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View article: Frailty, Surgical Time, and Surgical Complications Increase Length of Stay Following Large Vestibular Schwannoma Resection
Frailty, Surgical Time, and Surgical Complications Increase Length of Stay Following Large Vestibular Schwannoma Resection Open
Objective Patients with large vestibular schwannomas (VS) are at higher risk for adverse outcomes following microsurgical resection. This study aims to identify clinical and radiographic factors that may be predictive of adverse outcomes. …
View article: Correction: Outcomes of CDH patients receiving PDA ligation: a propensity score matched analysis
Correction: Outcomes of CDH patients receiving PDA ligation: a propensity score matched analysis Open
View article: Socio‐Epidemiological Correlates of Anemia Among Non‐Pregnant Females of East and West Uttar Pradesh, India: A NFHS‐5 Secondary Data Analysis Highlighting the Need for Precision Public Policy
Socio‐Epidemiological Correlates of Anemia Among Non‐Pregnant Females of East and West Uttar Pradesh, India: A NFHS‐5 Secondary Data Analysis Highlighting the Need for Precision Public Policy Open
Anemia remains a persistent public health challenge in India, disproportionately affecting women and undermining maternal and reproductive health outcomes. Despite nationwide efforts, the burden of anemia continues to vary widely across re…
View article: Anticoagulation in Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease: A Critical Review
Anticoagulation in Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease: A Critical Review Open
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and its advanced stage, end-stage renal disease (ESRD), affect millions worldwide and are associated with a paradoxical hemostatic imbalance—marked by both increased thrombotic and bleeding risks—wh…
View article: The clinical implications of cocaine use in dentistry
The clinical implications of cocaine use in dentistry Open
View article: Sleep Disturbance and Chronic Urticaria: A Narrative Review of Its Relationship, Treatment and Evolving Literature
Sleep Disturbance and Chronic Urticaria: A Narrative Review of Its Relationship, Treatment and Evolving Literature Open
Background and Aims Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria is characterized by the sudden onset of itchy wheals and angioedema and is primarily driven by mast cells. It can have a significant impact on the Quality of Life (QoL) of an individual. Wh…
View article: The clinical implications of cannabis use in dentistry
The clinical implications of cannabis use in dentistry Open
View article: Age-related remodeling of the vocal fold extracellular matrix composition, structure, and biomechanics during tissue maturation
Age-related remodeling of the vocal fold extracellular matrix composition, structure, and biomechanics during tissue maturation Open
This work identifies changes in VF ECM composition and organization during tissue maturation, focusing on proteins that regulate collagen fibrillogenesis, fiber assembly, and VF biomechanics. These findings may inform the development of pr…
View article: Beyond the Heart: The Predictive Role of Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring in Non-Cardiovascular Disease Risk Stratification
Beyond the Heart: The Predictive Role of Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring in Non-Cardiovascular Disease Risk Stratification Open
Coronary artery calcium scoring (CACS), a non-invasive measure of coronary atherosclerosis, has significantly enhanced cardiovascular (CV) risk assessment and stratification in asymptomatic individuals. More recently, a higher score for CA…
View article: Antiviral drugs prolong survival in murine recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa
Antiviral drugs prolong survival in murine recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa Open
Recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) is a rare inherited skin disease characterized by defects in type VII collagen leading to a range of fibrotic pathologies resulting from skin fragility, aberrant wound healing, and altered …
View article: Sleep Attributes Influencing Cardiovascular Morbidity Among Young Adults Pursuing Professional Courses in Dehradun, India: A Cross-Sectional Study
Sleep Attributes Influencing Cardiovascular Morbidity Among Young Adults Pursuing Professional Courses in Dehradun, India: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are evolving as a cause of mortality and morbidity among young adults. Young adults, particularly those pursuing professional courses in colleges, face unique challenges that may influence their risk of devel…
View article: Provision of acute oncology services in the UK: data from the Society for Acute Medicine Benchmarking Audit 2022 (SAMBA22)
Provision of acute oncology services in the UK: data from the Society for Acute Medicine Benchmarking Audit 2022 (SAMBA22) Open
Acute oncology services (AOS) manage acute cancer-related presentations alongside acute medical teams. This study assessed AOS provision against national peer review measures and the burden of acute cancer-related admissions. The 2022 Soci…
View article: The age of computational cardiology and future of long-term ablation target prediction for ventricular tachycardia
The age of computational cardiology and future of long-term ablation target prediction for ventricular tachycardia Open
Ventricular arrhythmias, particularly ventricular tachycardia, are ubiquitously linked to 300,000 deaths annually. However, the current interventional procedure—the cardiac ablation—predict only short-term responses to treatment as the hea…
View article: A Comprehensive Review on Neuroendocrine Neoplasms: Presentation, Pathophysiology and Management
A Comprehensive Review on Neuroendocrine Neoplasms: Presentation, Pathophysiology and Management Open
Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) are a group of heterogeneous tumors with neuroendocrine differentiation that can arise from any organ. They account for 2% of all malignancies in the United States. A significant proportion of NEN patients e…
View article: Cardiac amyloidosis: evolving pathogenesis, multimodal diagnostics, and principles of treatment
Cardiac amyloidosis: evolving pathogenesis, multimodal diagnostics, and principles of treatment Open
Amyloidosis is a protein deposition disorder in which insoluble fibril structures accumulate in the bodily tissues damaging the organ function. Cardiac amyloidosis is a severe but under-reported medical condition characterized by the accum…
View article: Good outcome of surgical treatment for contaminated penile wound due to a fall from stairs: a case report
Good outcome of surgical treatment for contaminated penile wound due to a fall from stairs: a case report Open
Penile trauma is severely under-reported due to the stigma associated with it. Early diagnosis and prompt management are imperative to limit complications. A detailed history helps to evaluate the exact cause and check out possibilities of…
View article: Cognitive function and impact on driving after SARS-COV-2 infection in a man with long-standing HIV infection: a case report
Cognitive function and impact on driving after SARS-COV-2 infection in a man with long-standing HIV infection: a case report Open
View article: Comparing clinical and radiological outcomes between single-level OLIF and XLIF: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Comparing clinical and radiological outcomes between single-level OLIF and XLIF: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
View article: Environmental correlates of infectious diseases in South-East Asia: A perspective on the missed link
Environmental correlates of infectious diseases in South-East Asia: A perspective on the missed link Open
View article: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Autoimmune Diseases: A Critical Review of the Association and the Application of Personalized Medicine
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Autoimmune Diseases: A Critical Review of the Association and the Application of Personalized Medicine Open
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) is a common hyperglycemic disease characterized by the autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas. Various attempts have been made to understand the complex interplay of genetic a…
View article: Precision Medicine and the future of Cardiovascular Diseases: A Clinically Oriented Comprehensive Review
Precision Medicine and the future of Cardiovascular Diseases: A Clinically Oriented Comprehensive Review Open
Cardiac diseases form the lion’s share of the global disease burden, owing to the paradigm shift to non-infectious diseases from infectious ones. The prevalence of CVDs has nearly doubled, increasing from 271 million in 1990 to 523 million…
View article: Revisiting Migraine: The Evolving Pathophysiology and the Expanding Management Armamentarium
Revisiting Migraine: The Evolving Pathophysiology and the Expanding Management Armamentarium Open
Migraine affects about one billion people worldwide yearly and is one of the most common neurologic illnesses, with a high prevalence and morbidity, particularly among young adults and females. Migraine is associated with many comorbiditie…
View article: Resurgence of yellow fever in Africa in 2022: a glance on protective measures
Resurgence of yellow fever in Africa in 2022: a glance on protective measures Open
Yellow fever is a flaviviral disease endemic in tropical areas of South America and sub-Saharan Africa. It is borne by mosquitoes of the genera Haemagogus and Aedes (Stegomyia) and maintained in nature by the transmission cycle between the…
View article: Hypertension the ‘Missed Modifiable Risk Factor’ for Diabetic Neuropathy: a Systematic Review
Hypertension the ‘Missed Modifiable Risk Factor’ for Diabetic Neuropathy: a Systematic Review Open
Diabetes and hypertension stand as the major non-infectious diseases affecting 34.2 million and 1.28 billion people respectively. The literature on the impact of diabetes on hypertension and vice versa is evolving. The major objectives of …
View article: Acute Hepatitis of Unknown Origin in Pediatric Age Group: Recent Outbreaks and Approach to Management
Acute Hepatitis of Unknown Origin in Pediatric Age Group: Recent Outbreaks and Approach to Management Open
Acute hepatitis has always been a public health concern, but the recent clustering of cases in various parts of the world has drawn some special attention. The sudden rise in cases has mainly been among the pediatric population of around 3…
View article: Artificial Intelligence in Pediatric Cardiology: A Scoping Review
Artificial Intelligence in Pediatric Cardiology: A Scoping Review Open
The evolution of AI and data science has aided in mechanizing several aspects of medical care requiring critical thinking: diagnosis, risk stratification, and management, thus mitigating the burden of physicians and reducing the likelihood…
View article: Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Postpartum Females Regarding the Acceptance of Immediate Postpartum Contraception: A Cross-Sectional Study From North India
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Postpartum Females Regarding the Acceptance of Immediate Postpartum Contraception: A Cross-Sectional Study From North India Open
The immediate postpartum period is a great time to encourage the acceptance of contraceptive methods; the time is influenced by both emotional and physical factors. At this stage, the administration of intrauterine contraceptives is relati…
View article: A Comprehensive Review of Thrombocytopenia With a Spotlight on Intensive Care Patients
A Comprehensive Review of Thrombocytopenia With a Spotlight on Intensive Care Patients Open
Thrombocytopenia is a common entity seen in ICU patients and is associated with increased morbidity such as bleeding and transfusions, and mortality in ICU patients. Various mechanisms such as decreased platelet production, sequestration, …
View article: Increasing Direct Emergency Department to Home Hospice Admissions: A Strategic Partnership Between a Hospice and a Quaternary Medical Center (QI428)
Increasing Direct Emergency Department to Home Hospice Admissions: A Strategic Partnership Between a Hospice and a Quaternary Medical Center (QI428) Open
View article: Long-term cure of primary hyperparathyroidism after scan directed parathyroidectomy
Long-term cure of primary hyperparathyroidism after scan directed parathyroidectomy Open
Background The advent of sestamibi scintigraphy led to an enthusiastic acceptance of minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (MIP). Recently, doubts have been raised about the efficacy of limited neck exploration and some surgeons proposed bi…