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COVID-related constrictive pericarditis requiring pericardiectomy: a case report
BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic was primarily considered a respiratory malady in the early phases of the outbreak. However, as more patients suffer...
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Comparative analysis of del Nido cardioplegia versus blood cardioplegia in isolate coronary artery bypass grafting
BackgroundThis study examined the efficacy of del Nido cardioplegia compared with traditional blood cardioplegia in adult cardiac surgery for...
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Recognition of an extralobar pulmonary sequestration during lung resection
BackgroundExtralobar pulmonary sequestration is located outside the lung parenchyma and is covered by a separated pleural sac, which comprises...
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Midregional Proatrial Natriuretic Peptide (MRproANP) is associated with vertebral fractures and low bone density in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
BackgroundPatients with COPD are often affected by loss of bone mineral density (BMD) and osteoporotic fractures. Natriuretic peptides (NP) are known...
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The evolving landscape of IL-10, IL-22 and IL-26 in pleurisy especially in tuberculous pleurisy
Pleurisy can be categorized as primary or secondary, arising from immunological, tumorous, or microbial conditions. It often results in lung...
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Implantable cardiac monitor and leadless pacemaker in the management of syncope due to intermittent high-degree atrioventricular block: a case report
BackgroundLead dislodgements, tricuspid valve failure, and wound infections are prominent issues addressed by leadless pacemakers (LPM). These...
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Comparison of microscopic full-laminectomy (open surgery) and microendoscopic minimally invasive hemilaminectomy for thoracic extramedullary spinal tumours
BackgroundMinimally invasive treatments for spinal cord tumours are common. The aim of this study was to compare the perioperative outcomes of...
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Prevalence and risk factors of deep venous thrombosis of hospitalizations in plateau: a cross-section analysis
BackgroundDeep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a serious public health issue that threatens human health and economic development. Presently, differences...
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Ablation apprentices and their first experience of pulmonary vein isolation procedure on paroxysmal atrial fibrillation with different sheaths
ObjectivesThis study aimed at exploring how using different kinds of sheaths will affect the very first ablation procedure of apprentices.
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Anomalous right coronary artery managed with bypass and proximal ligation
BackgroundAn anomalous origin and inter-arterial course of the right coronary artery is a rare anomaly that can lead to sudden ischemic cardiac death...
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Epiploic steal: is this concept the key to reducing colorectal anastomotic leak rates?
PurposeEnsuring optimal colonic perfusion is a critical step in every colorectal anastomosis. The aim of this study is to describe the concept of...
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Surgical step recognition in laparoscopic distal gastrectomy using artificial intelligence: a proof-of-concept study
PurposeLaparoscopic distal gastrectomy (LDG) is a difficult procedure for early career surgeons. Artificial intelligence (AI)-based surgical step...
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An elderly case of paraneoplastic anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis associated with large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the lung
BackgroundRecent studies have suggested that N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors are involved in the cell proliferation in several tumors. However,...
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Transcriptomic Expression of T2-Inflammation Genes in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells and Longitudinal Clinical Outcomes in Asthma: Insights from the COREA Study
BackgroundGene expression can provide distinct information compared to clinical biomarkers in the context of longitudinal clinical outcomes in asthma...
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Simultaneous bilateral video-assisted thoracic surgery is safe and feasible for multiple primary lung cancers
BackgroundThe treatment for bilateral synchronous multiple primary lung cancers (MPLC) remains challenging. Simultaneous bilateral video-assisted...
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Shionone relieves oxygen-glucose deprivation/reoxygenation induced SH-SY5Y cells injury by inhibiting the p38 MAPK/NF-κB pathway
BackgroundCerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury (I/R) can affect patient outcomes and can even be life-threatening. This study aimed to explore the...
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Novel physiologic predictors of positive airway pressure effectiveness (NICEPAP) study: rationale, design and methods
PurposeContinuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the primary therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA); however the effectiveness of CPAP remains...
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Longitudinal lung function trajectories in response to azithromycin therapy for chronic lung disease in children with HIV infection: a secondary analysis of the BREATHE trial
BackgroundChronic lung disease (CLD) is common among children with HIV (CWH) including in those taking antiretroviral therapy (ART). Azithromycin has...
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Performing polysomnography in pre-school aged children: challenging parts of the procedure and risk factors for lead intolerance
PurposePediatric sleep apnea begins in toddlerhood when sleep is vital for neurocognitive development and rapid somatic growth. As polysomnography...
