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Chaos in the Equilibrium: A Rare Complication of Dialysis
Dialysis disequilibrium syndrome (DDS) is a rare but potentially life-threatening neurologic complication associated with hemodialysis (HD), particularly during initial treatments in patients with severe uremia. It is thought to result from rapid osmotic shifts between the plasma and the central nervous system during dialysis. We present the case of a 36-year-old woman with stage V… Continue reading Chaos in the Equilibrium: A Rare Complication of Dialysis
Severe Malnutrition in a Young Adult: Diagnostic Challenges in a Multifactorial Case With Helicobacter pylori Infection
Severe malnutrition in adults is frequently multifactorial and may result from overlapping nutritional, infectious, inflammatory, and systemic conditions. Identifying the dominant contributors can be challenging, particularly when patients present without classic gastrointestinal symptoms. We report the case of a 24-year-old woman with a more than 10-year history of failure to gain weight despite adequate nutritional… Continue reading Severe Malnutrition in a Young Adult: Diagnostic Challenges in a Multifactorial Case With Helicobacter pylori Infection
Hospitalization, ICU admission, and mortality among diabetic patients with inflammatory bowel disease receiving SGLT-2 inhibitors: a retrospective cohort study from the global collaborative network
diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) represent a high-risk population with competing comorbidities, complex medication regimens, and overlapping inflammatory pathways. Although the role of sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors in managing type 2 diabetes is well-established, their impact on outcomes in diabetic patients with coexisting IBD remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the… Continue reading Hospitalization, ICU admission, and mortality among diabetic patients with inflammatory bowel disease receiving SGLT-2 inhibitors: a retrospective cohort study from the global collaborative network
Links between personality functioning and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms: a network analysis
Background: The study investigates the association between personality functioning (PF) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in a large naturalistic clinical sample using a network analytical approach.Objectives: It aims to determine whether the previously observed link between PF and PTSD persists after controlling for frequent comorbidities (depression, anxiety and somatic symptoms), and to identify bridges… Continue reading Links between personality functioning and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms: a network analysis
Blood Pressure Phenotypes and Cardio-Kidney Outcomes: Findings From UK Biobank Data
Background: Hypertension is a leading cause of cardio-kidney outcomes (CKO). However, distinct blood pressure (BP) phenotypes and their effect on CKO remain underexplored. This study aimed to evaluate the independent contributions of BP phenotypes to CKO.Methods: This prospective, population-based study included UK Biobank participants enrolled between 2006 and 2010 with baseline systolic BP ≥90 mm… Continue reading Blood Pressure Phenotypes and Cardio-Kidney Outcomes: Findings From UK Biobank Data
Association of stress hyperglycemia ratio with malnutrition, sarcopenia, and frailty in older adults: a cross-sectional study
Background: Stress hyperglycemia ratio (SHR), calculated using admission glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), has emerged as a marker of acute metabolic stress and adverse outcomes. However, its relationship with major geriatric syndromes remains unclear. This study investigated the association between SHR and malnutrition, sarcopenia, and frailty in older adults attending a geriatric outpatient clinic.Methods: This… Continue reading Association of stress hyperglycemia ratio with malnutrition, sarcopenia, and frailty in older adults: a cross-sectional study
Synergistic anti-Helicobacter pylori efficacy of a molecularly identified Limosilactobacillus fermentum isolate in combination with multiple antibiotics
Background: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a Gram-negative gastric pathogen resistant to the acidic stomach environment through urease-mediated neutralization, enabling colonization of the gastric mucosa. It is a major cause of gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and gastric cancer, and was classified as a Class I carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)… Continue reading Synergistic anti-Helicobacter pylori efficacy of a molecularly identified Limosilactobacillus fermentum isolate in combination with multiple antibiotics
Association between HbA1c and red cell distribution width-standard deviation in newly diagnosed, treatment-naïve type 2 diabetes mellitus: a retrospective cross-sectional study
Background: Red cell distribution width-standard deviation (RDW-SD), a measure of erythrocyte volume heterogeneity, has attracted increasing interest as a hematologic marker linked to inflammation, oxidative stress, and metabolic dysfunction beyond anemia evaluation. However, evidence on the relationship between glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and RDW-SD in newly diagnosed, treatment-naïve type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) remains limited. This… Continue reading Association between HbA1c and red cell distribution width-standard deviation in newly diagnosed, treatment-naïve type 2 diabetes mellitus: a retrospective cross-sectional study
Development and validation of a clinical prediction model for acupuncture response in community-dwelling patients with chronic low back pain: a retrospective cohort study
Objectives: To identify independent risk and protective factors for acupuncture response in community-dwelling patients with chronic low back pain, and to develop and validate a clinical prediction model incorporating traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) diagnostic components, thereby providing a tool for individualized clinical decision-making and risk stratification in community acupuncture practice.Methods: A total of 500 patients… Continue reading Development and validation of a clinical prediction model for acupuncture response in community-dwelling patients with chronic low back pain: a retrospective cohort study
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