Publications by authors named "R Ibanez Ramon"
Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of death worldwide from a single infectious agent. Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG), the only licensed vaccine, provides limited protection. Controlled human infection models (CHIMs) are useful in accelerating vaccine development for pathogens with no correlates of protection; however, the need for prolonged treatment makes an unethical challenge agent.
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- The study investigated the occurrence of urinary tract injuries caused by medical treatments at two hospitals in Medan, Indonesia, over a four-year period from 2018 to 2022.
- A total of 32 iatrogenic urinary tract injuries were recorded, with the highest incidence linked to obstetrical care (56.3%); hysterectomy was identified as the procedure that most frequently led to these injuries.
- Bladder rupture (65.5%) and ureteral transection (28.1%) were common injury types, and the majority of these cases were effectively treated with bladder repair (68.8%).
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- Anxiety and depression are common among patients undergoing chronic haemodialysis, often worsened by the treatment process.
- A study with 90 patients showed that listening to live classical music during dialysis significantly reduced anxiety and depression compared to a control group.
- Results indicated a notable decrease in anxiety (-5.35 points) and depression (-5.88 points) for those who listened to music, emphasizing the potential benefits of live music in healthcare settings.
The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has significantly affected people worldwide. Herein, we present a case of massive heterotopic ossification (HO) of the right hip following severe SARS-CoV-2 infection. The exact origin of HO development is still unknown, but a critical illness, chronic immobilization and hypoxia are important risk factors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPatients with azoospermia show a prevalence of varicocele of 10.9% and a 14.8% contribution to male infertility.
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