Impact of preoperative HbA1c on postoperative complications after elective major abdominal surgery: a systematic review protocol by Hairil Rizal Abdullah, Hui Hua Li, Joanna Kae Ling Wong, Yuhe Ke, Yi Jing Ong

“…However, there is no meta-analysis in the major abdominal surgery population, in whom morbidity may be higher due to the nature of the surgery. …”
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Association of Biomarker Level with Cardiovascular Events: Results of a 4-Year Follow-Up Study by L. Turgunova, B. Baidildina, Y. Laryushina, B. Koichubekov, A. Turmukhambetova, L. Akhmaltdinova

“…Given the high rates of morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular disease (CVD), the primary and secondary CVD prevention is one of the public health priority. …”
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Could Total Colectomy with Ileorectal Anastomosis Be an Alternative to Total Proctocolectomy with Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis in Selected Ulcerative Colitis Patients? by Francesco Tonelli, Carmela Di Martino, Francesco Giudici

“…In selected patients, IRA is an appropriate surgical option, with low morbidity, comparable quality of life, and better functional results than IPAA.…”
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Upper Digestive Endoscopic Findings in Patients with Chronic Renal Insufficiency in Phase of Dialysis by Marcos Félix Osorio Pagola, David Rodríguez Zamora, Juan Luís de Pasos Carrazana, Libán Álvarez Cáceres, Orelvis Martínez Martínez, Anagalys Ortega Alvelay

“…<strong>Background:</strong> Patients with chronic renal insufficiency in phase of dialysis present clinical manifestations that can include different symptoms. Morbidity due to gastric, esophageal and duodenal disturbances is significant and constitutes a considerable risk before, while and after a renal transplant. …”
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Molecular Assessment of Domain I of Apical Membrane Antigen I Gene in Plasmodium falciparum: Implications in Plasmodium Invasion, Taxonomy, Vaccine Development, and Drug Discovery by Che Roland Achungu, Damian Nota Anong, Robert Adamu Shey, Cevie Jesenta Tabe

“…Given its global morbidity and mortality rates, malaria continues to be a major public health concern. …”
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Diffusion MRI Findings in Encephalopathy Induced by Immunosuppressive Therapy after Liver Transplantation by Emanuele Tinelli, Nicoletta Locuratolo, Alberto Pierallini, Massimo Rossi, Francesco Fattapposta

“…Neurological complications are common after liver transplantation, as they affect up to one-third of the transplanted patients and are associated with significant morbidity. The introduction of calcineurin inhibitors, cyclosporine A and tacrolimus, in immunosuppressive regimens significantly improved the outcome of solid-organ transplantation even though immunosuppression-associated neurotoxicity remains a significant complication, particularly occurring in about 25% of cases after liver transplantation. …”
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Methyl Gallate Attenuates Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiotoxicity in Rats by Suppressing Oxidative Stress by Akheruz Zaman Ahmed, Shakta Mani Satyam, Prakashchandra Shetty, Melanie Rose D’Souza

“…Doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among cancer survivors. The present study was aimed to investigate the cardioprotective potential of methyl gallate; an active polyphenolic nutraceutical, against doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity in Wistar rats. …”
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Scientometric Assessment of Global Research Output about Monkeypox during 1970–2022 by Brij Mohan Gupta, Mallikarjun Kappi, Manish Mohan Gore, Atul Gupta

“…Results and Conclusion: The findings reveal that the most productive year of publication was 2003 which included 62 publications with the majority published in Emerging Infectious Diseases (35 papers) and Journal of Virology (32 papers) and Science (60.6), and Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports (60.44) achieved the highest citation impact per paper. …”
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Non-pharmaceutical interventions for people living with HIV with cognitive impairment: A scoping review. by Lucinda Stuart, Kate Alford, Jamie H Vera

“…Criteria for study inclusion were studies describing a non-pharmaceutical intervention published after 1st January 2000 in English, in a population of adults living with HIV with CI detected at baseline, without significant psychiatric or substance-misuse co-morbidity.<h4>Results</h4>Fourteen studies met the criteria for inclusion, with the Frascati criteria most commonly used to define CI within participant populations. …”
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Single cell transcriptomics in blood of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by Yeonjeong Heo, Jeeyoung Kim, Seok-Ho Hong, Woo Jin Kim

“…Abstract Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) provides gene expression profiles at the single-cell level. …”
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LEVEL OF PROCALCITONIN PLASMA AS AN EARLY SEPSIS BIOMARKER IN POLYTRAUMA PATIENTS IN DR HASAN SADIKIN GENERAL HOSPITAL BANDUNG by Ricky Wibowo, Hermawan Nagar Rasyid, Darmadji Ismono

“…Sepsis and multiple organ failure are the most common causes of morbidity and mortality in late death of polytrauma patients. …”
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Comparison of Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) Cage versus Iliac Bone Graft undergoing Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF): A multicenter experience by Soban Sarwar Gondal, Saad Javed, Ali Tasaaduq Hussain Minhas, Rana Mohsin Khan, Yasir Shehzad, Nadeem Akhtar

“…So, PEEK cages can be used as a successful alternative to ileal crest allografts this will help to reduce donor site morbidity and will reduce longer surgical times associated with graft harvesting. …”
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Beliefs and perceptions towards congenital anomalies in Dilla town, Gedeo Zone, Southern Ethiopia; a qualitative study by Addisu Getnet, Zerihun Figa, Desalegn Tarekegn, Rediet Gido, Getanew Aschalew Tesfa

“…Abstract Introduction Morbidity and mortality associated with congenital anomalies are higher in low-income countries. …”
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Dissemination of Evidence-Based Recommendations for Sickle Cell Disease to Primary Care and Emergency Department Providers in North Carolina: A Cost Benefit Analysis by Paula Tanabe, Audrey L. Blewer, Emily Bonnabeau, Hayden B. Bosworth, Denise H. Clayton, Nancy Crego, Marian F. Earls, Kern Eason, Grayson Forlines, Gary Rains, Matthew Young, Nirmish Shah

“…The multiple complications seen in SCD contribute to significant morbidity and premature mortality, as well as substantial costs to the healthcare system. …”
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Predictors of clinical outcome in post-thrombolysis among sample of Egyptian patients with acute ischemic stroke by AbdelRahman Mohamed Hussein, Iman Mohamed Bayoumy, Khaled Ossama Abdulghani, Mona Ali Eissa, Ehab Mostafa Ahmed, Ali Ahmed Abou Elmaaty

“…Abstract Background Stroke stands as a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The recommended treatment for eligible patients within the initial 4.5-h window is intravenous recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (IV rt-PA). …”
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Review: cell mechanisms in the control of inflammatory foundations of obesity and secondary metabolic disorders by Kristin Goldstone, Keelin Irwin, Ava O' Meara-Cushen, Cathy Brougham

“…Inflammation plays an integral role in disease pathogenesis and is a major hallmark of obesity and obesity-related secondary co-morbidities. Obesity-related inflammation can precipitate several diseases, such breast cancer, insulin resistance, type II diabetes and cardiovascular issues. …”
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A Comparison of the Celiacomesenteric Trunk in the Caribbean with Global Prevalence Calculated by a Systematic Review by Shamir O. Cawich, Maurice Fortune, Rahul Deshpande, Michael Gardner, Neil Pearce, Peter Johnson, Vijay Naraynsingh

“…Advances in Knowledge: Healthcare professionals performing hepatobiliary interventions must be aware of these differences in order to minimize morbidity during their interventions.…”
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Factors Influencing Hospitalization Expenses Among Patients with Lung Cancer in China by Tingting Xu, Nan Jiang, He Chen, Jun Feng, Qiming Feng, Xianjing Qin, Jinmin Zhao, Hongda Gao

“…The direct medical expense and indirect social economic burden caused by high morbidity and poor prognosis rate of malignant tumor are higher than other diseases around the world, especially in some developing countries such as China. …”
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Perceived mistreatment in patients with rheumatic diseases: The impact of the underlying diagnosis. by Irazú Contreras-Yáñez, Loraine Ledón-LLanes, Guillermo Arturo Guaracha-Basañez, América Sánchez-Hernández, Ana Belén Ortiz-Haro, Virginia Pascual-Ramos

“…<h4>Background</h4>Mistreatment is a complex problem that impacts people's quality of life, morbidity, and mortality. In aged people, it has been associated with female sex, poor general health, depression, functional and cognitive decline, and increased dependence levels, all of which are well-recognized characteristics of patients with rheumatic diseases (RMDs). …”
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Incidence and Impact of Ventilator Associated Multidrug Resistant Pneumonia in Patients with SARS-COV2 by Seife Yohannes, Zaki Ahmed, Rachel Schelling, Swaminathan Perinkulam Sathyanarayanan, Alexandra Pratt, Mathew P. Schreiber

“…Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) is associated with significant cost, morbidity, and mortality. There is limited data on the incidence of VAP, appropriate antibiotic timing, and the impact of multidrug resistant VAP in intubated Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) patients. …”
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