The Role of Placental Homeobox Genes in Human Fetal Growth Restriction by Padma Murthi, Gayathri Rajaraman, Shaun Patrick Brennecke, Bill Kalionis

“…Fetal growth restriction (FGR) is an adverse pregnancy outcome associated with significant perinatal and paediatric morbidity and mortality, and an increased risk of chronic disease later in adult life. …”
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Patients with a transabdominal cerclage due to recurrent mid-trimester losses are not at higher risk of foetal growth restriction: a retrospective study by David R. Hall, Lana Koster, Mari van de Vyver

“…Foetal growth restriction (FGR) is associated with neonatal morbidity, suboptimal neurodevelopmental outcomes and chronic diseases. …”
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Recurrent Pneumonia due to Fibrosing Mediastinitis in a Teenage Girl: A Case Report with Long-Term Follow-Up by Avigdor Hevroni, Chaim Springer, Oren Wasser, Avraham Avital, Benjamin Z. Koplewitz

“…Antifungal and anti-inflammatory therapies are usually ineffective, and surgical intervention contains a high morbidity risk. Palliative surgery and stenting of the compressed airway have been suggested. …”
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Is a Consensus Case Definition for Viral Associated Lower Respiratory Tract Disease (LRTD) in Clinical Trials Possible? by S. Elizabeth Williams, Bradford Gessner, Elizabeth Begier, Negar Aliabadi, Kumar Ilangovan, Luis Jodar, Cassandra Hall-Murray, Giovanni Checcucci Lisi, Edward Walsh

“…Abstract Lower respiratory tract illness or disease (LRTI/LRTD) represents a significant source of morbidity and mortality following viral respiratory illnesses, yet a consensus definition for this outcome is lacking. …”
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Pathophysiological and Genetic Aspects of Vascular Calcification by Luis Fernando Escobar Guzman, Cristian Andres Escobar Guzman, Neuza Helena Moreira Lopes

“…Recent evidence suggests that vascular calcification is an independent cardiovascular risk factor (CRF) of morbidity and mortality. New studies point out the existence of a complex physiopathological mechanism that involves inflammation, oxidation, the release of chemical mediators, and genetic factors that promote the osteochondrogenic differentiation of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMC). …”
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Predictive factors of extremity graft occlusion after endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm: A 13-year single center experience by Kaptaniderya Tayfur, Ferhat Borulu, Melih Urkmez, Alpaslan Telli

“…Aim: Graft leg thrombosis (GLT) after Endovascular Aortic Repair (EVAR) is an important problem affecting morbidity/mortality. In addition to anatomical factors such as aortic neck angle and diameter in graft leg thrombosis; we aimed to convey the roles of graft extension to the external iliac artery and the effect of graft type selection on the results. …”
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Neuro-inflammation, depression and fatigue in ESRD: Emerging role of microglia and acupuncture as a new treatment addressing neuro-inflammation in ESRD by Suandika Made, Handayani Rahmaya Nova, Muti Refa Teja

“…These diseases contribute to higher morbidity and death among ESRD patients. Chronic inflammation and other pathological factors contribute to the occurrence of both of the aforementioned consequences. …”
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Lipid Metabolism and its Relationship with Cardiovascular Diseases from a Biochemical and Genetic Approach by Myriam Lizeth Morales Pilataxi, Angélica Victoria Herrera Martínez, Diego Eduardo Guato Canchinia, Cristian Javier Calle Cárdenas

“…Cardiovascular diseases are a global health concern, and are one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The background of cardiovascular diseases reveals the importance of understanding the underlying molecular mechanisms, given their high prevalence and repercussions on public health. …”
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Complement Inhibition as a Proposed Neuroprotective Strategy following Cardiac Arrest by Brad E. Zacharia, Zachary L. Hickman, Bartosz T. Grobelny, Peter A. DeRosa, Andrew F. Ducruet, E. Sander Connolly

“…Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a devastating disease process with neurological injury accounting for a disproportionate amount of the morbidity and mortality following return of spontaneous circulation. …”
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Association between extramarital sexual activity, number of sexual partners, and HIV incidence among productive-age adults at H. Adam Malik general hospital, Medan by Bella Putri Erwina, Zata Ismah

“…HIV/AIDS remains a critical global health challenge, characterized by significant morbidity and mortality. In 2022, Medan reported 1,543 HIV/AIDS cases, with the majority occurring in individuals aged 15–64 years. …”
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Acute Renal Replacement Therapy in Pediatrics by Rajit K. Basu, Derek S. Wheeler, Stuart Goldstein, Lesley Doughty

“…Acute kidney injury (AKI) independently increases morbidity and mortality in children admitted to the hospital. …”
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Case Study: Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis in the Femoral Diaphysis of a Young Female by Jeffrey S. Quon, Anne K. Dzus, David A. Leswick

“…Therefore, radiologists and clinicians need to be aware of its clinical and imaging presentation to avoid morbidity associated with more aggressive treatment. …”
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Updates in Refractory Status Epilepticus by Rohit Marawar, Maysaa Basha, Advait Mahulikar, Aaron Desai, Kushak Suchdev, Aashit Shah

“…Short-term and long-term outcomes tend to be poor with significant morbidity and mortality with only one-third of patients reaching baseline neurological status.…”
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Chimeric Osteocutaneous Free Flap Solution to Variation in Vascular Anatomy by Augustine J. Deering, III, BS, Payden A. Harrah, BS, Brian Wong Won, MD, John Michael Austin, BS, Mustafa T. Khan, DO, Jay K. Ferrell, MD, C. Anton Fries, MD, PhD

“…Septocutaneous perforators from the peroneal artery are absent in 5%–10% of the population; thus, an approach to anomalous vasculature in the setting of fibula free flap harvest that decreases morbidity and multiple operations is valuable.…”
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus Pneumonia Treated with Lower-Dose Palivizumab in a Heart Transplant Recipient by J. L. Grodin, K. S. Wu, E. E. Kitchell, J. Le, J. D. Mishkin, M. H. Drazner, D. W. Markham

“…Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an important community-acquired pathogen that can cause significant morbidity and mortality in patients who have compromised pulmonary function, are elderly, or are immunosuppressed. …”
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Is Intravenous Heparin a Contraindication for TPA in Ischemic Stroke? by Zain Kulairi, Nisha Deol, Renee Tolly, Rohan Manocha, Maliha Naseer

“…Stroke after cardiac catheterization (SCC) has an incidence between 0.27 and 0.5% and is one of the most debilitating complications leading to high rates of mortality and morbidity. Given the relatively uncommon clinical setting of stroke after cardiac catheterization, treatment protocols regarding the use of IV or IA thrombolysis have not been adequately developed. …”
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Surgical Treatment for Chronic Pancreatitis: Past, Present, and Future by Stephanie Plagemann, Maria Welte, Jakob R. Izbicki, Kai Bachmann

“…Although surgical procedures have become safer and more efficient than ever, the overall perioperative morbidity after pancreatic surgery remains high and management of postoperative complications stagnates. …”
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Atrial Arrhythmias in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Underlying Mechanisms and Implications in the Clinical Setting by David Filgueiras-Rama, Miguel A. Arias, Ángel Iniesta, Eduardo Armada, José L. Merino, Rafael Peinado, J. L. López-Sendón

“…The disorder is commonly undiagnosed despite its relationship with substantial cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Moreover, the effects of the disorder appear to be particularly dangerous in young subjects. …”
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Case Reports of a New Method for Differential Diagnosis of Calcified Carotid Artery Atheroma by Guilherme Augusto Alves de Oliveira, Cleiterson Rezende de Sá, Omar Ribeiro Santos Junior, Rafael Pereira da Mata Santos, Flávio Ricardo Manzi

“…Early diagnosis of calcified atheromas may decrease morbidity and mortality caused by brain and cardiovascular diseases, in which atherosclerosis is the main etiological factor of these pathologies. …”
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Intrauterine Growth Retardation and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Children by Anna Alisi, Nadia Panera, Carlo Agostoni, Valerio Nobili

“…Intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR), the most important cause of perinatal mortality and morbidity, is defined as a foetal growth less than normal for the population, often used as synonym of small for gestational age (SGA). …”
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