Cardioembolic but Not Other Stroke Subtypes Predict Mortality Independent of Stroke Severity at Presentation by Latha Ganti Stead, Rachel M. Gilmore, M. Fernanda Bellolio, Anunaya Jain, Alejandro A. Rabinstein, Wyatt W. Decker, Dipti Agarwal, Robert D. Brown

“…Etiology of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is known to significantly influence management, prognosis, and risk of recurrence. Objective. To determine if ischemic stroke subtype based on TOAST criteria influences mortality. …”
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Mismatch Repair Status and Surgical Outcomes in Localized Colorectal Cancer: A Nationwide Cohort Study by Tobias Freyberg Justesen, MD, Adile Orhan, MD, Andreas Weinberger Rosen, MD, Mikail Gögenur, MD, Ismail Gögenur, MD, DMSc

“…However, the impact on prognosis is yet to be investigated in large-scale cohort studies. …”
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Antitumor Effect of Demethylzeylasteral (T-96) on Triple-Negative Breast Cancer via LSD1-Mediate Epigenetic Mechanisms by Zhengjie Shen, Yongjuan Gu, Ruiyang Jiang, Heya Qian, Siyuan Li, Lixian Xu, Wenzhe Gu, Yun Zuo

“…Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), one type of breast cancer, is more aggressive and has a worse prognosis. Demethylzeylasteral (T-96) is isolated from Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F. …”
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Development and validation of a nomogram to predict recurrence in epithelial ovarian cancer using complete blood count and lipid profiles by Xi Tang, Jingke He, Qin Huang, Yi Chen, Ke Chen, Jing Liu, Yingyu Tian, Hui Wang

“…Time-dependent C-index curves, integrated discrimination improvement, net reclassification index, and decision curve analysis showed that the nomogram outperformed FIGO staging.ConclusionThis study established and validated a nomogram combining CBC and lipid profiles to predict RFS in patients with optimally debulked EOC, which is expected to aid gynecologists in individualized prognosis assessment and clinical management.…”
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MM-HiFuse: multi-modal multi-task hierarchical feature fusion for esophagus cancer staging and differentiation classification by Xiangzuo Huo, Shengwei Tian, Long Yu, Wendong Zhang, Aolun Li, Qimeng Yang, Jinmiao Song

“…The staging and differentiation of esophageal cancer are crucial factors in determining the prognosis and surgical treatment plan for patients, as well as improving their chances of survival. …”
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Comprehensive Complication Index Predicts Cancer-Specific Survival of Patients with Postoperative Complications after Curative Resection of Gastric Cancer by Ru-Hong Tu, Jian-Xian Lin, Ping Li, Jian-Wei Xie, Jia-Bin Wang, Jun Lu, Qi-Yue Chen, Long-long Cao, Mi Lin, Chao-Hui Zheng, Chang-Ming Huang

“…Analysis of the factors associated with prognosis in patients with gastric cancer revealed that complications were independent risk factors for specific survival. …”
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Modern modes of chronic hepatitis B treatment in daily clinical practice by M. V. Mayevskaya, M. A. Morozova, S. A. Ondos, V. T. Ivashkin

“…The main aim of treatment is improvement of patients quality of life and prognosis of disease that can be achieved at permanent suppression of virus replication. …”
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The impact of reduced skeletal muscle mass at stroke onset on 3-month functional outcomes in acute ischemic stroke patients. by Kyong Young Kim, Seunguk Jung, Eun Bin Cho, Tae-Won Yang, Seung Joo Kim, Hyunsung Kim, Sunhye Jung

“…In addition to its impact on recovery, RMM is linked to older age and more severe strokes, worsening prognosis. Maintaining muscle mass is also crucial for stroke prevention, as it supports cardiovascular health and resilience. …”
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Multi-omic and machine learning analysis of mitochondrial RNA modification genes in lung adenocarcinoma for prognostic and therapeutic implications by Xiao Zhang, Jiatao Liu, Yaolin Cao, Wei Wang, Haoran Lin, Yue Yu

“…Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths, driven by complex pathogenesis and poor prognosis. Recognizing the pivotal role of mitochondrial RNA modifications (MRM) in cancer progression, this study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of MRM-related genes and their clinical relevance in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD). …”
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Myelofibrosis-Associated Lymphoproliferative Disease: Retrospective Study of 16 Cases and Literature Review by A. Etienne, B. Gruson, D. Chatelain, R. Garidi, B. Royer, H. Sevestre, J. P. Marolleau, G. Damaj

“…MF-associated NHL is a rare manifestation which may be associated with all types of NHL and its presence does not seem to confer a poor prognosis. A search for lymphoproliferation should be considered when the cause of MF is not apparent.…”
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Motivational interviewing intervention for the management of hypertension: a meta-analysis by Ju Xu, Xiaoyan Gu, Jiaying Gu, Lijuan Zhao, Mianxian Li, Cheng Hong

“…BackgroundImproving medication compliance and self-efficacy in hypertensive patients is of significant importance for their prognosis. This meta-analysis aimed to assess the role of motivational interviewing in reducing systolic and diastolic blood pressure, self-efficacy, quality of life and medication adherence in hypertensive patients.MethodsTwo authors searched PubMed, Cochrane Library, Clinicaltrials, Embase, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, Weipu and Wanfang Database up to May 28, 2024 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating the role of motivational interviewing on hypertensive patients. …”
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Analysis of intracranial lesions in patients with HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis by Wei Song, Li Liu, Tangkai Qi, Zhenyan Wang, Yang Tang, Jianjun Sun, Shuibao Xu, Junyang Yang, Jiangrong Wang, Jun Chen, Renfang Zhang, Yinzhong Shen

“…This study aims to analyze the prevalence, origins, radiological characteristics, treatments, and prognosis of intracranial lesions in patients with HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis, thereby providing references for future clinical decision-making.MethodsThe clinical data of patients diagnosed with HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis and admitted to the Shanghai Public Health Clinical Centre between 2013 and 2019 were collected. …”
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Urinary glucose detection with spiral shape hollow core photonic crystal fiber: Towards improved diabetes management by Md. Safiul Islam, A.H.M. Iftekharul Ferdous, Md. Jakir Hossen, Abdullah Al Mamun, Khalid Sifulla Noor, Diponkar Kundu, Md. Galib Hasan

“…Timely identification aids in averting complications and enhances patient prognosis.…”
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Crosstalk between Tumor-Infiltrating Immune Cells and Cancer-Associated Fibroblasts in Tumor Growth and Immunosuppression of Breast Cancer by Jarupa Soongsathitanon, Pranisa Jamjuntra, Nuttavut Sumransub, Supaporn Yangngam, Marjorie De la Fuente, Glauben Landskron, Peti Thuwajit, Marcela A. Hermoso, Chanitra Thuwajit

“…We explain the crosstalk of CAFs and tumor-infiltrating immune cells suppressing antitumor response in BC, proposing these cellular entities as predictive markers of poor prognosis. CAF-tumor-infiltrating immune cell interaction is suggested as an alternative therapeutic strategy to regulate the immunosuppressive microenvironment in BC.…”
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The value of growth differentiation factor 15 as a biomarker for peripheral artery disease in diabetes patients by Wan-Chi Chuang, Chih-Hsun Chu, Cai-Sin Yao, Mei-Chih Wei, I-Lun Hsieh, Chia-Mei Liao

“…Increased GDF15 levels are associated with obesity, insulin resistance, and diabetes as well as a poorer diabetes progression and prognosis. This is a prospective cohort study investigated the association between circulating GDF15 and diabetic peripheral artery disease. …”
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Sedentary behavior and physical activity on exercise capacity in adult patients with congenital heart disease by Masahiro Matsui, Keisei Kosaki, Naoto Kawamatsu, Yoshihiro Nozaki, Tomoko Machino-Otsuka, Yoshio Nakata, Seiji Maeda, Tomoko Ishizu

“…Background: Reduced exercise capacity is associated with a poor prognosis in adult patients with congenital heart disease (CHD). …”
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Increased Intra-Abdominal Pressure as One of the Links in the Pathogenesis of Secondary Diffuse Purulent Peritonitis by D. V. Cherdantsev, O. V. Ovchinnikova, Yu. G. Trofimovich, I. G. Noskov, O. V. Pervova, A. A. Kovalenko

“…One of the factors in the development of complications and an unfavorable prognosis for this disease is increased intra-abdominal pressure. …”
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Intravascular large B-cell lymphoma of the central nervous system with renal involvement: a case report and literature review by Jun Li, Zhaojiao Li, Yifeng Shi, Jiajie Chen, Heng Zhao, Xueye Mao, Shan Li, Huiying Wang, Qiang Meng, Lingchun Liu

“…We hope that through this case, doctors can gain a deeper understanding of IVLBCL, enabling early diagnosis and timely treatment to improve prognosis.…”
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Correlation of Clinical Severity and Laboratory Parameters with Various Serotypes in Dengue Virus: A Hospital-Based Study by Pooja Rao, Achappa Basavaprabhu, Suchitra Shenoy, Nikhil Victor Dsouza, Basavaiah Sridevi Hanaganahalli, Vaman Kulkarni

“…Additionally, the coexistence of multiple serotypes further complicates the disease prognosis. The study was undertaken to determine the dengue virus serotypes, clinical, and laboratory markers as predictors in the severity of infection. …”
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Association between Novel Marker (Platelet-Lymphocyte Ratio, Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio, and Delta Neutrophil Index) and Outcomes in Sudden Cardiac Arrest Patients by Sang Il Han, Kyoung-Chul Cha, Young Il Roh, Sung Oh Hwang, Woo Jin Jung, Tae Youn Kim

“…Platelet-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and delta neutrophil index (DNI) are relatively novel biomarkers that have been used in the prognosis of various diseases. We aimed to determine the usefulness of PLR, NLR, and DNI in predicting the outcomes of SCA. …”
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