J Res Med Sci
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The diagnosis of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a crucial and challenging entity in bone marrow transplantation candidates. We aimed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of the Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22) and Lund-Kennedy endoscopic score for the diagnosis of CRS in bone marrow transplantation candidates. ⋯ The Lund-Kennedy endoscopy score could diagnose CRS in bone marrow transplantation candidates with satisfactory accuracy, whereas SNOT-22 lacks enough accuracy to be employed as an independent sino-nasal assessment modality in these patients.
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Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) can impact both the quality of life and the survival of patients. The study aimed to determine the survival rate and associated variables in patients with PBC. ⋯ The study found that aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase levels, baseline and final bilirubin, albumin, antinuclear antibody, the presence of cirrhosis, and jaundice significantly influenced patient survival with PBC.
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This study investigated the effects of humor therapy on the fatigue levels of patients receiving hemodialysis (HD). ⋯ Findings suggest that humor therapy can effectively reduce fatigue levels in patients presenting with HD.
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Accurate and timely assessment of tumor response after chemotherapy is crucial in clinical settings. The aim of this study was to explore the feasibility of Gemstone Spectral Imaging (GSI) for early assessment of chemotherapy responses in patients with colorectal cancer liver metastasis (CRCLM). ⋯ Baseline GSI may help predict the response to chemotherapy and provide a good tumor-response indicator through single-energy CT value of 68 keV at the PVP and iodine concentration.
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Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is one of the complications of diabetes. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of curcumin-piperine on laboratory factors and macular vascular in DR. ⋯ Curcumin-piperine is effective in improving oxidative stress and reducing creatinine in DR. Further trials are necessary to confirm these promising findings.