Impact of shock index (SI), modified SI, and age-derivative indices on acute heart failure prognosis; A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Mehrbod Vakhshoori, Niloofar Bondariyan, Sadeq Sabouhi, Mehrnaz Shakarami, Sayed Ali Emami, Sepehr Nemati, Golchehreh Tavakol, Behzad Yavari, Davood Shafie

“…<h4>Background</h4>Heart failure (HF) is still associated with quite considerable mortality rates and usage of simple tools for prognosis is pivotal. …”
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Prognostic impact of aetiology in adult hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: insights from an intensive care unit experience by Rita Noversa de Sousa, Andreia Sá Lima, Susana Viana, Filipa Guimarães, Marta Pereira, Luís Miguel Afonso

“…Conclusions: High mortality rates, particularly in malignancy-associated HLH, underscore the importance of tailored treatment strategies based on the underlying aetiology.…”
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Surgical management in hepatocellular carcinoma with portal vein tumour thrombosis: is this the end of the road or a chance to expand the criteria for resectability? by Nikolaos Benatatos, Iliana Papadopoulou, Stelios Assimakopoulos, Francesk Mulita, Evangelos Iliopoulos, Stylianos Germanos, Michail Vailas, Christina Kalogeropoulou, Panagiotis Kitrou, Ioannis Maroulis

“…Evolution of novel surgical techniques in liver resection and associated low morbidity and mortality rates in specialized hepatobiliary centres worldwide have been linked with promising results from the adoption of surgical management in these patients, when compared to systemic chemotherapy or arterial chemoembolization management that has traditionally been followed in such cases.…”
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Oral cancer screening: Past, present, and future perspectives by Ribwar Arsalan Mohammed, Sirwan Khalid Ahmed

“…Continued collaboration and technological advancements are essential for decreasing oral cancer mortality rates by means of early detection and holistic care approaches.…”
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Giant Cell Arteritis Presenting as Scalp Necrosis by Daniel E. Maidana, Silvia Muñoz, Xènia Acebes, Roger Llatjós, Anna Jucglà, Alba Álvarez

“…The presence of this dermatological sign within giant cell arteritis represents a severity marker of this disease, with a higher mean age at diagnosis, an elevated risk of vision loss and tongue gangrene, as well as overall higher mortality rates, in comparison to patients not presenting this manifestation. …”
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Pyopericardium with cardiac tamponade caused by pyogenic liver abscess: a case report by Carolin Steffen, Josef Sägmüller, Dominique Schöneburg, Eva Göncz, Martin Möckel, Sascha Ott, Alexander Lavinius Ungur, Benjamin O ’Brien

“…Abstract Introduction Purulent bacterial pericarditis is a potentially fatal disease with mortality rates reaching 100% if left untreated. Case presentation We present the case of a 33-year-old Caucasian male patient who developed cardiac tamponade, most likely caused by a pyogenic liver abscess communicating with the pericardium. …”
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Perforated colon cancer complicated by necrotizing soft tissue infection: A case report and literature review by Xin Xiang, Jian Zheng, Cheng-Wei Ma, Lei Ruan, Jing-Zheng Zhuang, Qing-Chun Li

“…NSTIs progress rapidly, leading to significant tissue damage and elevated mortality rates. This report presents the case of a 71-year-old male who presented with abdominal pain and distention, later diagnosed with perforated colon cancer and NSTI of the left abdominal wall. …”
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Statistical Insights Into Machine Learning-Based Box Models for Pregnancy Care and Maternal Mortality Reduction: A Literature Survey by Issac Neha Margret, K. Rajakumar, K. V. Arulalan, S. Manikandan, Valentina

“…This study emphasizes the potential of machine learning to reduce maternal mortality rates and the pressing need for its incorporation into healthcare systems worldwide.…”
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Role of Coagulation Factors in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Literature Review by Azeem Azam, Aleksandra Klisic, Filiz Mercantepe, Hamza Faseeh, Tolga Mercantepe, Saira Rafaqat

“…Hepatocyte carcinoma (HCC) is a globally prevalent neoplasm with profound effects on morbidity and mortality rates. This review summarizes the complex interactions between coagulation abnormalities and the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying HCC. …”
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Cardiac Tamponade from Purulent Pericarditis due to Cutibacterium acnes by Ardalon Farhat-Sabet, Robert Hull, Dustin Thomas

“…Purulent pericarditis is a potentially fatal disease with high mortality rates if untreated. Cutibacterium acnes (formerly Propionibacterium acnes) is an anaerobic bacteria that is ubiquitous in skin flora and is commonly thought of as a culture contaminant; however, it does have pathogenic potential. …”
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COMPLICATIONS AFTER HEPATECTOMY by Claudemiro Quireze Junior, Fabricio Ferreira Coelho, Agnaldo Soares Lima, Hugo Pinto Marques, Martin Palavecino, Timothy Pawlik, Rene Adam, Olivier Soubrane, Paulo Herman, Ricardo Lemos Cotta-Pereira

“…Postoperative complications eventually lead to an increase in both mortality rates and tumor recurrence. Biliary fistula and liver failure are the leading complications following liver resection to metastatic colorectal cancer. …”
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Identification of Filovirus Entry Inhibitors from Marine Fungus-Derived Indole Alkaloids by Leah Liu Wang, Javier Seravalli, Brett Eaton, Yi Liu, Michael R. Holbrook, Wen-Jian Lan, Shi-Hua Xiang

“…Filoviruses, mainly consisting of the two genera of <i>Ebolavirus</i> and <i>Marburgvirus</i>, are enveloped negative-strand RNA viruses that can infect humans to cause severe hemorrhagic fevers and outbreaks with high mortality rates. However, we still do not have effective medicines for treating these diseases. …”
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Successful resuscitation of acute type A aortic dissection with pulmonary embolism using long-term venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a case report by Guiwei Zhu, Wenhui Yue, Yanmin Li, Haiqing Wang, Jianqiang Li, Xin Zhou, Qinghai Zhang, Jihong Zhang

“…The simultaneous occurrence of these conditions is exceptionally rare; however, when they co-occur, the conflicting therapeutic strategies required significantly elevate mortality rates. While venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) has been extensively reported as a life-saving intervention for high-risk pulmonary embolism, its application in the management of AAD remains highly debated. …”
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Comparative Study On Effectiveness Of Citrus Limon Peelings And Cymbopogon Citratus Leaves Powder On Termites, Isoptera Rhinotimitidae. by Abeneitwe, Joshua

“…Among the tested botanicals, lemongrass extracts were more effective than lemon peels, with mortality rates of 57.14% and 42.86%, respectively.…”
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Clinical case series on presentations of krait bite envenomation by Shireen Faruque Yakub, Babita Ghodke, Lakshmi Monika Puvvadu, Apoorva Nirmal, Ravi Patil

“…Delays in diagnosis and administration of treatment are linked to increased mortality rates. In this report, we present cases of krait envenomation, highlighting differences in their management based on each patient’s presentation. …”
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Thyroid Mutations and Implications for Clinical Treatment by Emily S. Zhang, Joseph Scharpf

“…While differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) generally has a favorable prognosis, subsets such as radioactive iodine-refractory DTC, medullary thyroid cancer, and anaplastic thyroid cancer present significant challenges with high mortality rates. The identification of aggressive diseases through molecular testing has revolutionized risk stratification and treatment options, allowing for targeted therapies that match-specific genetic alterations. …”
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Do not Just Blame the Gun: The Midwestern Insight into the Relationship between Gun Laws and Firearm Mortality by Martin Zilvar

“…The article investigates the extent to which the reality in the Midwestern states reflects empirical assumptions regarding the impact of gun laws on firearm mortality rates. It proceeds according to a coherent framework constructed from synthesized scholarly findings. …”
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Immune Reactions following Cord Blood Transplantations in Adults by Hiroto Narimatsu

“…However, the risk of complications, especially infections, post-CBT increases the mortality rates in these patients. Although the incidence of acute and chronic graft versus host disease (GVHD) post-CBT is lower than that following bone marrow transplantation and peripheral blood stem cell transplantation (SCT), the additional immunosuppressive therapy required to treat it could increase the mortality in these patients. …”
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Progress in Managing Heart Failure: an in-depth Review of Sacubitril/Valsartan Combination Therapy by Neeraj Hiremath, Jayasheela S. Hiremath, Sanatkumar B. Nyamagoud, Agadi Hiremath Viswanatha Swamy

“…Clinical trials have demonstrated its effectiveness in reducing hospitalizations and mortality rates associated with heart failure across various patient populations, including those with low ejection fraction. …”
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Racecadotril in the management of diarrhea: an underestimated therapeutic option? by Marco Manfredi, Gianmarco Marcianò, Silvia Iuliano, Francesco Leo, Luca Gallelli

“…Acute infectious diarrhea (AID) represents an important clinical entity both regarding morbidity and mortality rates, even in industrialized countries, and it leads to one of the major public health burdens, among gastroenterological diseases, with significant healthcare costs. …”
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