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View article: Understanding Disaster Risks through Vulnerability Analysis in Indo-Nepal Terai Region
Understanding Disaster Risks through Vulnerability Analysis in Indo-Nepal Terai Region Open
Vulnerability is a multi-dimensional and multi-layered concept that encompasses a range of factors affecting individuals, communities, and systems. It is a crucial lens through which to understand the susceptibility of various entities to …
View article: Post-Earthquake Human Trafficking in Indo-Nepal Terai Region and Cross-Border Integrated Response Mechanism
Post-Earthquake Human Trafficking in Indo-Nepal Terai Region and Cross-Border Integrated Response Mechanism Open
Disasters generally cause enduring, catastrophic damage and trauma to people and their families, homes, and communities. After disasters like earthquakes, already existing vulnerabilities increase manifold as people lose their lives and li…
View article: Fulminant Myocarditis: Covid Or Not COVID? Reinfection Or co-infection?
Fulminant Myocarditis: Covid Or Not COVID? Reinfection Or co-infection? Open
We describe a unique case of fulminant myocarditis in a patient with presumed SARS-CoV-2 reinfection. Patient had initial infection 4 months backand had COVID-19 antibody at the time of presentation. Endomyocardial biopsy showed lymphocyti…
View article: THROMBOCYTOPENIA IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC HEPATITIS C VIRUS INFECTION
THROMBOCYTOPENIA IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC HEPATITIS C VIRUS INFECTION Open
Thrombocytopenia in patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a major problem, and impedes the initiation and continuation of antiviral therapy. The pathophysiology is multifactorial, with auto-immunogenecity, direct bone …
View article: Chemotherapy use in stage III colon cancer: a National Cancer Database analysis
Chemotherapy use in stage III colon cancer: a National Cancer Database analysis Open
Background: Although adjuvant chemotherapy in stage III colon cancer improves overall survival, prior studies have shown that it is underused. We analyzed different factors that may influence its use. Methods: This is a retrospective study…
View article: Systemic therapy in stage IV pancreatic cancer: a population-based analysis using the National Cancer Data Base
Systemic therapy in stage IV pancreatic cancer: a population-based analysis using the National Cancer Data Base Open
Background: Pancreatic cancer accounts for approximately 7% of all cancer deaths. More than half of all pancreatic cancers are stage IV at diagnosis, where systemic chemotherapy is used with the goal of life prolongation as well as palliat…
View article: Differentiating malignant hypertension-induced thrombotic microangiopathy from thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Differentiating malignant hypertension-induced thrombotic microangiopathy from thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura Open
Objectives: Malignant hypertension can cause thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) and the overall presentation may mimic thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP). This presents a dilemma of whether or not to initiate plasma exchange. The obje…