Ruptured Ectopic Pregnancy in Caesarean Section Scar: A Case Report by Kamal Singh, Anjali Soni, Shelly Rana

“…However, a delay in either diagnosis or treatment can lead to uterine rupture, hysterectomy, and significant maternal morbidity. We are reporting a rare case of first trimester caesarean scar pregnancy with viable fetus in the process of rupture, where uterine repair could be done, thus preserving the future fertility.…”
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Blastocystis and Schistosomiasis Coinfection in a Patient with Chronic Kidney Disease by Colin R. Young, Fred E. Yeo

“…As a result, infections due to impaired immune system responses are responsible for significant morbidity in patients with kidney disease. Because of immune dysfunction in CKD, these patients have reduced probability to clear infections and are susceptible to pathogenic effects of common organisms. …”
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Diverse Spectrum of Presentation of Coronary Slow Flow Phenomenon: A Concise Review of the Literature by Muhammad A. Chaudhry, Marcus Smith, Elias B. Hanna, Ralph Lazzara

“…It can also have severe morbidity and mortality implications and can significantly hamper the quality of life of those affected. …”
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An Undiagnosed Paraganglioma in a 58-Year-Old Female Who Underwent Tumor Resection by William C. Fox, Matthew Read, Richard E. Moon, Eugene W. Moretti, Brian J. Colin

“…Paragangliomas and pheochromocytomas are rare neuroendocrine tumors that can have high morbidity and mortality if undiagnosed. Here we report a case of an undiagnosed paraganglioma in a 58-year-old female who underwent tumor resection. …”
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A review of microcredentials in health professions continuing professional development by Kelly Womack-Adams, Kathryn A. Morbitzer, Christine Ondek, Heidi Collins, Jacqueline E. McLaughlin

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Progress in the Study of Exercise Rehabilitation on Chronic Heart Failure by Qiang TANG, Xia YIN, Luwen ZHU, Hongyu LI, Jiyao ZHANG, Tingting ZHENG

“…Because of long duration and the upgoing recurrence rate, the rates of hospitalization, mortality and morbidity are high in recent years. At present, the treatment of CHF mainly focuses on drug treatment, but long-term drug treatment has liver and kidney toxicity. …”
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Screening of head neck cancer by Shrikant B. Mali

“…The frequency of head and neck cancer (HNC) has surged on a global scale in recent times, leading to an escalation in both morbidity and mortality. Early detection and diagnostic technologies can prove highly beneficial. …”
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Influenza Vaccinationfor Health Care Workers: A Duty of Care by Pamela Orr

“…The consequences of influenza transmission within the health care environment include morbidity and mortality among patients, most of who are at high risk for the complications of infection, and illness and absenteeism among health care providers. …”
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Metformin in COVID-19: a magical role beyond the hyperglycemia by Gaurav Kumar Chaubey, Rahul Dilawari, Radheshyam Modanwal, Sharmila Talukdar, Asmita Dhiman, Manoj Raje

“…Several studies have highlighted the nexus between COVID-19-associated morbidity and diabetes in a wide-ranging class of subjects ranging from pediatric cases to adults and patients with other co-morbidities. …”
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Incremental Peritoneal Dialysis Favourably Compares with Hemodialysis as a Bridge to Renal Transplantation by Alessandro Domenici, Maria Cristina Comunian, Loredana Fazzari, Francesca Sivo, Angela Dinnella, Barbara Della Grotta, Giorgio Punzo, Paolo Menè

“…In patients receiving their first renal Tx, previous incremental PD was associated with low morbidity, excellent preservation of RRF, easier attainment of adequacy targets and significantly better immediate and 1-year graft function than those observed in otherwise well-matched patients previously treated with HD.…”
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Kidney transplant utilising donors after circulatory death: The first report from the African continent by T du Toit, K Manning, L Bertels, G Hoffman, D Thomson, Z A Barday

“…Secondary endpoints included the incidence of delayed graft function (DGF), 30-day morbidity, length of stay, and donor and recipient clinical characteristics. …”
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Bladder Wall Telangiectasia in a Patient with Ataxia-Telangiectasia and How to Manage? by Fatma Deniz Aygün, Serdar Nepesov, Haluk Çokuğraş, Yıldız Camcıoğlu

“…Ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T) is a rare neurodegenerative, inherited disease causing severe morbidity. Oculocutaneous telangiectasias are almost constant findings among the affected cases as telangiectasia is considered the main clinical finding for diagnosis. …”
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Pyomyoma as a Rare Source of Postpartum Sepsis by A. DeMaio, M. Doyle

“…In the vast majority of these cases, total abdominal hysterectomy is required to avoid severe morbidity and potential mortality. We present an unusual case of a postpartum pyomyoma that was successfully treated without the need for hysterectomy. …”
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The Canadian Multicentre MAC Treatment Study by Stephen D Shafran, The Canadian HIV Trials Network

“…Mycobacierium avium complex (MAC) infeclion is a common complication of the advanced stages of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection causing both morbidity and premature mortality. While it is acknowledged thal MAC infection requires treatment with a combination of antimycobacterial drugs. the optimal regimen has not been defined. …”
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Pelvic Nephroureterectomy for Renal Cell Carcinoma in an Ectopic Kidney by Kevin G. Baldie, Usama A. Al-Qassab, Chad W. Ritenour, Muta M. Issa, Adeboye O. Osunkoya, John A. Petros

“…We present a case of an ectopic renal tumor in a 61-year-old morbidly obese man with a pelvic kidney found after presenting with hematuria and irritative voiding symptoms. …”
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Facial Involuntary Movements and Respiratory Failure in CANOMAD, Responsive to IVIG Therapy by Kate Johnson, Ashish Malkan, Mohamed Shaffi

“…The disorder results in significant morbidity but is poorly understood and often misdiagnosed. …”
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The Regulation of Inflammatory Mediators in Acute Kidney Injury via Exogenous Mesenchymal Stem Cells by Tao Du, Ying-Jian Zhu

“…Acute kidney injury (AKI) remains to be an independent risk factor for mortality and morbidity. Inflammation is believed to play a major role in the pathophysiology of AKI. …”
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Bilateral Free 2nd Toe Pulp Flap for Reconstruction of Soft Tissue Defect in Traumatic Finger Injuries by Jeongseok Oh, Seok Chan Eun

“…The patient could successfully return to her job that involves keyboard typing and playing the piano, with acceptable donor site morbidity.…”
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Pharmacological Treatment of Obesity in Children and Adolescents: Present and Future by Lorenzo Iughetti, Mariachiara China, Rossella Berri, Barbara Predieri

“…The prevalence of overweight and obesity is increasing in children and adolescents worldwide raising the question on the approach to this condition because of the potential morbidity, mortality, and economic tolls. Dietetic and behavioral treatments alone have only limited success; consequently, discussion on strategies for treating childhood and adolescent obesity has been promoted. …”
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Pulmonary hypertension associated with connective tissue disease by Srinivas Rajagopala, Molly Mary Thabah

“…Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in connective tissue diseases (CTDs). …”
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