Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction in Monochorionic Twins with Selective Intrauterine Growth Restriction by S. B. de Haseth, M. C. Haak, A. A. W. Roest, M. E. B. Rijlaarsdam, D. Oepkes, E. Lopriore

“…Monochorionic twin pregnancies are at increased risk of perinatal mortality and morbidity due to twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), selective intrauterine growth restriction (sIUGR), and higher incidence of congenital heart malformations. …”
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To PLEX or Not to PLEX for Amiodarone-Induced Thyrotoxicosis by Tania Ahuja, Olivia Nuti, Cameron Kemal, Darren Kang, Eugene Yuriditsky, James M. Horowitz, Raymond A. Pashun

“…Amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis (AIT) carries significant cardiovascular morbidity. There are two types of AIT with treatment including antithyroid medications and corticosteroids and treatment of ventricular arrhythmias. …”
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Late Onset and Protracted Course of Steroid Refractory Chronic Graft-versus-Host Disease by Gursel Gunes, Haluk Demiroglu, Hakan Goker, Umit Yavuz Malkan, Eylem Eliacik, Okan Yayar, Yahya Buyukasik

“…Chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) is one of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (aHSCT). …”
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Cigarette Smoking and Asthma: A Dangerous Mix by Catherine Lemiere, Louis-Philippe Boulet

“…Active smoking is associated with an increased morbidity from asthma and impairs the response to inhaled corticosteroids. …”
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A Case of Persistent Hypoglycemia: Emphasizing the Role of Kidneys by Praveen Govindaraju, Mohammed Fahad Khan, Rohan Augustine, Hebri Sudarshan Ballal

“…Abstract Hypoglycemia is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with diabetes mellitus. …”
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Health-related Quality of Life in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by Belén Carazo Hernández, Olivia Lafalla Bernad, Raquel García Simón, Elena Gascón Mas, Esther Moreno Romea, Beatriz Rojas Pérez-Ezquerra

“…Polycystic ovary syndrome has major effects on long-term health, which can lead to psychological morbidity and decreased quality of life. This paper reviews the current literature on polycystic ovary syndrome and health-related quality of life; in addition, it assesses how some clinical manifestations of polycystic ovary syndrome affect the quality of life of women who suffer this disorder.…”
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Book review: Forgotten children: addressing the health needs of looked after children and young people. The Residential Care Health Project, Astron, Edinburgh by Judy Furnivall

“…The team discovered high levels of psychological and physical morbidity – much of which had either not been diagnosed before or had been lost to follow up because of the lack of stability in children's lives.…”

The Use of Modified Templates in Early and Advanced Stage Nonseminomatous Germ Cell Tumor by Timothy A. Masterson, Clint Cary

“…The surgical management of both early and advanced stage germ cell tumors of the testis remains a complex process of surgical decision making to maximize oncologic control while minimizing morbidity. Over the past 5 decades, the evolution of the surgical template for retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy (RPLND) has resulted in important modifications to achieve these goals. …”
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Syphilitic hepatitis by Łukasz Supronowicz, Magdalena Rogalska

“…Given the significant morbidity associated with a missed diagnosis, syphilitic hepatitis should be taken into account as an element of differential diagnosis in patients with unexplained elevation of liver enzymes.…”
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Youth Understanding of Healthy Eating and Obesity: A Focus Group Study by Allison C. Sylvetsky, Monique Hennink, Dawn Comeau, Jean A. Welsh, Trisha Hardy, Linda Matzigkeit, Deanne W. Swan, Stephanie M. Walsh, Miriam B. Vos

“…Our analysis suggests that urban youth in Georgia commonly recognize obesity as a problem, but there is less understanding of the link to lifestyle choices or the connection to future morbidities, suggesting a need for education to connect lifestyle behaviors to development of obesity.…”
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Modes of delivery and indications in women with COVID-19: a regional observational study in Japan by Shoichi Magawa, Shintaro Maki, Yuya Tamaishi, Naosuke Enomoto, Sho Takakura, Masafumi Nii, Kyohei Yamaguchi, Toru Hirata, Kenji Nagao, Yuka Maegawa, Kazuhiro Osato, Hiroaki Tanaka, Eiji Kondo, Tomoaki Ikeda

“…Background During the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, caesarean section (CS) has been the preferred deliver method for pregnant women with COVID-19 in order to limit the use of hospital beds and prevent morbidity among healthcare workers.Methods To evaluate delivery methods used during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the rates of adverse events and healthcare worker morbidity associated with caesarean deliveries.Methods We investigated maternal and neonatal backgrounds, delivery methods, indications and complication rates among pregnant women with COVID-19 from December 2020 to August 2022 in Mie Prefecture, Japan. …”
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Early Neurological Deterioration following acute stroke: association with reperfusion therapies and National Institutes Of Health Stroke Scale score by Tony Bing Yu, Cameron Lee, Mohammed Mallah, Mohammed Mallah, Caroline Domingos Belo, Maria Lucia Uribe Mz Recaman, Yassine Noui, Yassine Noui, Samantha Bayhonan, Beatrix Sari, Yee-Haur Mah, Yee-Haur Mah

“…In conclusion, demographic factors and co-morbidity appear less important in determining END risk than stroke severity and treatment type. …”
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Postpartum Tuberculosis: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge by Vijay Kodadhala, Alemeshet Gudeta, Aklilu Zerihun, Odene Lewis, Sohail Ahmed, Jhansi Gajjala, Alicia Thomas

“…Appropriate treatment is pivotal to curtail morbidity and mortality. TB diagnosis or exposure to active TB can be emotionally distressing to the mother. …”
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State of the Art Compendium: Canadian Thoracic Society Recommendations for Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Denis E O’Donnell, Shawn Aaron, Jean Bourbeau, Paul Hernandez, Darcy Marciniuk, Meyer Balter, Gordon Ford, Andre Gervais, Roger Goldstein, Rick Hodder, Francois Maltais, Jeremy Road

“…Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common cause of disability and death in Canada. Moreover, morbidity and mortality from COPD continue to rise, and the economic burden is enormous. …”
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Transition to competent oral feeding in preterm infants: Analyzing timing and determinants by Gabriela Bolea Muguruza, Cristina de Frutos Martínez, M. Teresa Tamayo Martínez, Judith Martín Corral

“…In infants without severe combined morbidity, we found no differences in the days elapsed to achievement of OFC between those born before or after 28 weeks of GA (P = .131). …”
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A Review of Adverse Cutaneous Drug Reactions Resulting from the Use of Interferon and Ribavirin by Nisha Mistry, Jonathan Shapero, Richard I Crawford

“…Thus, cutaneous drug eruptions are a common cause of morbidity and mortality, especially in hospital settings. …”
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Diabetic Myonecrosis: An Atypical Presentation by José Hernán Martínez, Oberto Torres, Michelle M. Mangual García, Coromoto Palermo, María de Lourdes Miranda, Eva González, Ignacio Chinea Espinoza, Ivan Laboy, Mirelis Miranda, Kyrmarie Dávila, Rafael Tirado, Mildred Padilla

“…Failure to properly identify this condition will expose the patient to aggressive measures that could result in increased morbidity. To our knowledge this is the first case reported in which there was involvement of multiple muscle groups including upper and lower limbs.…”
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Combined Acetabulum Fracture and Hip Dislocation in an 18-Year-Old Female at 35-Week Gestation: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Joseph R. Young, Lauren Vignaly, Jeremy Carroll, Phillip Ross, Benjamin Villacres Mori, Cory M. Czajka

“…By being familiar with the unique challenges in management posed by pregnant patients, orthopedic surgeons can be better equipped to minimize morbidity and mortality in this patient population while maximizing clinical outcomes.…”
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Staphylococcus aureus Infections in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit: Illustrated Cases by Kam Lun Hon, Ronald C. M. Fung, Karen K. Y. Leung, Alexander K.C. Leung, Wun Fung Hui, Wing Lum Cheung

“…Prompt diagnosis and use of appropriate antimicrobial treatments is essential to reducing mortality and morbidity associated with staphylococcal infections.…”
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Primary Hyperparathyroidism: An Overview by Jessica MacKenzie-Feder, Sandra Sirrs, Donald Anderson, Jibran Sharif, Aneal Khan

“…Primary and tertiary care specialists can encounter patients with primary hyperparathyroidism, and prompt recognition and treatment can greatly reduce morbidity and mortality from this disease. In this paper we will review the basic physiology of calcium homeostasis and then consider genetic associations as well as common etiologies and presentations of primary hyperparathyroidism. …”
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