Medicine - Table of Contents

August 29, 2024

The role of NF-kappaB in the inflammatory processes related to dental caries, pulpitis, apical periodontitis, and periodontitis–a narrative review

Zhonglan Chen, Guangping Lang, Xi Xu, Xinghua Liang, Yalin Han, Yingying Han

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17953

August 29, 2024

Comparisons of genome assembly tools for characterization of Mycobacterium tuberculosis genomes using hybrid sequencing technologies

Kanwara Trisakul, Yothin Hinwan, Jukgarin Eisiri, Kanin Salao, Angkana Chaiprasert, Phalin Kamolwat, Sissades Tongsima, Susana Campino, Jody Phelan, Taane G. Clark, Kiatichai Faksri

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17964

August 28, 2024

Levels of biomarkers associated with subconcussive head hits in mixed martial arts fighters

Nelson Marinho de Lima Filho, Sabrina Gabrielle Gomes Fernandes, Valeria Costa, Daline Araujo, Clecio Godeiro Jr, Gerlane Guerra, Ricardo Oliveira Guerra, Karyna Figueiredo Ribeiro

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17752

August 28, 2024

Kinome state is predictive of cell viability in pancreatic cancer tumor and cancer-associated fibroblast cell lines

Matthew E. Berginski, Madison R. Jenner, Chinmaya U. Joisa, Gabriela Herrera Loeza, Brian T. Golitz, Matthew B. Lipner, Jack R. Leary, Naim Rashid, Gary L. Johnson, Jen Jen Yeh, Shawn M. Gomez

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17797

August 28, 2024

Comparative analysis of biomechanical characteristics between the new Tai Chi elastic band exercise for opening and closing movement and elastic band resistance training for the reverse fly movement

Mingyu Liu, Cuihan Li, Xiongfeng Li, Jianwei Zhang, Haojie Li, Yameng Li, Qiuyang Wei, Zaihao Chen, Jiahao Fu, Yanying Li, Meize Cui, Lujia Li, Peng Zhang, Yuerong Huang, Yuxin Ma, Jianan Xu, Shaojun Lyu, Yunchao Ma

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17839

August 28, 2024

The median effective concentration of ropivacaine for ultrasound-guided anterior iliopsoas muscle space block in the elderly undergoing hip surgery: a dose-finding study

Peng Ma, Rui Zeng, Jiang Peng, Juan Zhu, Zhaojun Jing, Yu Han

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17970

August 28, 2024

Intervention effect of exercise on working memory in patients with depression: a systematic review

Cong Liu, Rao Chen, So Mang Yun, Xing Wang

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17986

August 28, 2024

Quantifying and analysing the angular momentum in volleyball jump serve during the aerial phase: relationship to arm swing speed

Lingjun Liu, Zhenxiang Chen, Defeng Zhao, Zhizong Tan, Yaqian Qi

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18000

August 27, 2024

Fecal shedding of SARS-CoV-2 in infants born to SARS-CoV-2 positive mothers: a pilot study

Dylan K.P. Blaufus, Karen M. Kalanetra, Rosa Pesavento, Pranav Garlapati, Brittany C. Baikie, Kara M. Kuhn-Riordon, Mark A. Underwood, Diana H. Taft

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17956

August 26, 2024

The use of silver diamine fluoride to prevent/treat enamel carious lesions: a narrative review

Rasha N. AlSheikh

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17897 PubMed 39210918

August 26, 2024

Evaluation of the forces applied by rubber dam clamps on mandibular first molar teeth with different endodontic access cavities: a 3D FEA study

Mehmet Eskibağlar, Serkan Erdem, Büşra Karaağaç Eskibağlar, Mete Onur Kaman

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17921 PubMed 39210915

August 26, 2024

Comparison of the recovery quality between remimazolam and propofol after general anesthesia: systematic review and a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Caiyun Zhu, Ran Xie, Fang Qin, Naiguo Wang, Hui Tang

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17930 PubMed 39210920

August 23, 2024

Favour the best in case of emergency cricothyroidotomy–a randomized cross-over trial on manikin focused training and simulation of common devices

Nicole Didion, Fabian Pohlmann, Nina Pirlich, Eva Wittenmeier, Christoph Jänig, Daniel Wollschläger, Eva-Verena Griemert

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17788 PubMed 39193513

August 23, 2024

Prevalence of physical, psychological and sexual intimate partner violence among women of reproductive age during COVID-19 in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Aragaw Asfaw Hasen, Abubeker Alebachew Seid, Ahmed Adem Mohammed, Kassaye Getaneh Arge

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17812 PubMed 39193511

August 23, 2024

Study of LY9 as a potential biomarker for prognosis and prediction of immunotherapy efficacy in lung adenocarcinoma

Kun Deng, Liqiang Yuan, Zhanyu Xu, Fanglu Qin, Zhiwen Zheng, Liuliu Huang, Wei Jiang, Junqi Qin, Yu Sun, Tiaozhan Zheng, Xinhuai Ou, Liping Zheng, Shikang Li

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17816 PubMed 39193519

August 23, 2024

The contribution of energy systems during 15-second sprint exercise in athletes of different sports specializations

Damian Archacki, Jacek Zieliński, Barbara Pospieszna, Michał Włodarczyk, Krzysztof Kusy

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17863 PubMed 39193515

August 23, 2024

Long-term passage impacts human dental pulp stem cell activities and cell response to drug addition in vitro

Somying Patntirapong, Juthaluck Khankhow, Sikarin Julamorn

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17913 PubMed 39193517

August 23, 2024

DNA methylation and gene expression profiling reveal potential association of retinol metabolism related genes with hepatocellular carcinoma development

Yanteng Zhao, Kangkang Wan, Jing Wang, Shuya Wang, Yanli Chang, Zhuanyun Du, Lianglu Zhang, Lanlan Dong, Dihan Zhou, Wei Zhang, Shaochi Wang, Qiankun Yang

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17916 PubMed 39193514

August 23, 2024

Efficacy and safety of etrolizumab in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease: a meta-analysis

Yong gang Dai, Dajuan Sun, Jiahui Liu, Xiunan Wei, Lili Chi, Hongya Wang

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17945 PubMed 39193512

August 23, 2024

Test-retest reliability of a single isometric mid-thigh pull protocol to assess peak force and strength-endurance

Zak Grover, James McCormack, Jonathan Cooper, James P. Fisher

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17951 PubMed 39193516

August 22, 2024

Clinical and dosimetric correlation in terms of treatment response, bladder and rectal toxicities in cervical cancer patients treated with cobalt 60 high dose rate brachytherapy

Bharat Sai Makkapati, Srinivas Challapalli, Athiyamaan MariappanSenthiappan, Johan Sunny Kilikunnel, Abhishek Krishna, Dilson Lobo, Vaishak Jawahar, Sourjya Banerjee

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17759 PubMed 39184391

August 22, 2024

Achilles tendon thickness and serum asprosin level significantly increases in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome

Huseyin Ali Ozturk, Fatih Necip Arici

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17905 PubMed 39184386

August 22, 2024

Kinesiophobia among health professionals’ interventions: a scoping review

Lilian Doutre, Maryse Beaumier, Andrée-Anne Parent, Sébastien Talbot, Mathieu Tremblay

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17935 PubMed 39184383

August 21, 2024

Validation of PozQoL scale in Turkish population living with HIV: a cross-cultural adaptation study

Sabri Atalay, Zeynep Sedef Varol, Sarp Singil, Ufuk Sönmez