Identification of as a Potential Biomarker for Progression from Barrett's Esophagus to Esophageal Adenocarcinoma: A Comprehensive Bioinformatic Analysis.

: Barrett's esophagus (BE), with metaplastic columnar epithelium in the lower esophagus, predisposes patients to esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC). Despite extensive research, mechanisms underlying BE progression to EAC remain unclear, and no validated biomarkers are available for clinical use. Progastricsin/Pepsinogen-C (PGC), an aspartic proteinase linked to maintaining normal epithelial morphology, is often absent in advanced gastrointestinal malignancies.

Knowledge, attitude, and practice among mothers toward breastfeeding and complementary feeding in community health setting, Malaysia.

Background: Breastfeeding for the first six months and complementary feeding until twelve months are crucial for child growth. A mother's knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) on infant feeding significantly impact infant development.

Objective: To assess mothers' KAP toward breastfeeding and complementary feeding.

The First Comprehensive Evaluation of Immuno-Inflammatory Markers for Prognosis in Esophageal Cancer Patients: A South Asian Perspective.

Esophageal cancer (EC) remains a significant health challenge in South Asia, with poor prognosis despite advancements in diagnostics and treatment. Identifying and validating prognostic factors is essential for improving patient outcomes. A prospective study was conducted with 146 biopsy-confirmed EC patients at the Dr.

DECODING PEDIATRIC MENINGITIS UNRAVELING THE INTRICACIES OF ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE IN IRAQI PEDIATRIC PATIENTS.

Background And Objectives: Bacterial meningitis is a common serious infectious diseases in children with tough therapy due to resistance to commonly indicated antibacterial therapy. We sought to characterize the bacterial resistance spectrum of Bacterial meningitis in Iraqi pediatric patients.

Methods: Fifty-seven patients' CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) microbiological data were reviewed before enrollment of children (less than 4 years old), Gram-stain identification, white blood cells, protein, and glucose assays, and growing the bacterial pathogen from CSF or blood samples.

Axillary Brachial Plexus Block Compared with Other Regional Anesthesia Techniques in Distal Upper Limb Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Several regional anesthesia (RA) techniques have been described for distal upper limb surgery. However, the best approach in terms of RA block success rate and safety is not well recognized. To assess and compare the surgical anesthesia and efficacy of axillary brachial plexus block with other RA techniques for hand and wrist surgery.