Predictive Value of Cardiovascular Global Risk Calculation by Cynthia Morales Pérez, Milagros Lisset León Regal, Rosmari Álvarez Hernández, Yudith Brito Pérez de Corcho, José Omar de Armas García, Alejandro Muñoz Morales

“…Cardiovascular diseases constitute the main morbidity and mortality cause of death worldwide. The best tool to set priorities in primary cardiovascular prevention is the precise estimation of the global cardiovascular risk. …”
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The Need for Inducing Tolerance in Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation by Kadiyala V. Ravindra, Hong Xu, Larry D. Bozulic, David D. Song, Suzanne T. Ildstad

“…The experience in VCA has thus far been very similar to solid organ transplantation in terms of the morbidity associated with long-term immunosuppression. …”
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Acute Muscle Trauma due to Overexercise in an Otherwise Healthy Patient with Cystic Fibrosis by Henning Neubauer, Clemens Wirth, Katharina Ruf, Helge Hebestreit, Meinrad Beer

“…Physical exercise is beneficial for maintaining fitness and well-being in CF patients and constitutes one aspect of modern multimodal treatment, which has considerably increased life span and reduced morbidity. We report on a case of acute muscle trauma resulting from excessive dumbbell exercise in a young adult with cystic fibrosis and describe clinical, laboratory and imaging characteristics of acute exercise-induced muscle injury.…”
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Generation of human induced pluripotent stem cell lines (iPSC) from adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal cells from two patients with systemic sclerosis by Mélanie Velier, Romain Appay, Robin Arcani, Romain Desprat, Stéphanie Simoncini, Anouck Zavarro, Danièle Noel, Lenha Bendaass, Christian Jorgensen, Quentin Gomes De Pinho, Audrey Benyamine, Brigitte Granel, Aurélie Daumas, Francoise Dignat George, Florence Sabatier, Jérémy Magalon

“…Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare and complex connective tissue disease associated with high morbidity and mortality. SSc is characterized by ischemic vasculopathy, cutaneous and visceral fibrosis and a dysimmune state (Denton and Khanna, 2017; Volkmann et al., 2023; Barnes and Mayes, 2012). …”
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Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation as a Treatment for Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome by Nao Umei, Shingo Ichiba

“…The fundamental treatment for obesity hypoventilation syndrome in morbidly obese patients is weight loss. VV-ECMO can be used for respiratory support until weight loss has been achieved.…”
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The Role of C1-Esterase Inhibitors in the Management of Vasogenic Edema in Glioblastoma by Gillian R. Naro, Nicholas Noverati, Timothy Craig

“…The edema has the potential to significantly contribute to a patient’s morbidity and mortality. Bradykinin has been theorized to play a role in this process as well as encourage tumor spread. …”
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Comprehensive review of myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery: prevention, intervention, and long-term management strategies by Moiud Mohyeldin, Sarah J. Norman, Ayzia Carney, Courtney Odza

“…Abstract Myocardial Injury after Noncardiac Surgery (MINS) is an increasingly recognized complication that significantly impacts postoperative morbidity and mortality. Characterized by elevated cardiac troponin levels without overt ischemic symptoms, MINS presents a challenge in perioperative care. …”
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What Is the Role of Beta-Agonist Bronchodilators in the Day-to-Day Treatment of Chronic Asthma? by Pierre Ernst

“…The reported links of asthma morbidity and mortality to the use of in haled beta-agonist bronchodilators are reviewed. …”
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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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Atypical Aggressive Hemangioma of Thoracic Vertebrae Associated With Thoracic Myelopathy—A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Krishna Timilsina, Sandesh Shrestha, Om Prakash Bhatta, Sushil Paudel, Rajesh Bahadur Lakhey, Rohit Kumar Pokharel

“…Delayed diagnosis and treatment, due to a paucity of literature on optimal treatment strategies, can increase morbidity. This case report describes a 19-year-old male patient with aggressive thoracic hemangioma who presented with upper back pain and progressive weakness of the lower extremities. …”
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Telling Ghost Stories Around a Bonfire—A Literature Review of Acute Bleeding Secondary to Pancreatitis by Gabriele Bellio, Silvia Fattori, Andrea Sozzi, Matteo Maria Cimino, Hayato Kurihara

“…Bleeding is a rare but serious complication of pancreatitis, significantly increasing morbidity and mortality. It can arise from various sources, including erosion of blood vessels by inflammatory processes, formation of pseudoaneurysms, and gastrointestinal bleeding. …”
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Why is ethnicity a risk factor for postpartum haemorrhage? by Hashviniya Sekar, Karen Joash

“…Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is a leading cause of maternal mortality and morbidity on a global scale. Ethnic background is known to be a determinant of variation in the outcomes of women receiving maternity care across the world. …”
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Role of interventions in diagnosis and management of lung disorders in rheumatic diseases by Venkata Nagarjuna Maturu, Chetan Rao Vaddepally, V Pratibh Prasad

“…Pulmonary manifestations of rheumatic diseases are common and lead to significant morbidity. Rheumatic diseases can affect the lung parenchyma, the interstitium, airways, pleura as well as the mediastinum. …”
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Targeting Polymorphonuclear Leukocytes in Acute Myocardial Infarction by Clara Di Filippo, Francesco Rossi, Michele D'Amico

“…Several studies have recognized the strong impact that the acute myocardial infarctions (AMI) have on the morbidity and mortality of patients affected by cardiovascular diseases. …”
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Management of a Complex Supracondylar Periprosthetic Femur Fracture with Intramedullary Strut Allograft and Bilateral Locking Plates by Rita Moukarzel, Dany Aouad, Mohammad Daher, Wendy Ghanem, Hady Ezzeddine, George El Rassi

“…However, they continue to increase in frequency with the increasing number of arthroplasties and the improvement in morbidity and mortality in the concerned patient population. …”
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Penile Rehabilitation Therapy with PDE-V Inhibitors Following Radical Prostatectomy: Proceed with Caution by M. Eric Brewer, Edward D. Kim

“…Erectile dysfunction is still a significant contributor to postoperative morbidity following radical prostatectomy, despite meticulous nerve-sparing technique. …”
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Gut microbiota and endometrial cancer: research progress on the pathogenesis and application by Weiqin Zheng, Xiaowen Lin, Huixin Chen, Ziling Yang, Han Zhao, Shibo Li, Tao Song, Yuhui Sun

“…As one of the three major malignant tumors in women, the morbidity of endometrial cancer is second only to that of cervical cancer and is increasing yearly. …”
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Uterine Rupture in Pregnancy following Fall from a Motorcycle: A Horrid Accident in Pregnancy—A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Wondimagegnehu Sisay Woldeyes, Demisew Amenu, Hailemariam Segni

“…It is a rare complication in developed countries but a frequent cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality in Africa. Uterine rupture occurs in 1.6% of patients suffering blunt abdominal trauma. …”
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Synaptic Plasticity, a Prominent Contributor to the Anxiety in Fragile X Syndrome by Tao Yang, Huan Zhao, Changbo Lu, Xiaoyu Li, Yingli Xie, Hao Fu, Hui Xu

“…Patients with FXS suffer from cognitive impairment, sensory integration deficits, learning disability, anxiety, autistic traits, and so forth. Specifically, the morbidity of anxiety in FXS individuals remains high from childhood to adulthood. …”
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A Delayed and Rather Unusual Presentation of a Bladder Injury after Pelvic Trauma: 5 Years after a Road Traffic Accident by Nikolaos Davarinos, John Thornhill, JP McElwain, David Moore

“…Timely identification and management of genitourinary injuries minimize associated morbidity. Prompt injury identification depends upon a systematic evaluation with careful consideration of the mechanism of injury. …”
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