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The global COVID-19 pandemic has strained healthcare systems around the globe, necessitating extensive research into the variables that affect patient outcomes. This study examines the relationships between key haematology parameters, duration of hos...

(1) Background: To explore the effects of the 2008 economic crisis on maternal, perinatal and infant mortality in Greece and the socio-economic determinants associated with them; (2) Methods: The annual rates of stillbirth (SBR), perinatal mortality...

Background/Objectives: Whilst cancer is a leading cause of death in people with HIV, less is known about clinical outcomes after cancer. Methods: Participants from the RESPOND and D:A:D cohorts with the five most common cancers (Kaposi’s sarcom...

This study aimed to establish the clinical features, outcomes, and factors associated with mortality in patients with Stenotrophomonas maltophilia (S. maltophilia) septicemia. The characteristics and outcome data used in this retrospective study...

Although seizures are frequently seen after cerebrovascular accidents, their effects on long-term outcome in stroke patients are still unknown. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between post-stroke seizures and the...

Background/Objectives: After years of work in the field of aortic arch surgery, the technique has evolved, making this procedure relatively safe, with lasting results. Due to the increasing long-term survival and overall aging of the patient populati...

Human exposure to indoor pollution is one of the most well-established ways that housing affects health. We conducted a review to document evidence on the morbidity and mortality outcomes associated with indoor household exposures in children and adu...

Background/Objectives: While the overall rate of infant mortality in the United States has been decreasing over decades, the racial disparity, defined as the difference between races, has increased. Even though a person’s race cannot change, it...

Background: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) can lead to cardiac failure, thereby significantly affecting life expectancy and quality of life. Due to inadequate disease surveillance and risk assessment, clinical challenges persist despite advances in diag...

Background and objectives: Delirium is an acute state that causes confusion and occurs frequently after surgery in elderly patients. Delirium is also related to various clinical complications. With increasing numbers of surgeries performed on elderly...

Background: Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (eCPR) offers cardiorespiratory support to patients experiencing cardiac arrest. However, this technology is not yet considered a standard treatment, and the evidence on eCPR criteria and its a...

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) patients are at higher risk for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVD), and death. Given a lack of longitudinal data on patients with MetS in Southeast Asia, this study inve...

Background: Increased mortality and occurrence of cardiovascular (CV) outcomes during hospitalization and in short-term follow-up for moderate to severe SARS-CoV-2 infection have been associated with male sex, yet data regarding long-term outcomes by...

Background: Difficult-to-treat resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (DTR-PA) infections are associated with high morbidity and mortality, but data on prognostic factors remain limited. Given the limited real-world data on outcomes of DTR-PA infections, w...

Objective: Over the last ten years, aortic surgery has transitioned from a high-risk procedure to a well-established operation, offering favorable outcomes and survival when performed by experienced hands. Advances in surgical techniques and evolving...

Background: We aimed to determine whether the introduction of 24 h cover by resident consultants in a tertiary neonatal unit affected mortality and other clinical outcomes. Methods: Retrospective cohort study in a tertiary medical and surgical neonat...

Background: Pediatric in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) remains a critical health challenge with high mortality rates. Limited data from Western China prompted this study to investigate the characteristics of IHCA using the Utstein style. Methods: A...

Infant mortality (IM) and birth outcomes, key population health indicators, have lifelong implications for individuals, and are unequally distributed globally. Even among western industrialized nations, striking cross-country and within-country patte...

Background: Infective endocarditis (IE) represents a major complication in patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to analyse the frequency and outcome of IE in conte...

Background: This study addresses the prevalence and outcomes of sarcopenic diabetes among older adults hospitalized for hip fractures, highlighting its association with nutritional status, frailty, in-hospital outcomes, and mortality. With the global...

Background/Objective: Sex-related differences among patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) and their potential clinical implications have been insufficiently investigated. To address this knowledge gap, we conduct a comprehensive sys...

Background/Objectives: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic significantly disrupted global healthcare. This study explores the effects of perioperative COVID-19 infection on postoperative outcomes, aiming to refine risk assessment and enh...

To examine if knee-extension strength (KES) measures indicating probable sarcopenia are associated with health-related outcomes and if KES and hand grip strength (HGS) measures are associated with 1-year mortality after hip fracture. Two groups of ol...

Background/Objectives: Hybrid palliation (HP) procedures for hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) are increasing. Our objective was to compare mortality and morbidity following HP and NP (Norwood palliation) procedures. Methods: Systematic review a...

This study analyzed 550 hemodialysis patients, 469 unvaccinated and 81 vaccinated against COVID-19, to assess the impact on infection rates, mortality, and clinical/laboratory parameters. Gender distribution was similar (p = 0.209), but the vaccinate...

Spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (SICH) has been common in China with high morbidity and mortality rates. This study aims to develop a machine learning (ML)-based predictive model for the 90-day evaluation after SICH. We retrospectively reviewed...

Ischemic stroke is a leading cause of mortality and disability. The relationships of heart rate variability (HRV) and stroke-related factors with mortality and functional outcome are complex and not fully understood. Understanding these relationships...

Background: Melioidosis, a disease induced by Burkholderia pseudomallei, poses a significant health threat in tropical areas where it is endemic. Despite the availability of effective treatments, mortality rates remain notably elevated. Many risk fac...

Previous studies have revealed higher mortality rates in patients with severe influenza who are coinfected with invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA) than in those without IPA coinfection; nonetheless, the clinical impact of IPA on economic burden a...

Background: Trauma has a profound impact on mortality as well as short- and long-term health outcomes. For trauma patients to receive medical care in a timely manner, early identification and risk assessment are essential. The Geriatric Trauma Outcom...

Background Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a decisive risk factor for severe illness in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). India is home to a large number of people with DM, and many of them were infected with COVID-19. It is critical to understand the i...

Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of mortality and disability worldwide, with severe cases significantly increasing the risk of complications and long-term mortality. The Geriatric Trauma Outcome Score (GTOS), based on age, in...

Background/Objectives: The Geriatric Trauma Outcome Score (GTOS) is used to predict in-hospital mortality in geriatric patients with trauma. However, its applicability to elderly patients with multiple traumas and severe traumatic brain injury (TBI)...

Background/Objectives: Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) predominantly affects the elderly population. To optimize care and quality in this demographic, tailored, age-specific counseling and therapeutic decision-making are imperative. Accordingly, thi...

Background: For elderly trauma patients, a prognostic tool called the Geriatric Trauma Outcome Score (GTOS), where GTOS = (age) + (ISS × 2.5) + (22 if any packed red blood cells (pRBCs) were transfused within 24 h after admission), was develope...

The prevalence of enterococcal infection, especially E. faecium, is increasing, and the issue of the impact of vancomycin resistance on clinical outcomes is controversial. This study aimed to investigate the clinical outcomes of infection caused by E...

Dementia is associated with high rates of admission to hospital, due to acute illness, and in-hospital mortality. The study aimed to investigate the impact of dementia on in-hospital mortality and identify the predictors of in-hospital mortality in t...

Background. Melioidosis is a severe infection caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei and is endemic in regions with a high prevalence of thalassemia. Patients with thalassemia are thought to be at increased risk due to iron overload, splenectomy, and im...

The aim of this article is to determine hearing and mortality outcomes following temporal bone fractures. Retrospective chart review was performed of 152 patients diagnosed with a temporal bone fracture presenting to the emergency room at a tertiary...

Various studies have suggested the possible cardiovascular (CV) protective effects of the pneumococcal vaccine (PV). Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis to assess the association between recipients of PV with mortality and CV outcomes among patie...

Background: Uric acid levels are linked to cardiovascular outcomes and mortality, especially in chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, their impact across varying kidney function remains unclear. Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study usi...

As the incidence of subdural hematoma is increasing, it is important to understand symptomatology and clinical variables associated with treatment outcomes and mortality in this population; patients with subdural hematoma were selected from the Natio...

Background: Hospital mortality and admission to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) are markers of disease severity in COVID-19 patients. Cardiovascular co-morbidities are one of the main determinants of negative outcomes. In this study we investigated the...

Background: As the population ages emergency surgeries among the elderly population, including colonic resections, is also increasing. Data regarding the short- and long-term outcomes in this population is scarce. Methods: A retrospective study was p...

Background/Objectives: Fecal calprotectin (FC) is a biomarker of intestinal inflammation widely used in the assessment of gastrointestinal disorders. However, its role in chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains unclear. Given the growing recognition of...

Epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder in cats. However, information on the long-term outcomes and predictive survival factors based on neurological and clinicopathological findings is limited. We aimed to evaluate the clinical manifestati...

Background: There remains uncertainty regarding optimal definitive management for malignant posterior circulation infarcts (MPCI). While guidelines recommend neurosurgery for malignant cerebellar infarcts that are refractory to medical therapy, conce...

Background/Objectives: Prediabetes is characterized by insulin resistance and systemic inflammation, which may increase susceptibility to acute pancreatitis (AP). However, limited data exist on how prediabetes influences in-hospital outcomes in AP pa...

Background: Aortic stenosis (AS) is a prevalent acquired heart valve disease with increasing incidence, particularly among older adults. Gender-specific differences in AS presentation, comorbidities, and outcomes remain underexplored, necessitating f...

Background/Objectives: Right ventricular (RV) dysfunction and circulatory collapse are considered to play a major role in mortality in patients suffering from pulmonary embolism (PE). Catheter-based therapies (CBTs) have been shown to improve RV hemo...