bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Resilience and sexual health among menopausal women: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Oliva Agustin , Serrano-García Irene , Asenjo Juan E. , Cedeira Elisa , Gil-Prados Inés , Herraiz Miguel A. , Coronado Pluvio J. 
Published: January 2022

Abstract

Objectives:
Resilience can be defined as the capacity to overcome stressful situations, such as menopausal transition. Female sexual dysfunction is a problem that prevents women from experiencing satisfaction from sexual activity. In this study, we assessed resilience, sexual function, and quality of life among a sample of mid-aged Spanish menopausal women.

Methods:
This cross-sectional study was performed in 101 symptomatic menopausal women. Participants filled out the 14-item Wagnild and Young Resilience Scale, the 19-item Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), the 16-item Cervantes-SF form, and a sociodemographic questionnaire.

Results:
Resilience scores were significantly higher among women with high sexual function scores (FSFI > 26), with a 14-item Wagnild and Young Resilience Scale total valuation of 86 [80-94] versus 74 [66-79.50] (P<0.001). Sexual function was significantly worse in the low resilience subgroup of participants, with an FSFI total score of 18.90 [14.10-24] versus 29.40 [24.60-33] in the mid-high resilience one (P<0.001). Menopauserelated quality of life was significantly worse among low resilient women, with a Cervantes-SF total score of 42.50 [34.17-56.70] versus 30.80 [20.80-44.90] in the mid-high resilience one (P = 0.004).

Conclusions:
In our sample, resilience was related to sexual health. Higher resilience scores seem to be linked to a better quality of life during the menopausal transition.
Effects of menopause on the retinal nerve fiber layer and ganglion cell complex and on intraocular pressure
Authors: Alpogan Oksan , Tekcan Hatice 
Published: January 2022

Abstract

Objective:
To compare the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) and ganglion cell complex (GCC) thickness and intraocular pressure in reproductive age and postmenopausal women.

Methods:
The study included 94 eyes of 47 reproductive age women (Group 1) and 94 eyes of 47 postmenopausal women (Group 2). In all women, RNFL and GCC thicknesses were measured by optical coherence tomography. Intraocular pressure levels were measured by Goldmann applanation tonometry. Generalized linear mixed models were conducted to test the differences between groups. Age- and body mass index (BMI)-adjusted partial correlation analysis was used to examine the associations between parameters.

Results:
There was a statistically significant difference in age and BMI between the two groups (P<0.001, P<0.001, respectively). There was no difference in all RNFL and GCC values between the reproductive age and postmenopausal women. The duration of postmenopause versus average, superior hemisphere, and superior values of RNFL and superior and inferior values of GCC were positively correlated with statistical significance in age- and BMI-adjusted partial correlation coefficient tests (r = 0.254, P = 0.017; r = 0.303, P = 0.004; r = 0.317, P = 0.003; r = 0.301, P = 0.004; r = 0.313, P = 0.003; r = 0.271, P = 0.011, with 95% confidence, respectively).

Conclusions:
In this study, there was no significant difference in all RNFL and GCC values between the reproductive age and postmenopausal women after adjusting for age and BMI. However, we observed that a long postmenopausal period was associated with higher RNFL and GCC values.
Transdermal estrogen therapy in menopausal women at increased risk for thrombotic events: a scoping review
Authors: Sobel Talia H. , Shen Wen 
Published: January 2022

Abstract

Importance and Objective:
It is estimated that over 45% of women in the United States are menopausal. Many of these women suffer from vasomotor symptoms of menopause, for which the gold standard treatment is menopause hormone therapy (MHT). However, MHT use has been controversial since the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study in 2001. Transdermal MHT has been shown to be effective for treatment of vasomotor symptoms and does not increase the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) when used in healthy postmenopausal women. However, there is little data on its safety in women at increased risk for VTE such as women with prior VTE, increased body mass index, thrombophilia, tobacco use, autoimmune disease, chronic inflammatory disorders, recent surgery, trauma, or immobilization. This scoping review of the literature provides clinicians with an overview of the evidence on the risk profile of transdermal MHT use in these postmenopausal women at increased risk of VTE.

Methods:
We searched all published studies from 2000 to 2020 and included 13 primary articles on transdermal MHT use in postmenopausal women at increased risk of VTE.

Discussion and Conclusion:
In women with prior VTE, two studies found a decrease in coagulability and no increased risk of recurrent VTE with transdermal MHT use. In women with increased body mass index, three studies found no increased VTE risk in transdermal MHT users. In women with prothrombotic genetic polymorphisms, three studies found minimal to no increased VTE risk in transdermal MHT users. In women with various proinflammatory comorbidities, five studies found an improved thrombotic profile and no increased VTE risk with transdermal MHT use. This scoping review provides data regarding the safety of transdermal MHT use in postmenopausal women with risk factors for VTE, and clinicians should have risk versus benefit discussions with each patient regarding its use.
Translabial ultrasound indices of failed pessary fittings in women with symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse
Authors: Xu Hainan , Wu Wenjing , Wang Xinlu , Xia Zhijun 
Published: January 2022

Abstract

Objective:
To investigate translabial ultrasound (TLUS) parameters that may predict failed pessary fittings in women with symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse (POP).

Methods:
All participants in this retrospective study presented to the Pelvic Floor Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Center (Liaoning Province, China) between May 2018 and December 2020 seeking treatment for symptomatic POP. Each had chosen vaginal pessary as first-line treatment, undergoing TLUS in advance of placement. Participants were grouped by outcomes of pessary fittings as successful or failed. Group-wise demographic and clinical characteristics, including TLUS parameters, were then subjected to uni- and multi-variate logistic regression.

Results:
A total of 373 women qualified for analysis, 255 (68.4%) achieved success, and were fitted with acceptable pessaries. Predictors of failed fittings included younger age (61.54 ± 10.25 y vs 64.72 ± 10.30 y; P = 0.006), premenopausal status (14.4% vs 5.9%; P = 0.006), sizeable hiatal circumference (20.36 ± 2.33 cm vs 19.70 ± 2.50 cm; P = 0.02) and hiatal area (HA) (29.67 ± 7.14 cm2 vs 27.27 ± 6.99 cm2; P = 0.003), levator ani muscle (LAM) avulsion (odds ratio [OR] = 3.23, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.62-6.46; P = 0.001), enterocele (OR = 2.51, 95% CI = 1.11-5.68; P = 0.03), and the inferiormost aspect of cervix situated below symphysis pubis (OR = 0.52, 95% CI = 0.29-0.95; P = 0.03). In multivariate logistic regression, younger age (OR = 0.98, 95% CI = 0.95-1.00; P = 0.04), sizeable HA on Valsalva (OR = 1.04, 95% CI = 1.01-1.08; P = 0.02), LAM avulsion (OR = 2.87, 95% CI = 1.32-6.25; P = 0.008), and enterocele (OR = 2.70, 95% CI = 1.12-6.50; P = 0.03) emerged as independent predictors of failed pessary fittings.

Conclusions:
Younger age, LAM avulsion, enterocele, and sizeable HA on Valsalva proved independently predictive of failed pessary fittings in women with symptomatic POP.
Safety of intraocular pressure measurement using air-puff tonometer after implantable collamer lens implantation
Authors: Shen Yang , Chen Xun , Xian Yiyong , Wang Xuanqi , Wang Xiaoying , Zhou Xingtao 
Published: January 2022

Purpose:
To determine the safety of intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement using a noncontact tonometer in patients who have undergone implantable collamer lens (ICL) implantation.

Setting:
Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital.

Design:
Prospective study.

Methods:
64 eyes of 33 patients (aged 28.4 ± 5.2 years) scheduled for ICL implantation were enrolled. The anterior segment parameters and vault were obtained using an anterior segment analyzer. A noncontact air-puff tonometer was used preoperatively and at 1 day and 1 week postoperatively to assess corneal biomechanical properties and IOP. The Corvis ST was used to evaluate the distance between the corneal endothelial layer and iris (E-Iris Dist) and the distance between the corneal endothelial layer and ICL (E-ICL Dist) when the cornea was deformed by the airflow.

Results:
The mean anterior chamber depth (ACD), anterior chamber volume (ACV), and anterior chamber angle (ACA) decreased significantly postoperatively (all P values <.001). The E-ICL Dist values measured 1 day and 1 week postoperatively were similar (P = .107). However, a contact between the corneal endothelium and ICL was detected in 2 eyes when the cornea was deformed to the highest concavity. The 1-day postoperative vault, ACV, ACA, and preoperative stress–strain index contributed significantly (P = .001, P = .023, P = .010, and P = .019, respectively) to determine the distance. The mean E-iris Dist values decreased significantly at 1 day and 1 week postoperatively (P < .001). The 1-week postoperative vault and ACD contributed significantly (P = .025 and P = .039, respectively) to determine the E-Iris Dist value.

Conclusions:
Excessively high vault, shallow ACD, narrow ACA, low ACV, and soft cornea are associated with a lower E-ICL distance and thus may be risk factors for a contact between the corneal endothelium and ICL during IOP measurement. Although there is no proof that the contact may cause any risks to the endothelium, noncontact air-puff tonometry should be avoided in eyes predicted by the study model to be at risk of this occurring. Contact IOP measurements using Goldmann applanation tonometers or dynamic contour tonometers may be alternate methods of IOP measurements in extreme cases.
The intensive care management of acute ischaemic stroke
Authors: Sharma Deepak , Smith Martin 
Published: January 2022

Purpose of review
To discuss recent advances in the critical care management of acute ischaemic stroke patients and highlight controversies and consensus.

Recent findings
Intravenous thrombolysis and endovascular thrombectomy are standard of care reperfusion therapies that have revolutionized the management of acute ischaemic stroke and transformed outcomes for patients. They can now be delivered in extended time windows and to those previously ineligible for intervention based on advanced neuroimaging criteria. Secondary systemic insults, such as hypo- and hypertension, hyperthermia or hyperglycaemia, which can extend the area of ischaemia must also be prevented or corrected to minimize infarct progression. Meticulous blood pressure management is of central importance, particularly in patients that have undergone reperfusion therapies. Neurological deterioration can occur because of infarct extension, haemorrhagic transformation or worsening cerebral oedema. Transcranial Doppler ultrasonography allows bedside, noninvasive evaluation of cerebral haemodynamics and is increasingly used in acute stroke triage, management and recovery prediction. The management of acute ischaemic stroke raises several ethical issues, and shared decision making is essential to ensure outcomes that are compatible with an individual patient's expectations.

Summary
A bundle of medical, endovascular and surgical strategies implemented by a multidisciplinary team working to locally agreed protocols can improve long-term stroke outcomes.
How to manage traumatic brain injury without invasive monitoring?
Authors: Godoy Daniel A. , Rabinstein Alejandro A. 
Published: January 2022

Purpose of review
Severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an extremely serious health problem, especially in low–middle income countries (LMICs). The prevalence of severe TBI continues to increase in LMICs. Major limitations in the chain of care for TBI patients are common in LMICs including suboptimal or nonexistent prehospital care, overburdened emergency services, lack of trained human resources and limited availability of ICUs. Basic neuromonitoring, such as intracranial pressure, are unavailable or underutilized and advanced techniques are not available.

Recent findings
Attention to fundamental principles of TBI care in LMICs, including early categorization, prevention and treatment of secondary insults, use of low-cost technology for evaluation of intracranial bleeding and neuromonitoring, and emphasis on education of human resources and multidisciplinary work, are particularly important in LMICs. Institutional collaborations between high-income and LMICs have developed evidence focused on available resources. Accordingly, an expert group have proposed consensus recommendations for centers without availability of invasive brain monitoring.

Summary
Severe TBI is very prevalent in LMIC and neuromonitoring is often not available in these environments. When intracranial pressure monitors are not available, careful attention to changes on clinical examination, serial imaging and noninvasive monitoring techniques can help recognize intracranial hypertension and effectively guide treatment decisions.
Enteral feeding, even when the gut does not feel very good?
Authors: Reintam Blaser Annika , Hiesmayr Michael 
Published: January 2022

Purpose of reviewTo summarize knowledge on the gut function in relation to enteral nutrition.Recent findingsThe gut is certainly suffering during critical illness but our understanding of the exact mechanisms involved is limited. Physicians at bedside are lacking tools to identify how well or bad the gut is doing and whether the gut is responding adequately to critical illness. Sensing nutrition as a signal is important for the gut and microbiome. Enteral nutrition has beneficial effects for the gut perfusion and function. However, early full enteral nutrition in patients with shock was associated with an increased number of rare but serious complications.SummaryWhenever synthesizing knowledge in physiology and available evidence in critically ill, we suggest that enteral nutrition has beneficial effects but may turn harmful if provided too aggressively. Contraindications to enteral nutrition are listed in recent guidelines. For patients with gastrointestinal dysfunction but without these contraindications, we suggest considering early enteral nutrition as a signal to the gut and to the body rather than an energy and protein provision. With this rationale, we think that low dose of enteral nutrition could and probably should be provided also when the gut does not feel very good. Understanding the feedback from the gut in response to enteral nutrition would be important, however, monitoring tools are currently limited to clinical assessment only.
Enterohormone therapy for short bowel syndrome
Authors: Verbiest Astrid , Wauters Lucas , Vanuytsel Tim 
Published: January 2022

Purpose of review
Short bowel syndrome (SBS) patients are at risk to develop intestinal failure when the decreased absorption of macronutrients, water, and electrolytes necessitates parenteral support for survival. The adverse effects of SBS and parenteral support negatively affect the quality of life (QoL) of SBS-intestinal failure patients. However, spontaneous intestinal adaptation along with disease-modifying therapies allow reducing parenteral support, thereby improving QoL.

Recent findings
During the first years following extensive surgery, spontaneous structural and functional intestinal changes take place which stimulate a more efficient nutrient and fluid absorption in the remaining bowel. Given their potential role in the ileal braking mechanism, enterohormones, such as glucagon-like peptide (GLP)-2, GLP-1, and peptide YY (PYY), promote an accelerated adaptation or hyperadaptation. While the exact role of GLP-1 and PYY in SBS is still being explored, GLP-2 analogs have clearly shown to be effective in improving outcome in SBS.

Summary
Whereas spontaneous intestinal adaptation improves the nutritional status of SBS patients to a certain extent, GLP-2 analogs can further decrease parenteral support needs through hyperadaptation. There are, however, other promising candidates on the horizon that – alone or in combination – could possibly establish additional disease-modifying effects.
The role of endocrine-disrupting phthalates and bisphenols in cardiometabolic disease: the evidence is mounting
Authors: Lucas Andrew , Herrmann Susan , Lucas Michaela 
Published: January 2022

Purpose of review
There is substantive and accumulating evidence that endemic exposure to plastic-associated chemicals (PACs) contribute to the pathophysiology of metabolic conditions, like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. The consequences of this endemic exposure in inducing a pro-inflammatory state in adipose tissues as a critical link between exposure and disease is reviewed.

Recent findings
In general, PACs are classified as nonpersistent in vivo because of their rapid metabolism to easily excreted forms. The parental chemicals, however, are typically lipophilic, with the potential to bioaccumulate. Recent data from selected association studies suggest exposure to PACs drive predisease states like obesity and inflammation of the adipose tissues. A range of experimental studies are discussed with a focus on biological mechanisms that are susceptible to the influence of PACs and which may promote metabolic disease, the detection of PACs within susceptible tissues and biological effects that are detectable at doses that correspond to real-life exposures to these chemicals.

Summary
If we hypothesize the toxic pressure from chronic exposure to PACs will progress disease processes, then individuals with comprehensively characterized indicators of premetabolic disease could undergo trials of quantifiable interventions to reduce exposure to PACs to test if the trajectory of disease-associated analytes, is altered.
Mucosal immunity in primary sclerosing cholangitis: from the bowel to bile ducts and back again
Authors: Liaskou Evaggelia , Quraishi Mohammed Nabil , Trivedi Palak J. 
Published: January 2022

Purpose of review
In this article, we provide a contemporary overview on PSC pathogenesis, with a specific focus on the role of mucosal immunity.

Recent findings
The extent of enteric dysbiosis in PSC has been extensively quantified, with evidence of reduced bacterial diversity and enrichment of species capable of driving lymphocyte recruitment from the gut to the liver. Integrative pathway-based analysis and metagenomic sequencing indicate a reduction in butyrate-producing species, near absence of bacteria that activate the nuclear bile acid receptor FXR, and depletion of species that regulate the synthesis of vitamin B6 and branched-chain amino acids. Immunotyping of the cellular inflammatory infiltrate has identified a population of intrahepatic naive T cells, with tendency to acquire a Th17 polarisation state, paralleled by heightened responses to pathogen stimulation. Moreover, the search for antigen specificity has revealed the presence of overlapping nucleotide clonotypes across the gut and liver, highlighting the ability to recognize a common pool of epitopes bearing structural similarities across afflicted sites.

Summary
Understanding the complex mechanisms that underpin mucosal immune responses between the liver and gut will help identify new druggable targets in PSC, centring on gut microbial manipulation, bile acid therapies, and restoration of immune homeostasis.
Bile acids, bile pigments and colorectal cancer risk
Authors: Kuhls Stephanie , Osswald Annika , Ocvirk Soeren 
Published: January 2022

Purpose of review
The gut microbial co-metabolism of bile-derived compounds (e.g. bile acids and bile pigments) affects colorectal cancer (CRC) risk. Here, we review recent findings with focus on selected novel aspects of bile-associated effects with interesting but unclear implications on CRC risk.

Recent findings
Numerous studies demonstrated novel biotransformation of bile acids by gut bacteria (e.g. microbial conjugation of bile acids), resulting in diverse bile acid compounds that show complex interactions with host receptors (e.g. FXR, TGR5). In addition, YAP-associated signalling in intestinal epithelial cells is modulated via bile acid receptor TGR5 and contributes to colonic tumorigenesis. Finally, studies indicate that serum levels of the bile pigment bilirubin are inversely associated with CRC risk or intestinal inflammation and that bilirubin affects gut microbiota composition.

Summary
Bile acids and bile pigments have multiple effects on intestinal microbe-host interactions, which may collectively modulate long-term CRC risk of the host.
Influenza vaccines: where we are, where we are going
Authors: Khalil Nadim , Bernstein David I. 
Published: January 2022

Purpose of review
Influenza vaccines are the most useful strategy for preventing influenza illness, especially in the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic. For the coming year (2021/2022) all vaccines will be quadrivalent and contain two influenza A strains [(H1N1)pdm09-like and (H3N2)-like viruses] and two influenza B strains (Victoria lineage-like and Yamagata lineage-like viruses). However, the currently licensed have suboptimal efficacy due to the emergence of new strains and vaccine production limitations. In this review, we summarize the current recommendations as well as new advancements in influenza vaccinations.

Recent findings
Recent advances have been aimed at moving away from egg-based vaccines and toward cell culture and recombinant vaccines. This removes egg adaptations that decrease vaccine efficacy, removes the reliance on egg availability and decreases the time necessary to manufacture vaccines. However, even more radical changes are needed if we are to reach the ultimate goal of a universal vaccine capable of providing long-lasting protection against all or at least most influenza strains. We discuss various strategies, including using more stable influenza antigens such as the hemagglutinin stalk and internal proteins as well as new adjuvants, new vaccine formulations, and DNA/RNA-based vaccines that are currently being developed.

Summary
The currently available vaccines have suboptimal efficacy and do not provide adequate protection against drifted and shifted strains. Thus, the development of a universal influenza vaccine that induces long-lasing immunity and protects against a broad range of strains is crucial.
First intention high-frequency jet ventilation for periviable infants
Authors: Elgin Timothy G. , Stanford Amy H. , Klein Jonathan M. 
Published: January 2022

Purpose of review
Ventilation of periviable infants born at 22–23 weeks gestation remains a challenge in neonatology. This review highlights the evidence surrounding the use of first intention high-frequency jet ventilation (HFJV) in infants born near the limits of viability with a review of pulmonary fetal development and a focused overview of HFJV strategies including an in-depth analysis of the management strategies used in the initial randomized trials.

Recent findings
A paucity of recent trials exists, with no randomized control trials assessing the use of first intention HFJV performed in the last 25 years. A retrospective observational cohort trial of the use of HFJV for infants born at less than 750 g has been recently published demonstrating the efficacy of HFJV for this population even with 2.0-mm endotracheal tubes.

Summary
The lack of recent randomized trials contributes to the controversy surrounding the use of first intention HFJV. Although new research is needed in the area, this review includes the ventilation strategy of an experienced center with a focus on the use of first intention HFJV for the care of premature infants born less than 24 weeks gestation.