The American journal of the medical sciences
Feb 27, 2025
BACKGROUND: Nonspecific symptoms and variability in radiographic reporting patterns contribute to a diagnostic delay of the diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis. An attractive solution is the use of machine-learning algorithms to screen for radiographic f...
The American journal of the medical sciences
Jan 26, 2024
BACKGROUND: The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in kidney care has seen a significant rise in recent years. This study specifically analyzed AI and ML research publications related to kidney care to identify lead...
The American journal of the medical sciences
Nov 23, 2020
INTRODUCTION: Some studies indicate an association between coronary artery disease (CAD) and osteoporosis. This case-control study examined the association between body composition and bone mineral content (BMC) and density (BMD) among patients with ...
The American journal of the medical sciences
Nov 2, 2020
BACKGROUND: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is increasingly being seen in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS) and it is associated with higher short-term and long-term morbidity and mortality. Therefore, it is of paramount importance to identify t...
The American journal of the medical sciences
Dec 7, 2018
BACKGROUND: Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator-1α (PGC-1α) plays key roles in controlling cardiac metabolism and function. Myocardial energy expenditure (MEE) can reflect myocardial energy metabolism and cardiac function. Wh...
The American journal of the medical sciences
Dec 30, 2017
BACKGROUND: Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is often accompanied with tubulointerstitial lesion. This study aimed to assess the role of urinary biomarkers in predicting tubulointerstitial lesion and treatment response in FSGS patients.
The American journal of the medical sciences
Oct 26, 2017
BACKGROUND: Growing evidence suggest that macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) plays a vital role in glucose metabolism. We aimed to ascertain whether MIF levels are altered in subjects with prediabetes and also to determine the relationship ...
The American journal of the medical sciences
Jul 20, 2017
Evaluation of antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL) and correlation with heart valve abnormalities among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Nested case-control study was conducted with 70 patients with SLE selected from a longitudinal data...