Mar 11, 2024
To describe the first use of high-dose-rate yttrium-90 disc brachytherapy for choroidal melanoma. A 72-year-old patient had a cT1-category choroidal melanoma characterized by the presence of orange pigment, increasing subretinal...
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The factors determining the level of functional efficiency in patients after ischemic stroke are: age, sex, physical condition, mental activity before stroke, previous neurological deficits, comorbidities, nutritional status and...
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Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome (KTS) is a rare congenital disorder defined as a triad of capillary malformation, venous malformation, and hypertrophy of soft tissue and bones, with or without lymphatic malformation. We report a case...
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Interstitial pneumonia with autoimmune features (IPAF) is a type of interstitial lung disease (ILD) with immune features that do not meet the diagnostic criteria for specific connective tissue diseases (CTDs). This retrospective...
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The rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria necessitates the discovery of new, safe, and bioactive antimicrobial compounds. The antibacterial and antibiofilm activity of microalgae makes them a potential candidate for developing...
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Identifying meningitis among neonates is usually challenging given the non-specific presentation and overlap with neonatal sepsis. This study was aimed at determining the pertinent clinical features that would suggest bacterial...
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A comprehensive search of the main scientific databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Library) was performed using keywords, such as: “prolonged post-concussion syndrome”, combined with “risk...
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Nodular regenerative hyperplasia (NRH) and obliterative portal venopathy (OPV) are two causes of non-cirrhotic portal hypertension (NCPH), which is a vascular liver disease wherein clinical signs of portal hypertension (PHT),...
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There have been few reports on the preventative value of intensive blood pressure (BP) management for stroke since the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) announced the new criteria for...
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To evaluate the association between menopausal hormonal therapy (MHT) and the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to various regimens, dosages, routes of administration and starting ages of MHT.A population-based...
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Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin disease, frequently associated with comorbidities. The aim of this study was to characterize comorbidities associated with skin psoriasis using real-world data. The study was conducted in...
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Deciding on the optimal duration of dual antiplatelet treatment (DAPT) remains a complex decision. This survey aims to explore the preferences for antiplatelet therapy and the daily routine regarding DAPT duration in coronary...
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Asbestos is a foremost occupational carcinogen globally. Despite the prohibition under Law 257/1992, Italy persists as one of the European nations most burdened by asbestos-related diseases (ARDs). This research assessed ARD...
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Pericardial effusion is associated with amyloidosis, specifically amyloid light chain (AL) and transthyretin (ATTR) subtypes. However, the patients might present with different clinical symptoms.To determine the characteristics...
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Cocaine, the second most used illicit drug, is associated with cardiovascular, pulmonary, and other complications. Lung involvement associated with cocaine use, also known as “crack lung syndrome” (CLS), can elicit...
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Supplementation of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) enables dose reduction of prednisolone and ciclosporin in canine atopic dermatitis (cAD).To determine if oral administration of PUFA reduces the dose of oclacitinib in...
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Flexible cystoscopy is a common procedure to diagnose and treat lower urinary tract conditions. Single-use cystoscopes have been introduced to eliminate time-consuming reprocessing and costly repairs. We compared the hands-on...
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Schistosomiasis is highly endemic in sub-Saharan Africa and frequently imported to Europe. Male urogenital manifestations are often neglected. We aimed to ascertain the prevalence of genitourinary clinical signs and symptoms...
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To evaluate the 10-year functional outcomes (primary) and frequency and predictors of BPH surgical retreatment (secondary) after ThuLEP.A single-center retrospective analysis of consecutive patients undergoing ThuLEP between...
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This review aims to identify and summarize the current literature on the most recent therapeutic agents and combination strategies for the medical management of lower urinary tract symptoms resulting from benign prostatic...
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