Publications by authors named "M Salek"
African swine fever (ASF) is a highly virulent disease rapidly spreading through Europe with fatal consequences for wild boar and domestic pigs. Understanding pathogen transmission among individuals and populations is crucial for disease control. However, the carcass attractiveness for boars was surprisingly almost unstudied.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTethered cord syndrome is a rare form of spinal dysraphism. We present the case of a 24-year-old female patient who was admitted with chronic urinary symptoms, including dysuria and pollakiuria, which had persisted since puberty, along with lower back pain (lumbago). Due to the progression and increased severity of the lumbago, a lumbar MRI was performed.
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- A 41-year-old male with a history of cardiopathy and respiratory issues presented with severe symptoms related to heart failure, including significant dyspnea and edema after years of recurrent infections.
- Diagnostic tests revealed multiple complications including dilation of cardiac chambers and a rare congenital condition known as H-type tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF), which contributed to his respiratory problems.
- The patient was admitted to the ICU for intensive management, including treatment for pulmonary artery hypertension and preparation for surgical intervention to repair the fistula.
Introduction: Dementia can adversely affect the quality of life (QoL) of family members/partners of those affected. Measuring this often-neglected burden is critical to planning and providing appropriate support services. This study measures this impact using the Family-Reported Outcome Measure (FROM-16).
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- Global childhood cancer survival rates vary based on regional factors, and understanding treatment decisions for advanced cancer in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is essential.
- A study involving pediatric oncologists in LMICs identified multiple contextual factors that influence decisions regarding treatment, including when non-curative options might be considered and how "poor prognosis" is defined.
- Findings reveal that decision-making practices in LMICs are inconsistent and complicated, highlighting the need for clearer frameworks and further research on the preferences and challenges faced by healthcare professionals in these regions.