Reflector-guided localization compared with wire-guided localization for non-palpable breast cancer resection: organizational impacts and costs analysis.

Background: Wire-guided localization (WGL) for non-palpable breast cancer lesions has drawbacks like wire migration, localization difficulties, and logistical challenges. Wireless methods, such as reflector-guided localization (RGL), address these issues and are compatible with breast MRI. This study evaluates the organizational and cost impacts of RGL compared to WGL.

VEGF-A plasma levels are associated with impaired DLCO and radiological sequelae in long COVID patients.

Background: Long COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), is characterized by persistent clinical symptoms following COVID-19.

Objective: To correlate biomarkers of endothelial dysfunction with persistent clinical symptoms and pulmonary function defects at distance from COVID-19.

Methods: Consecutive patients with long COVID-19 suspicion were enrolled.

Hypertension treatment in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review.

Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) faces the highest rate of hypertension worldwide. Blood pressure (BP) control rests on the association of lifestyle modification and antihypertensive medicines. We aimed to systematically review antihypertensive strategies implemented in SSA to achieve BP control.