Background Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is a risk factor for pancreatic cancer, with inherited cases conferring a markedly increased risk. The underlying mechanisms driving malignant transformation by CP ...
Introduction Our aim was to evaluate the diagnostic and safety performance of shape-sensing robotic-assisted bronchoscopy (ssRAB) with cone beam CT (CBCT) for the biopsy of pulmonary nodules.
Cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are an uncommon type of central nervous system vascular anomaly that have the potential to rupture and cause intracranial hemorrhage. AVM hemorrhagic risk ...
Background High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) therapy is increasingly used for lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) in infants and young children, but recommendations vary, and standardised practice ...
Chronic HBV infection remains a major global health burden, with current antiviral therapies effectively suppressing viral replication but rarely achieving functional cure. Adaptive immunity is ...
Objective The first hour after birth is a sensitive period for the mother–newborn dyad and, according to evidence-based routines, should be respected and protected. However, a gap exists between the ...
Background The purpose of this study was to clarify the usefulness of the ‘hot cross bun’ sign (HCBS) as a diagnostic imaging marker in a large cohort of patients with multiple system atrophy (MSA) ...
Elite athletes operate in a world of ever-growing physical and psychological demands. With escalating training intensity, relentless match schedules, constant travel, rigorous rehabilitation and ...
Objective Functional complete revascularisation (FCR) has been proven to be associated with superior prognosis following percutaneous coronary intervention. Whether guideline-directed medical therapy ...
Objective Comprehensive data and analyses on cardiovascular research could clarify recent research trends for the academic community and facilitate policy development. We examined publications and ...
Background Silicosis, a chronic respiratory disease caused by crystalline silica exposure, is a persistent global lung health issue. No systematic review of the relationship between cumulative ...
During intensive and long-lasting treatments, short-term or emergency care, children often undergo minor needle-related procedures (ie, venepuncture, venous cannulation and puncture of central venous ...