Blood Flukes and Arterial Damage: A Review of Aneurysm Cases in Patients with Schistosomiasis by Valeria Silvestri, Vivian Mushi, Mwanahawa Idavas Mshana, Witness M. Bonaventura, Nyanda C. Justine, Deodatus Sabas, Billy Ngasala

“…Schistosomiasis, caused by trematode worms of the genus Schistosoma, has organ-specific morbidity due to host’s inflammatory response to the oviposition of parasite eggs in vessels and organs. …”
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Malignancy within a Tail Gut Cyst: A Case of Retrorectal Carcinoid Tumour by A. A. Abukar, B. J. Parcell, C. B. Lim, P. V. Patil, A. Ramsanahie, F. Carey, R. J. C. Steele, M. A. Thaha

“…Magnetic resonance imaging is the investigation of choice and an awareness of the possibility of malignant potential is critical to avoiding missed diagnosis and subsequent morbidity. Complete surgical excision allows accurate diagnosis, confirmation of oncological clearance, and prevention of mortality.…”
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The impact of hemovigilance studies on transfusion practices: Single centre experience by Samet Yaman, Gökhan Evren, Bilge Zihar, Emine Beköz, Yurdagül Kökcü, Abdulkerim Yıldız

“…However, transfusion-related adverse events (TRAEs) can cause morbidity and rarely even mortality. For this reason, hemovigilance studies have recently gained importance in terms of safe and effective implementation of transfusion.Material and Method: Transfusion practices issued in the period of 2016-2023 were analyzed retrospectively. …”
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Case Report: A case of transcatheter aortic valve replacement in a patient with a small aortic annulus using the Acurate Neo2 by Shahzil Abdur Rehman Malik, Jamshed Ali, Maleeha Javed, Kamran Hussain, Navaira Azeem, Nasir Rehman, Osman Faheem

“…These risks, combined with advanced age, significant co-morbidities, and a severely calcified small aortic annulus, supported the choice of TAVR with a self-expanding Acurate Neo2 valve. …”
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The Role of Sedation and Local Anesthesia in Acute Subdural Hematoma Surgery in the Elderly Popula-tion by Mustafa Cemil Kılınç, Alperen Kısa, Baran Can Alpergin, Emre Bahir Mete

“… Objective: In the elderly population, subdural hematoma represents a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. The surgical and anesthesia techniques for managing this condition have progressively evolved. …”
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Thoracoabdominal injury with evisceration from a chainsaw assault: a case report by Babatunde Abayomi Salami, Babatunde Adeteru Ayoade, El-Zaki Abdullahi Shomoye, Chigbundu Collins Nwokoro

“…Evisceration of the abdominal viscera as a result of trauma, with its attendant morbidity and mortality, requires early intervention. …”
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Changes in Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate, White Blood Cell Count, Liver Enzymes, and Magnesium after Gastric Bypass Surgery by Hans-Erik Johansson, Arvo Haenni, Björn Zethelius

“…We investigated alterations, if any, in ESR, WBC, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), and Mg after RYGBP. Methods. 21 morbidly obese nondiabetic patients who underwent RYGBP surgery were evaluated preoperatively (baseline), then 1 year (1st followup) and 3.5 years (2nd followup) after RYGBP and compared to an untreated control group. …”
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The Enteric Nervous System and Its Emerging Role as a Therapeutic Target by Mark A. Fleming, Lubaina Ehsan, Sean R. Moore, Daniel E. Levin

“…This was followed by extensive research and further delineation of its development, anatomy, and function during the next two centuries. The morbidity and mortality associated with the underdevelopment, infection, or inflammation of the ENS highlight its importance and the need for us to completely understand its normal function. …”
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Diagnostic and prognostic markers of oral squamous cell carcinoma- a detailed review by R. Ashwini, Madhu Narayan, K. Rajkumar

“…It has a high mortality and morbidity rate that can be greatly reduced by early diagnosis and intervention. …”
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Gut Dysbiosis and Muscle Aging: Searching for Novel Targets against Sarcopenia by Anna Picca, Francesca Fanelli, Riccardo Calvani, Giuseppina Mulè, Vito Pesce, Alex Sisto, Cecilia Pantanelli, Roberto Bernabei, Francesco Landi, Emanuele Marzetti

“…These alterations critically influence host health and have been associated with morbidity and mortality in older adults. “Inflammaging,” an age-related chronic inflammatory process, is a common trait of several conditions, including sarcopenia. …”
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Review of the aetiologies of central nervous system infections in Vietnam by Hannah E. Brindle, Hannah E. Brindle, Marc Choisy, Marc Choisy, Robert Christley, Neil French, Michael Griffiths, Pham Quang Thai, H. Rogier van Doorn, H. Rogier van Doorn, Behzad Nadjm, Behzad Nadjm

“…Central nervous system (CNS) infections are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in Vietnam, with many studies conducted to determine the aetiology. …”
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A Novel Diagnostic Aid for Detection of Intra-Abdominal Adhesions to the Anterior Abdominal Wall Using Dynamic Magnetic Resonance Imaging by David Randall, John Fenner, Richard Gillott, Richard ten Broek, Chema Strik, Paul Spencer, Karna Dev Bardhan

“…Abdominal adhesions can cause serious morbidity and complicate subsequent operations. Their diagnosis is often one of exclusion due to a lack of a reliable, non-invasive diagnostic technique. …”
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Effect of Hemoadsorption for Cytokine Removal in Pneumococcal and Meningococcal Sepsis by Francesca Leonardis, Viviana De Angelis, Francesca Frisardi, Chiara Pietrafitta, Ivano Riva, Tino Martino Valetti, Valentina Broletti, Gianmariano Marchesi, Lorenza Menato, Roberto Nani, Franco Marson, Mirca Fabbris, Luca Cabrini, Sergio Colombo, Alberto Zangrillo, Carlo Coniglio, Giovanni Gordini, Lucia Stalteri, Giovanni Giuliani, Vittorio Dalmastri, Gaetano La Manna

“…Bacterial meningitis and septicemia are invasive bacterial diseases, representing a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Both conditions are characterized by an impressive inflammatory response, resulting rapidly in cerebral edema, infarction, hydrocephalus, and septic shock with multiple organ failure. …”
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Deep Learning-based Artificial Intelligence in Audio based Analysis of Swallowing using Cervical Auscultation by Salloum Hazem, Graf Simone, Schilling Berit, Richter Lena, Jeleff-Wölfler Olivia, Feussner Hubertus, Ostler Daniel, Wilhelm Dirk, Fuchtmann Jonas

“…Swallowing problems (dysphagia) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality therefore diagnosis and treatment of dysphagia is important. …”
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Induction of Labour in Advanced Abdominal Pregnancy with Fetal Demise due to Cord Round Neck: A Case Report of a Missed Diagnosis by Ascensius Achuo Mforteh, Collince Tchakounte, Carlson-Babila Sama, Stephane Eteme-Messi, Willy Djiognouo, Sama Dohbit, Pascal Foumane

“…There are increasing reports of term live abdominal pregnancies even though the diagnosis of abdominal pregnancy is made preoperatively only in 45% of cases which partly explains the high maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality associated with abdominal pregnancy. …”
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Inborn errors of immunity (primary immunodeficiencies) by Vy H. D. Kim, Julia E. M. Upton, Beata Derfalvi, Kyla J. Hildebrand, Christine McCusker

“…Early consultation with a clinical immunologist is essential, as timely diagnosis and treatment are imperative for preventing significant disease-associated morbidity and mortality. The treatment of IEIs is complex and generally requires both supportive and definitive strategies, including but not limited to, immunoglobulin replacement therapy, antibiotic prophylaxis, immune response modifiers, and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. …”
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Impact of a Virtual Clinic in a Paediatric Cardiology Network on Northeast Brazil by Juliana Sousa Soares de Araújo, Adalberto Vieira Dias Filho, Renata Grigório Silva Gomes, Cláudio Teixeira Regis, Klecida Nunes Rodrigues, Nicoly Negreiros Siqueira, Fernanda Cruz de Lira Albuquerque, Felipe Alves Mourato, Sandra da Silva Mattos

“…Congenital heart diseases (CHD) affect approximately 1% of live births and is an important cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Despite that, there is a shortage of paediatric cardiologists in Brazil, mainly in the northern and northeastern regions. …”
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Nodular Regenerative Hyperplasia Secondary to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Colorectal Liver Metastases by Maartje A. J. van den Broek, Steven W. M. Olde Damink, Ann Driessen, Cornelis H. C. Dejong, Marc H. A. Bemelmans

“…Patients with chemotherapy-induced hepatic injury undergoing liver surgery have higher risks of post-resectional morbidity. We present two cases of patients without pre-existent liver disease treated with oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy followed by surgical resection of their CLMs. …”
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Web application using machine learning to predict cardiovascular disease and hypertension in mine workers by Sohrab Effati, Alireza Kamarzardi-Torghabe, Fatemeh Azizi-Froutaghe, Iman Atighi, Somayeh Ghiasi-Hafez

“…These high accuracies are crucial for occupational health management, where early detection of health risks can significantly reduce morbidity and mortality among workers exposed to environmental and occupational hazards. …”
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Age-Related Changes in Trabecular and Cortical Bone Microstructure by Huayue Chen, Xiangrong Zhou, Hiroshi Fujita, Minoru Onozuka, Kin-Ya Kubo

“…Age-related bone loss and resultant osteoporosis in the elderly population increase the risk for fractures and morbidity. Osteoporosis is one of the most common conditions associated with aging, and age is an independent risk factor for osteoporotic fractures. …”
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