Visfatin Related to the Severity of Non-ST-Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Retrospective Study of 164 Patients at a Tertiary Chest Pain Center by Meifan Zheng, Zhongwei Wu, Chaoquan Liu, Fei Xiao

“…NSTEMI, closely linked to substantial morbidity and mortality, has become the primary cause of hospitalization in ischemic heart disease patients. …”
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A scoping review on the health effects of smoke haze from vegetation and peatland fires in Southeast Asia: Issues with study approaches and interpretation. by Vera Ling Hui Phung, Attica Uttajug, Kayo Ueda, Nina Yulianti, Mohd Talib Latif, Daisuke Naito

“…Each approach revealed increased health effects in a distinct manner: EPI studies reported excess mortality and morbidity during smoke haze compared to non-smoke haze periods; HBE studies estimated approximately 100,000 deaths attributable to smoke haze in the entire Southeast Asia considering all-cause mortality and all age groups, which ranged from 1,064-260,000 for specified mortality cause, age group, study area, and study period; HRA studies quantified potential lifetime cancer and non-cancer risks due to exposure to smoke-related chemicals. …”
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Novel surgical technique for macular holes with basal diameter >1000 μ by Debdulal Chakraborty, Soumen Mondal, Sabyasachi Sengupta, Subhendu Boral, Arnab Das

“…Patients presenting with FTMH having a minimum basal diameter of >1000 μ without any coexistent retinal morbidity were offered vitrectomy, internal limiting membrane peeling, retinal massage, and aspiration of subretinal fluid from the MH. …”
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Factor analysis of women's low awareness in cervical cancer screening by Fitri Ayatul Azlina, Rieh Firdausi, Vena Marisa, Siti Hizratul Raudah, Rezkia Asma’ul Husna, Nabillah Fatiniah

“…Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that causes high mortality and morbidity rates in women. Women's awareness of screening to prevent cervical cancer is still low. …”
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Economic burden analysis of nosocomial infections in tertiary care hospital in western India: A prospective evidence-based study by Pranali Patil, Jignesh Shah, Amol Muthal, Asavari Raut

“…Future studies could aim to calculate the full economic burden of HAIs, covering not only loss of productivity cost but also mortality and long-term morbidity costs.…”
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Chasing cancer: does the social-to-medical spending ratio relate to cancer incidence and mortality in Canadian provinces? A retrospective cohort study by Tony Reiman, Robin Urquhart, Lindsay McLaren, Cameron MacLellan, Paul Kershaw, Ronald D Kneebone, Daniel J Dutton

“…We provide evidence that morbidity measures are responsive to the ratio, building on a literature focused on mortality.…”
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Primary multiple synchronous tumors: soft tissue sarcoma of the retroperitoneal space and metastatic prostate cancer by O. A. Mailyan, K. Yu. Kanukoev, P. G. Berezin, K. M. Nyushko, V. A. Gorbach

“…Prostate cancer is a leader in terms of morbidity and mortality in the world, just as often are found in combination with other malignant tumors. …”
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Recent Developments in Ventricular Assist Device Therapy by Angel Moctezuma-Ramirez, Haseeb Mohammed, Austin Hughes, Abdelmotagaly Elgalad

“…Minimally invasive surgical techniques have emerged that offer reduced morbidity and enhanced recovery for LVAD recipients. …”
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The different response of PM2.5 stimulated nasal epithelial spheroids in control, asthma and COPD groups by Paulina Misiukiewicz-Stępień, Elwira Zajusz-Zubek, Katarzyna Górska, Rafał Krenke, Magdalena Paplińska-Goryca

“…Increased levels of PM2.5 from urban particulate matter (UPM) are correlated with enlarged rate of asthma and COPD morbidity as well as acute disease exacerbation. It has been suggested that pre-existing pulmonary obstructive diseases predispose epithelium for different biological response than in healthy airways. …”
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Exploring barriers to accessing treatment for Lymphatic Filariasis through a socio-ecological lens in Buvuma and Napak districts, Uganda. by Arthur Bagonza, Linda Gibson, Lydia Kabiri, Chris Bezalel, Saravu Rama Bhat Narahari, Peter J Franks, David Musoke, Christine Moffatt

“…This study explored knowledge gaps among those living with lymphatic filariasis and health providers that affect morbidity management and disability prevention, as well as challenges in accessing treatment. …”
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Development of an algorithm impacting COPD care through personalized nutrition and IoT-based monitoring by Prachi Sharma, Mihir Gharia, Devina Aswal, Vishva Trivedi, Bhavnita Soni, Prerna Soni, Devesh Joshi, Dhvni Lalan, Vrushali Athavale, Irfan Shaikh, Koshy Jacob

“…Abstract Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic respiratory condition characterized by high morbidity and mortality rates. This study aims to assess the clinical outcomes of COPD patients after implementing an algorithm within the MyTatva app. …”
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Association of functional variants in miRNA genes with the risk of coronary heart disease by Taqweem Ul Haq, Muhammad Riaz Khan, Sajjad Ali, Tariq Aziz, Thamer H. Albekairi, Aftab Ali Shah

“…Abstract Background Cardiovascular diseases, especially coronary heart disease (CHD), are currently the leading cause of mortality and morbidity. Environmental and genetic factors contribute to the pathophysiology of CHD. …”
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Reasons for Delay in Seeking Care for Tuberculosis, Republic of Armenia, 2006–2007 by Dana Schneider, Scott J. N. McNabb, Marina Safaryan, Vladimir Davidyants, Ludmila Niazyan, Sona Orbelyan

“…Tuberculosis (TB) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In Armenia, case reports of active TB increased from 590 to 1538 between 1990 and 2003. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with alcohol use disorders among people living with HIV attending care and treatment centers at Kilimanjaro, Tanzania: A cross-sectional study. by Florian Emanuel Ghaimo, Ester Steven Mzilangwe, Samuel Chacha, Saidi Bakari Kuganda

“…These conditions are linked to increased morbidity and mortality among PLHIV and amplify sexual risk behaviors, thus exacerbating the transmission of HIV. …”
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Microbiological Profile of Neonatal Sepsis at a Maternity Hospital in Omdurman, Sudan by Manal Abdelaziz, Yassir Hamadalnil, Omaima Hashim, Tahane Bashir, E. S. Mahjoub

“…It is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in neonatal period. The study was conducted to determine microbiological profile and antibiogram of neonatal sepsis at Omdurman Maternity Hospital. …”
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Establishment of a Comprehensive Platform for Sustained Delivery of Yoga Therapy for Sickle Cell Anemia in Rural and Remote Tribal Pocket in India by Thota Neeraja, Ramesh Nanjundaiah Mavathur, Himanshu Anirudhbhai Shukla, Manmath Gharote

“…On 11 different occasions, sever crisis of the participants was addressed which reduced morbidity and mortality rate. Furthermore, a social and health profile of these participants was created and updated regularly using sickle cell patient Information Management System, SIMS Portal. …”
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Modelling the Impact of Hygiene and Treatment on the Dynamics of Childhood Diarrhea in Nairobi County, Kenya by Veronicah Nyokabi Njenga, Cyrus Gitonga Ngari, Winifred Mutuku Nduku, Livingstone Serwadda Luboobi

“…The morbidity of children under five years due to diarrhea is very prevalent in Nairobi County. …”
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Research progress of health action process approach model in nursing interventions for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (健康行动过程取向理论模型在2型糖尿病护理中应用的研究进展)... by ZHANG Jiahui (张家慧), WANG Yan (王艳)

“…Diabetes mellitus is one of the most prevalent diseases affecting the endocrine system, associated to high morbidity, disability, and mortality rate. Active lifestyle interventions are potentially effective to improve the prognosis of patients with diabetes mellitus. …”
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Complications and Mortality Characterization in Acute Ischemic Cerebrovascular Disease by Ricardo Leyva Tornés, Lázaro Ibrahim Romero García, Esther Mayor Guerra, Yordanis Páez Candelaria, Karima Gondres Legró, Pedro Alexei Bacardí Zapata

“…Its prevalence is progressively increasing worldwide, as well as associated morbidity, general and premature mortality. It stands as an important health problem that must be analyzed from an interdisciplinary approach at all levels of health care. …”
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Reducing Hospital Readmissions in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients: Current Treatments and Preventive Strategies by Claudia Di Chiara, Giulia Sartori, Alberto Fantin, Nadia Castaldo, Ernesto Crisafulli

“…However, the burden of COPD is still conditioned by frequent acute events defined as exacerbations (exacerbation of COPD-ECOPD), which have a significant impact not only on the patient’s quality of life but also on the progression of the disease, morbidity, and mortality. Related to the severity of the condition, ECOPD may require hospital admission and often repeatedly more admissions (readmission). …”
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