Journal of Clinical Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 22

Background/Objective: Glucocorticoids (GC) have anti-inflammatory effects, but long-term use can suppress bone formation and cause osteoporosis. The impact of inflammatory environments, such as periodontitis, on alveolar bone metabolism remains insuf...

Background: Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) is a chronic autoimmune liver disease, characterized by cholestasis and fibrosis. Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) is the first-line treatment for normalizing markers, slowing progression, and improving outcom...

Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent complication following congenital heart surgery and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Early recognition is crucial, yet standard clinical biomarkers result in delayed detection....

Background/Objectives: The increasing number and complexity of cardiac and neurosurgical procedures underscore the importance of effective perioperative care. One of the most serious postoperative complications is delirium, which prolongs hospitaliza...

Background/Objectives: This pragmatic randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of ultrasound-guided supraclavicular nerve (SCLN) block compared to standard pain management in patients with acute displaced clavicle fractures (CFs) in an emer...

Background/Objectives: Arrhythmic recurrence is a common issue affecting a significant percentage of patients undergoing transcatheter ablation (TCA) of Atrial Fibrillation (AF). The use of artificial intelligence (AI) for the identification of elect...

Background/Objectives: Projected augmented reality (PAR) enables real-time projection of digital surgical information directly onto the operative field. This offers a hands-free, headset-free platform that is universally visible to all members of the...

Background: Postoperative sagittal imbalance, including hyperextension and flexion contracture after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), adversely affects long-term outcomes. Conventional techniques depend on surgeons’ visual estimation, which may v...

Background/Objectives: Radiotherapy (RT) induces oxidative stress and structural damage in solid tissues, including the liver. This study aimed to investigate the histological and immunohistochemical effects of dexmedetomidine (DEX) and amifostine on...

Background/Objectives: Superior cerebellar artery (SCA) infarction is a rare but clinically significant subtype of posterior circulation stroke. Extensive swelling in the SCA territory may cause downward brainstem compression and appear as brainstem...