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Gastroduodenal Artery Pseudoaneurysm, A Rare Cause of Gastrointestinal Bleeding Complicating Pancreatitis Open
Gastroduodenal artery pseudoaneurysm is an uncommon but life-threatening complication of acute pancreatitis (AP). We present a 58-year-old man with presumed mild AP who developed massive intra-abdominal hemorrhage due to a gastroduodenal a…
View article: Disparities in chronic ischemic heart disease-related mortality across sex, race, and urbanization status in the United States, 1999–2019
Disparities in chronic ischemic heart disease-related mortality across sex, race, and urbanization status in the United States, 1999–2019 Open
Chronic ischemic heart disease (CIHD) is one of the leading causes of significant morbidity and mortality in the United States. While previous studies have reported an overall decline in ischemic heart disease mortality, contemporary trend…
A Comparative Study of Cancer Burden Among Males Aged 35 to 75 years in Ghana: Evidence from GLOBOCAN 2022 Open
Background Cancer is a leading cause of death globally, ranking second behind cardi- ovascular diseases as the all-time leading cause of death in the world. In Ghana, there was an increased rise in cancer cases from 24,009 in 2020 to 27,38…
Non-Invasive Telemonitoring in Heart Failure: A Systematic Review Open
Background and Objectives: Heart failure (HF) represents a major public health challenge worldwide, with rising prevalence, high morbidity and mortality rates, and substantial healthcare costs. Non-invasive telemonitoring has emerged as a …
Outcomes of balloon angioplasty and stent placement for iliac artery lesions classified as TASC II A, B: a single-center study Open
Background Iliac artery stenosis or occlusion is a critical condition that can severely impact a patient's quality of life. The effectiveness of balloon angioplasty and intraluminal stenting for the treatment of iliac artery lesions classi…
View article: Disaster after disaster: the outbreak of infectious diseases in Pakistan in the wake of 2022 floods
Disaster after disaster: the outbreak of infectious diseases in Pakistan in the wake of 2022 floods Open
In June 2022, Pakistan witnessed catastrophic floods, affecting millions of people. The ensuing epidemics of cholera, cryptosporidiosis, rotavirus infections, generalized diarrhoea, typhoid and paratyphoid fevers, as well as the frequency …