Impact of Body Mass Index on Surgical and Oncological Outcomes in Laparoscopic Total Mesorectal Excision for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer after Neoadjuvant 5-Fluorouracil-Based C... by Yanwu Sun, Pan Chi

“…There was no significant difference regarding estimated blood loss, conversion, postoperative recovery, and morbidities. Multivariate analysis demonstrated that higher ASA score and abdominoperineal resection were risk factors for postoperative complications and diverting stoma was a protective factor. …”
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Levels and associated factors for early cessation of EBF among under six month children in Ethiopia by Fassikaw Kebede Bizuneh, Tsehay Kebede Bizuneh

“…These included infant age 5–6 months (Adjusted odds ratio = 2.14), male infants (Adjusted odds ratio = 0.56), delayed initiation of breastfeeding (Adjusted odds ratio = 156.8), infant co-morbidities (Adjusted odds ratio = 2.3), maternal education level (Adjusted odds ratio = 3.16), lowest wealth index (Adjusted odds ratio = 3.2), and peripheral regions (Adjusted odds ratio = 2.12). …”
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Evaluation of Inhaler Technique in Patients with Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Andaman and Nicobar Islands – An Observational Study by M. Natraj, Vishal Singh, T. Anbarasan

“…Objective: Both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) cause significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. The mainstay treatment for both diseases includes inhalational therapy. …”
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Gut Microbiome Profiles in Colorectal Cancer Patients in Iraq by Fatima J. Kadhim, Zahid S. Aziz, Khalid S. Ibrahim

“…Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer globally, and is a significant contributor to both morbidity and mortality rates. Emerging research has promptly highlighted the potential role of the gut microbiome in the development and progression of CRC. …”
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Synthesis and Validation of a Weatherproof Nursery Design That Eliminates Tropical Evening-Fever Syndrome in Neonates by Hippolite O. Amadi, Lawal I. Mohammed, Mohammed B. Kawuwa, Abdulquddus Oyedokun, Hajjah Mohammed

“…Nursery designs patterned after Lab-1 can significantly reduce EFS-induced neonatal morbidity.…”
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Morphometric Evaluation of Thoracic Vertebrae Using Multidetector Computed Tomography in Patients with Scoliosis by Nadire Ünver Doğan, Zeliha Fazlıoğulları, Ali Güleç, Mehmet Öztürk, Mehmet Cengiz Tatar, Ahmet Kağan Karabulut

“…Vertebral surgery is practiced in cases like scoliosis, traffic accidents, falling down from height, cancer, and disc hernia. We aimed to reduce morbidity and mortality by creating alternative predictions for surgery and treatment with the findings and results we obtained in our study in patients with scoliosis. …”
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Obstetric danger signs in context: A mixed methods study exploring knowledge and sociocultural factors among pregnant women by B M Bhavana, M Yogesh, Navneet Padhiyar, Naresh Damor

“…BACKGROUND: Maternal morbidity and mortality persist due to delays in seeking care for obstetric complications. …”
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Potential health and economic impact of achieving Kenya’s overweight and obesity reduction target: a modelling study by J Lennert Veerman, Leopold Ndemnge Aminde, Mary Njeri Wanjau

“…By 2044, the total productivity gain resulting from a reduction in high BMI-related mortality and morbidity (combined) was ~US$5.8 billion (~US$237 per capita).Conclusion Achieving Kenya’s overweight and obesity reduction target could improve health outcomes and also yield substantial healthcare cost savings and productivity gains.…”
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Defining the cardiac surgical learning curve: a longitudinal cumulative analysis of a surgeon’s experience and performance monitoring in the first decade of practice by Shantel Chang, Ian Smith, Christopher Cole

“…Cumulative risk adjusted morbidity (CRAM) charts of operative mortality, return to theatre and length of stay were constructed. …”
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Do MCHC, MPV, and Procalcitonin Levels Determine Prognosis in Acute Coronary Syndrome? by Serhat Karaman, Abuzer Coskun

“…Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) continues to be the main cause of mortality and morbidity globally. The aim was to assess serum procalcitonin (PCT), mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) and mean platelet volume (MPV) levels in terms of complications after myocardial infarctus, triple vein coronary artery disease (TVCAD), and mortality prediction. …”
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Incisional lumbar hernias: Current role of laparoscopic approach with intraperitoneal onlay mesh procedure by Germán A Giacosa, Martín Rodríguez, Álvaro Juárez, Santiago S Begnis, Álvaro Tabares

“…Nine patients were discharged on an average of 37.8 ± 8.9 h after admission, and one patient stayed for 64 h due to extra analgesic demand. Postoperative morbidity was a case of hematoma. There was one case of recurrence. …”
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Metal Complexes and Their Role in Treatment of the Arthritis by Ejaz Ali, Kanwal Ashiq, Manhaz Ghulam Nabi, Maria Gul, Mubashra Gul

“…Worldwide, rheumatoid arthritis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. In recent years, the domain of inorganic medicinal chemistry has shown more interest in metal-based drugs owing to their beneficial pharmacological activities. …”
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CardioMEMS in a Busy Cardiology Practice: Less than Optimal Implementation of a Valuable Tool to Reduce Heart Failure Readmissions by Robby Singh, Leon Varjabedian, Georgy Kaspar, Marcel Zughaib

“…Congestive heart failure is a leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality that results in a significant financial burden on healthcare expenditure. …”
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Epidemiology of Pancreatic Carcinoma in Canada: 1931 to 1985 by Anthony Ayiomamitis

“…Recent age specific incidence and mortality rates indicate that morbidity and mortality rates rise sharply after age 45, when rates double between successive 10-year age groups, and peak for males and females aged more than 85 years.…”
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Binge-like sucrose consumption reduces the dendritic length and complexity of principal neurons in the adolescent rat basolateral amygdala. by Masroor Shariff, Paul Klenowski, Michael Morgan, Omkar Patkar, Erica Mu, Mark Bellingham, Arnauld Belmer, Selena E Bartlett

“…Furthermore, evidence is beginning to emerge of maladaptive changes in the mesolimbic reward pathway of the brain in relation to excess sugar consumption that highlights the importance of examining this neural circuitry in an attempt to understand and subsequently mitigate the associated morbidities with obesity. While the basolateral amygdala (BLA) has been shown to mediate the reinforcing properties of drugs of abuse, it has also been shown to play an important role in affective and motivated behaviours and has been shown to undergo maladaptive changes in response to drugs of abuse and stress. …”
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Awareness and healthcare-seeking behavior regarding acute respiratory infections among mothers of under-five children in rural Tamil Nadu: A hospital-based cross-sectional study by Rasha Aslam Koranath, Abhilasha Nair

“…Background: Acute respiratory infection (ARI) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and eventually mortality in under-five children across the globe. …”
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Anterolateral Minithoracotomy Mitral Valve Surgery with Central Cannulation: A Three-year Single-Center Experience by Anil Sharma, Sunil Dixit, Mohit Sharma, Jai Kishan Suthar, Sourabh Mittal

“…Conversion to sternotomy was required in none of the patients. Major morbidities included stroke (n = 1; 0.29%) and new-onset dialysis requirement (n = 3; 0.85%). …”
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Prospective Association Between Tobacco Use and at-Risk Alcohol Consumption Among Swedish Adolescents: Outlining the Influence of Tobacco Product, Frequency of Use and Gender in th... by Johanna Andersson, Kristina Berglund, Robin Irmel, Louise Adermark

“…Introduction: Tobacco use is not only a major risk factor for morbidity and mortality but also associated with alcohol misuse. …”
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Inferior mesenteric artery skeletization with para-aortic lymphadenectomy in the treatment of left-sided colon cancer by P. V. Tsarkov, A. Yu. Kravchenko, I. A. Tulina, B. N. Bashankayev, O. Yu. Samofalova

“…Presented interventions are safe from the point of postoperative morbidity and are characterized by good oncologic results.…”
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A Cross-sectional Survey to Assess the Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Disease among College Students by K. Jafar Ali, Hansaram Suthar

“…Modification of risk factors has been shown to reduce mortality and morbidity in people with diagnosed or undiagnosed CVDs. …”
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