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The aim of the retrospective analysis of the medical documentation of 101 patients was to assess the incidence, etiology, and type of craniofacial fractures in the elderly population of southern Poland, who required specialist treatment at the Depart...

Asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) are prevalent chronic inflammatory conditions of the airways that frequently occur together, contributing to increased disease burden and reduced quality of life. This study aimed to synthesize findings from re...

This retrospective study clarified the success rate of endoscopic endodontic surgeries and identified predictors accounting for successful surgeries. In this retrospective study, 242 patients (90 males, 152 females) who underwent endoscopic endodonti...

Height loss starting in middle age is reported to be an independent risk factor for cardiovascular mortality. Recent studies have revealed an inverse association between height and hypertension, but the influence of hypertension on height loss is unk...

Fractures of the femoral neck are one of the most common reasons for admission to an orthopedic institute. These patients also show multimorbidity (≥2 chronic conditions) and polytherapy (≥5 drugs). Multimorbidity and polytherapy are associated with...

In the Department of Parasitology and Mycology of Toulouse University Hospitals, patients presenting with common/covert toxocariasis were treated either with albendazole (39 cases) or with diethylcarbamazine (32 cases). Albendazole (ABZ) was given at...

To retrospectively analyze local and systemic factors that resulted in the short-term tooth loss of teeth that were previously assigned a favorable prognosis in patients who were seen and treated over an observational five-year period. This retrospec...

Background and Objectives: Mortality rates among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have been reported to be higher than in the general population. The long-term prognosis of RA has improved in recent years due to early diagnosis, as well as eff...

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been associated with thyroid dysfunction; however, evidence from primary care settings remains limited. Given that most patients with COVID-19 are managed outside hospital settings, understanding th...

Healthcare workers (HCWs) played an essential role in managing the COVID-19 pandemic. The Italian Workers’ Compensation Authority (INAIL) and the Italian National Institute of Health (ISS) developed a retrospective study to analyze and understa...

Background/Objectives: This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the survival and marginal bone loss (MBL) of sloped-shoulder implants placed in the posterior mandible, and to explore the influence of both patient- and implant-related factors. Mater...

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) in children is associated not only with infectious burden but also with potential psychological distress, which remains insufficiently explored. The aim of this study was to evaluate the pattern and evolution of depressi...

This study examined the real-world use of nivolumab in patients with recurrent/metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (R/M SCCHN). This was a multinational retrospective study (VOLUME) assessing treatment effectiveness and safety out...

Background: Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic neuropathic pain disorder characterized by severe recurrent facial pain and substantial impairment in quality of life. Although microvascular decompression (MVD) is an established surgical treatment for m...

Injuries (unintentional and intentional) are the main cause of death and disability worldwide, including Jordan. The main purpose of this hospital-based retrospective study was to identify characteristics, causes, and risk factors of unintentional in...

Background/Objectives: Uterine carcinosarcomas (UCSs) are rare and aggressive malignancies with limited epidemiological data. This study aims to evaluate the clinical and pathological features and prognostic factors of UCS in a retrospective cohort o...

Radiation-induced mucositis in head and neck cancer patients generates difficulties in eating and swallowing, and may influence treatment tolerance, compliance, and quality of life. However, predictive factors have not been studied in detail. Thus, t...

The increased incidence of macrosomia has caused an enormous burden after the transition from the almost 40-year one-child policy to the universal two-child policy in 2015 and further to the three-child policy in 2021 in China. However, studies on ri...

Although multiple studies have revealed a close association of skipping breakfast with cardiometabolic diseases, few studies have reported its association with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Furthermore, there is scant reporting on the clinical impact...

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a common disease and one of the leading causes of cancer deaths worldwide. This retrospective cohort study evaluated the risk of developing CRC in people with hemorrhoids. Using Taiwan’s National Health Insurance Research D...

Smoking causes various health problems. Limited studies have reported a clinical effect of skipping breakfast on smoking initiation among adolescents. This retrospective cohort study aimed to assess the dose-dependent association between skipping bre...

Background: Infrazygomatic crest (IZC) miniscrews provide reliable extra-alveolar skeletal anchorage for orthodontic tooth movement while minimizing dependence on patient compliance. Although guided insertion techniques have been proposed to improve...

(1) Background: SARS-COV2 infection has a clinical spectrum ranging from asymptomatic infection to COVID-19 with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Although vitamin D deficiency is often found in patients with ARDS, its role in COVID-19 is n...

Background: Few studies have investigated the longitudinal association between cervical spondylosis (CS) and migraine by using a nationwide population-based database. Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study from 2000 to 2011 identifying 27...

This study investigated the association of statin use with sepsis risk in patients with dementia. This retrospective cohort study was conducted in Taiwan by using data from the National Health Insurance Research Database. We identified and enrolled 3...

Background and Objectives: Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) offers high-resolution, three-dimensional imaging for detecting apical periodontitis (AP) and evaluating the technical quality of endodontic treatments. This study aimed to investigate t...

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is an effective therapy for many psychiatric illnesses. However, intracranial occupying lesions are a relative contraindication to ECT. Arachnoid cysts are benign, congenital, and space-occupying lesions. Our study aim...

Liver disease is often associated with dysfunctional potassium homeostasis but is not a well-established risk factor for hyperkalemia. This retrospective cohort study examined the potential relationship between liver disease and recurrent hyperkalemi...

Stroke patients presenting with anemia at the time of stroke onset had a higher risk of mortality and development of other cardiovascular diseases and comorbidities. The association between the severity of anemia and the risk of developing a stroke i...

A retrospective observational study using an oral bacteria counter was conducted to evaluate the trends in the number of oral bacteria in the perioperative period of lung cancer patients and to verify the relationship between oral health status and p...

Background/Objectives: Thyroid nodules exhibit substantial histopathological variability, and systemic markers that differentiate benign from malignant patterns remain poorly defined. This study evaluated clinical, biochemical, hormonal, and histopat...

Background and Objectives: Musculoskeletal pain is a global public health issue. Eight Constitution Medicine (ECM), a type of East Asian Traditional Medicine, offers personalized, minimally invasive treatment through Eight Constitution Acupuncture (E...

Leprosy remains a public health challenge due to delayed diagnosis, disability, and persistent transmission despite the availability of effective treatment. This study aimed to describe the sociodemographic, clinical, and epidemiological profile of l...

Background/Objectives: Root canal treatment (RCT) may be required after full-coverage crown placement in initially vital teeth due to biological and restorative factors affecting pulp vitality. However, the timing and distribution of clinical variabl...

Objectives: To examine the distribution, clinical characteristics, and management of priapism in a Saudi Arabian tertiary care setting to provide a regional perspective. Subjects and Methods: This retrospective chart review included 29 male patients...

In this retrospective observational study, we evaluated the relationship between perioperative oral bacterial counts and postoperative complications in cardiovascular disease (CVD) patients. From April 2012 to December 2018, all patients scheduled fo...

Background/Objectives: The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of cetuximab combination therapy in patients with recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer treated at a hospital in Southern Taiwan. Methods: This study analyzed a retros...

Background/Objective: This study investigated the association between tendon reflexes (Achilles and patellar) and the development of diabetic retinopathy (DR) in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Methods: This single-center retrospective cohort st...

Non-invasive ventilatory support (NVS) is a technique used to reduce respiratory work in neuromuscular diseases, preventing the progression of respiratory failure. NVS is usually administered via a nasal or an oronasal mask, causing discomfort, espec...

Background: Unplanned paediatric hospital readmissions are key indicators of healthcare quality, often reflecting issues in discharge planning and continuity of care. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted healthcare delivery and utilisation,...

Nanostructured calcium-incorporated titanium dental implants have demonstrated favorable biological activity in preclinical studies; however, supporting clinical evidence remains limited. This retrospective cross-sectional study evaluated the surviva...

This retrospective study compares the clinical outcomes of the Minimally Invasive Reduction and Osteosynthesis System (MIROS) and intramedullary nailing (IMN) in treating isolated surgical neck fractures of the humerus. A total of 42 patients were in...

Background: Acid sphingomyelinase deficiency (ASMD) is a rare, progressive lysosomal storage disease with heterogeneous clinical manifestations. Evidence on the disease burden of ASMD is limited in Brazil. Methods: This observational, multicenter, re...

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory disorder characterized by pain and stiffness in the shoulders, hips, and proximal limbs; it usually affects elderly patients. The effectiveness of methotrexate and tocilizumab in PMR treatment has not b...

We conducted a retrospective cohort study to evaluate the subsequent colorectal cancer (CRC) risk for women with gynecologic malignancy using insurance claims data of Taiwan. We identified patients who survived cervical cancer (N = 25,370), endometri...

Molidustat, an oral hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase inhibitor, is approved for nonregenerative anemia associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in cats but is also used for anemia of other causes. This retrospective, single-center stud...

Emerging and re-emerging parasitic diseases can cause significant economic burdens at national and global levels. However, governments often underestimate or ignore these diseases, especially in developed countries. This retrospective, case-oriented...

Background/Objectives: Rapid weight loss following sleeve gastrectomy substantially reduces mechanical loading across the lower extremities, yet its effects on patellar height remain unknown. This study investigated early postoperative radiographic c...

This study investigated the incidence of central nervous system (CNS) infection following the use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). A retrospective cohort study was conducted in Taiwan by using data from the National Health Insurance Research Databas...

Previous studies suggest that nursing diagnoses (NDs) could predict clinical outcomes, such as mortality, among patients with non-communicable diseases. However, evidence in patients with COVID-19 is still scarce. Objective: To evaluate the associati...