Role of Morphological and Hemodynamic Factors in Predicting Intracranial Aneurysm Rupture: A Review.

Intracranial aneurysms (IAs) carry the risk of rupture, which will lead to subarachnoid hemorrhage, which has a high mortality and morbidity risk. However, the treatment of IA's carries mortality and morbidity risks too. There are well-known risk factors for the rupture of IAs like age, size, and site.

Inhaled Corticosteroids as an Associated Risk Factor for Asthmatic Pneumonia: A Literature Review.

Asthma patients have commonly been prescribed inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) as the first line of control therapy. ICSs are associated with an increased risk of pneumonia in chronic obstructive airway disease (COPD) patients. However, the evidence remains controversial in asthma patients.

The Effect of Anemia and the Goal of Optimal HbA1c Control in Diabetes and Non-Diabetes.

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is the gold standard for the diagnosis of diabetes; however, many clinical conditions affect the HbA1c level, including anemia. And, the most common causes of anemia worldwide include iron deficiency anemia (IDA). We performed a systematic search using different combinations of MeSH words from the electronic database for the last 10 years (2011 to 2020).

Future of Bariatric Embolization: A Review of Up-to-date Clinical Trials.

Obesity is a significant health issue with an overall rise in mortality; it has multiple risk factors, including hormonal effects, which play a significant role in the balance of food intake and weight gain. Ghrelin is an anabolic hormone secreted from stomach fundus and plays a significant role in this regulation. Management of obesity involves multiple interventions, including lifestyle adjustment, pharmacotherapy, and bariatric surgery.