A retrospective analysis of the malaria trend in Yemen over the sixteen-years, from 2006 to 2021 by Wadhah Hassan Edrees, Wadee Abdullah Al-Shehari

“…Based on surveillance data, this analysis aimed to assess the trend of malaria in Yemen over the last sixteen years from 2006 to 2021. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on secondary malaria data from the database from the Ministry of Public Health and Population in Yemen. …”
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Effectiveness of antipsychotic medication in patients with schizophrenia in a real world retrospective observational study in Ethiopia by Mulualem Kelebie, Getasew Kibralew, Gebresilassie Tadesse, Gidey Rtbey, Mekidem aderaw, Wondale Endeshaw, Mitiku Belachew, Mulu Muche, Diemesew Getnet, Setegn Fentahun

“…An institutional-based retrospective cohort study was conducted using administrative data of patients with schizophrenia disorder based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) that initiated or changed to a new antipsychotic treatment by clinicians assessments from April 1, 2023, to March 1, 2024 at university of Gondar specialized hospital. …”
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The value of fixed segment mobility in posterior dynamic stabilization: a single-center retrospective study by Yulu Sun, Jianbin Guan, Hao Chen, Xiaojie Sun, Kaitan Yang, Qing Fang

“…Abstract Purpose This study aims to compare the effects of two generations of the Isobar dynamic fixation system—Isobar TTL (first-generation, less mobile) and Isobar EVO (second-generation, more mobile)—on the surgical and adjacent intervertebral disc segments, based on MRI findings. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 29 patients treated with fenestrated decompression and Isobar EVO stabilization and 34 patients treated with fenestrated decompression and Isobar TTL stabilization. …”
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Predictive Factors and the Predictive Scoring System for Falls in Acute Care Inpatients: Retrospective Cohort Study by Chihiro Saito, Eiji Nakatani, Hatoko Sasaki, Naoko E Katsuki, Masaki Tago, Kiyoshi Harada

“…MethodsThis single-center, retrospective cohort study involved patients aged 20 years or older admitted to Shizuoka General Hospital between April 2019 and September 2020. …”
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A Retrospective Study: Quick Scoring of Symptoms to Estimate the Risk of Cardiac Arrest in the Emergency Department by Yaoke Xu, Hua Zhang, Zongxuan Zhao, Kaifeng Wen, Ci Tian, Qiangrong Zhai, Yi Bai, Shu Li, Hongxia Ge, Xiaodan Li, Qidi Zhou, Qingbian Ma

“…Patients and Methods. A retrospective case-control study was carried out on cardiac arrest patients who visited the emergency department of Peking University Third Hospital from January 2018 to June 2019. …”
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Is CT pulmonary angiography overutilized in the evaluation of patients with suspected pulmonary embolism? A retrospective study by Rabbani Mahmoud Daoud, Ahmed Majeed Mohamed, Muath Salahuddin Almajthoob, Salim Fredericks, Israa ElSayed Daoud, Moath Mahmoud Daoud, Mahmood AlSaeed

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Patient Complications after Interscalene Block: A Retrospective Comparison of Liposomal Bupivacaine to Nonliposomal Bupivacaine by Jacob L. Hutchins, Jason Habeck, Zac Novaczyk, Richard Campbell, Christopher Creedon, Ellen Spartz, Michael Richter, Jeremy Wolter, Gaurav Suryawanshi, Alexander Kaizer, Aaron A. Berg

“…This was a single-center retrospective chart view performed by identifying patients who received an ISB from January 1, 2014, through April 26, 2018, at the University of Minnesota. 1,518 patients were identified who received an ISB (LB = 784, nonliposomal bupivacaine = 734). …”
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Risk factors associated with mortality among vaccinated COVID-19 patients: A retrospective study by Hossein Lajmiri, Nioosha Ahmadi, Saeedeh Ebrahimi, Hadi Razavi Nikoo, Mehrdad Farrokhnia, Elham Heidari, Elham Mousavi

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Characteristics of serum lipid levels in patients with hypertension: a hospital-based retrospective descriptive study by Heming Wu, Zhikang Yu, Qingyan Huang

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Tobacco Stained Fingers and Its Association with Death and Hospital Admission: A Retrospective Cohort Study. by Gregor John, Céline Louis, Amandine Berner, Daniel Genné

“…<h4>Method</h4>Seventy-three smokers presenting tobacco-tar staining on their fingers and 70 control smokers were followed during a median of 5.5 years in a retrospective cohort study. We used the Kaplan-Meier survival analysis and the log-rank test to compare mortality and hospital readmission rates among smokers with and smokers without tobacco stains. …”
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Laboratory Predictors of COVID-19 Mortality: A Retrospective Analysis from Tongji Hospital in Wuhan by Ting Zheng, Xinxin Liu, Yingying Wei, Xinlu Li, Bing Zheng, Quan Gong, Lingli Dong, Jixin Zhong

“…To investigate the potential predictors of COVID-19 mortality and risk factors for hyperinflammation in COVID-19. Methods. Retrospective analysis was carried out in 1,149 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in Tongji Hospital, Wuhan, China, from 1/13/2020 to 3/15/2020. …”
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A Retrospective Analysis of Cyanoacrylate Injection versus Hemoclip Placement for Bleeding Dieulafoy’s Lesion in Duodenum by Yu Jiang, Julong Hu, Ping Li, Wen Jiang, Wenyan Liang, Hongshan Wei

“…In the present study, we performed a retrospective analysis of cyanoacrylate injection versus hemoclip placement for treating bleeding DLs. …”
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Costs and Outcomes of Clostridioides difficile Infections in Germany: A Retrospective Health Claims Data Analysis by Katharina Schley, Kirstin Heinrich, Jennifer C. Moïsi, Dennis Häckl, Dominik Obermüller, Gordon Brestrich, Christof von Eiff, Thomas Weinke

“…Since no recent data were available from Germany on the medical costs and clinical outcomes of Clostridioides difficile infections (CDI), this study assessed the economic burden of CDI and all-cause mortality in adults in Germany. Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted using a large, anonymized administrative health claims research database from Germany from which an age- and sex-representative sample of 4 million insured persons covered by approximately 60 statutory health insurances was extracted. …”
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Colorectal Cancer and Polyps in Diverticulosis Patients: A 10-Year Retrospective Study in 13680 Patients by Fadi Abu Baker, Jesus Alonso Z'cruz De La Garza, Amir Mari, Abdel-Rauf Zeina, Amani Bishara, Oren Gal, Yael Kopelman

“…Clarifying the association is clinically relevant for endoscopist awareness and potential modification of screening and surveillance intervals for diverticulosis patients. Methods. In this retrospective single-center study, patients diagnosed with diverticulosis on colonoscopy over a 10-year period were included. …”
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Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy: a retrospective cohort study assessing maternal and perinatal outcomes by Maroun Matar, Georges Yared, Christopher Massaad, Kariman Ghazal

“…Methods Consecutive pregnant female patients, aged 16–47 years, were included in this retrospective cohort study, and categorized into those with or without pregnancy-associated bleeding. …”
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Single Center Retrospective Analysis of Conventional and Radial TIG Catheters for Transradial Diagnostic Coronary Angiography by Marc Vorpahl, Till Koehler, Jason Foerst, Spyridon Panagiotopoulos, Heinrich Schleiting, Klaus Koss, Gunda Ziegler, Hilmar Brinkmann, Melchior Seyfarth, Klaus Tiroch

“…However, it is unclear if single catheters are superior to conventional catheters. A retrospective analysis was performed of consecutive right radial coronary angiographies to determine catheter use, fluoroscopy time, radiation dosage, and consumption of contrast. …”
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Serum Alkaline Phosphatase Levels in Pediatric Kikuchi‐Fujimoto Disease: A Retrospective Observational Analysis by Shintaro Fujiwara, Yousuke Higuchi, Junya Shimizu

“…Low serum alkaline phosphatase levels have frequently been observed in patients with KFD; however, the clinical significance of low serum alkaline phosphatase levels remains unclear. Methods This retrospective study included pediatric patients aged < 16 years who were pathologically or clinically diagnosed with KFD and infectious mononucleosis between April 2016 and March 2023. …”
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Clinical Characteristics and Management of Hypercalcemic Crisis in 155 Patients: A Single Center Retrospective Study by Yuqing Qu, Yang Liu, Xianling Wang, Qinghua Guo, Jin Du, Yu Pei, Jianming Ba, Weijun Gu, Jingtao Dou, Zhaohui Lv, Yiming Mu

“…Methods. This was a retrospective analysis of a cohort of patients with hypercalcemic crisis hospitalized in the First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital between January 2009 and March 2024. …”
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Detecting second mesiobuccal canal in maxillary first molars in Erbil citizens: CBCT Retrospective study. by Mustafa T. Mohamadamin, Karam A. Thiab, Ribwar F. Khalid, Khidir M. Khidir

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Safety and Efficacy of Ferric Carboxymaltose in Anemic Pregnant Women: A Retrospective Case Control Study by Anouk Pels, Wessel Ganzevoort

“…Anemia during pregnancy is commonly caused by iron deficiency and can have severe consequences for both the mother and the developing fetus. The aim of this retrospective study was to assess the safety and efficacy of intravenous ferric carboxymaltose (FCM) in pregnant women. …”
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