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View article: Short Term Deflation of Stomach during Laparoscopic Surgery: Nasal versus Oral Route - Quasi-Experimental Study
Short Term Deflation of Stomach during Laparoscopic Surgery: Nasal versus Oral Route - Quasi-Experimental Study Open
Objectives: To compare the efficacy and complications of orogastric tubes (OGT) versus nasogastric tubes (NGT) for intraoperative gastric decompression in laparoscopic surgeries. Study Design: Quasi-experimental study. Place and Duration o…
View article: PREDICTORS OF SURGICAL SITE INFECTION FOLLOWING EMERGENCY LAPAROTOMY: A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY AT AYUB TEACHING HOSPITAL
PREDICTORS OF SURGICAL SITE INFECTION FOLLOWING EMERGENCY LAPAROTOMY: A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY AT AYUB TEACHING HOSPITAL Open
Background: Surgical site infections (SSIs) remain one of the most common and preventable postoperative complications, particularly following emergency laparotomy performed under suboptimal conditions. Limited resources, delayed presentati…
View article: Prevalence and Risk Factors of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Patients Co-infected With Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV): A Cross-Sectional Retrospective Study
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Patients Co-infected With Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV): A Cross-Sectional Retrospective Study Open
View article: Meta-analysis of outcomes in patients developing acute kidney injury after endovascular aortic repair for Stanford type B aortic dissection
Meta-analysis of outcomes in patients developing acute kidney injury after endovascular aortic repair for Stanford type B aortic dissection Open
Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) is recommended for patients with Stanford type B aortic dissection at risk of aneurysm rupture or enlargement. Although studies suggest that postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) may worsen out…
View article: Temporal Trends in Mortality Location Among Patients With Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma in the <scp>USA</scp>: A Retrospective Observational Analysis of National Center for Health Statistics Mortality Data
Temporal Trends in Mortality Location Among Patients With Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma in the <span>USA</span>: A Retrospective Observational Analysis of National Center for Health Statistics Mortality Data Open
Objectives Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) is a malignancy with rising incidence and mortality in the United States. This study aimed to investigate temporal trends in the place of death among patients with ICC and assess demographic…
View article: Normothermic machine perfusion in liver transplantation: a bibliometric analysis of the top 100 most cited articles
Normothermic machine perfusion in liver transplantation: a bibliometric analysis of the top 100 most cited articles Open
Background: Normothermic machine perfusion (NMP) has increased substantially in the recent decade, being a vital tool in further organ preservation and reducing ischemia-reperfusion injury. The purpose of this study was to objectively cond…
View article: Sickle cell disease and opioid overdose outcomes in the United States: a nationwide analysis
Sickle cell disease and opioid overdose outcomes in the United States: a nationwide analysis Open
Sickle cell disease (SCD) predominantly affects individuals of African descent and is characterized by frequent painful vaso-occlusive crises, often requiring opioid management. With the opioid epidemic raising concerns about opioid overdo…
View article: Demographics, Prognostic Factors and Survival Outcomes in Hepatic Angiosarcoma: A Retrospective Analysis
Demographics, Prognostic Factors and Survival Outcomes in Hepatic Angiosarcoma: A Retrospective Analysis Open
Background Hepatic angiosarcoma (HA) is a rare malignant vascular neoplasm. Currently, there are no standardized protocols for treating HA. This study aims to comprehensively understand clinicopathologic analysis, prognostic factors, treat…
View article: Efficacy and safety of double-dose statin monotherapy versus moderate-intensity statin combined with ezetimibe dual therapy in diabetic patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Efficacy and safety of double-dose statin monotherapy versus moderate-intensity statin combined with ezetimibe dual therapy in diabetic patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Open
Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of mortality, especially in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus and dyslipidemia. Despite adequate statin therapy, some patients fail to achieve the target low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol…
View article: Cardiac Arrest Mortality and Disposition Patterns in United States Emergency Departments
Cardiac Arrest Mortality and Disposition Patterns in United States Emergency Departments Open
Background: Despite resuscitative efforts, cardiac arrest (CA) continues to result in high mortality and poor prognosis. However, a gap remains in understanding the comparative outcomes of efforts in emergency departments (ED) over recent …
View article: Colorectal Leiomyosarcoma: Demographics Patterns, Treatment Characteristics, and Survival Analysis in the U.S. Population
Colorectal Leiomyosarcoma: Demographics Patterns, Treatment Characteristics, and Survival Analysis in the U.S. Population Open
View article: Prognostic Nomogram for Predicting Survival, Clinicopathological Analysis, and Racial Disparities in Uterine Carcinosarcoma: A Retrospective Population-Based Study
Prognostic Nomogram for Predicting Survival, Clinicopathological Analysis, and Racial Disparities in Uterine Carcinosarcoma: A Retrospective Population-Based Study Open
Introduction: Uterine carcinosarcoma is an aggressive gynecologic malignancy that accounts for 5% of all gynecological malignancies. There is a disproportion in its incidence and mortality among different races. This study describes demogr…
View article: Prognostic Nomogram Predicting Survival and Propensity Score Matching with Demographics and Comparative Analysis of Prostate Small Cell and Large Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma
Prognostic Nomogram Predicting Survival and Propensity Score Matching with Demographics and Comparative Analysis of Prostate Small Cell and Large Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma Open
Background: This retrospective study aims to examine the patient demographics, survival rates, and treatment methods for small-cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (SCNEC) and large-cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC) of prostate origin while a…
View article: Outcomes of COVID-19 and Influenza in Cerebral Palsy Patients Hospitalized in the United States: Comparative Study of a Nationwide Database
Outcomes of COVID-19 and Influenza in Cerebral Palsy Patients Hospitalized in the United States: Comparative Study of a Nationwide Database Open
Patients with cerebral palsy (CP) are particularly vulnerable to respiratory infections, yet comparative outcomes between COVID-19 and influenza in this population remain underexplored. Using the National Inpatient Sample from 2020–2021, w…
View article: Impact of pneumothorax on mortality, morbidity, and hospital resource utilization in COVID-19 patients: a propensity matched analysis of nationwide inpatient sample database
Impact of pneumothorax on mortality, morbidity, and hospital resource utilization in COVID-19 patients: a propensity matched analysis of nationwide inpatient sample database Open
Background Spontaneous pneumothorax (PTX) is more prevalent among COVID-19 patients than other critically ill patients, but studies on this are limited. This study compared clinical characteristics and in-hospital outcomes among COVID-19 p…
View article: Remimazolam for sedation in gastrointestinal endoscopy: A comprehensive review
Remimazolam for sedation in gastrointestinal endoscopy: A comprehensive review Open
Worldwide, a majority of routine endoscopic procedures are performed under some form of sedation to maximize patient comfort. Propofol, benzodiazepines and opioids continue to be widely used. However, in recent years, Remimazolam is gainin…
View article: Early versus delayed necrosectomy in pancreatic necrosis: A population-based cohort study on readmission, healthcare utilization, and in-hospital mortality
Early versus delayed necrosectomy in pancreatic necrosis: A population-based cohort study on readmission, healthcare utilization, and in-hospital mortality Open
BACKGROUND Acute necrotizing pancreatitis is a severe and life-threatening condition. It poses a considerable challenge for clinicians due to its complex nature and the high risk of complications. Several minimally invasive and open necros…
View article: Unlocking the Therapeutic Symphony: A Systematic Review Exploring the Role of Levosimendan in the Management of Heart Failure
Unlocking the Therapeutic Symphony: A Systematic Review Exploring the Role of Levosimendan in the Management of Heart Failure Open
View article: Reduction of Hospital-Acquired Infections Through a Nursing Education Program: A Quality Improvement Project on the Sensitization of Nursing Staff Toward Infection Control in Neonates
Reduction of Hospital-Acquired Infections Through a Nursing Education Program: A Quality Improvement Project on the Sensitization of Nursing Staff Toward Infection Control in Neonates Open
View article: Clinicopathologic patterns and survival patterns among prostate carcinosarcoma patients in the United States
Clinicopathologic patterns and survival patterns among prostate carcinosarcoma patients in the United States Open
Introduction: Prostatic carcinosarcoma comprises <1% of all prostate neoplasms. The literature on this disease is limited to a few case studies, primarily due to the rarity of this malignancy. We aimed to investigate the demographic, clini…
View article: Correction: Single Versus Second Observer vs Artificial Intelligence to Increase the ADENOMA Detection Rate of Colonoscopy—A Network Analysis
Correction: Single Versus Second Observer vs Artificial Intelligence to Increase the ADENOMA Detection Rate of Colonoscopy—A Network Analysis Open
View article: Predictive Nomogram and Propensity Score Matching in Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Tubular Gastrointestinal Tract: A US Population-Based Clinical Outcome Study
Predictive Nomogram and Propensity Score Matching in Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Tubular Gastrointestinal Tract: A US Population-Based Clinical Outcome Study Open
Background: Neuroendocrine carcinomas (NECs) of the tubular gastrointestinal tract (GI-NECs) are rare and associated with worse clinical outcomes. This population-based study aims to highlight key demographics, clinicopathological factors,…
View article: Controversies and Future Directions in Management of Acute Appendicitis: An Updated Comprehensive Review
Controversies and Future Directions in Management of Acute Appendicitis: An Updated Comprehensive Review Open
Globally, acute appendicitis has an estimated lifetime risk of 7–8%. However, there are numerous controversies surrounding the management of acute appendicitis, and the best treatment approach depends on patient characteristics. Non-operat…
View article: Celebrating a breakthrough: FDA greenlights TriClip G4 for tricuspid regurgitation: an editorial
Celebrating a breakthrough: FDA greenlights TriClip G4 for tricuspid regurgitation: an editorial Open
Goyal, Aman MBBS; Sulaiman, Samia Aziz MD; Pancholi, Vidhi MBBS; Jain, Hritvik MBBS; Daoud, Mohamed MD; Sohail, Amir Humza MD, MSc Author Information
View article: Insights into calcific aortic valve stenosis: a comprehensive overview of the disease and advancing treatment strategies
Insights into calcific aortic valve stenosis: a comprehensive overview of the disease and advancing treatment strategies Open
Aortic valve stenosis is a disease characterized by thickening and narrowing of the aortic valve (AV), most commonly due to calcification, which leads to left ventricular outflow obstruction called calcific aortic valve disease (CAVD). CAV…
View article: Assessing the Efficacy of Molecular, Serological, and Radiological Techniques for the Detection of SARS-CoV-2
Assessing the Efficacy of Molecular, Serological, and Radiological Techniques for the Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Open
Due to the coronavirus episode numerous examinations are being led for remedial systems and antibodies yet detection techniques assume a significant job in the control of the ailment. Assess the adequacy of the sub-atomic recognition proce…
View article: Trends in mortality from gastrointestinal, hepatic, and pancreatic cancers in the United States: A comprehensive analysis (1999–2020)
Trends in mortality from gastrointestinal, hepatic, and pancreatic cancers in the United States: A comprehensive analysis (1999–2020) Open
Background and Aim This study investigates temporal trends in gastrointestinal cancer‐related mortality in the United States between 1999 and 2020, focusing on differences by sex, age, and race. Methods We investigated the Centers for Dise…
View article: Surgical resection as a curative intervention for solitary renal cell carcinoma metastasis to the nasal cavity
Surgical resection as a curative intervention for solitary renal cell carcinoma metastasis to the nasal cavity Open
Persistent unilateral nasal obstruction with recurrent epistaxis in an adult should raise suspicion of malignancy. Renal cell carcinoma accounts for 90% of all renal malignancies but rarely manifests as a nasal mass. We describe a case of …
View article: Understanding evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for cholelithiasis 2021
Understanding evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for cholelithiasis 2021 Open
View article: Analysis of 30-day hospital readmissions and related risk factors for COVID-19 patients with myocarditis hospitalized in the United States during 2020
Analysis of 30-day hospital readmissions and related risk factors for COVID-19 patients with myocarditis hospitalized in the United States during 2020 Open
This study underscores the importance of optimizing discharge plans, preventing irregular discharges through shared decision-making, and ensuring robust post-hospital follow-up for patients with COVID-19 and myocarditis at index admission.