Direct hospitalisation cost of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, covered by the National Health Insurance at Vinh Phuc General Hospital from 2015 to 2019 by Nguyen Viet Phu, Nguyen Thi Mai Phuong, Dang Huu Duc, Vuong Trong Hieu, Tran Thi Hang, Nguyen Thien Phong, Le Hong Phuc, Pham Nu Hanh Van

“… Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a treatable disease with high prevalence and morbidity, associated with a significant economic burden. …”
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The Immune Response and Its Therapeutic Modulation in Bronchiectasis by Massoud Daheshia, James D. Prahl, Jacob J. Carmichael, John S. Parrish, Gilbert Seda

“…Bronchiectasis (BC) is a chronic pulmonary disease with tremendous morbidity and significant mortality. As pathogen infection has been advocated as a triggering insult in the development of BC, a central role for the immune response in this process seems obvious. …”
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Focal Laser Ablation of Prostate Cancer: Definition, Needs, and Future by Pierre Colin, Serge Mordon, Pierre Nevoux, Mohammed Feras Marqa, Adil Ouzzane, Philippe Puech, Gregory Bozzini, Bertrand Leroux, Arnauld Villers, Nacim Betrouni

“…Current challenges and innovations in prostate cancer management concern the development of focal therapies that allow the treatment of only the cancer areas sparing the rest of the gland to minimize the potential morbidity. Among these techniques, focal laser ablation (FLA) appears as a potential candidate to reach the goal of focusing energy delivery on the identified targets. …”
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Moving Beyond the Device: Key Lessons in Creating a Positive Patient Experience for a Remote Foot Health Program by Gary M. Rothenberg DPM, CDCES, CWS, Jordan Munson RN, MSN, Ezra Josephson BA, MBA, Jon Bloom MD

“…Further key points include: (1) foot ulcers and amputations are a significant source of morbidity, mortality, and decreased quality of life for people living with diabetes; (2) remote patient monitoring innovations in technology can help connect patients, healthcare providers, and data; (3) technology should serve as an extension of the patient–provider trust relationship and help improve systemic efficiency; and (4) future considerations for successful patient experiences must also address healthcare disparities and promote health equity.…”
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Treatment of Acute Graft-versus-Host Disease in Liver Transplant Recipients by Edward Kim, Alina Adeel, Adel Bozorgzadeh, Shinya Amano, Curtis T. Barry, Jennifer S. Daly, Deepika Devuni, Zendee Elaba, Laura Houk, Paulo N. Martins, Babak Movahedi, Muthalagu Ramanathan, Nicole M. Theodoropoulos

“…Acute graft-versus-host disease (aGvHD) is a rare complication of liver transplantation associated with high morbidity and mortality. Death typically occurs due to complications related to severe infection, shock, and multiorgan failure. …”
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Compilation of 10 Years of MIRU-VNTR Data: Canadian National Tuberculosis Laboratory’s Experience by Meenu K. Sharma, Debra Janella, Alisa McGurran, Cindi Corbett, Heather Adam, Pierre-Marie Akochy, David Haldane, Hope MacKenzie, Jessica Minion, Robert Needle, Caroline Newberry, Michael Patterson, Inna Sekirov, Gregory Tyrrell, Hafid Soualhine

“…Tuberculosis is a significant cause of morbidity worldwide and is a priority at the provincial and federal levels in Canada. …”
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Unexpected encounters: The surprising link between ovarian cancer and axillary lymphadenopathy by Marina Balbino, Federica Masino, Manuela Montatore, Francesca Anna Carpagnano, Giuseppe Guglielmi

“…Ovarian tumors represent a significant health concern for women, often leading to morbidity and mortality. We present the case of a 46-year-old patient without notable personal or family history of tumors, who initially presented with bilateral axillary lymphadenopathy. …”
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CCR5-ligand decorated rilpivirine lipid-based nanoparticles for sustained antiretroviral responses by Milankumar Patel, Sudipta Panja, Lubaba A. Zaman, Pravin Yeapuri, Shaurav Bhattarai, Santhi Gorantla, Linda Chang, Alonso Heredia, Piotr Walczak, Brandon Hanson, Samuel M. Cohen, Bhavesh D. Kevadiya, Howard E. Gendelman

“…However, poor compliance reduces ART effectiveness and leads to immune compromise, viral mutations, and disease co-morbidities. Here we develop a drug formulation in which a lipid-based nanoparticle (LBNP) carrying rilpivirine (RPV) is decorated with the C-C chemokine receptor type 5 (CCR5) targeting peptide. …”
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Choice and Duration of Antimicrobial Therapy for Neonatal Sepsis and Meningitis by Sindhu Sivanandan, Amuchou S. Soraisham, Kamala Swarnam

“…Neonatal sepsis is associated with increased mortality and morbidity including neurodevelopmental impairment and prolonged hospital stay. …”
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Intestinal Obstruction due to Bilateral Strangulated Femoral Hernias by Ioannis Nikolopoulos, Eshan Oderuth, Eleni Ntakomyti, Bengt Kald

“…Our case highlights the importance of meticulous history taking and clinical examination as any delay in diagnosis will increase the risk of mortality and morbidity for the patient. Hernias should always be considered as a cause if one presents with symptoms of abdominal pain or obstruction.…”
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Body Mass Index, Gestational Weight Gain, and Obstetric Complications in Moroccan Population by Latifa Mochhoury, Rachid Razine, Jalal Kasouati, Mariam Kabiri, Amina Barkat

“…To evaluate the impact of the body mass index (BMI) before pregnancy and the weight gain during pregnancy, on the occurrence of maternal and neonatal morbidity in the Moroccan population, as well as to analyze the quality of the weight gain depending on the BMI. …”
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Moving away from metal: Step toward the future with bioresorbable vascular scaffolds and novel antiproliferative agents by Blair E. Warren, MD, MSCS, Kong-Teng Tan, MD, Dheeraj K. Rajan, MD, Miranda Witheford, MD, PhD, Sean Crawford, MD, MSc, Arash Jaberi, MD, MEd, Sebastian Mafeld, MBBS

“…Background: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common source of morbidity and mortality globally and is expected to raise increase in prevalence. …”
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Diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations on Helicobacter pylori infection. Recommendations of the Working Group of the Polish Society of Gastroenterology by Krzysztof Jaroń, Anna Pietrzak, Jarosław Daniluk, Krystian Adrych, Anita Gąsiorowska, Barbara Skrzydło-Radomańska, Ewa Małecka-Wojciesko, Małgorzata Zwolińska-Wcisło, Marek Waluga, Jarosław Reguła, Grażyna Rydzewska

“…Helicobacter pylori remains a major health problem worldwide, causing considerable morbidity and mortality due to peptic ulcer disease and gastric cancer. …”
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Overview of Community-Acquired Pneumonia and the Role of Inflammatory Mechanisms in the Immunopathogenesis of Severe Pneumococcal Disease by Helen C. Steel, Riana Cockeran, Ronald Anderson, Charles Feldman

“…Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among the infectious diseases. …”
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Indications, Measurements, and Complications of Ten Essential Neonatal Procedures by Zainab Bubakr Hamad Zubi, Ahmad Fadzil Bin Abdullah, Muhd Alwi Bin Muhd Helmi, Taufiq Hidayat Hasan, Noraida Ramli, Adam Al-Anas Bin Mat Ali, Mossad Abdelhak Shaban Mohamed

“…In order to support the neonates with the maximum possible benefits and reduce iatrogenic morbidity, health-care providers performing these procedures must be familiar with their indications, measurements, and potential complications. …”
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Acute pancreatitis after double cardiac valve replacement: a case report by Wafae El Amraoui, Ayoub Ettaje, Oumaima Belcadi, Salim Chajai, Yassine Elmourabit, Lalla Hasnaa Leghlimi, Lahcen Marmad, Mohamed Tribak, Fadoua Lachhab, Adil Bensouda, Said Moughil

“…Early recognition of risk factors and vigilance toward initial symptoms can prevent significant morbidity and mortality. Bowel ischemia and the release of inflammatory mediators during cardiopulmonary bypass play key roles in the development of acute postoperative pancreatitis. …”
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Neonatal Sepsis and Inflammatory Mediators by Juliana Reis Machado, Danilo Figueiredo Soave, Marcos Vinícius da Silva, Liliana Borges de Menezes, Renata Margarida Etchebehere, Maria Luiza Gonçalves dos Reis Monteiro, Marlene Antônia dos Reis, Rosana Rosa Miranda Corrêa, Mara Rúbia Nunes Celes

“…Neonatal sepsis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality and its signs and symptoms are nonspecific, which makes the diagnosis difficult. …”
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Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Asthma in Off-Reserve Aboriginal Children and Adults in Canada by Hsiu-Ju Chang, Jeremy Beach, Ambikaipakan Senthilselvan

“…Only a few studies have investigated asthma morbidity in Canadian Aboriginal children. In the present study, data from the 2006 Aboriginal Peoples Survey were used to determine the prevalence and risk factors for asthma in Canadian Aboriginal children six to 14 years of age and adults 15 to 64 years of age living off reserve. …”
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Penile Livedoid Vasculopathy: First Reported Case by Ahmad Hallak, William Bennett, Mohammed Adib Tanbir, Supriya R. Donthamsetty, Bethaney Vincent

“…Early diagnosis and treatment are imperative to limit morbidity.…”
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Vitamins K1 and K2: The Emerging Group of Vitamins Required for Human Health by Gerry Kurt Schwalfenberg

“…It may also significantly reduce morbidity and mortality in cardiovascular health by reducing vascular calcification. …”
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