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Chao Zhang,1 Zixin Zhang,2,3 Qi Qi,2,3 Lei Li,3 Jie Deng,3 Jiao Zheng,3 Yue Jiang,1 Quanle Han,3 Shouling Wu,4 Kangbo Li5 1Catheterization Unit, Tangshan Gongren Hospital, Tangshan, People’s Republic of China; 2Hebei M...

Abstract According to Ricardo Mena, a demonstrative refers to all the objects that the utterer has an intention for it to refer to, which may be more than one in cases where her referential intentions conflict. In this n...

Introduction: Renal vascularisation variants differ significantly between individuals due to the complex embryogenesis of the kidneys. Understanding the anatomy of the renal vascular pattern is essential for conducting v...

In 2018, we conducted a study of the terrestrial insect fauna of the Botanical Garden. Research was conducted at six areas: three areas in the meadow-steppe biotope, one area near a pond, and two areas in the forest part...

The objective of the present study was to investigate the dynamics and profile of American Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (ACL) in an old colonization area in the State of Rio de Janeiro. Health departments of municipalities in...

Objectives: To evaluate the post-operative outcomes in patients with cervical, endometrial, and ovarian cancers in Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital in 2015−2016. Method: We retrospectively evaluated cross-sectiona...

Genetic alteration of the genes of cytoskeletal regulatory proteins (e.g., actin-related protein complex-1 [ARPC1]) results in severe immune and hematological defects. ARPC1B deficiency (ARPC1BD) is an immune-actinopathy...

Caimans of the species Caiman latirostris, which are widely distributed in South America, are opportunistic predators. They show ontogenetic variation in diet, with young individuals initially feeding on invertebrates an...

Sexual assault nurse examiners (SANE) or Forensic nurse examiners (FNE) are fully qualified nurses, trained to gather forensic evidence in rape and sexual assault cases. This review compares the reliability and efficacy ...

Illegible handwritten patient records pose a significant threat to clinical accountability and legal integrity in South Africa’s healthcare system. Despite clear guidelines from the Health Professions Council of South ...

Common variable Immunodeficiency (CVID) is a heterogeneous immunodeficiency characterized by hypogammaglobulinemia and immune dysregulation. In up to 30% of cases, there is a monogenic defect, with a fraction of these fa...

IntroductionComplement C2 deficiency is a classical pathway defect associated with recurrent infections and autoimmunity. This case demonstrates the need for increased awareness amongst rheumatologists for the indication...

Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) is a common condition developing regardless of age, sex, and race, which often leads to a decrease in the quality of life. Depending on the cause, hyperhidrosis can be divided into the ...

Abstract The disposal of wastewater from the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant into the Pacific Ocean, with the approval of the International Atomic Energy Agency, began in 2023 and has sparked a series of questions from som...

IntroductionThe ERCC2 gene, located on chromosome 19, is essential for transcription and DNA repair via its protein product, XPD. Mutations in ERCC2 cause disorders such as trichothiodystrophy-1, xeroderma pigmentosum, C...

Abstract Background Retroperitoneal lymphatic malformations (LMs) are rare, and their deep location adjacent to critical structures renders treatment particularly challenging. This retrospective study aims to investigate...

Abstract Soil samples collected near municipal schools (public/EMEI and private/EPEI schools), clubs (CLB), public squares (PS) and residential condominiums (CND) and samples of animal faeces from the Zoonosis Control Ce...

Leposternon microcephalum is a terrestrial amphisbaenid found in open and semi-open habitats in Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil (Pérez and Ribeiro 2008. Check List 4:291–294). They are reported to be...

Abstract Case Description A 4‐year‐old female spayed mixed breed dog presented with a 2‐year history of painful urination and recurrent hematuria. Clinical Findings The dog had a large sensitive bladder, palpation ...

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...

The article provides a comprehensive theoretical analysis of the phenomenon of compassion fatigue in nurses. The relevance of the topic is due to the increase in the emotional burden on medical personnel in the context o...

PURPOSE: To evaluate the treatment outcome of tubo-ovarian abscesses managed by transvaginal ultrasound-guided aspiration.METHODS: Descriptive analysis of all patients with tubo-ovarian abscesses treated with a minimally...

The morphology of titanium, zirconium, and hafnium nanofilms deposited onto zirconia after annealing in vacuum at 1400, 1500, and 1600°C was studied. Nanofilms show a tendency to fragmentation; for titanium it begins at...

BackgroundRAS-associated autoimmune leukoproliferative disorder (RALD) is a rare immune-dysregulation syndrome caused by pathogenic mutations in RAS–MAPK pathway genes, most commonly KRAS. It is characterized by autoim...