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Comparison of InterTAN and PFNA internal fixation for elderly patients with intertrochanteric fracture: A retrospective cohort study
Authors: Li Li , Fang Xing , Gao Jie , Han Weizhen , Kong Xiangan 
Published: February 2024

Objective: To compare the clinical outcomes of InterTAN nail and proximal femoral nail antirotation (PFNA) internal fixation for the treatment of intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly.
Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the clinical records of 151 elderly patients with intertrochanteric fractures treated in The Second People’s Hospital of Hefei from October 2019 to December 2021. Among them, 73 patients had undergone InterTAN (InterTAN group) and 78 patients had undergone PFNA (PFNA group) internal fixation. Operation-related variables (operation time, incision length, intraoperative bleeding volume, hospital stays length, and fracture healing time), complications, and Harris scores were compared between the two groups.
Results: The operation time and incision length were shorter and the intraoperative bleeding was less in the PFNA group than in the InterTAN group (all P-values <0.05), but the fracture healing time was longer in the PFNA group (P<0.05). We found similar hospital stays and surgical complications in the two groups (P>0.05). In addition, the Harris hip joint scores were significantly higher in the InterTAN group than in the PFNA group at one, six, and twelve months after the operation (P<0.05).
Conclusions: InterTAN and PFNA internal fixation have their own advantages in treating patients with intertrochanteric fractures. InterTAN has better postoperative recovery results, while PFNA has less perioperative trauma. Clinically, InterTAN or PFNA should be selected based on the specific conditions of each patient to maximize the therapeutic benefit of each treatment method.
doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.40.4.8794
How to cite this: Li L, Fang X, Gao J, Han W, Kong X. Comparison of InterTAN and PFNA internal fixation for elderly patients with intertrochanteric fracture: a retrospective cohort study. Pak J Med Sci. 2024;40(4):589-594. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.40.4.8794
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Diagnostic value of Video Electroencephalography combined with Magnetic Resonance Imaging-diffusion tensor imaging in epilepsy
Authors: Wang Lan , Fang Min , Zhu Bing , Wang Xiaoling , Li Xiang 
Published: February 2024

Objective: To explore the diagnostic value of video electroencephalography (VEEG) combined with magnetic resonance imaging diffusion tensor imaging (MRI-DTI) in epilepsy.
Methods: In this retrospective observational study, clinical data of 60 patients who underwent both VEEG and MRI examinations at the Neurosurgery Department of Quzhou People’s Hospital from December 2020 to March 2023 were retrospectively reviewed, and a total of 55 patients were finally included. We evaluated the diagnostic value of combining VEEG and MRI to determine seizure type, location of epileptic focus, and structural abnormalities of brain tissue, using surgical and pathological results as the gold standard.
Results: The accuracy of the combined approach for determining the seizure type was 98.18%, which was higher than the accuracy of MRI (85.45%, P<0.05) or VEEG (81.82%, P<0.05) alone. The accuracy of joint examination for lesion location was 100.00%, which was higher than those of MRI (85.45%, P<0.05) or VEEG (83.64%, P<0.05) alone. Similar abnormal brain tissue structure detection rates was found for both MRI and VEEG (P>0.05).
Conclusions: The application of MRI-DTI combined with VEEG to diagnose patients with epilepsy allows for the identification of abnormal structural changes in brain and the location of lesions. Combining both approaches can improve the diagnostic accuracy of each technique alone and provide a reference for the formulation and adjustment of disease management plans.
doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.40.4.8858
How to cite this: Wang L, Fang M, Zhu B, Wang X, Li X. Diagnostic value of Video Electroencephalography combined with Magnetic Resonance Imaging-diffusion tensor imaging in epilepsy. Pak J Med Sci. 2024;40(4):595-600. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.40.4.8858
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The impact of depression, stress, and self-esteem on quality of life among older adults in South Korea
Authors: Lee Hwan Ho , Park Hye Jin , Kim Yu Ra , Choi Jongsoon , Lee Sung Hee , Kang Hee Jae 
Published: February 2024

Background & Objective: Aging is a global trend, and Korea is also entering an aging society, which threatens the mental health of the elderly due to isolation, etc. In line with the growing domestic and international interest in elderly issues, this study aimed to identify the effects of depression, stress and self-esteem on the lives of the elderly in South Korea and to provide basic data for welfare measures.
Methods: Depression, stress, self-esteem, and quality of life were measured in 104 South Korean seniors (32 men, 72 women, average age 72.94 years old). Differences between groups according to gender and residence type were confirmed.
Results: There were no significant differences in stress among the elderly by place of residence, but there were significant differences in quality of life, depression, and self-esteem. Quality of life and self-esteem were higher in private housing than in public housing, and depression was higher in public housing than in private housing. In addition, lower depression and higher self-esteem were correlated with higher quality of life among the elderly.
Conclusion: With the global trend of an aging society, it is essential to continue to pay attention to assist the lives of elderly and provide them with practical support and policies. The quality of life of the elderly requires continuous attention and efforts to support and policies for mental health and economic support.
doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.40.4.8912
How to cite this: Park HJ, Kim YR, Choi J, Lee SH, Kang HJ, Lee HH. The impact of depression, stress, and self-esteem on quality of life among older adults in South Korea. Pak J Med Sci. 2024;40(4):601-605. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.40.4.8912
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Psychopathological symptoms in fibromyalgia and their associations with resistance to pharmacotherapy with SNRI
Authors: Krupa Anna Julia , Chrobak Adrian Andrzej , Sołtys Zbigniew , Korkosz Mariusz , Nowakowski Jaroslaw , Dudek Dominika , Siwek Marcin 
Published: February 2024

Cel pracyWstęp: Fibromialgia (FM) często współwystępuje z zaburzeniami psychicznymi. Ponadto, kilka badan wskazuje, że zaburzenia psychiczne mogą być związane z nasileniem i wpływem FM. Celem naszej pracy było po pierwsze: ocenić różne wymiary objawów psychopatologicznych wśród pacjentów z FM i po drugie: zbadać zależności pomiędzy psychopatologią a odpowiedzią na leczenie inhibitorami wychwytu zwrotnego serotoniny i noradrenaliny (serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors - SNRI).MetodaMetoda: Niniejsze badanie przekrojowe przeprowadzono pomiędzy grudniem 2020 i listopadem 2022. Oporność na SNRI zdefiniowano jako <30% redukcję bólu po ≥8 tygodniach leczenia. Włączono 30 pacjentów z FM odpowiadających na SNRI (FM T[+]), 32 pacjentów nieodpowiadających na SNRI (FM T[-]) i 30 zdrowych ochotników. Uczestnicy byli badani przez lekarzy i wypełniali narzędzia samooceny mierzące poziom depresji (Krótki Inwentarz Symptomatologii Depresji, Szpitalna Skala Lęku i Depresji), lęku (inwentarz Stanu i Cechy Lęku), anhedonii (Skala Przyjemności Snatih’a-Hamiltona), dwubiegunowości (Kwestionariusz Zaburzeń Nastroju, Skala Hipomanii) i dysocjacji (Skala Doświadczeń Dysocjacyjnych - wersja poprawiona). Aby ocenić związki zmiennych psychopatologicznych i odpowiedzi na SNRI przeprowadzono analizy ANOVA i serię prostych regresji logistycznych.WynikiWyniki: FM T[-] vs. FM T[+] ujawniali wyższy poziom depresji, cechy i stanu lęku, anhedonii i wyższe proporcje wyników wskazujących na obecność zaburzeń lękowych. Większe nasilenie depresji, lęku i anhedonii były predyktorami oporności na SNRI.WnioskiWnioski: Modyfikowalne objawy psychopatologiczne różnią pacjentów FM T[+] vs. FM[-] i są predyktorami oporności na SNRI. Ocena psychologiczna powinna być częścią standardowej opieki nad osobami z FM.
Osteomielitis, periimplantitis y fractura vertical radicular mandibular en paciente con fibromialgia: reporte de caso
Authors: Simancas Escorcia Victor , Camargo-Coronell Kenny , Villar-Salinas Wilson , Diaz-Caballero Antonio 
Published: February 2024

Introducción: La osteomielitis mandibular es considerada un proceso patologico poco frecuente. La mayor parte de los casos presentados involucran pacientes con osteoradionecrosis y aquellos pacientes con ingesta de algunos medicamentos antiresortivos. El objetivo de este reporte es informar un caso inusual de paciente con osteomielitis, periimplantitis y fractura vertical radicular con antecedentes de fibromialgia. Presentación del caso: paciente femenina de 70 años de edad, no fumadora ni consumidora de alcohol, que acude con dolor postero-inferior izquierdo de un año de evolución. Presentó una profundidad de sondeo mayor de 12 mm en órgano dental (O.D) # 37, sangrado a la palpación, dolor y movilidad grado II. A nivel del O.D # 36 fue notoria la exposición clínica del tercio superior del implante dental, sin movilidad, con profundidad de 4 mm. El tratamiento consistió en una exodoncia atraumática del O.D 37, donde se identificó una fractura radicular vertical. Discusión: En la zona de intervención quirúrgica se utilizó un injerto óseo acompañado de una detoxificación con tetraciclina. La terapia instaurada redujo ostensiblemente la morbilidad del implante dental implicado y regeneración de la zona intervenida.
The influence of ethnicity on assessments and academic progression in a midwifery degree
Authors: Gnanapragasam Shauna 
Published: February 2024

Background/Aims Midwifery degrees require students to study for 3 years, during which they are assessed both academically and in practice placements. This study's aim was to explore year-by-year associations between assessment grades and students' ethnicity as they progressed through their degree. Methods Retrospective data collected at a single university in the UK were analysed using descriptive statistics. The cohort and variables were stratified by student ethnicity, year of study and assessment grades given for academic work and placement practice assessments. Results While Black, Asian and minority ethnic students started with lower practice assessment grades in year 1, this improved such that there was no difference in attainment by year 3. In contrast, university academic grades were consistently lower for Black, Asian and minority ethnic versus White students, and this pattern did not change throughout the degree programme. Conclusions The likely factor in lower final degree outcomes among Black, Asian and minority ethnic students is not from practice assessments but academic performance. Targeted interventions that recognise different learning styles and educational experiences in the university environment may address and improve this inequality in attainment.
Postpartum depression: combining a mobile application with recititations from the Holy Quran in Indonesia
Authors: Latifah Lutfatul , Anggraeni Mekar Dwi , Choiruna Hasby Pri 
Published: February 2024

Background/Aims The incidence of postpartum depression in Indonesia is greater than the global average, and has detrimental effects on mothers, families, society and the country. Mobile applications are widely used to treat postpartum depression, but combining this with readings from the Holy Quran is uncommon in Indonesia. This study aimed to investigate the effect of combining mobile applications with the Holy Quran on postpartum depression symptoms. Methods A randomised controlled pre-post-test time series was conducted from June to December 2020, involving 128 pregnant women in their third trimester. The ‘app’ group (64 participants) received the intervention until 2 months postpartum, while the control group (64 participants) received no intervention. The Edinburgh postpartum depression scale, state-trait anxiety inventor, and the Rosenberg self-esteem scale were used to gather data. Results Postpartum depression scores in the app group were significantly lower than in the control group. There were no differences in the anxiety or self-esteem scores between the app and control groups. The proportion of depression scores of 10 and above decreased by 25% in the app group and 7.8% in the control group. Conclusions Use of a mobile application in combination with the Holy Quran voice may help reduce postpartum depressive symptoms in Indonesia. Maternity nurses and midwives may wish to recommend use of this app to the women they care for, if appropriate.
Spiritual care models of patients living with cancer in Taiwan
Authors: Tseng Ling-Chun , Ku Ya-Lie , Lee Chun-Hsiang , Tu Chin Tang 
Published: February 2024

Background: Psychological, social and spiritual needs are often unmet during the care of patients with cancer in Taiwan. Aim: The purpose of this study was to confirm the spiritual care models including the spiritual distress symptoms (SDS), spiritual distress symptoms interventions (SDSI), and spiritual distress outcomes criteria (SDOC) of patients with cancer in the initial, relapse and terminal stages. Method: This cross-sectional survey collected data from 150 professional nurses about their perceptions of the SDS, SDSI and SDOC for patients with cancer. Results: The significant total effects of SDS on SDOC by SDSI of the patients with cancer in the initial, relapse and terminal stages were found. Additionally, the direct effects of SDS on SDOC by SDSI of the patients with cancer from the initial, relapse to terminal stage were gradually enhanced. Conclusions: The relationship between spiritual distress symptoms, interventions and outcomes was significantly higher from the initial to relapse state until at the end of life, based on the perceptions of 150 professional nurses.
The Things We Make: The Unknown History of Invention from Cathedrals to Soda Cans, Bill Hammack (2023)
Authors: Clements Joshua 
Published: February 2024

Review of: The Things We Make: The Unknown History of Invention from Cathedrals to Soda Cans, Bill Hammack (2023)
Naperville, IL: Sourcebooks, 251 pp.,
ISBN 978-1-72821-574-4, h/bk, $26.99
Curating and the Legacies of Colonialism in Contemporary Iberia, Carlos Garrido Castellano and Bruno Leitão (eds) (2022)
Authors: Prinzleve Jonas 
Published: February 2024

Review of: Curating and the Legacies of Colonialism in Contemporary Iberia, Carlos Garrido Castellano and Bruno Leitão (eds) (2022)
Cardiff: University of Wales Press, 304 pp.,
ISBN 978-1-78683-873-5, h/bk, £65.00
ISBN 978-1-78683-874-2, e-book pdf, £65.00
ISBN 978-1-78683-875-9, e-book epub, £65.00
De Plutón a Orfeo: Los campos de concentración en el teatro español contemporáneo (1944–2015), Antonia Amo Sánchez (2020)
Authors: Kelly Deirdre 
Published: February 2024

Review of: De Plutón a Orfeo: Los campos de concentración en el teatro español contemporáneo (1944–2015), Antonia Amo Sánchez (2020)
Bilbao: Artezblai, 255 pp.,
ISBN 978-8-41208-052-0, p/bk, €26.00
Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood, Maureen Ryan (2023)
Authors: Nash Yousif 
Published: February 2024

Review of: Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood, Maureen Ryan (2023)
New York: HarperCollins, 388 pp.,
ISBN 978-0-06326-927-9, h/bk, USD 32.50
Nephrotic syndrome sera induce different transcriptomes in podocytes based on the steroid response
Authors: Bezdicka Martin , Cinek Ondrej , Semjonov Valerij , Polackova Katerina , Sladkova Eva , Zieg Jakub , Saleem Moin A. , Soucek Ondrej 
Published: February 2024

AbstractAs the molecular mechanism of nephrotic syndrome remains largely undiscovered, patients continue to be exposed to the pros and cons of uniform glucocorticoid treatment. We explored whether the exposure of in vitro‐cultivated podocytes to sera from children with steroid‐sensitive or steroid‐resistant nephrotic syndrome induces differences in gene expression profiles, which could help to elucidate the pathogenesis of the steroid response. Human immortalized podocytes were cultivated with patient sera for 3 days. After cell lysis, RNA extraction, 3′‐mRNA libraries were prepared and sequenced. There were 34 significantly upregulated and 14 downregulated genes (fold difference <0.5 and >2.0, respectively, and false discovery rate‐corrected p < 0.05) and 22 significantly upregulated and 6 downregulated pathways (false discovery rate‐corrected p < 0.01) in the steroid‐sensitive (n = 9) versus steroid‐resistant group (n = 4). The observed pathways included upregulated redox reactions, DNA repair, mitosis, protein translation and downregulated cholesterol biosynthesis. Sera from children with nephrotic syndrome induce disease subtype‐specific transcriptome changes in human podocytes in vitro. However, further exploration of a larger cohort is needed to verify whether clinically distinct types of nephrotic syndrome or disease activity may be differentiated by specific transcriptomic profiles and whether this information may help to elucidate the pathogenesis of the steroid response.
Effect of histamine‐receptor antagonism on the circulating inflammatory cell and cytokine response to exercise: A pilot study
Authors: Ely Matthew R. , Mangum Joshua E. , Needham Karen Wiedenfeld , Minson Christopher T. , Halliwill John R. 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to gain insight into histamine's role in the exercise inflammatory response and recovery from exercise. To explore this, young healthy participants (n = 12) performed 300 eccentric leg extensions under control (Placebo) versus histamine H1 and H2 receptor antagonism (Blockade) in a randomized cross‐over study. Circulating leukocytes and cytokines were measured for 72 h after exercise. Circulating leukocytes were elevated at 6 and 12 h after exercise (p < 0.05) with the peak response being a 44.1 ± 11.7% increase with Blockade versus 13.7 ± 6.6% with Placebo (both p < 0.05 vs. baseline, but also p < 0.05 between Blockade and Placebo). Of the cytokines that were measured, only MCP‐1 was elevated following exercise. The response at 6 h post‐exercise was a 104.0 ± 72.5% increase with Blockade versus 93.1 ± 41.9% with Placebo (both p < 0.05 vs. baseline, p = 0.82 between Blockade and Placebo). The main findings of the present investigation were that taking combined histamine H1 and H2 receptor antagonists augmented the magnitude but not the duration of the increase of circulating immune cells following exercise. This suggests histamine is not only exerting a local influence within the skeletal muscle but that it may influence the systemic inflammatory patterns.
Brucella infection combined with Nocardia infection: A case report and literature review
Authors: Feng Yan , Zuo Chun-Lei , Shi Jia-Xin 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Human brucellosis is an infectious disease caused by Brucella and is often misdiagnosed for atypical manifestations including fever of unknown origin, headache, weakness, among else. Nocardiosis is a zoonotic disease caused by the genus Nocardia, which usually spreads through the respiratory tract, skin, and digestive tract. Limited research has documented cases of co-infection involving both Brucella and Nocardia pathogens in patients. A 55-year-old male was admitted to our hospital with intermittent high-grade fever. Following sputum and blood cultures, as well as other laboratory examinations, the patient was diagnosed with concurrent brucellosis and nocardiosis. According to recommendations of previous studies and reports, the patient was successively treated with levofloxacin, doxycycline, piperacillin sodium and sulbactam sodium, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, rifampicin, and tigecycline, after which the patient recovered and was discharged. Brucella and Nocardia are both opportunistic pathogens and simultaneous infection of Brucella and Nocardia is relatively rare. If patients continue to experience persistent fever despite receiving empirical antibiotic therapy, it becomes necessary to conduct examinations to identify potential atypical pathogens, including Brucella and Nocardia. Sputum staining, sputum culture, and blood culture are critical auxiliary examinations during clinical practice. The treatment plan should be selected based on guidelines and the individual patient’s condition. Regular reevaluation should be conducted, and antimicrobial agents should be adjusted accordingly.
New recycling method of lubricant oil and the effect on the viscosity and viscous shear as an environmentally friendly
Authors: Hussain Abdullah Jabar , Al-Khafaji Zainab S. , Al Saffar Iman Q. 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
The present investigation adopts a new method to recycle the oils. The used and recycled lubricants were compared to fresh oil. Accordingly, an investigation was carried out to evaluate the viscous shear of different oil grades at each certain temperature using the Walther formula of the viscosity–temperature relationship. The investigation indicates acceptable and fair results in front of a technical point of view and environmental improvement by reducing pollution. The results show lower viscosity of the recycling oil than the used oil, which affects the viscous shear as it is directly proportional to the velocity gradient and the fluid’s viscosity at ascertaining temperature. In the present investigation, alum (Al2(SO4)3(H2O)18) was used, which gives good precipitation according to the practical results mentioned in this work. The used oils of grades 5w20, 5w30, and 10w30 under consideration are collected from the local internal combustion engines. Both kinematic viscosity and viscous shear for 10w30 oil grade record the highest values, and 5w20 records the lowest values for all oil types (fresh, recycled, and used oil).
Optical conductivity of a Bi2Se3 topological insulator with a THz transparent top gate
Authors: Knox Craig S. , Vaughan Matthew T. , Fox Nathan R. , Yagmur Ahmet , Sasaki Satoshi , Cunningham John E. , Linfield Edmund H. , Davies Alexander G. , Freeman Joshua R. 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
We have performed an investigation into the optical conductivity and magnetotransport properties of top-gated devices patterned on the topological insulator Bi2Se3 in order to determine the relative effects of the different carrier species that exist within these novel materials. We find that the topologically protected surfaces within our samples are partially screened from the action of the gate by trivial band-bending states formed at the top surface of the topological insulator. Despite this, the mobility of the topological surface carriers is significantly affected by the application of an external gate bias. Additionally, we find that the optical conductivity response is dominated by the topologically protected surface states, and that the optical conductivity is particularly sensitive to the scattering caused by the topological surfaces coupling to trivial states, arising from the bulk or band-bending induced surface states. These results will have interesting applications to the design of future plasmonic devices that incorporate topological materials.