A Study of Inflammatory/Necrosis Biomarkers in the Fracture of the Femur Treated with Proximal Femoral Nail Antirotation by Mariapaola Marino, Giuseppe Palmieri, Marco Peruzzi, Flavia Scuderi, Emanuela Bartoccioni

“…Pertrochanteric fractures are common injuries in adults and source of morbidity and mortality among the elderly. Different surgical techniques were recommended for their treatment but undoubtedly they add an additional inflammatory trauma along the fracture itself. …”
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Cannabis and Suicidal Behaviour Among Adolescents: A Pilot Study from Trinidad by Hari D. Maharajh, Monique Konings

“…Cannabis use and suicidal behaviour are causes of adolescent morbidity and mortality worldwide. Changing trends in these behaviours in younger age groups, higher incidence, gender differences and sociocultural variations present an enormous challenge. …”
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Response of the Municipal Health System to Irma Hurricane. Aguada de Pasajeros, 2017 by Midalys Otero Hernández, Víctor René Navarro Machado, Pedro López González, Lazaro Caballero Núñez

“…There were no deaths due to the hurricane nor morbidity after the event. There was maintained assistance coverage in sites of difficult access and shelters. …”
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Occipital bone fractures in two-wheeler road traffic accidents: Understanding contrecoup brain injuries and implications for prevention by Robert Mark Wallang, R Giridharan, T. Arunan

“…Background: Traumatic occipital bone fractures from two-wheeler road traffic accidents (RTAs) are significant public health concerns due to their high morbidity and mortality. Aim: This study investigates the epidemiology and outcomes of these injuries, focusing on demographic characteristics, injury patterns, alcohol consumption, helmet use, and management strategies. …”
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TOPD Phenotype versus COPD: Pulmonary Function Spectrum Beyond the Limits of Spirometry by Bishal Debbarma, Anand Srivastava, Sapna Dixit, Rajiv Garg, S.K Verma, RAS Kushwaha, Santosh Kumar, Ajay Kumar Verma, Darshan Kumar Bajaj, Ankit Kumar, Jyoti Bajpai, Surya Kant

“…Introduction: Globally, tuberculosis (TB) has emerged as a risk factor for the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity. This entity has been titled as TOPD phenotype (tuberculosis-associated obstructive pulmonary disease), and it has been mentioned in various literatures in the past by various authors. …”
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Role of physical activity in cardiovascular disease prevention: impact of epigenetic modifications by Yi Sun, Zuoying Peng, Hua Liang

“…Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death worldwide, imposing a major burden on morbidity, quality of life, and societal costs, making prevention of CVD a top public health priority. …”
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Current preeclampsia prediction model and biomarker by Anak Agung Ngurah Jaya Kusuma

“…PE is a leading cause of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality and is notably challenging to predict due to its unpredictable nature and steadily rising incidence rates globally. …”
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SURGICAL TACTICS FOR THE INFLOW VARICOTHROMOPHLEBITIS by V. I. Rysin, Ya. M. Popovich

“…Following an active surgical tactics for the inflow varicothrombophlebitis have permitted to prevent effectively the spread of thrombtotic process on the large subcutaneous vein trunk and insufficient perforant veins, as well as to prevent the development of thrombosis in deep veins and venous thromboembolism morbidity. At the same time the operation volume reduction due to the inflow thrombophlebitis presence in the patient gave a chance to preserve the intact subcutaneous vein for possible further reconstructive interventions and to prevent the chronic venous insufficiency development as well.…”
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A Case of an Abdominal Aortic Dissection in a Hemodynamically Stable Marfan Syndrome Patient Presenting without Pain by Hussein Al-Mohamad, Kara Stout, Taryn Bolling, Ronald Walsh

“…Aortic aneurysms and dissection are common causes of morbidity and mortality in Marfan syndrome. Case Report. …”
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Anatomical regions of residual hemorrhage in chronic subdural hematoma by Abdullah Emre Taçyıldız, Melih Üçer, Kübra Gezici, Gökhan Canaz, Aydın Sinan Apaydın

“…Abstract Background Chronic subdural hematoma (CSH) is a persistent challenge for neurosurgeons, with current relapse, mortality, and morbidity rates not meeting desired outcomes. This study aims to identify the anatomical regions of postoperative residual hemorrhage and discuss their potential implications for surgical practice. …”
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When Do Newborns Die? Timing and Cause-Specific Neonatal Death in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Referral Hospital in Gedeo Zone: A Prospective Cohort Study by Akine Eshete, Sileshi Abiy

“…Ethiopia is one of the countries with high burden of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Yet, timing and cause-specific neonatal death are under-investigated. …”
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Asymptomatic Urinary Abnormalities Among Unselected Adults in a Rural Community in Bauchi, Northeast Nigeria by Abdu Alhaji, Ibrahim M. Maigari, Hamisu Abdulrasheed, Umar Murtala, Binta A. Lasan, Sambo B. Zailani

“…Chronic kidney disease is a noncommunicable, progressive disease associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Both early detection and treatment could help to prevent the progression of chronic kidney disease. …”
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Navigating herpes simplex encephalitis: Family medicine perspectives from Jharkhand, India by Amit Kumar Patel, Ashok Kumar Sharma, Kumari Seema, Abhay Kumar, Manju Boipai, Rishi Tuhin Guria, Upendra Prasad Sahu, Manoj Kumar

“…Early suspicion and prompt diagnostic testing with adequate antiviral therapy can only reduce morbidity and mortality associated with the disease. …”
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Photothermal inactivation of methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus : anti‐biofilm mediated by a polypyrrole–carbon nanocomposite by Niloufar Behzadpour, Neda Akbari, Naghmeh Sattarahmady

“…Widespread resistance to antibiotics amongst pathogens has become a tremendous challenge of high morbidity and mortality rates which increases the needs to exploring novel methods of treatment. …”
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Osteoporosis Screening Disparities among Ethnic and Racial Minorities: A Systematic Review by Anoush Calikyan, Jillian Silverberg, Katherine M. McLeod

“…Inadequate screening may lead to an increased risk of fracture, higher health care costs, and increased morbidity and mortality disproportionately experienced by racial-ethnic minority populations. …”
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Phage-Derived Endolysins Against Resistant Staphylococcus spp.: A Review of Features, Antibacterial Activities, and Recent Applications by Mina Golban, Javad Charostad, Hossein Kazemian, Hamid Heidari

“…Abstract Antimicrobial resistance is a significant global public health issue, and the dissemination of antibiotic resistance in Gram-positive bacterial pathogens has significantly increased morbidity, mortality rates, and healthcare costs. Among them, Staphylococcus, especially methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), causes a wide range of diseases due to its diverse pathogenic factors and infection strategies. …”
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Photobiomodulation: An Effective Approach to Enhance Proliferation and Differentiation of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells into Osteoblasts by Daniella Da Silva, Anine Crous, Heidi Abrahamse

“…However, commonly used therapies have resulted in damage to the donor site and morbidity, immune reactions, carcinogenic generation, and postoperative difficulties. …”
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Dyslipidemia and Fatty Liver Disease in Overweight and Obese Children by Asma Deeb, Salima Attia, Samia Mahmoud, Ghada Elhaj, Abubaker Elfatih

“…It is associated with morbidity such as dyslipidemia and liver disease. Childhood obesity has dramatically increased, particularly in the Gulf region. …”
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Mortality in admitted diabetic patients in the Hospital of Puyo, Pastaza province, Ecuador by Mayra Alejandra Bayas Aranda, Johnnatan Gustavo Rivera Almeida, Edison Ramiro Samaniego Layedra, Patricia del Rocío Asadobay Escobar

“…It is described as one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, as well as responsable for different degrees of disability and a great impact on health-related quality of life.…”
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Mortality Related to Chagas Disease and HIV/AIDS Coinfection in Brazil by Francisco Rogerlândio Martins-Melo, Alberto Novaes Ramos, Carlos Henrique Alencar, Jorg Heukelbach

“…Considering the lack of data on morbidity related to Chagas disease and AIDS coinfection, the use of mortality data may be an appropriate sentinel approach to monitor the occurrence of this association. …”
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