Cost-effectiveness analysis of deep brain stimulation for the treatment of alcohol use disorder and alcoholic liver disease by Oluwatofunmi A. Abiola, Collin M. Lehmann, Khaled Moussawi, Hawre Jalal

“…Background: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a major public health concern and cause of mortality and morbidity. Alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) is a debilitating complication of AUD, mitigated by abstinence from alcohol use. …”
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APLASTIC SYNDROME IN A PREGNANT WOMAN ON THE BACKGROUND OF COVID-19: A CLINICAL CASE by Индира Венеровна Сахаутдинова, Ирина Борисовна Фаткуллина, Ирина Робинзоновна Рахматуллина, Игорь Сергеевич Засядкин, Анна Юрьевна Лазарева

“…Physiological changes are also known in other systems, for example, respiratory, digestive, urinary and cardiovascular, which suggest vulnerability to the influence of pathological agents and the formation of severe infection, which can lead to an increase in maternal morbidity and mortality. Patient B. was diagnosed with COVID-19 infection with lung damage at 26 weeks of pregnancy, and was treated with glucocorticosteroids, antiviral drugs, and antibiotics. …”
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The short-term and long-term results of three-stage surgical treatment of ulcerative colitis with formation of ileal J-pouch by P. V. Tsarkov, A. Yu. Kravchenko, I. A. Tulina, Yury Ye. Kitsenko

“…It allows to carry out colonic resection with the lowest risk of morbidity, to create the intestinal reservoir , to provide social professional rehabilitation of patients and to reduce postoperative complications rate significantly. …”
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Re-presentations to the emergency department initial presentation with COVID-19: Insights from the omicron wave by Daniella Audish, George Braitberg, Anselm Wong

“…Strengthening public health strategies is vital to curb transmission, alleviate strain on hospitals, and prevent further morbidity and mortality.…”
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Risk Factors Associated with Helminthic Intestinal Infection in Lurambi Subcounty, Kakamega, Kenya by Ruth W. Kiiti, Elizabeth N. Omukunda, Jackson C. Korir

“…Soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) and schistosome infections have been known to be major causes of morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan countries. School aged and preschool children are known to be at high risk of infection. …”
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Preoperative Consultations and Their Effect on Surgical Delays and Mortality in Hip Fracture Surgery by Ekin Kaya Şimşek, Barış Kafa, Bahtiyar Haberal

“…ABSTRACT Objective The impact of preoperative consultations on mortality and morbidity rates, and their association with delays and hospital stays for surgery, remains a topic of discussion. …”
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Single-cell transcriptomic profiling of heart reveals ANGPTL4 linking fibroblasts and angiogenesis in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction by Guoxing Li, Huilin Zhao, Zhe Cheng, Junjin Liu, Gang Li, Yongzheng Guo

“…Introduction: Despite the high morbidity and mortality, the effective therapies for heart failure with preserved fraction (HFpEF) are limited as the poor understand of its pathophysiological basis. …”
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The socioeconomic impact of kidney disease on African families: a scoping review by Ikponmwosa Jude Ogieuhi, Nicholas Aderinto, Gbolahan Olatunji, Emmanuel Kokori, Victor Oluwatomiwa Ajekiigbe, Komolafe Babajide Ayodeji, Adetola Emmanuel Babalola, Ifeanyichukwu Muogbo, Alabi Badrudeen Olalekan, Aarushi Venkatraman, Oluwaseun Oyewo

“…Abstract Kidney disease is a non-communicable disease and a major global health burden, with increasing morbidity and mortality trends. It is predicted to become the fifth leading cause of disease by 2040. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of Acute Respiratory Infections in children under five in rural mysuru: insights from a cross-sectional study by Nayanabhai Shabad, Anchu R Nath, Manirsha P V

“… Background Acute Respiratory Infections (ARIs) remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children under five years of age, particularly in rural regions. …”
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Correlation between vitamin D levels, individual and socio-demographic characteristics and COVID-19 infection and death rates in 20 European countries: A modelling study by John C. DEARDEN, Philip H. ROWE

“…Introduction: Numerous potentially controlling demographic factors such as age, poverty, obesity, and car- diovascular and respiratory co-morbidities have been suggested, and high vitamin D levels have been found, to be associated with lower levels of COVID-19 infection. …”
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Use of Machine Learning to Predict Individual Postprandial Glycemic Responses to Food Among Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes in India: Protocol for a Prospective Cohort Study by Niteesh K Choudhry, Shweta Priyadarshini, Jaganath Swamy, Mridul Mehta

“… BackgroundType 2 diabetes (T2D) is a leading cause of premature morbidity and mortality globally and affects more than 100 million people in the world’s most populous country, India. …”
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Antibiotic prescribing patterns at outpatient clinics in Western and Coastal Kenya. by Melanie Kiener, Caroline Ichura, Bryson A Ndenga, Francis M Mutuku, Christabel A Winter, Victoria Okuta, Laura Mwambingu, Kevin Ogamba, Karren N Shaita, Charles Ronga, Philip Chebii, Jael Amugongo, Said Malumbo, Omar Godana, Zainab Jembe, Charles Ng'ang'a, Mwangosho Mazera, A Desiree LaBeaud

“…Antimicrobial resistant pathogens are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with overuse and misuse of antimicrobials being key contributors. …”
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The PROCAN-B study protocol: Early diagnosis of PROstate CANcer for Black men-a community-centred participatory approach in Scotland and the North-East of England. by Floor Christie-de Jong, Judith Eberhardt, Jonathan Ling, Marie Kotzur, Olugbenga Samuel Oyeniyi, Lawrence Nnyanzi, John Kabuye, Martin Kalemba, Kathryn A Robb

“…<h4>Discussion</h4>Community-centred and culturally tailored interventions have potential to be effective in addressing barriers to early diagnosis of prostate cancer, and thus ultimately reduce morbidity and mortality rates through earlier diagnosis in Black communities.…”
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Long-term Double-J stenting is superior to short-term Single-J stenting in kidney transplantation. by Christiaan A J Oudmaijer, Kelly Muller, Erika van Straalen, Robert C Minnee, Diederik J A N Kimenai, Marlies E J Reinders, Jacqueline van de Wetering, Jan N M IJzermans, Turkan Terkivatan

“…<h4>Background and objectives</h4>Urological complications after kidney transplantation, due to the ureteroneocystostomy, are associated with significant morbidity, prolonged hospital stay and even mortality. …”
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Uptake, safety and effectiveness of inactivated influenza vaccine in inflammatory bowel disease: a UK-wide study by Abhishek Abhishek, Christian D Mallen, Georgina Nakafero, Matthew J Grainge, Tim Card, Jonathan S Nguyen Van-Tam

“…Objective To investigate (1) the UK-wide inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV) uptake in adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), (2) the association between vaccination against influenza and IBD flare and (3) the effectiveness of IIV in preventing morbidity and mortality.Design Data for adults with IBD diagnosed before the 1 September 2018 were extracted from the Clinical Practice Research Datalink Gold. …”
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Determination of Trans-Fatty Acid Levels in Selected Syrian Food Products by Radwan Badr Al-Deen, Bassam Al-Oklah, Mohamad Alshehabi, Tahani Al-idee

“…Trans fatty acid (TFA) consumption correlates with negative health effects and contributes significantly to morbidity and mortality worldwide. The current study aimed to determine the levels of trans fatty acids (TFAs) and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) in some Syrian food products to develop a TFAs composition database that would provide authorities with information on TFAS levels in Syrian food. …”
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Image and Histologic Characterization of Intracranial Neoplasias by Martha Yudey Rodríguez Pino, Dianarelys Villafuerte Delgado, Thaimí Conde Cueto, Odalys Yanes Isray, Adelaida Martínez Godoy, Carlos Rafael Rivera Prieto

“…<strong>Background:</strong> In Cuba, as in all developed countries, cancer is the second cause of death and among it the different types of intracranial neoplasms present a morbidity of 2-3 %. Among the diagnostic methods that can be used computarized tomography (CT-Scan) and magnetic resonance image (MRI) are the techniques that define the patient’s diagnosis and treatment in this type of neoplasm. …”
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Changes and determinants of pneumococcal vaccine uptake in Ethiopia. by Biniyam Tedla Mamo, Ferehiwot Gebrehiwot Geram, Kebron Yihenew Getnet, Zelalem Tazu Bonger

“…It ranked among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in children under five years in Ethiopia. …”
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Immune-Boosting and Antiviral Effects of Antioxidants in COVID-19 Pneumonia: A Therapeutic Perspective by Stefano Sanduzzi Zamparelli, Alessandro Sanduzzi Zamparelli, Marialuisa Bocchino

“…Through their ROS-scavenging properties, these molecules support endothelial function, reduce the thrombosis risk, and may help mitigate the effects of the cytokine storm, a key contributor to COVID-19 morbidity and mortality. Clinical evidence suggests that antioxidant supplementation may improve patient outcomes by decreasing inflammation, supporting immune cell function, and potentially shortening recovery times. …”
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Acute Invasive Fungal Rhinosinusitis-Related Orbital Infection: A Single Medical Center Experience by Yu-Fang Huang, Kai-Li Liang, Chiao-Ying Liang, Po-Chin Yang, Jun-Peng Chen, Li-Chen Wei

“…Acute invasive fungal rhinosinusitis (AIFRS) is a hazardous infectious disease with rapid progression and high mortality and morbidities. Further orbital involvement is commonly seen. …”
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