The interdependent hemodynamic influence between abdominal aortic aneurysm and renal artery stenosis.

Cardiovascular diseases remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and renal artery stenosis (RAS) standing out as significant contributors to the vascular pathology spectrum. While these conditions have traditionally been approached as distinct entities, emerging evidence suggests a compelling interdependent relationship between AAA and RAS, challenging the conventional siloed understanding. The confluence of AAA and RAS represents a complex interplay within the cardiovascular system, one that is often overlooked in clinical practice and research.

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Takotsubo Syndrome: Updated Insights From a Retrospective Analysis Using the Nationwide Inpatient Sample.

Background We explored the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the prevalence and outcomes of takotsubo syndrome (takotsubo) using the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) to compare trends before and during the pandemic. Methods This retrospective study examined data from over 137 million admissions during 2017-2018 (pre-pandemic) and 2020-2021 (pandemic). Results Our analysis revealed a marked increase in takotsubo prevalence, from 109.

Factors Associated With Delayed Hospital Arrival After Stroke Onset: An Observational Study in Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam.

Background: Delayed hospital arrival lowers the proportion of patients with stroke receiving recanalization therapy and results in poor outcomes. This study investigated the factors associated with pre-hospital delays in hospital arrival after stroke onset in the Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam.

Methods: Clinical data were collected from stroke patients within seven days of symptom onset who were prospectively registered in this study.

Development of Thermally Stable mRNA-LNP Delivery Systems: Current Progress and Future Prospects.

The success of mRNA-LNP-based COVID-19 vaccines opens a new era for mRNA-LNP-based therapy. This breakthrough is expected to catalyze the development of more mRNA-LNP-based medicines, not only for preventive vaccines but also for therapeutic purposes. Despite the promising outlook, there are fundamental challenges impeding the progress and widespread application of mRNA-LNP formulations.

Core procedural skills in the MD curriculum: what students need to learn.

The medical education system in Vietnam is currently undergoing a significant transformation with the support of the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) and the Ministry of Health (MOH). Alongside this shift, the emergence of new medical schools, including VinUniversity, reflects a growing enrollment trend in undergraduate medical programs (UME). During the curriculum development phase, a crucial gap in core procedural skills among medical graduates surfaced.