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Optimizing coronary CT angiography quality with motion-compensated reconstruction for second-generation dual-layer spectral detector CT
ObjectivesTo investigate the effect of motion-compensated reconstruction (MCR) algorithm on improving the image quality of coronary computed...
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Central nervous system involvement in chronic lymphocytic leukemia: a case report and review of literature
BackgroundCentral nervous system involvement in chronic lymphocytic leukemia rarely occurs, and there is no standard therapy for central nervous...
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Conditional survival and the prognostic value of serum carcinoembryonic antigen level in oldest old with colorectal cancer
BackgroundTo evaluate the clinical value of serum CEA levels and their implications on the diagnostic value of the conventional TNM staging system in...
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Refractory type 1 plastic bronchitis in a child; case report
BackgroundPlastic bronchitis (PB) is a rare pediatric pulmonary condition characterized by the production of branching bronchial casts that cause...
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Trichohepatoenteric syndrome type 1: expanding the clinical spectrum of THES type 1 due to a homozygous variant in the SKIC3 gene
Trichohepatoenteric syndrome (THES), also known as phenotypic diarrhea or syndromic diarrhea, is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder caused...
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Effect of NLRP3 gene knockdown on pyroptosis and ferroptosis in diabetic cardiomyopathy injury
Diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a chronic disease caused by diabetes mellitus, which is recognized as a worldwide challenging disease. This study...
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PICC tip dislodgement causing massive pleural effusion and atelectasis with acute respiratory failure: a case report
Peripheral intravenous central catheter (PICC) is a common tool for intravenous infusion for children who need central venous access. Although it is...
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Zinc finger 259 gene polymorphisms in Egyptian patients with metabolic syndrome and its association with dyslipidemia
BackgroundZinc finger protein 1 (ZPR1), encoded by the ZNF259 gene, plays crucial roles in transcriptional regulation and cell cycle progression....
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Minimally invasive approach in a rare emergency surgery, gallbladder perforation
BackgroundGallbladder perforations are challenging to manage for surgeons due to their high morbidity and mortality, rarity, and surgical approach....
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Extrakorporale Verfahren bei Vergiftungen
In rare cases, intoxicated patients may require an extracorporeal procedure for enhanced toxin elimination. The Extracorporeal Treatments in...
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Efficacy and safety of oral semaglutide monotherapy vs placebo in a predominantly Chinese population with type 2 diabetes (PIONEER 11): a double-blind, Phase IIIa, randomised trial
Aims/hypothesisThe aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of oral semaglutide monotherapy vs placebo in a predominantly Chinese...
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Bone Turnover Markers Levels in a Cohort of Egyptian Children with Sickle Cell Disease
Bony complications are variable and common in sickle cell disease. Bone turnover markers are a reflection of bone new bone formation or degradation....
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Fecal microbiota composition is a better predictor of recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection than clinical factors in a prospective, multicentre cohort study
IntroductionClostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is the most common cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Fidaxomicin and fecal microbiota...
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Randomized investigation of increased dialyzer membrane hydrophilicity on hemocompatibility and performance
BackgroundHemodialyzers should efficiently eliminate small and middle molecular uremic toxins and possess exceptional hemocompatibility to improve...
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Comparison of low versus high (standard) intraabdominal pressure during laparoscopic colorectal surgery: systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundTo evaluate outcomes of low with high intraabdominal pressure during laparoscopic colorectal resection surgery.
MethodsA systematic search...
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Real-World Patients’ Diagnosis-to-Treatment Journey with Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Pulmonary Disease: A Cross-Sectional Survey
IntroductionThe incidence and prevalence of nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease (NTM-PD) are increasing globally. Approximately 80% of...
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Non-contrast spectral CT vs chemical-shift MRI in discriminating lipid-poor adrenal lesions
ObjectivesTo compare the diagnostic performance of conventional non-contrast CT, dual-energy spectral CT, and chemical-shift MRI (CS-MRI) in...
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Clinical characteristics of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation in China: a multicenter retrospective study
PurposeExtracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) might markedly increase the survival of selected patients with refractory cardiac arrest....