Ozaki Technique versus Ross Operation for Complex Aortic Valve Diseases in Children: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Medicine, Pediatrics, Cardiovascular System,
aortic valve regurgitation   aortic valve repair   aortic valve stenosis   Ozaki technique   Ross surgery  

Comparison of Ozaki Technique and Ross Procedure in Children with Complex Aortic Valve Diseases Academic Background Aortic valve disease (AVD) in children is a complex and challenging condition, especially when surgical intervention is required. Traditional aortic valve replacement surgeries, such as mechanical or bioprosthetic valve replacements, ...

Hepatic Arterial Chemotherapy Infusion Combined with Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors and PD-1 Inhibitors for Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma with High Risk: A Propensity Score Matching Study

Medicine, Hepatobiliary System, Oncology,
Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma   Hepatic Arterial Infusion Chemotherapy   High Risk   Programmed Cell Death Protein-1 Inhibitors   Propensity Score Matching   Triple Therapy   Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors  

Study on the Application of Hepatic Arterial Chemotherapy Combined with Targeted and Immunotherapy in Advanced Liver Cancer Background Liver cancer is the sixth most commonly diagnosed cancer globally and the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Most patients are diagnosed at an advanced stage, losing the opportunity for surgical resection...

Assessing the Global Burden of Mesothelioma: Trends, Socioeconomic Influences, and Asbestos Exposure – A Retrospective Cohort Study

Medicine, Environmental and Public Health, Oncology,
mesothelioma   incidence   risk factors   socioeconomic indicators   asbestos exposure   global trends   public health  

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: Insights from Quantitative Analysis and Retrospective Cohort Studies

Medicine, Urology, Oncology,
cytoreductive surgery   oligometastatic prostate cancer   retrospective cohort study   survival rate   treatment efficacy  

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-Based Conversion Hepatectomy in Responders Versus Nonresponders with Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Multicenter Cohort Study

Medicine, Hepatobiliary System, Oncology,
conversion hepatectomy   hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy   hepatocellular carcinoma   tumor response   survival rate   surgical timing   multicenter study  

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, Regional, and National Burdens of Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries from 1990 to 2019: Findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 – A Cross-Sectional Study

Medicine, Environmental and Public Health, Neurology, Neurosurgery,
mild traumatic brain injury   global burden of disease   incidence   prevalence   years lived with disability   age-standardized rates   sociodemographic index  

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...