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Abstract Background While antenatal corticosteroids (ACSs) are standard for early preterm birth, their benefit‒risk profile for the late preterm period is controversial, and the effect of the ACS-to-delivery interval o...

Abstract Background Mortality prediction in critically ill patients is commonly performed with scoring systems such as SOFA and APACHE II. The arterial-to-end-tidal carbon dioxide gradient [P(a–et)CO₂], which can be ...

Abstract Background and aim Severe pneumonia is associated with high mortality rates. Nutritional and inflammatory status significantly impacts outcomes. While albumin-based indices have been demonstrated to predict outc...

Abstract Heart failure (HF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) frequently co-occur, complicating treatment. Concerns about respiratory complications often lead to underuse of β-blockers in this population....

ABSTRACT The effects of different concentrations of oxygen and nitrous oxide on blood gas parameters in pigs maintained under spontaneous or pressure-controlled ventilation, with or without positive end-expiratory pressu...

Objective: In contrast to penetrating trauma, blunt pancreatic trauma poses numerous challenges for treating surgeons, mainly due to the different clinical manifestations. Materials and methods: This is a retrospective o...

Abstract Building energy consumption is dominated by lighting and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, whose operation is often inefficient due to inadequate control strategies and unreliable occupa...

BackgroundItchy E3 ubiquitin ligase deficiency (ITCH deficiency) is a rare monogenic immune dysregulation syndrome characterized by early-onset multisystem autoimmunity and significant morbidity and mortality. Only one p...

Background: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) frequently produces thoracic-cage deformities-kyphosis and rib fusion-that restrict chest expansion and impair ventilation, occasionally progressing to atelectasis or pulmonary fib...

Pyrethroid insecticides are widely used indoors in residential, commercial, and occupational pest-control settings and are generally regarded as safe because of their relatively low acute toxicity. This perception is lar...

Abstract Introduction Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among older adults. Limited information is available in Israel regarding RSV outcomes, particularly compared to influenz...

Introduction: The neonatal period is one of the most critical phases in an individual’s life. During this time, newborns undergo significant physiological changes as they adapt from the intrauterine to the extrauterine...

Abstract Background Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) infection can progress to severe clinical forms requiring intensive care. This study aimed to characterize adult patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) with CHIKV d...

Abstract Background Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)- associated pneumonia increases patients’ susceptibility to fungal superinfections, particularly among immunocompromised individuals. Cas...

Introduction: Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) is a common Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) in mechanically ventilated patients, leading to increased morbidity, mortality, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) stays, and h...

Incense and candles are commonly utilized for relaxation, deodorization, aesthetics, and religious observance. Both are used ubiquitously and viewed innocuously. However, both modalities release a multitude of compounds,...

BackgroundPatients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and prolonged neutropenia are at high risk for invasive fungal infections such as fusariosis, which represents the second most common pathogenic mold infection in this...

ABSTRACT The objective of this work was to compare the dry matter intake, milk yield and quality, physiological and biochemical parameters in Holstein (n=10) and Jersey (n=10) cows under heat stress and insolation, in tw...

Abstract Background and Objectives pediatric Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is critical for saving children who experience cardiac arrest, but traditional teaching is often ineffective at improving clinical competen...

ObjectiveTo explore the effects of different serum potassium levels on the 28-day prognosis of elderly patients with sepsis. MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data and laboratory indicators wi...

ObjectivePrevious randomized controlled trials have shown good efficacy and safety of omadacycline in patients with infectious diseases, but relevant real-world evidence is still insufficient. This large-scale study aime...

BackgroundX-linked hyper-IgM syndrome (XHIM) due to CD40L deficiency typically presents in early childhood with recurrent sinopulmonary or opportunistic infections, and its initial manifestations can be misleading. We re...

Long-term ocean time-series stations have significantly advanced our understanding of ocean–climate interactions, yet marginal seas remain underrepresented in global observing networks. The East Sea (Japan Sea) provide...

BackgroundEarly complement pathway deficiencies predispose to invasive infections with encapsulated bacteria. C2 deficiency is the most common human complement deficiency, yet it may remain clinically silent until a life...