Diagnostic accuracy of artificial intelligence models in detecting osteoporosis using dental images: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

The current study aimed to systematically review the literature on the accuracy of artificial intelligence (AI) models for osteoporosis (OP) diagnosis using dental images. A thorough literature search was executed in October 2022 and updated in November 2023 across multiple databases, including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. The research targeted studies using AI models for OP diagnosis from dental radiographs.

[Coexistence of familial Mediterranean fever and seronegative spondyloarthritis: peculiarities of the course].

Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an autosomal recessive disease distributed among populations of Mediterranean origin - Armenians, Sephardi Jews, Arabs, Turks. There are numerous clinical observations regarding combination of FMF, as a classical representative of autoinflammatory diseases, with systemic diseases of connective tissue. Seronegative spondyloarthritis (SpA) are the most interesting disorders from this point of view, as far as sacroiliitis - an essential feature of SpA, may also present as a part of joint syndrome in FMF.

Right ventricular and right atrial free wall deformation predicitive value in transformation of preclinical diastolic disfunction to heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.

Aim      To study echocardiographic parameters of heart chamber strain in patients with left ventricular (LV) preclinical diastolic dysfunction (PDD) for determining predictors of the PDD transition to heart failure with preserved LV ejection fraction (HFpEF).Material and methods  The study included 113 patients (including 69 women) with metabolic syndrome and LV PDD (mean age, 65±7 years). The control group consisted of 40 healthy individuals (mean age, 63.

Indigenous Oral and Gut Phages Defeat the Deadly NDM-1 Superbug.

Aim: Antibiotics treat various diseases by targeting microorganisms by killing them or reducing their multiplication rate. New Delhi Metallo-beta-lactamase-1 (NDM-1) is produced by bacteria possessing the resistance gene blaNDM-1, the enzyme that makes bacteria resistant to beta-lactams. Bacteriophages, especially Lactococcus, have shown their ability to break down lactams.

Clinical advantages of improving the excessive gingival display (EGD) by surgical repositioning of the upper lip.

Objectives: The objective of this study is to minimize gingival display by surgical repositioning of the upper lip and to suggest this technique as an alternative treatment modality to orthognatic surgery for treatment of excessive gingival display.

Materials And Methods: Forty-eight patients were selected with gingival display of more than 2 mm during maximal smiling. All patients underwent surgical repositioning of the upper lip, aimed at limiting elevator muscle activity to treat excessive gum exposure.

THE USE OF THE ARMENIAN VERSION OF COMQ-12 QUESIONNAIRE FOR QUALITY OF LIFE ASSESSMENT IN TEENAGERS WITH OTITIS MEDIA.

The aim of the study was to validate the Armenian language version of the COMQ-12 quality of life (QL) instrument among teenagers with chronic otitis media (COM). A case-control study was conducted in 350 teenagers aged 16 to 18 years: the case group of patients with COM (120) and the control group of practically healthy teenagers (230). Study participants' quality of life was assessed by specific COMQ-12 (Chronic Otitis Media Questionnaire-12) and not specific SF-36 (The Short Form-36) questionnaires.

Relationship between Respiratory Morbidity and Environmental Exposure to Organochlorine Pesticides in Armenia.

Background: Many studies have investigated the effects of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) on adverse health outcomes. However, studies addressing the link between respiratory health and OCPs are limited. Organochlorine pesticides are stable compounds and belong to the class of endocrine disrupting chemicals that represent a threat to global health.

The Implementation of the WHO Mental Health Gap Intervention Guide (mhGAP-IG) in Ukraine, Armenia, Georgia and Kyrgyz Republic.

Despite the increasing burden of mental disorders, a lot of people worldwide suffer a gap in receiving necessary care in these countries. To close this gap, the WHO has developed mhGAP training modules aimed at scaling up mental health and substance use disorders services, especially in low- and middle-income countries. This article presents the experience of implementing the Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) in Ukraine, Armenia, Georgia, and Kyrgyz Republic.

[Peculiarities of sonoelastographic imaging of thyroid papillary cancer in presence of autoimmune thyroiditis].

Aim: To determine the features of visualization of papillar thyroid cancer (PTC) in presence of autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT) according to sonoelastography data.

Materials And Methods: 155 patients were examined (75 PTC, 30 AIT, 20 PTC in presence of AIT and 30 with diffuse parenchymal changes) and 30 patients of the control group. Among patients with PTC 68 (90.

[Impact of sleep disorders on quality of life in epilepsy].

Objective: To study the relationship between sleep disorder symptoms and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients with epilepsy.

Material And Methods: Three groups of participants were included: patients with epilepsy (EG, =151), healthy controls (CG, =130), patients with a confirmed diagnosis of sleep disorder (SDG, =69). HRQOL was assessed with SF-36 containing 8-domains (D1-D8).

[Treatment for acute respiratory viral infection and influenza in daily clinical practice: Results of the multicenter international observational FLU-EE study].

Purpose: To study the clinical aspects of influenza and acute respiratory viral infection (ARVI) in routine clinical practice, with efficacy and safety of the antiviral therapy evaluation.

Subjects And Methods: In the large multicenter prospective observational study were enrolled 18,946 patients aged 18 to 93 years with previously determined diagnosis of influenza or ARVI from 262 outpatient sites in Russia, Armenia, Moldova and Georgia. According to study design, 3 visits were evaluated.