Adenine-induced animal model of chronic kidney disease: current applications and future perspectives by Qiao Yang, Songya Su, Nan Luo, Gang Cao

“…Chronic kidney disease (CKD) with high morbidity and mortality all over the world is characterized by decreased kidney function, a condition which can result from numerous risk factors, including diabetes, hypertension and obesity. …”
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The impact of tobacco use and nicotine addiction on health: A literature review of nursing interventions for smoking cessation by Raghad Abdelkader, Roqia Saleem Maabreh, Riyad Al-Dgheim, Naif Salem Altarawneh, Mahmoud H. Alrabab’a, Hala Zaiton, Amaal Samir Abdelmaksoud, Wesam T. Almagharbeh, Khaldoon Aied Alnawafleh, Hazem A. Alfanash, Zyad T. Saleh, Rami Azmi Elshatarat

“…Tobacco use remains one of the leading preventable causes of morbidity and mortality globally, with nicotine addiction significantly impacting health outcomes. …”
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Investigating Gram-negative bacilli isolates’ sensitivity to ceftazidime/avibactam by Sunali, Mithilesh Kumar Jha, Mukesh Kumar, Maneesh Kumar, Nishant Ranjan

“…MDR and carbapenem resistant infections, which are common in intensive care units and hospitals, lead to increased morbidity, mortality, prolonged hospital stays, and higher healthcare costs. …”
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Robotic versus Open Thyroidectomy for Differentiated Thyroid Cancer: An Evidence-Based Review by Shirley Yuk Wah Liu, Enders Kwok Wai Ng

“…Current data suggests that RT compares less favorably than OT for longer operative time, higher cost, and possibly inferior oncological control with lower number of central lymph nodes retrieved. In terms of morbidity, quality of life outcomes, and short-term recurrence rates, RT and OT are comparable. …”
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Hyodeoxycholic acid inhibits colorectal cancer proliferation through the FXR/EREG/EGFR axis by Qiang Pang, Shansong Huang, Xiaodong Li, Jiaqing Cao

“…BackgroundThe high morbidity and mortality rates of colorectal cancer (CRC) have been a public health concern globally, and the search for additional therapeutic options is imminent. …”
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A Fatal Case of Multidrug Resistant Acinetobacter Necrotizing Fasciitis: The Changing Scary Face of Nosocomial Infection by Nupur Sinha, Masooma Niazi, Dmitry Lvovsky

“…Necrotizing fasciitis is an uncommon soft-tissue infection, associated with high morbidity and mortality. Early recognition and treatment are crucial for survival. …”
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Intrauterine Growth Restriction: Effects of Physiological Fetal Growth Determinants on Diagnosis by Kjell Haram, Eirik Søfteland, Radek Bukowski

“…Customized standards, which have included only ultrasound-dated pregnancies, seem to be superior to population-based birthweight norms in predicting perinatal mortality and morbidity. Adjustment for individual variation in customized growth curves reduces false-positive diagnosis of IUGR and may lead to a very significant reduction in intervention for suspected IUGR. …”
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A Study of Clinicoepidemiological Features and Association with Autoimmune Thyroiditis in Polymorphic Light Eruption by Mrudula Pulletikurti, KVT Gopal, PV Krishnam Raju, Rekha Rani Bulla

“…Prompt detection and treatment of thyroid dysfunction helps in preventing long-term morbidity and complications.…”
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Effectiveness of nefopam-dexamethasone versus pethidine-dexamethasone for postoperative pain management in cesarean sections: a double-blind, prospective clinical trial by Julian Ojebo, Joseph Achi, Ifeanyichukwu Michael Chukwu, Osadebamen Mercy Oboh, Benedict Ezeife, Aisha Sanusi Muazu, Christian Osemudiamen Igibah, Salami Ezekiel Kelvin

“…Abstract Background: Postoperative pain management has been found to reduce postoperative morbidity, length of hospital stays, and overall healthcare cost and increased patient satisfaction. …”
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Identification of Common Bacterial Pathogens Causing Meningitis in Culture-Negative Cerebrospinal Fluid Samples Using Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction by Walaa Shawky Khater, Safia Hamed Elabd

“…Meningitis is a serious communicable disease with high morbidity and mortality rates. It is an endemic disease in Egypt caused mainly by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, and Haemophilus influenzae. …”
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Prediction nomogram for antepartum hemorrhage in placenta previa women by Dazhi Fan, Pengzhen Hu, Jiaming Rao, Dongxin Lin, Jie Yang, Zhengping Liu, Xiaoling Guo

“…Background: Placenta previa with antepartum hemorrhage (APH) is common and closely related to maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. It is of the utmost importance to prepare for the possibility of APH using perinatal factors prior to delivery. …”
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Arterial Stiffness in Breast Cancer Patients Treated with Anthracycline and Trastuzumab-Based Regimens by Özlem Yersal, Ufuk Eryilmaz, Hakan Akdam, Nezih Meydan, Sabri Barutca

“…Cardiovascular diseases are the primary cause of premature morbidity and mortality in early breast cancer patients after treatment with cardiotoxic chemotherapeutic agents. …”
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Profile of Candida bloodstream infections among blood culture-positive patients at a tertiary care hospital by S. Shreya, K. Sandhya Bhat

“…Background: Candidemia is a cause of concern today, due to their high rates of association with morbidity and mortality. Automated blood cultures are the gold standard tools for the evaluation of suspected cases of sepsis. …”
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Inhibitory Activities of Thai Culinary Vegetables against Key Enzymes Relevant to Diabetes Mellitus and the Kinetics of Enzyme Inhibitions by Khakhanang Ratananikom, Panorjit Nitisuk, Panida Wongpreedee, Jittawan Kubola

“…Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most challenging noncommunicable diseases, as it causes significant costs for medical treatment as well as high morbidity and mortality rates. Dietary plants with antidiabetic properties have been explored as an alternative to synthetic medicines to treat DM because of their safety and nutrition. …”
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Obesity and Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders in Middle East and UAE by Mayank G. Vats, Bassam H. Mahboub, Hassan Al Hariri, Ashraf Al Zaabi, Deepa Vats

“…Apart from direct medical, psychological, and quality of life related adverse effects of obesity, many indirect medical comorbidities, namely, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS), diabetes mellitus (DM), hypertension (HTN), and metabolic syndrome, imposes a significant health burden on the individual and community with consequent morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this review is to shed light on the very high prevalence of obesity, undiagnosed sleep apnea, and other obesity related disorders with discussion of the contributing factors specific to the region including the fair insight into the current status of sleep medicine services in Middle East and UAE despite huge number of patients having undiagnosed sleep disorders. …”
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Exploring the Socio-personal Factors Associated with the Prevalence of Symptoms of Reproductive Tract Infections among Sexually Active Married Women in Ernakulam District of Kerala... by Ann Merrin George, Leena Kunnath Chacko

“…Background: Reproductive Tract Infections (RTIs)/Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are the main cause of maternal mortality and morbidity in India. The prevalence of the symptoms of RTIs was found to be very high in community-based studies. …”
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Mediators of Inflammation and Their Effect on Resident Renal Cells: Implications in Lupus Nephritis by Susan Yung, Kwok Fan Cheung, Qing Zhang, Tak Mao Chan

“…Lupus nephritis affects up to 70% of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. It is characterized by a breakdown of immune tolerance, production of autoantibodies, and deposition of immune complexes within the kidney parenchyma, resulting in local inflammation and subsequent organ damage. …”
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Vision transformers for automated detection of diabetic peripheral neuropathy in corneal confocal microscopy images by Chaima Ben Rabah, Ioannis N. Petropoulos, Rayaz A. Malik, Ahmed Serag

“…Early detection and management of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) are critical to reducing associated morbidity and mortality. Corneal Confocal Microscopy (CCM) facilitates the imaging of corneal nerves to detect early and progressive nerve damage in DPN. …”
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Effectiveness of Glucocorticoids in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: An Umbrella Review by Semagn Mekonnen Abate, Hailemariam Mulugeta Kassim, Bivash Basu, Solomon Nega

“…Acute respiratory distress syndrome is a very challenging condition that is associated with high morbidity and mortality. This review was intended to evaluate evidence on the effectiveness of glucocorticoid treatment for acute respiratory distress syndrome. …”
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Neck circumference cutoff point as a predictor of metabolic syndrome in Brazilian rural workers. by Manoela Cassa Libardi, Cleodice Alves Martins, Júlia Rabelo Santos Ferreira, Glenda Blaser Petarli, Monica Cattafesta, Olívia Maria de Paula Alves Bezerra, Eliana Zandonade, Carlos Eduardo Gomes Siqueira, Luiz Carlos de Abreu, Jonathan Filippon, Luciane Bresciani Salaroli

“…The NC measurement proved to be a simple, low-cost and accurate measure for assessing this morbidity in Brazilian rural workers.…”
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