Global Burden Assessment of Mesothelioma – Trends, Socioeconomic Influences, and Asbestos Exposure Academic Background Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that primarily affects the lining of the lungs (pleura) but can also occur in the lining of the abdominal cavity (peritoneum), heart, or testicles. Due to its rarity and long latency period, me...
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Cytoreductive Surgery in Oligometastatic Prostate Cancer Academic Background Prostate cancer is the second most common malignancy among men globally, particularly in its advanced stages, where it is often accompanied by metastases, significantly impacting patients’ quality of life and prognosis. Oligometastatic prost...
Hepatic Arterial Infusion Chemotherapy (HAIC)-Based Conversion Hepatectomy in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma Academic Background Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common liver malignancies worldwide, particularly in China, where its incidence and mortality rates remain high. Despite advancements in treatment strategies, radi...
Global Burden of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: 1990-2019 Academic Background Mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) is a common global health issue, particularly prevalent among the elderly population. MTBI not only causes symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, and fatigue but may also lead to long-term cognitive impairments, mood swings, and sleep diso...
Early Malnutrition and the Risk of Osteoporosis in Adulthood: A Large-Scale Cross-Sectional Study Academic Background Osteoporosis is a chronic, systemic metabolic bone disease characterized by reduced bone density and deterioration of bone microstructure, leading to a significantly increased risk of fractures. Globally, approximately 9 million fra...
Postoperative Complications of Cervical Spinal Fusion in Diabetic Patients: A Retrospective Study Background Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a globally prevalent chronic condition that significantly impacts surgical outcomes, particularly in spine surgery. Diabetic patients face a higher risk of postoperative complications. However, over the past decade,...
Comparative Study of Robotic-Assisted Thyroidectomy versus Traditional Open Surgery in Thyroid Cancer Treatment Academic Background The incidence of thyroid cancer has been increasing annually, with differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC) accounting for over 90% of all thyroid cancer cases. Currently, the standard treatment for DTC includes surgical...
Innovative Surgical Strategies for Reoperation of Local Recurrence in Renal Cell Carcinoma Academic Background Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is one of the most common malignant tumors in adults, accounting for 5% of malignancies in males and 3% in females. Although surgery remains the standard treatment for localized RCC, nephron-sparing surgery (NSS)...
Investigating the Validity of mCIM and sCIM Phenotypic Methods in Screening Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolates Producing IMP, VIM, and NDM Metallo-β-Lactamases from Burn Wounds Background Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a Gram-negative bacterium widely found in the environment, particularly in hospital settings. It is the second most common pathogen causing...
Aztreonam-Avibactam Activity Against Multidrug-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Complex Background The Klebsiella pneumoniae complex (KPC) is a group of opportunistic pathogens that pose a serious threat to public health. In recent years, the infection rate of multidrug-resistant (MDR) Klebsiella pneumoniae has significantly increased, leading to ex...