Clinic-pathological Correlation as a Quality Indicator in Cancer Patient Caring by Junior Vega Jiménez

“…Malignant tumours constitute one of the main morbidity and mortality causes worldwide. In 2012 about 14 million new cases were registered. …”
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Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth in patients with systemic sclerosis by Saara Rawn, Natalia Pitman, Karen Beattie, Ava Bazzaz, Maggie Larche

“…In patients with SSc, untreated SIBO may result in marked morbidity and possible mortality. The pathogenesis of SIBO is multifactorial and relates to immune dysregulation, vasculopathy, and dysmotility. …”
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Staged Concept for Treatment of Severe Postsaphenectomy Wound Infection by Thomas Schroeter, Sreekumar Subramanian, Michael A. Borger, Friedrich W. Mohr

“…Vein harvest is a critical component with significant morbidity associated with leg wounds from open technique. …”
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The effects of peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis on serum tumor necrosis factor-alpha, interleukin-6, interleukin-10 and C-reactive-protein levels by Ali Borazan, Hasan Ustün, Yucel Ustundag, Selim Aydemir, Taner Bayraktaroglu, Mehmet Sert, Ahmet Yilmaz

“…BACKGROUND: Markers of an acute phase reaction, such as C-reactive protein (CRP) or tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin (IL)-6, are predictive for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in normal subjects and in chronic renal failure patients. …”
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Severe Tracheobronchomalacia after Prolonged Intubation of Multitrauma Patient by V. G. Sams, C. M. Lawson, A. B. Shibli, D. A. Taylor, P. R. Branca

“…Tracheobronchomalacia is a condition with significant morbidity with many etiologies including iatrogenic ones and should be considered in critically ill ventilated trauma patients. …”
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The Management of Open Pelvic Fractures: A Report of 2 Cases by Byungchul Yu, Giljae Lee, Min A Lee, Kangkook Choi, Jihun Gwak, Youngeun Park, Yong-Cheol Yoon, Jungnam Lee

“…Open pelvic fractures are rare, but pose challenges for trauma surgeons due to their high morbidity and mortality. Generally, early death results from uncontrolled exsanguination and late death is related to pelvic sepsis. …”
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Invasive Group B Streptococcal Disease in Two Pediatric Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Dongning Wu, Kenneth Bromberg, Roberto Jodorkovsky

“…Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease associated with high morbidity and mortality, often caused by infection. …”
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Radiation-Induced Heart Disease: A Clinical Update by Syed Wamique Yusuf, Shehzad Sami, Iyad N. Daher

“…Cardiovascular diseases and cancer are the two leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Improvement in cancer therapy has led to increasing number of cancer survivors, some of whom may suffer from adverse cardiovascular effects of radiation therapy. …”
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PROSTATE CANCER AND HIS INFLUENCE ON REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH by Nataliya Medvedovska, Volodymyr Podolskyi, Mykola Kvach, Iryna Stovban

“…Based on the data of the National Cancer Registry the research aims at conducting an analysis of morbidity and mortality of the male population of Ukraine for prostate cancer from 2014 to 2019. …”
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Community-based model for management and follow-up by non-physician healthcare workers to improve awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension: The COTRACO study protocolDetai... by A.J. Lora Mantilla, L.A. Parra Gomez, P.A. Camacho-López, J. Otero-Wandurraga, B. Novella, A. González-Medina, O. Valdez-Tiburcio, F. Lanas, M.C. Rocha-Lezama, J. Alonzo-Arias, C. Rivilla-Piñango, C. Cáceres-Ramírez, S.J. Villabona-Flórez, Y.M. Giraldo-Castrillón, P. López-Jaramillo

“…Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death and morbidity worldwide, with a significantly higher burden in low- and middle-income countries. …”
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A Unique Case of Relapsing Polychondritis Presenting with Acute Pericarditis by John V. Higgins, Uma Thanarajasingam, Thomas G. Osborn

“…Cardiovascular complications of RP are associated with high morbidity and mortality and occur most commonly as valvular disease. …”
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Survodutide - Novel Anti Obesity Drug by Irtiqa Ayani Rathore, Sana Malik, Amarjeet Singh, Vishal R Tandon, Annil Mahajan

“…While GLP-1 receptor agonists have shown promise in managing obesity and associated complications, survodutide combines GLP-1 and glucagon receptor agonism to potentially enhance weight loss and address obesity-related co-morbidities. …”
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Exploiting the Impact of Sociodemographics in the Diagnosis of Central Nervous System Tumors in Childhood by Marcela Yasmin Leroy, Luiz Fernando Lopes, Raniela Ferreira Faria, Thaissa Maria Veiga Faria, Denise Leonardi Queiroz Prado, Welinton Yoshio Hirai, Bruna Minniti Mançano

“…Besides, they constitute the biggest cause of morbidity and mortality among childhood tumors, and about two thirds of the surviving patients have sequelae. …”
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CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network Coinfection and Concurrent Diseases Core: Canadian Guidelines for Management and Treatment of HIV/Hepatitis C Coinfection in Adults by Mark Hull, Marina Klein, Stephen Shafran, Alice Tseng, Pierre Giguère, Pierre Côté, Marc Poliquin, Curtis Cooper, on behalf of The CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network HIV/Hepatitis C Management and Treatment Guidelines Working Group

“…BACKGROUND: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) coinfection occurs in 20% to 30% of Canadians living with HIV, and is responsible for a heavy burden of morbidity and mortality. HIV-HCV management is more complex due to the accelerated progression of liver disease, the timing and nature of antiretroviral and HCV therapy, mental health and addictions management, socioeconomic obstacles and drug-drug interactions between new HCV direct-acting antiviral therapies and antiretroviral regimens.…”
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Intrapleural fibrinolytic therapy: How low can we get? by Imran Bin Mohamed Noor, Sze Khen Tan

“… Pleural infection is a common medical problem with significant mortality and morbidity.1 Despite advances in antibiotic therapy, the incidence of pleural infection is increasing in the Western world. …”
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Postpartum Ovarian Vein and Inferior Vena Cava Thrombosis by Harun Arslan, Sibel Ada, Sebahattin Çelik, Tayfur Toptaş

“…It is associated with morbidity and mortality. Here, we present a patient with postpartum OVT and IVC diagnosed by US and CT findings. …”
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Gastric Perforation and Pancreatitis Manifesting after an Inadvertent Nissen Fundoplication in a Patient with Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome by Mikael Petrosyan, Joaquin J. Estrada, Stefano Giuliani, Monica Williams, Heather Rosen, Rodney J. Mason

“…It can lead to proximal small bowel obstruction and severe morbidity and mortality in lieu of late diagnosis and concomitant existing comorbidities. …”
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Volatile Constituents of Some Selected Plant Species Traditionally Used as Tea in the Sharri Mountains (Kosovo) by Avni Hajdari, Nita Kelmendi, Genista Mustafa, Behxhet Mustafa, Dashnor Nebija

“…Volatile constituents responsible for the flavour and fragrance of selected species (Crataegus monogyna, Cydonia oblonga, Malus sylvestris, Matricaria chamomilla, Morus alba, Morus nigra, Rosa canina, Sambucus nigra, Tilia cordata, and Vaccinium myrtillus) were separated and then identified using GC-MS, whereas GC-FID is employed for the quantitative analysis. …”
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Neuroendocrine Alterations in Obese Patients with Sleep Apnea Syndrome by Fabio Lanfranco, Giovanna Motta, Marco Alessandro Minetto, Matteo Baldi, Marcella Balbo, Ezio Ghigo, Emanuela Arvat, Mauro Maccario

“…Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a serious, prevalent condition that has significant morbidity and mortality when untreated. It is strongly associated with obesity and is characterized by changes in the serum levels or secretory patterns of several hormones. …”
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Incomplete Antenatal Steroid Therapy Can Enhance Outcomes in Preterm Infants with Emergency Conditions by Sebnem Calkavur, Senem Alkan Ozdemir, Ruya Colak, Ezgi Yangin Ergon, Ferit Kulali, Tulin Gokmen Yildirim

“…Intubation at the delivery room, surfactant requirement, the inotropic requirement in the first 72 hours and morbidities associated with prematurity were determined as the primary results. …”
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