Prevalence of Diabetes, Hypertension, and Associated of Cardiovascular Diseases: A Comparative Pre- and Post-COVID Study.

: Diabetes and hypertension are major global health challenges aggravated by COVID-19's impact on healthcare and lifestyle factors. This study aims to compare the prevalence and associated socio-demographic factors of these conditions before and after the pandemic (2019 vs. 2022).

The impact of Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma on breast implant surgery: A European survey-based study.

Background: Over the 27 years following the first report of Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), significant changes have been made in breast implant surgery trends. This study aimed to determine breast implant selection changes among European plastic surgeons.

Methods: The European Association of Plastic Surgeons (EURAPS) promoted a digital survey to 31 national plastic surgery societies across Europe, which spread it to their members.

Limitations of Estimating BIA-ALCL Incidence Risk Using Implant Sales Data and the Italian National Breast Implant Registry.

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The Association Between Cadmium Exposure and Prostate Cancer: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Prostate cancer (PCa) is a common cancer among men, and it has a multifactorial etiology. Cadmium (Cd), a toxic heavy metal classified as a carcinogen by the IARC, can cause various acute and chronic effects. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to update previous findings on the association between Cd exposure and PCa.

Ocular Biomarkers in Alzheimer's Disease: Insights into Early Detection Through Eye-Based Diagnostics - A Literature Review.

Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is a significant challenge in neurodegenerative disorders, characterized by a gradual decline in cognitive functions. Diagnosis typically occurs at advanced stages when therapeutic options are less effective, underscoring the importance of early detection. Traditional diagnostic methods are often invasive and costly, spurring interest in more accessible and economical alternatives.