Validation Analysis of the Polish-Translated Version of EmPHasis-10 Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire in Patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension [0.03%]
Maria Wieteska-Miłek,Dominika Tkaczyk,Adam Torbicki et al.
Maria Wieteska-Miłek et al.
Background/Objectives: Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) impacts various aspects of patients' lives. Some questionnaires assessing health-related quality of life are specific to PAH patients. The aims of the study were to translate and ...
Differential Expression of Fibrosis-Related Genes in Intrauterine Adhesions and Cesarean Scar Defects: A Cohort Study [0.03%]
Loredana Maria Toma,Natalia Simionescu,Raluca Balan et al.
Loredana Maria Toma et al.
Objectives: This study aimed to characterize the expression patterns and interrelationship of key fibrosis-related markers-TGF-β1, SMAD2, SMAD3, and fibronectin-in human endometrial tissue, and to explore their potential diagnostic relevan...
Mario Pacileo,Francesco Giallauria,Gianluigi Cuomo et al.
Mario Pacileo et al.
Background: Return to work (RTW) after acute coronary syndrome (ACS) or acute heart failure (HF) is a pivotal outcome reflecting functional recovery and quality of life (QoL). While survival after cardiac events has improved through reperfu...
AstigMETRICS: An Automated Tool for Standardized Vector Metrics Tables and Group Comparisons in Refractive Surgery [0.03%]
Mathieu Gauvin,Avi Wallerstein
Mathieu Gauvin
Background/Objectives: Standardized reporting of astigmatism outcomes is essential for comparability, reproducibility, and interpretation of refractive surgery studies. Vectorial analyses based on established metrics are increasingly requir...
Anterior Knee Pain and Excessive External Tibial Torsion in Female Patients: Rationale and Outcomes of Rotational Tibial Osteotomy [0.03%]
Vicente Sanchis-Alfonso,Jesus Castellano-Curado,Erik Montesinos-Berry et al.
Vicente Sanchis-Alfonso et al.
Excessive external tibial torsion (ETT) is a recognized cause of anterior knee pain (AKP). In patients with excessive ETT, placing the foot forward during gait causes the knee joint to point inward, increasing the Q-angle and the lateral qu...
Effects of Trunk Extension-Based Inspiratory Muscle Strengthening on Respiratory Function, Balance, and Gait in Patients with Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial [0.03%]
Kwang-Bin An,Hye-Joo Jeon,Yu-Sik Choi et al.
Kwang-Bin An et al.
Objectives: This study investigated the effects of trunk extension-based inspiratory muscle strengthening on respiratory function, balance, and gait in patients with stroke. Methods: Thirty stroke patients were randomly assigned to the stud...
Electrotherapy Plus Photobiostimulation for the Treatment of Mild Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Stress Urinary Incontinence [0.03%]
Teresa Maria Manni,Desirèe De Vicari,Mariachiara Palucci et al.
Teresa Maria Manni et al.
Introduction: Pelvic floor disorders (PFDs) are a very widespread clinical phenomenon and are known to affect millions of women worldwide, significantly impairing their quality of life. New technologies and innovations such as electrotherap...
Femoral Plaque Burden and Left Ventricular-Arterial Coupling in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure [0.03%]
Vadim Genkel,Sergey Ershov,Evgeny Lebedev et al.
Vadim Genkel et al.
Background/Objectives: Lower extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD) is recognized as a significant public health issue, particularly due to its strong association with adverse cardiovascular events. Despite this, little attention has bee...
Anton Sokhan,Judith Haschka,Zora Messner et al.
Anton Sokhan et al.
This narrative review summarizes current evidence on the molecular and cellular effects of low-dose methotrexate (LD-MTX) on bone tissue. In addition, it critically examines the limited and heterogeneous data on LD-MTX-associated osteopathy...
Mapping High-Level Evidence in Neuroanesthesia: A Scoping Review of Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trials in Anesthesia for Neurosurgery [0.03%]
Mouad Elganga,Abramo Aziz Rizk,Tumul Chowdhury
Mouad Elganga
Background/Objectives: Anesthesia for intracranial neurosurgery presents unique challenges because of the sensitivity of the brain to perioperative physiological disturbances, yet neuroanesthetic practice remains highly variable and support...