Bratisl Med J
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The study aims to compare the thoracoscopic lobectomy and segmentectomy outcomes. ⋯ Thoracoscopic segmentectomy is a safe and effective procedure. This technique is a viable alternative to thoracoscopic lobectomy in indicated cases. It is still not accepted as a standard procedure for lung cancer, and we would like to start a discussion on this topic (Tab. 5, Fig. 2, Ref. 20).
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The aim of our analysis was to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the procurement program and kidney transplantation in Slovakia and to identify the risk factors for a severe course of COVID-19 disease, as well as the risk factors for COVID-19 fatalities, with the focus on the parameters preceding the infection. We compared morbidity and mortality from COVID-19 before and after the spread of the alpha variant of the virus and the same among transplant (KTRs) and haemodialysis patients in Slovakia. ⋯ The procurement and transplant program is sustainable even during a pandemic, provided that measures are set up quickly. Morbidity and mortality from COVID-19 in KTRs was comparable to the situation in EU countries. Patients in the haemodialysis program had a worse prognosis (Tab. 5, Fig. 1, Ref. 21) Keywords: COVID-19, kidney transplantation, dialysis, immunosuppression, obesity, diabetes mellitus.
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The objective of this study was to observe and to measure the impact of corundum sandblasting on the thickness of the Immediate dentin sealing layer. ⋯ The results of this research lead to a reflection on modifications of the immediate dentin sealing procedure (Tab. 4, Fig. 3, Ref. 28).
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Sepsis is one of the leading causes of death in intensive care units worldwide. Vitamins C and E are natural antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents. Suppressing the inflammation is an important treatment target because it plays a role in the pathophysiology of sepsis. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of vitamins C and E treatment in rats with sepsis-induced lung damage. ⋯ The rats treated either with vitamin C or E showed improved results for sepsis. We think that they can be used as adjuvant therapy for septic patients because of their effectivity and low costs (Tab. 3, Fig. 2, Ref. 27).