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant changes in daily life, including changes in physical activity levels. This study aims to examine the impact of the pandemic on sport participation and walking among Polish adults.

Material And Methods: The data was collected using the , a large-scale online survey.

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