Predictive value of early pregnancy uric acid levels for adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Elevated serum uric acid (SUA) levels in pregnancy are linked to adverse outcomes, including preterm birth, preeclampsia, and low birth weight. To assess the predictive value of SUA levels in early pregnancy for adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs). A cohort of 4,240 pregnant women admitted for delivery from January 2021 to December 2022 was analyzed.

Association between lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio and stroke-associated pneumonia: a retrospective cohort study.

Background: Stroke-associated pneumonia (SAP) is a common complication of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and is associated with increased mortality and prolonged hospital stays. The lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR) is a novel inflammatory marker that has been shown to be associated with various diseases. However, the relationship between the LMR and SAP in patients with AIS remains unclear.

K-Line Tilt May Influence the Short-Term Surgical Outcomes After Laminoplasty in Patients With Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy.

Study Design: A retrospective study.

Objectives: To explore the relationship between K-line tilt and short-term surgical outcomes following laminoplasty in patients with multilevel degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM), and to evaluate the potential of K-line tilt as a reliable preoperative predictor.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed for 125 consecutive patients who underwent laminoplasty for multilevel DCM.

Unusual case of Niemeier type II gallbladder perforation: case report and literature review.

Niemeier type II gallbladder perforation (GBP) is caused by inflammation and necrosis of the gallbladder wall followed by bile spilling into the abdominal cavity after perforation. The gallbladder then becomes adhered to the surrounding inflammatory tissue to form a purulent envelope, which communicates with the gallbladder. At present, the clinical characteristics and treatment of type II GBP are not well understood and management of GBP remains controversial.

An investigative meta-analysis on the effectiveness and safety of integrating VEGF/VEGFR inhibitors with PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors in cases with R/M HNSCC.

Objectives: Exploration into the use of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)/VEGF receptor (VEGFR) inhibitors alongside programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1)/programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) inhibitors has been undertaken for treating recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (R/M HNSCC). We conducted a meta-analysis to provide a more precise assessment of the efficacy and safety of this integrated approach in managing R/M HNSCC.

Methods: A systematic exploration encompassing PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and Web of Science databases was undertaken to figure out relevant studies.