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BMC Public Health
December 2024
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es salaam, United Republic of Tanzania.
Introduction: It is estimated that 1.3 billion people in the world have hypertension and a large proportion of them are unaware. Waist circumference has emerged as Potential predictor of Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD) risk; however, fewer studies in Tanzania have evaluated its role in screening for CVD risk.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Pediatr Surg
December 2024
Division of Pediatric General & Thoracic Surgery, Children's Hospital Orange County, Orange, CA, USA; Department of Surgery, University of California Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA, USA. Electronic address:
Introduction: Trauma is the leading cause of disability and death among children in the United States. Optimal outcomes are achieved at pediatric trauma centers (PTCs), which are specialized to address the unique needs of this population. Disparities in trauma have been reported, affecting optimal delivery of care.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSurg Endosc
December 2024
Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Republic of Korea.
Introduction: Post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis (PEP) is the most common serious adverse event after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Although retrospective models to predict PEP have shown promise, their real-world applicability remains uncertain. Thus, we used prospectively derived cohort data to validate current prediction models.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Surg Oncol
December 2024
Department of Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York City, New York, USA.
Introduction: This study aimed to develop and validate an aesthetic grading tool (AGT) for bilateral DIEP flap breast reconstruction and investigate the correlation of BREAST-Q scores with perceived aesthetic outcomes.
Methods: The AGT utilized a Likert scale to rate aesthetic outcomes based on photographs of post-reconstruction breasts. The validation involved iterative testing with healthcare providers and patients.
Cureus
November 2024
Surgery, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, ISR.
Introduction: One anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) is a common procedure associated with satisfactory outcomes. Revisional surgery due to weight regain or insufficient weight loss (WR/IWL) after OAGB is underreported.
Methods: A retrospective analysis of a single-bariatric surgeon database was conducted.
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