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ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the clinical and ultrasonographic characteristics of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) located in the thyroid isthmus and to identify independent risk factors predicting cervical ...

Abstract Background The primary objective of this study is to identify independent risk factors associated with secondary pulmonary hypertension (PH) in silicosis patients through retrospective statistical analysis and t...

ABSTRACT Objective Adjacent segment retrolisthesis is a common yet frequently overlooked complication after lumbar fusion, which may lead to reoperation. However, its risk factors, particularly those related to preoperat...

BackgroundSurgical procedures can increase the incidence of stress ulcers. This study aims to investigate the occurrence of postoperative stress gastric ulcers in a high-altitude environment and to identify independent r...

Abstract Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD), a serious complication of diabetes mellitus, is a leading cause of end-stage renal disease and a significantly contributes to cardiovascular morbidity. This study investigated the ...

BackgroundHMPV is a leading cause of pediatric lower respiratory tract infections, second only to respiratory syncytial virus in causing severe pneumonia in children. Its clinical presentation closely mimics other common...

Abstract Background Diabetes mellitus is a major public health concern in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in fragile health systems such as Afghanistan. Limited community-based evidence exists on the burde...

Background The risk factors for perinatal complications in pregnant women with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) remain controversial. This study aimed to explore the risk factors and constructed a prediction model f...

Abstract Background Incisional hernias are a relevant complication after abdominal surgery, but data on their occurrence after open liver resection, particularly via inverted L-incision, are limited. Methods We conducted...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims This study investigates the prevalence and associated risk factors of suicidal tendencies among public university students in Bangladesh. Methods This study design was employed with a total o...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is the most prevalent complication of diabetes, leading to functional impairment and a decline in patients' quality of life. The objectives of the present...

ABSTRACT Background Anemia during pregnancy remains a major cause of maternal and infant morbidity in Ghana and has broader socioeconomic implications. Its persistence despite existing interventions indicates that factor...

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global public health challenge, with Thailand identified as a high-burden country for TB and TB-HIV infections by WHO in 2021–2025. While the standard TB treatment regimen—incl...

BackgroundEvidence suggests that 41% of ICU patients acquired postextubation dysphagia, substantially increasing the risk of aspiration and malnutrition. Studies on its prevalence and risk factors showed considerable var...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Hypertension (HTN) is a major non‐communicable disease and a leading risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality globally. In Bangladesh, regional disparities in HTN prevalence a...

Abstract Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is an extremely lethal cerebrovascular emergency that can lead to severe long term neurological deficits. Modern research evidence indicates that the incidence of SAH varies signifi...

ObjectiveTo analyze the rates of drug resistance of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) and extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli (ESBL-E.coli) in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) of ...

Objective Patients with SLE have increased risk of both clinical cardiovascular disease (CVD) and subclinical atherosclerosis. Reports have shown that controlling CVD risk factors reduces subclinical plaque progression i...

ObjectiveTo investigate the association of serum N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), red cell distribution width (RDW), homocysteine (Hcy), and clinical parameters with new-onset atrial fibrillation (NO...

Falls among hospitalized patients pose a significant threat to patient safety and may also impose a financial burden on both families and healthcare systems. This study aimed to determine the incidence of falls among hos...

Abstract Background Pancreatic portal hypertension (PPH) is a distinct form of sinistral (left-sided) portal hypertension, primarily resulting from pancreatic diseases such as acute or chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic...

Abstract Identifying the critical modifiable risk factors for anxiety and depression is crucial for reducing the increasing burden of mental illness among reproductive-aged women 15–49 years in Nepal. We investigated P...

Background Short birth interval is an important reproductive health concern in low- and middle-income countries, including Bangladesh, as it may have adverse consequences for both perinatal and maternal health. According...

Abstract Objective To investigate the influence of postoperative pathological factors (including variables not categorized as moderate - to - high - risk factors according to the Sedlis criteria) on the prognosis and lym...