Maximizing the Survival of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Patients: Current Perspectives by Osama A. Khairoalsindi, Ahmad R. Abuzinadah

“…Edaravone is a new FDA-approved medication that may slow the disease progression by 33% in a selected subgroup of ALS patients. This paper covers the various interventions that may provide survival benefits, such as early diagnosis, medications, gene therapy, stem cell therapy, diet, nutritional supplements, multidisciplinary clinics, and mechanical invasive and noninvasive ventilation. …”
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The Diagnostic Value of Irisin in Pediatric Patients with Acute Abdominal Pain by Fatma Sarac, Sevgi Buyukbese Sarsu, Selman Yeniocak, Kamil Sahin, Esma Yucetas, Dogan Yildirim, Macit Koldas, Ozlem Uzun

“…Diagnosis of pediatric patients presenting to the Emergency Department with acute abdominal pain is not always easy. …”
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Delftia Acidovorans: A Rare Pathogen in Immunocompetent and Immunocompromised Patients by Huseyin Bilgin, Abdurrahman Sarmis, Elif Tigen, Guner Soyletir, Lutfiye Mulazimoglu

“…Although D acidovorans infection most commonly occurs in hospitalized or immunocompromised patients, there are also several reports documenting the infection in immunocompetent patients. …”
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Prevalence and Predictors of Silent Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Patients with Hypertension by He Suyu, Yijun Liu, Xu Jianyu, Guiquan Luo, Lipeng Cao, Xiaoqi Long

“…Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) without symptoms or silent GERD can be easily missed in patients with hypertension. We aimed to investigate the prevalence of GERD, specifically the prevalence of silent GERD in hypertensive patients, and to explore its possible predictors. …”
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Anal Incontinence after Anterior Rectum Resection in Cancer Patients by O. I. Kit, E. N. Kolesnikov, M. A. Averkin, S. V. Sanamyants, A. V. Snezhko

“…To study the functioning of the anal sphincter after performing anterior rectum resection in cancer patients.Materials and methods. The anal sphincter function was studied in 144 patients with colorectal cancer, equally in 72 men and 72 women. …”
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Psychosocial therapy model to reduce anxiety levels in hemodialysis patients by Fajar Ariyanto, Arum Pratiwi, Dian Hudiyawati

“…Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global health issue that significantly impacts the quality of life of patients undergoing hemodialysis. Anxiety is one of the common psychological challenges faced by these patients. …”
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HLA-C Alleles and Cytomegalovirus Retinitis in Brazilian Patients with AIDS by Tânia Gisela Biberg-Salum, Maria de Lourdes Veronese Rodrigues, Ana Paula Morais Fernandes, Neifi Hassan Salum Deghaide, Jayter Silva de Paula, Erick C. Castelli, Celso Teixeira Mendes-Junior, Eduardo Antonio Donadi

“…Since cytomegalovirus retinitis (CR) is an important cause of visual impairment among AIDS patients and HLA-C alleles have been associated with AIDS disease outcome, we typed HLA-C locus in patients with AIDS exhibiting or not CR. …”
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Role of Nursing Staff in the Humanized Delivery of Patients with COVID-19 by Gloria Medina Naranjo, Guadalupe Cuello Cuello, Adisnay Rodríguez Rodríguez, Riber Donoso Noroña

“…<br /><strong>Objective:</strong> to identify the role of nursing staff in the humanized delivery of patients with COVID-19. <br /><strong>Method:</strong> a descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out at the General Hospital of Riobamba-Chimborazo, Ecuador, in the period from October 1 to 31, 2020. …”
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To Determine Mean Change In Weight Of Patients Undergoing Maxillomandibular Fixation by Osama Mushtaq, Eruj Shuja, Momina Ahmed, Amna Hassan, Muhammad Adil Asim, Maimona Siddiq

“… Objective: Optimum management of patient needs is the most important step for the restoration of form and function. …”
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Behaviour of Clinical, Anthropometric and Laboratory Variables in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome by Madelaine Hernández Tamayo, Pedro Enrique Miguel Soca, Mildre María Marrero Hidalgo, Luz María Pérez López, Idania Peña Pérez, Mayelín Rivas Estévez

“…<strong>Background:</strong> Diagnosing patients with metabolic syndrome is important because of the high prevalence and risk they present. …”
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The Mechanisms of Movement Control and Time Estimation in Cervical Dystonia Patients by Pavel Filip, Ovidiu V. Lungu, Daniel J. Shaw, Tomas Kasparek, Martin Bareš

“…The cervical dystonia patients achieved significantly worse results than a sample of healthy controls. …”
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QUANTIFICATION OF ECTOPIC FAT DEPOTS IN PATIENTS WITH CORONARY HEART DISEASE by A. N. Kokov, N. K. Brel, V. L. Masenko, O. V. Gruzdeva, Yu. A. Dyleva, E. V. Belik, O. L. Barbarash

“…A comprehensive quantification of ectopic fat depots using modern methods of radiation diagnosis in patients with ischemic heart disease.Patients and methods. …”
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Twelve Tips for Better Communication with Patients During History-Taking by Aminur Rahman, Saria Tasnim

“…Eliciting proper history from a patient is of paramount importance to establish an accurate diagnosis and management in medical practice. …”
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Significant Bradycardia in Critically Ill Patients Receiving Dexmedetomidine and Fentanyl by Channing Hui, Maria Cardinale, Balaji Yegneswaran

“…To report a case series of three patients who developed significant bradycardia while receiving the combination of dexmedetomidine and fentanyl for sedation and analgesia. …”
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Transitioning of protein substitutes in patients with phenylketonuria: a pilot study by Ozlem Yilmaz Nas, Ozlem Yilmaz Nas, Ozlem Yilmaz Nas, Catherine Ashmore, Sharon Evans, Alex Pinto, Anne Daly, Nurcan Yabanci Ayhan, Anita MacDonald

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Arterial Stiffness in Nonhypertensive Type 2 Diabetes Patients in Ghana by Kwame Yeboah, Daniel A. Antwi, Ben Gyan

“…In this study, we assessed arterial stiffness in nonhypertensive, nonobese type 2 diabetes (T2DM) patients in Ghana. Methods. In case-control design, 166 nonhypertensive, nonobese participants, comprising 96 T2DM patients and 70 nondiabetes controls, were recruited. …”
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The nurses’ role in supporting patients’ spirituality in a secular age by Michael CONNOLLY, Michael CONNOLLY, Beata DOBROWOLSKA, Sílvia CALDEIRA, Jacqueline WHELAN, Kathleen NEENAN, Wilfred McSHERRY, Fiona TIMMINS, Linda ROSS

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Metacognitive Performance, the Tip-of-Tongue Experience, Is Not Disrupted in Parkinsonian Patients by Justin D. Oh-Lee, Sarah M. Szymkowicz, Stefanie L. Smith, Hajime Otani

“…The present study investigated whether a form of metamemory, the tip-of-tongue phenomenon (TOT), was affected in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). The PD patient (𝑛=22), age-matched elderly control (𝑛=22), and college student control (𝑛=46) groups were compared on a motor timing task and TOT measures. …”
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Brain Symmetry Index in Healthy and Stroke Patients for Assessment and Prognosis by Andrei Agius Anastasi, Owen Falzon, Kenneth Camilleri, Malcolm Vella, Richard Muscat

“…Methods. Ten male stroke patients and ten matched healthy controls were recruited. …”
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Behavior of Anemia due to Toxicity to Chemotherapy in Patients with Lung Cancer by Mahité Cañete Fonseca, Zaily Fuentes Díaz, Orlando Rodríguez Salazar

“…<br /><strong>Conclusions:</strong> the male sex predominated, most of the patients were in stages IIIA and IIIB, the highest percentage of patients were discharged alive and a considerable number of those who received chemotherapy developed anemia due to toxicity.…”
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