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View article: Predictors of Knee Replacement Following Meniscal Tear Arthroscopy: a 7-Year Risk Prediction Model
Predictors of Knee Replacement Following Meniscal Tear Arthroscopy: a 7-Year Risk Prediction Model Open
This study highlights the risk of TKA in elderly patients undergoing APM. Previous studies have cautioned against performing this procedure in older patients, yet the optimal treatment for symptomatic knees with degenerative meniscal tears…
View article: Comparison of Apical Microleakage in Bioceramic and Resin-Based Endodontic Sealers with Conventional and Bioceramic Surface-Impregnated Gutta-Percha Points
Comparison of Apical Microleakage in Bioceramic and Resin-Based Endodontic Sealers with Conventional and Bioceramic Surface-Impregnated Gutta-Percha Points Open
The aim of this study is to evaluate the apical sealing ability of novel bioceramic-based (BCB) and widely used resin-based (RB) root canal sealers in combination with traditional or bioceramic-coated gutta-percha points. A total of 92 hum…
View article: Tacrolimus Dose Reduction as an Effective Therapeutic Approach to the Patients with Active BK Polyomavirus Replication and Nephrotoxicity
Tacrolimus Dose Reduction as an Effective Therapeutic Approach to the Patients with Active BK Polyomavirus Replication and Nephrotoxicity Open
View article: Blood gene expression of Toll-like receptors in SLE patients with lupus nephritis or neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus
Blood gene expression of Toll-like receptors in SLE patients with lupus nephritis or neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus Open
Our study revealed differences in TLR expression between a lupus cohort and healthy controls. Additionally, our analysis provides insight into specific TLR expression in cases with severe organ manifestations, such as LN and NPSLE. The mul…
View article: ApoNecV: A macro for cell death type differentiation
ApoNecV: A macro for cell death type differentiation Open
The evaluation of large experimental datasets is a fundamental aspect of research in every scientific field. Streamlining this process can improve the reliability of results while making data analysis more efficient and faster to execute. …
View article: MRI- and CT-derived carotid plaque characteristics and stroke: Insights from the ANTIQUE study
MRI- and CT-derived carotid plaque characteristics and stroke: Insights from the ANTIQUE study Open
In this cohort, no IPH or other plaque characteristics were associated with stroke risk. The degree of stenosis and alcohol consumption were the only factors associated with ipsilateral stroke. Larger prospective studies considering plaque…
View article: Pulse wave parameters as a predictor of the development of post-transplant diabetes mellitus after kidney transplantation
Pulse wave parameters as a predictor of the development of post-transplant diabetes mellitus after kidney transplantation Open
View article: Revealing the mechanism of synergistic antibacterial effect of silver nanoparticles in combination with vancomycin against <i>Enterococcus</i> species by fluorescence microscopy visualization
Revealing the mechanism of synergistic antibacterial effect of silver nanoparticles in combination with vancomycin against <i>Enterococcus</i> species by fluorescence microscopy visualization Open
Silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) significantly enhance the antibacterial activity of antibiotics and even restore their effect against resistant strains, making them a promising option for overcoming bacterial resistance to antibiotics.
View article: Prediction of Akute Kidney Injury Development in Critically Ill Septic Patients Based on NGAL Determination
Prediction of Akute Kidney Injury Development in Critically Ill Septic Patients Based on NGAL Determination Open
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a consequence of several diseases that can severely damage kidney function. It is a frequent complication of hospitalization and very common in critically ill patients because of other serious illnesses, such a…
View article: Pulse wave parameters as a predictor of the development of post-transplant diabetes mellitus after kidney transplantation
Pulse wave parameters as a predictor of the development of post-transplant diabetes mellitus after kidney transplantation Open
Background Kidney transplantation is the preferred treatment for patients with end-stage renal disease, significantly preserving kidney function and patient quality of life. However, post-transplant diabetes mellitus (PTDM) is a common com…
View article: Effects of Zinc Phthalocyanine Photodynamic Therapy on Vital Structures and Processes in Hela Cells
Effects of Zinc Phthalocyanine Photodynamic Therapy on Vital Structures and Processes in Hela Cells Open
This work presents results on the efficiency of newly designed zinc phthalocyanine-mediated photodynamic therapy of both tumoral and nontumoral cell models using the MTT assay. Further detailed examinations of mechanistic and cell biologic…
View article: Evaluation of Cytotoxicity of the Dental Materials TheraCal LC, TheraCal PT, ApaCal ART and Biodentine Used in Vital Pulp Therapy: In Vitro Study
Evaluation of Cytotoxicity of the Dental Materials TheraCal LC, TheraCal PT, ApaCal ART and Biodentine Used in Vital Pulp Therapy: In Vitro Study Open
(1) Background: The aim of this study was to compare the cytotoxicity of selected resin-modified materials used in direct contact with the dental pulp (TheraCal LC, TheraCal PT, and ApaCal ART) with calcium silicate cement (Biodentine). (2…
View article: Early diagnosis of solitary functioning kidney: comparing the prognosis of kidney agenesis and multicystic dysplastic kidney
Early diagnosis of solitary functioning kidney: comparing the prognosis of kidney agenesis and multicystic dysplastic kidney Open
View article: Personal dignity in people with early-stage dementia: A longitudinal study
Personal dignity in people with early-stage dementia: A longitudinal study Open
Background A psychosocial problem faced by people with early-stage dementia (PwESD) is the perception of threats to personal dignity. Insights into its dynamics are important for understanding how it changes as dementia advances and to dev…
View article: Bacterial Community- and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia in Patients with Critical COVID-19—A Prospective Monocentric Cohort Study
Bacterial Community- and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia in Patients with Critical COVID-19—A Prospective Monocentric Cohort Study Open
The impact of bacterial pneumonia on patients with COVID-19 infection remains unclear. This prospective observational monocentric cohort study aims to determine the incidence of bacterial community- and hospital-acquired pneumonia (CAP and…
View article: Phytocannabinoids and gingival inflammation: Preclinical findings and a placebo‐controlled double‐blind randomized clinical trial with cannabidiol
Phytocannabinoids and gingival inflammation: Preclinical findings and a placebo‐controlled double‐blind randomized clinical trial with cannabidiol Open
Objective The aim of this study was to: (1) evaluate the anti‐inflammatory effects of cannabidiol (CBD) on primary cultures of human gingival fibroblasts (HGFs) and (2) to clinically monitor the effect of CBD in subjects with periodontitis…
View article: Early Diagnosis of Solitary Functioning Kidney: Comparing the Prognosis of Renal Agenesis and Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney
Early Diagnosis of Solitary Functioning Kidney: Comparing the Prognosis of Renal Agenesis and Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney Open
Background Individuals with congenital solitary functioning kidney (SFK) are at an increased risk of kidney damage. According to some studies, the risk is higher in unilateral renal agenesis (URA) than in unilateral multicystic dysplastic …
View article: How Does Affect the Type of Instability after Total Hip Arthroplasty the Outcomes? Our Experience between 1999 and 2020
How Does Affect the Type of Instability after Total Hip Arthroplasty the Outcomes? Our Experience between 1999 and 2020 Open
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY Dislocation is one of the most common early complications of total hip arthroplasty (THA). In this manuscript, 20 years of experience with the management of this complication are presented, particularly in relation to …
View article: Cognitive changes associated with cerebral emboli during coronary intervention
Cognitive changes associated with cerebral emboli during coronary intervention Open
Cardiac catheterization was associated with a high risk of cerebral embolism in our patients. A higher number of solid MES and combinations of solid and gaseous MES was associated with the deterioration in cognitive tests (Tab. 5, Fig. 3, …
View article: Arthroscopic Bankart Repair with Remplissage for Anterior Instability: Functional Outcomes, Risk of Failure
Arthroscopic Bankart Repair with Remplissage for Anterior Instability: Functional Outcomes, Risk of Failure Open
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY This study aimed to evaluate the clinical outcomes and the rate of recurrence in patients who had undergone arthroscopic Bankart repair with remplissage for anterior instability of the glenohumeral joint. MATERIAL AND …
View article: Risk of Severe COVID-19 in Non-Adherent OSA Patients
Risk of Severe COVID-19 in Non-Adherent OSA Patients Open
The results show that the patients with OSA adherent to CPAP therapy were less likely to experience a severe course of COVID-19 or death than the OSA patients non-compliant with therapy, despite the former group having more severe OSA. Thi…
View article: Iodinated Contrast Medium Affects Urine Cytology Assessment: A Prospective, Single-Blind Study and Its Impact on Urological Practice
Iodinated Contrast Medium Affects Urine Cytology Assessment: A Prospective, Single-Blind Study and Its Impact on Urological Practice Open
During endoscopic procedures for suspected urothelial tumors of the upper urinary tract, radiographic imaging using an iodinated contrast medium is often required. However, following ureteropyelography, we detected changes in cytology char…
View article: Perception of dignity in older men and women in the early stages of dementia: a cross-sectional study
Perception of dignity in older men and women in the early stages of dementia: a cross-sectional study Open
View article: Bacterial Resistance to Antibiotics and Clonal Spread in COVID-19-Positive Patients on a Tertiary Hospital Intensive Care Unit, Czech Republic
Bacterial Resistance to Antibiotics and Clonal Spread in COVID-19-Positive Patients on a Tertiary Hospital Intensive Care Unit, Czech Republic Open
This observational retrospective study aimed to analyze whether/how the spectrum of bacterial pathogens and their resistance to antibiotics changed during the worst part of the COVID-19 pandemic (1 November 2020 to 30 April 2021) among int…
View article: Emergent microsurgical intervention for acute stroke after mechanical thrombectomy failure: a prospective study
Emergent microsurgical intervention for acute stroke after mechanical thrombectomy failure: a prospective study Open
Background Despite all the gains that have been achieved with endovascular mechanical thrombectomy revascularization and intravenous thrombolysis logistics since 2015, there is still a subgroup of patients with salvageable brain tissue for…
View article: Biological Evaluation of Photodynamic Effect Mediated by Nanoparticles with Embedded Porphyrin Photosensitizer
Biological Evaluation of Photodynamic Effect Mediated by Nanoparticles with Embedded Porphyrin Photosensitizer Open
Clinically approved photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a minimally invasive treatment procedure that uses three key components: photosensitization, a light source, and tissue oxygen. However, the photodynamic effect is limited by both the photo…
View article: The Short-Term Antibacterial Activity of Three Selected Endodontic Sealers against Enterococcus faecalis Bacterial Culture
The Short-Term Antibacterial Activity of Three Selected Endodontic Sealers against Enterococcus faecalis Bacterial Culture Open
(1) Background: Microorganisms originating from the microflora of the oral cavity are the main cause of the inflammatory diseases of the dental pulp and periapical periodontium, as well as the failure of endodontic treatment. The subsequen…
View article: Risk factors for carotid plaque progression after optimising the risk factor treatment: substudy results of the Atherosclerotic Plaque Characteristics Associated with a Progression Rate of the Plaque and a Risk of Stroke in Patients with the carotid Bifurcation Plaque Study (ANTIQUE)
Risk factors for carotid plaque progression after optimising the risk factor treatment: substudy results of the Atherosclerotic Plaque Characteristics Associated with a Progression Rate of the Plaque and a Risk of Stroke in Patients with the carotid Bifurcation Plaque Study (ANTIQUE) Open
Background and aim Carotid plaque progression contributes to increasing stroke risk. The study aims to identify factors influencing carotid plaque thickness progression after changing the preventive treatment to the ‘treating arteries inst…
View article: Clostridioides difficile and Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci in COVID-19 Patients with Severe Pneumonia
Clostridioides difficile and Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci in COVID-19 Patients with Severe Pneumonia Open
Broad-spectrum antibiotics administered to patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia pose a risk of infection caused by Clostridioides difficile. This risk is reduced mainly by strict hygiene measures and early de-escalation of antibiotic th…
View article: Photodynamic effect of TPP encapsulated in polystyrene nanoparticles toward multi-resistant pathogenic bacterial strains: AFM evaluation
Photodynamic effect of TPP encapsulated in polystyrene nanoparticles toward multi-resistant pathogenic bacterial strains: AFM evaluation Open