Diseases, Volume 13, Issue 3

Pancreatic (PC), colorectal (CRC), hepatocellular (HCC), and gallbladder (GC) cancers together account for nearly 20% of all cancer cases. However, specific biomarkers and therapeutic targets for these cancers are lacking. Diagnosing these cancers ea...

Background: The relationship between hospitalization duration and physical function in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) has not been thoroughly investigated. This study aimed to determine whether assessment of physical function one week aft...

Background: Chronic inflammation and immune dysregulation are key drivers of diabetes complications. Rivaroxaban (RX) and sitagliptin (SITA) are established therapies for thromboembolism and glycemic control, respectively. This study evaluated the no...

Background: Breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer among women worldwide, with incidence and mortality rates varying across ethnic groups due to sociodemographic, clinicopathological, and genomic differences. This study aimed to characterize th...

Background: Patients with vertebral metastases often experience spinal instability, chronic pain, and psychological distress, all of which can significantly reduce quality of life. Spinal instability, measured by the Spinal Instability Neoplastic Sco...

(1) Background: Enchondroma is one of the most common primary tumors of the hand. Usually asymptomatic, it can present with pain, deformity, and sometimes pathologic fractures. Surgical treatment is advised in these cases. Curettage is the basic trea...

Background: Globally, neonatal fungal sepsis (NFS) is a leading cause of neonatal mortality, particularly among vulnerable populations in neonatal intensive care units (NICU). The use of spatial frailty models with a Bayesian approach to identify hot...

Background: Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor impairments, including balance deficits, gait disturbances, and postural instability. Given the limitations of pharmacological treatments, a...

Background: Mandibular reconstruction has evolved significantly since its inception in the early 1900s. Currently, the fibula free flap (FFF) is considered the gold standard for mandibular and maxillary reconstructions, particularly for extensive def...

Symptoms of depression represent a significant burden to patients with breast cancer, not only because of the psychological stress associated with their diagnosis, but also because of the adverse effects of its treatment. We reviewed the clinical tri...