Gender Dysphoria and Its Non-Surgical and Surgical Treatments by Danyon Anderson, Himasa Wijetunge, Peyton Moore, Daniel Provenzano, Nathan Li, Jamal Hasoon, Omar Viswanath, Alan D. Kaye, Ivan Urits

“…The frequency and severity of treatment related morbidity increases progressively as treatments go from conservative to more invasive. …”
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Levamisole-Induced immune phenomenon and its various clinical manifestations in children: Two case reports along with review of literature by Anu Punnen Kocheril, T Sathish Kumar, Dharshini Sathishkumar

“…Increased awareness of these rare but severe manifestations will remind clinicians to keep a high index of suspicion, its early recognizing, and withdrawal of offending drug before severe morbidity occurs in those children on levamisole.…”
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Fabry Disease and Early Stroke by U. Feldt-Rasmussen

“…There are, however, no hard data of treatment effect on mortality and morbidity. The analyses of results from ongoing studirs will add to the decision on whether or not to screen young stroke patients for Fabry disease. …”
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Importance of human breast milk in premature infant by Simonetta Costa, Francesca Serrao, Chiara Tirone, Eloisa Tiberi, Mirta Corsello, Francesca Priolo, Milena Tana, Francesca Paola Fusco, Simonetta Frezza, Giovanni Vento

“…HBM feeding confers protection to preterm infants against the most serious morbidities of prematurity and decreases mortality in a dose-dependent manner. …”
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Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii and Ventilator-associated Pneumonia; Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Current Therapeutic Approaches by Malihe Kazemi Najafabadi, Rasool Soltani

“…It is related to high rates of morbidity and mortality globally, mainly because of its high capacity to develop resistance to antimicrobials. …”
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Recent Bacteriological Trends and Emerging Antimicrobial Resistance among Hospitalized Patients in a Tertiary Care Center, Central India by Ankita Dixit, Balvir Singh, Priyanka Chaubey, Ramesh Prasad Agrawal

“…Conclusion: Regular surveillance of MDRO helps in implementing better therapeutic strategies to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with them.…”
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Glaucoma and Corneal Transplant Procedures by Ammar M. Al-Mahmood, Samar A. Al-Swailem, Deepak P. Edward

“…Glaucoma after corneal transplantation is a leading cause of ocular morbidity after penetrating keratoplasty. The incidence reported is highly variable and a number of etiologic factors have been identified. …”
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Interleukin-1, Tumour Necrosis Factor and Treatment of the Septic Shock Syndrome by Charles A Dinarello

“…Specific blockade of the pro-inflammatory cytokines interleukin-1 (IL-1) or tumour necrosis factor (TNF) reduces the morbidity and mortality associated with septic shock. …”
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Neuroinflammation and Cerebrovascular Disease in Old Age: A Translational Medicine Perspective by Mario Di Napoli, Imtiaz M. Shah

“…Free radical generation is also implicated in the aging process, and the combination of these effects in elderly stroke patients could explain the higher risk of morbidity and mortality. A better understanding of stroke pathophysiology in the elderly patient would assist in the development of new therapeutic strategies for this vulnerable age group. …”
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The Unsolved Problem of Surveillance for Colorectal Cancer in Ulcerative Colitis by Fabiola Delco, Amnon Sonnenberg

“…The association between long standing extensive ulcerative colitis and the increased risk for developing colorectal cancer suggests that surveillance by frequent and regular colonoscopies may provide a means for reducing cancer-related morbidity and mortality. A crude calculation suggests that such a surveillance program would also be cost effective. …”
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Immunopathological Basis of Virus-induced Myocarditis by Reinhard Maier, Philippe Krebs, Burkhard Ludewig

“…Heart diseases are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in industrialized countries. …”
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Genetics of Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes in African Americans by Shana McCormack, Struan F. A. Grant

“…Obesity and type 2 diabetes are highly prevalent and lead to significant morbidity and mortality. In the United States, the impact of these conditions may be worse on historically underserved minorities, particularly African Americans. …”
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A Pregnancy Case of Primary Mediastinal Large B Cell Lymphoma with Superior Vena Cava Syndrome by Lauren Brownhalls, Ann Gillett, Yasmin Whately, Keisuke Tanaka

“…Timely diagnosis is imperative to optimising patient outcomes and reducing both maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. We report a case of a 33-year-old woman diagnosed with PMLBCL who presented at 33-week gestation with SVC obstruction to 1 mm in diameter. …”
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Impact of Congenital Heart Disease on Brain Development and Neurodevelopmental Outcome by Mary T. Donofrio, An N. Massaro

“…While continuing to improve short-term morbidity and mortality is an important goal, recent and ongoing research has focused on defining the impact of CHD on brain development, minimizing postnatal brain injury, and improving long-term outcomes. …”
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Graft-Specific Surgical and Rehabilitation Considerations for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with the Quadriceps Tendon Autograft by Braidy Solie, Jill Monson, Christopher Larson

“…Recent literature suggests that ACLR with the QT may yield less donor site morbidity than the BPTB and better patient-reported outcomes than the HT. …”
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Quantitative Assessment of Intestinal Injury Using a Novel In Vivo, Near-Infrared Imaging Technique by Todd W. Costantini, Brian P. Eliceiri, Carrie Y. Peterson, William H. Loomis, James G. Putnam, Andrew Baird, Paul Wolf, Vishal Bansal, Raul Coimbra

“…Intestinal injury owing to inflammation, severe trauma, and burn is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Currently, animal models employed to study the intestinal response to injury and inflammation depend on outdated methods of analysis. …”
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The “Immigrant Medical Services” Organization from the End of the British Mandate Through the First Years of Israel (1944–1953) by Dorit Weiss

“…While the Immigrant Medical Services organization faced numerous challenges, this organization was essential in addressing the pressing healthcare needs of a burgeoning population amid morbidity and mortality concerns. An emphasis is placed on the challenges faced by these organizations and the commitment and resourcefulness of all involved, which ultimately shaped the foundation of Israel’s healthcare infrastructure.…”
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Global burden of five major types of gastrointestinal cancer by Arjun Singh

“…Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers cause major global morbidity and mortality, with over 5 million new cases and 3.5 million deaths in 2020. …”
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Radiomics in rectal cancer: current status of use and advances in research by Wei-Qin Huang, Ruo-Xuan Lin, Xiao-Hui Ke, Xiao-Hong Deng, Shi-Xiong Ni, Lina Tang

“…Rectal cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among patients with malignant tumors in China. …”
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Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Lanjut Usia melalui Perilaku Hidup Bersih dan Sehat selama Pandemi Covid-19 by Nurman Achmad

“…According to the World Health Organization (WHO), this virus is vulnerable to attack the elderly who have high mortality and morbidity in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic. In this case, of course, the elderly really need access to intense health services, especially for the elderly who have a history of chronic or degenerative diseases. …”
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