Limited studies are available on the outcome of infants with trisomy-21 and pulmonary hypertension (PHT) in lower- and middle-income countries. This population-based cohort study aims to determine the outcome and survival from birth to 5 years of infants with trisomy-21 and PHT born between 2016 and 2021. The mortality rate and Kaplan-Meier survival analysis were calculated to assess survival rates at 1 and 5 years.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFStatement Of Problem: Current 3-dimensionally (3D) printed denture bases have inadequate strength and durability for long-term use, and milled denture bases generate excessive waste. Addressing these limitations is crucial to advancing prosthetic dentistry, ensuring improved patient outcomes and promoting environmental responsibility.
Purpose: The purpose of this in vitro study was to incorporate microparticles into a commercially available 3D printed denture base resin and compare its mechanical and biological properties with the conventional polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) denture base material.
Limited data are available concerning supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) recurrence. Hence, this study aimed to determine the incidence, outcome, and factors associated with SVT recurrence. This retrospective, observational, population-based study was conducted among children with SVT from 2006 to 2020.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFis a bacterial species often associated with the occurrence of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). CAP refers to a specific kind of pneumonia that occurs in individuals who acquire the infection outside of a healthcare setting. It represents the leading cause of both death and morbidity on a global scale.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLimited data on the survival of anorectal malformation (ARM) patients from lower- and middle-income countries is available. This retrospective population-based study from the State of Johor, Malaysia, determines the incidence, mortality rate, and survival of ARM patients and factors associated with mortality. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis was used to estimate the survival of ARM patients at 1, 5, and 10 years.
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