OBJECTIVES Host immunity likely plays a role in preventing progression of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). Analysis of host immune cells may provide useful information for assessing prognosis or possibly clinical management. METHODS Peripheral blood samples from 77 patients with DLBCL and 30 healthy volunteers were analyzed using flow cytometry immunophenotyping. CBC counts, T-cell subs...

BACKGROUND Community-based interventions that incorporate resistance training (RT) and dietary changes have not been extensively studied in overweight and obese older adults. The purpose of this investigation was to determine the effects of a community-based RT and dietary intervention on physical function and body composition in overweight and obese older adults. METHODS Ninety-five overweig...

PURPOSE To assess the quality of life in patients with Graves ophthalmopathy by means of a prospective questionnaire with validation. METHODS A questionnaire containing 105 items was sent to 325 patients seen in our university-based oculoplastic clinic. Two hundred three questionnaires were returned and were suitable for analysis. Fifty-three consecutive patients with Graves disease who prese...

PURPOSE To investigate risk factors for central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO). DESIGN Retrospective case-control study. METHODS Consecutive patients with CRVO examined from July 1, 2005 through July 31, 2006 were compared with an historical gender- and age-matched control group of patients with ocular problems other than vascular occlusive disease from the same referral practice. Risk facto...

BACKGROUND Bile acid sequestrants are a well-accepted class of cholesterol-lowering drugs. Over the last decade, small studies have indicated that these agents may also lower glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). METHODS This 26-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study was conducted between August 2004 and July 2006 at 54 sites in the...

PURPOSE To assess variations in the biomechanical properties and central corneal thickness (CCT) throughout the female menstrual cycle. SETTING Department of Ophthalmology, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Zerifin Israel. DESIGN Case series. METHODS Young healthy women were prospectively recruited. Every participant was assessed at the beginning of the menstrual cycle, at ovulation, and at t...

This study aims to determine the profile of Saudi male nursing workforce that influences tenure in their job and intentions staying on or leaving job. research used quantitative-comparative approach employing 361 nurses as participants from three major government hospitals namely, King Faisal Specialist Hospital Research Center, Abdulaziz Medical City, Fahad Center Riyadh city, Kingdom Arabia. ...

Introduction: COVID-19 was responsible for widespread disturbance throughout the educational system and harmful in a variety of ways. In particular with regard to state student’s psychological health. Purpose: This study examines relationship between distress (depression, anxiety, stress) coping strategies among students private university Bangladesh during pandemic. Methodology: A cross-sectio...

Background During COVID-19, studies have reported the appearance of internet searches for disease symptoms before their validation by World Health Organization. This suggested that monitoring these with tools including Google Trends may help monitor pandemic itself. In Europe and North America, dermatologists an unexpected outbreak cutaneous acral lesions (eg, chilblain-like lesions) in April 2...