Medical Principles and Practice

Article	Citations
Hypertension in Czech Adults Aged 25-64: Prevalence, Awareness, Control and Risk Factors in 2019 - A Cross-Sectional Study	49
Relative Importance of Defined Mycobacterium tuberculosis Antigens in the T-Cell Recognition Repertoire of Latently Infected Individuals Not Progressing to Active Disease	49
Comment on “Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors and Risk of Serotonin Syndrome as a Consequence of Drug-Drug Interactions”	37
The Impact of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Unvaccinated Multiple Sclerosis Patients on Disease-Modifying Therapies	33
Assessment of Blood Lead Levels in Pre-School Children in Kuwait	29
The Effect of Citric and Ascorbic Acids as Anti-Biofilm and Anti-Capsular Agents on Multidrug-Resistant <i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i>	27
Association between Body Composition and Chronic Low Back Pain in Korean Adults Aged over 50 Years: The Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) 2010–2011	26
Longitudinal Psychosocial and Sleep Assessments for Long-Term Cardiovascular Risk Stratification After First Myocardial Infarction in Rural India	25
Evaluation of the Relationship between CD44 Expression and Gleason Grade among Prostate Adenocarcinoma and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Cross-Sectional Study	25
Impact of Silver Dressings on Wound Healing Rate in Patients with Lower Extremity Ulcers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials	24
COVID-19 Oral Sequelae: Persistent Gustatory and Saliva Secretory Dysfunctions after Recovery from COVID-19	23
Differential Therapeutic Modulations of Adiponectin: Beneficial, Adverse, and Context-Dependent Effects in Chronic Coronary Syndromes	21
Red Blood Cells and their Immunoregulatory Role	15
COVID-19: Acing the Treatment	14
Curcumin Derivatives as Allosteric Modulator of α7-nAChR: Functional and Molecular Docking Insights	12
Evaluation of the CLL-IPI and IPS-E Prognostic Indices in a Young Middle Eastern Population with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: A Retrospective Analysis at the Kuwait Cancer Control Center	12
The Dual Impact of Obesity and Diabetes on Heart Failure Readmissions: Results from the CHF Registry at Harlem Hospital Center	12
Antibiotic Sensitivity of Group B Streptococcus from Pregnant Mothers and Its Association with Resistance Genes	10
Retraction Statement	10
Hemostasis Time as a Criterion in Vital Pulpotomy: Methodological and Biological Considerations	10
Impact of Root Canal Filling Quality on Periapical Status and Root Resorption in Orthodontically Treated Teeth: A Retrospective Radiographic Study	10
Prevalence of Urinary Tract Infections and Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns of Uropathogens among Neonates in Maternity Hospital, Kuwait: A Six-Year Retrospective Study	9
Impact of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome on Periodontal Status of Women of Adolescent and Adult Age Groups: A Cross-Sectional Study	9
Increased Glucagon Immunoreactivity in a Rat Model of Diet-Induced Obesity following Sleeve Gastrectomy	9
Vasoconstrictor Effects of Trace Amine-Associated Receptor Agonists in the Isolated Perfused Rat Kidney	9

Detailed Analysis of Prognostic Factors in Patients with Soft Tissue Sarcoma Undergoing Unplanned Excision	9
Nuclear Factor-κB Clinical Significance in Breast Cancer: An Immunohistochemical Study	9
Spatial Variations in the Nasal Microbiota of Staff Working in a Healthcare-Associated Research Core Facility	8
Lactate, a Spearhead of Cancer Aggressiveness: Metabolic Reprogramming, Immune Suppression, and Metastatic Progression	8
The Modulation of Euglycemic Endocrine and Exocrine Pancreatic Secretions in Iron Deficiency	8
Efficacy and Safety of Procalcitonin-Guided Antibiotic Therapy versus Standard of Care for Sepsis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	8
Evidence of Subclinical Visual Pathway Dysfunction in Polio Survivors: A Visual Evoked Potential Study	8
Retraction Statement	8
Biopsychosocial Factors and Pain Hypervigilance Should Be Considered in the Interpretation of Disease Activity in Systemic Sclerosis	7
Convolutional Neural Networks in Radiology: Principles, Clinical Applications, and a Practical Framework for Radiologists	7
The Emerging Role of AI in Patient Education: A Comparative Analysis of the Accuracy of Large Language Models for Pelvic Organ Prolapse	7
Efficacy of Drug Coated Balloon versus Drug Eluting Stent for Patients with De Novo Coronary Artery Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	7
The SCN5A Gene Is a Predictor of Phenotype Severity in Brugada Syndrome: A Comprehensive Literature Review	7
Multinational Pediatric Critical Care Research in the Arab Gulf Region across 35 Pediatric Intensive Care Units: Ethical Approval Timelines and Lessons Learned	7
Quantitative Imaging of the Mandibular Condyle: Radiomics and Microarchitectural Biomarkers	7
The Role of Advanced Glycation End Products in Saphenous Vein Graft Failure	7
Comparing Spinal and General Anesthesia for Prone Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Propensity Score-Matched Study	7
Vedolizumab: Beyond Inflammatory Bowel Disease	6
Retraction Statement	6
Physiology-Guided Selection of Hardware-Assisted Airway Clearance Techniques during Acute Exacerbations of Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis	6
Response to Letter on “Clarifying the Role of the Kynurenine Pathway in Behçet’s Syndrome: A Commentary on Uçar et al.”	6
Clinicopathological Pattern of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer in Kuwait: A Retrospective Study	6
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Olfactory Dysfunction in Individuals with COVID-19 in Brazil: A Study of 20,669 Cases from 2020 to 2021	6
Impact of Serotonin Pathway Gene Polymorphisms and Serotonin Levels in Suicidal Behaviour	6
Advancements in HLA Typing Techniques and Their Impact on Transplantation Medicine	6
Comparison of BAP65, DECAF, PEARL, and MEWS Scores in Predicting Respiratory Support Need in Hospitalized Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Patients	6
Response to the Letter on “Plasma Sodium and Laboratory Parameters in Determining Complicated Appendicitis in Children”	5
Effect of Dual Glucagon-Like Peptide 1/Glucose-Dependent Insulinotropic Polypeptide Receptor Agonist (Tirzepatide) versus Bariatric Surgery on Weight Loss and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease	5
New Aspects of Understanding Individual Magnetosensitivity to Geomagnetic Storms	5
The Value of Baseline Intact Parathyroid Hormone in Vitamin D Supplementation for Early Multiple Sclerosis	5
Isolated Femoral or Tibial Component Revision in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review	5
FORTA Score and Negative Outcomes in Older Adults: Insights from Italian Internal Medicine Wards	5
Response to Letter on “The Death of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: The Result of Treatment with Arsenic?”	5
Efficacy and Safety of Glibenclamide on Functional Outcomes and Cerebral Edema following Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials	5
The Death of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: The Result of Treatment with Arsenic?	4
Discordance in Phenotypic and Genotypic Susceptibility Testing for Streptomycin Due to Nonsynonymous/Nonsense/Deletion Frame-Shift Mutations in <i>gidB</i> among Clinical <i>Mycobact	4
Inhaled Aviptadil for Post-COVID Lung Injury: Early Promise, Future Directions	4
Plasma Sodium and Laboratory Parameters in Determining Complicated Appendicitis in Children	4
Kluyvera Infections in Humans: A Systematic Review	4
The Predictive Value of Plasma Sodium and Other Laboratory Parameters in Determining Complicating Appendicitis in Children	4
Immunological Profile of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Asthma	4
The Effect on Vitamin D Levels and VDR Gene Polymorphism on Clinical Outcomes in Asthma	4
Acknowledgement to Reviewers	4
The Prognostic Significance of Surgical Treatment for Excessive Elderly Soft Tissue Sarcoma Patients over 90 Years Old: A Clinicopathological Study of 16 Cases	4
Clinical Characteristics, Current Treatment Options, Potential Mechanisms, Biomarkers, and Therapeutic Targets in Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head	4
Population Pharmacokinetics and Dose Optimization of Valganciclovir and Ganciclovir in Lung Transplant Recipients	4
Potential Pitfalls of Steatopygia on Bone Scintigraphy and the Added Value of Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography and Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography/Computed Tomography	4
Clarifying the Role of the Kynurenine Pathway in Behçet’s Syndrome: A Commentary on Uçar et al.	4
Response to the Letter by Asgary: “Hemostasis Time as a Criterion in Vital Pulpotomy: Methodological and Biological Considerations”	4
Continuous versus Intermittent Hydrocortisone for the Treatment of Septic Shock: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	4

Prevalence and Impact of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms among Women with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study	3
<i>Ganoderma lucidum</i> and <i>Hypericum perforatum</i> Exhibit Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, and Anti-Androgen Effect in Rat Model of Experimental Polycystic Ovarian Syndro	3
Serum Levels of Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease	3
Bioinformatics Analysis and Screening of Potential Target Genes Related to the Lung Cancer Prognosis	3
Professor Naji Al-Zaid: An Obituary	3
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors and Risk of Serotonin Syndrome as Consequence of Drug-Drug Interactions: Analysis of the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System	3
Experience of Subcutaneous Levetiracetam in Palliative Care	3
Oral Manifestations in Children with Celiac Disease: Part I – Prevalence of Dental Enamel Defects and Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis and Their Association with Disease-Related Factors	3
Emergency Department and COVID-19 Pandemic Stress Test: A Comparison between Two European Settings	3
Systemic Statin Use and Pulp Chamber Calcification: A Pilot Retrospective Case-Control Study Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography	3
Exploring Trends and Challenges in Global Health Dental Education: Scoping Review	3
The Efficacy of Integrating Problem-Based Learning with the BOPPPS Six-Step Methodology in Endocrinology Clinical Instruction	3
Efficacy and Safety of Actinium-225 Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen Radioligand Therapy in Metastatic Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Metanalysis	3
The Effects and Outcomes of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Pregnant Women in Kuwait	3
Diagnostic and Prognostic Performance of Plasma Albumin and Cholinesterase in Patients with Sepsis and Septic Shock	3
Front & Back Matter	3
Clinical and Medical Economic Value of Screening Colonoscopy before Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy	2
Sex-Related Bleeding Risk in Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients Receiving Dual Antiplatelet Therapy with Aspirin and a P2Y12 Inhibitor	2
High Incidence of Appendiceal Neoplasms in the Elderly: A Critical Concern for Non-Surgical Treatment	2
Comparison of Anxiety Levels with Salivary Cortisol Levels in Patients Undergoing Endodontic and Restorative Treatment	2
The Mechanisms Associated with Inflammation and Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction	2
Characteristics of Oral Adverse Effects following COVID-19 Vaccination and Similarities with Oral Symptoms in COVID-19 Patients: Taste and Saliva Secretory Disorders	2
Epigenetic Reactivation of SOCS-3 and Inhibition of ERK1/2 Underlie Thymoquinone-Induced Apoptosis in a Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Xenograft Model	2
Reply to: “Qualitative Evaluation of α-Synuclein: A Critical Step in Unravelling the Complexities of Autism Spectrum Disorder”	2
Not Indolamine 2,3-Dioxygenase Polymorphisms, but Low Levels of Indoleamine 2,3-Dioxygenase and IDO2 Are Associated with Behçet’s Syndrome	2
Response to the Letter by Sah and Kumbhalwar on “Population Pharmacokinetics and Dose Optimization of Valganciclovir and Ganciclovir in Lung Transplant Recipients”	2
Mitochondrial Common Deletion Level in Adipose Tissue Is Not Associated with Obesity but Is Associated with a Structural Change in Triglycerides as Revealed by FTIR Spectroscopy	2
Effect of Chemotherapy in Stage II–IV Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma and Construction of Its Predictive Nomograms: A SEER Analysis	2
Cytokine Profiles in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells and Neutrophils following SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination: A Study from Kuwait.	2
The Impact of Educational Status on the Occurrence of Colonic Diverticula: Insights from an Austrian Cohort Study	2
Letter Regarding the Published Article “The Effectiveness of a Hospital-Based Antimicrobial Stewardship Program: A Three-Year Observational Study”	2
Cannabinoid Receptor Modulation in Focal Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Infarct Volume and Behavioral Deficits in Animal Models	2
Hepatocellular Carcinoma Subtyping and Prognostic Model Construction Based on Chemokine-Related Genes	2
Obituary for Professor Azu Owunwanne (1943–2024)	2
Outcome of Colorectal Robotic Surgery in Newly Established Robotic Surgery Center: A Case Series	2
TCF7L2 and FTO Polymorphisms Are Associated with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Risk in Kuwait	2
Psychological Burden in Mild Autonomous Cortisol Secretion: A Cross-Sectional Comparative Study	2
Racial Discrimination and Multiple Health Outcomes: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses	2
Pharmaceutical Polygon Fingerprinting Matrix System: A Potential Tool for Pharmaceutical Quality Control	2
Assessment of Periodontal Status in Patients with Depression: A Cross-Sectional Study	2
The Emerging Role of AI in Patient Education: Correspondence	2
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Scoring Tool Utilizing Medical Records: A Single-Center Validation Study	2
Predictive Value of Age, Creatinine, and Ejection Fraction I and II Scores for Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation in Isolated On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery: A Multicenter Retrospectiv	1
Inconsistency in the Application of Glasgow Coma Scale in Pediatric Patients	1
Comparison of Thyroid Uptake Values Measured from 131I Scintigraphy and Uptake Probe in Hyperthyroid Patients	1
Association of the Bioimpedance Phase Angle and Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis	1
Periconceptional supplementation with folic acid or multiple micronutrients containing folic acid and the risk for hypertensive disorders in pregnancy	1
Self-Injury Mortality: Global Ascertainment and Prevention	1
The Challenge of Hypophosphatasia Diagnosis in Patients with Fibromyalgia	1
Dimple of Venus Is Associated with the Increased Pelvic Incidence Angle and More Sagittally Oriented Facet Joint	1
Prognostic Value of Inflammation and Nutrition-Based Scores in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer	1
Alzheimer’s Disease: A Suitable Case for Treatment with Precision Medicine?	1
Retrospective Cohort Study Comparing the Clinical Profile and Outcomes of Critically Ill Pregnant Patients in Kuwait during the COVID-19 Pandemic Waves	1
Thrombin Decrease in Thrombin Generation after Heparin Administration in a Homozygous Type II Heparin-Binding Site Antithrombin-Deficient Pregnant Woman	1
Correlation between Physical Activity and Depression in Community-Dwelling Older Adult Palestinians	1
Ocular Surface, Intraocular Pressure, and Lens Condition in Bronchodilator and Steroid-Treated Patients with Chronic Pulmonary Disease	1
The Potential of Bacteriophage Therapy as an Alternative Treatment Approach for Antibiotic-Resistant Infections	1
Liability in Telesurgery: Navigating Legal, Ethical, and Cross-Border Challenges in the Era of Global Surgical Care	1
Retraction Statement	1
NSUN6 Regulates NM23-H1 Expression in an m5C Manner to Affect Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition in Lung Cancer	1
Vitamin D Supplementation Mediates a Shift toward Anti-Inflammatory Cytokine Response in Multiple Sclerosis	1
Histamine Promotes Pseudomonas aeruginosa Biofilm Formation and Renders P. aeruginosa Biofilms More Resistant to Gentamicin and Azithromycin	1
IGFBP5 Promotes Neuronal Apoptosis in a 6-OHDA-Toxicant Model of Parkinson’s Disease by Inhibiting the Sonic Hedgehog Signaling Pathway	1
Role of Cancer Side Population Stem Cells in Ovarian Cancer Angiogenesis	1
Response to Letter regarding the Article “Association between D-Dimer and Long-Term Major Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients with Masked Hypertension”	1
Acute Effect of Imeglimin Add-on Therapy on 24-h Glucose Profile and Glycemic Variability in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Receiving Metformin	1
Diagnostic Accuracy of Point-of-Care Testing of C-Reactive Protein, Interleukin-6, and Procalcitonin in Neonates with Clinically Suspected Sepsis: A Prospective Observational Study	1
Clinical Outcomes of Immunosuppressant drugs in Patients Treated with Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: A Systematic Review and Meta Analysis	1
Response to Letter on “Inhaled Aviptadil for Post-COVID Lung Injury: Early Promise, Future Directions”	1
Interpreting Low Alkaline Phosphatase in Fibromyalgia: The Importance of Comprehensive Clinical and Biochemical Assessment	1
Unlocking Nitrofurantoin: Understanding Molecular Mechanisms of Action and Resistance in Enterobacterales	1
Takotsubo Syndrome Recurrence: A Trigger for Increased 30-Day Cardiovascular Mortality	1
Long-Lasting Suppression of Mechanical Allodynia in Mice by Intrathecal Administration of an Anti-Cell Adhesion Molecule 1 Antibody	1
Cannabis-Induced Gastrointestinal Tract Symptoms in the Adult Population: A Systematic Review	1
COVID-19 in Dental Practice Is Prevented by Eugenol Responsible for the Ambient Odor Specific to Dental Offices: Possibility and Speculation	1
Response to the Letter on "Vitamin D Supplementation Mediates a Shift toward Anti-Inflammatory Cytokine Response in Multiple Sclerosis"	1
Neuropsychiatric Adverse Effects Associated with the Use of Levetiracetam in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	1
Reply: The Emerging Role of AI in Patient Education: A Comparative Analysis of the Accuracy of Large Language Models for Pelvic Organ Prolapse	1
Friends and Foes in Alzheimer’s Disease	1
The Effects of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors on Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Shocks in Heart Failure Patients Undergoing Diuretic Therapy	1

Acknowledgement to Reviewers	1
3D Printing in Dental Education: A Scoping Review	1