Predictors, prevalence and prognostic role of pulmonary hypertension in patients with chronic kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: To estimate the predictors, prevalence and prognostic role of pulmonary hypertension (PH) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) using meta-analysis.

Methods: The PubMed, EmBase, and the Cochrane library were systematically searched for eligible studies from inception till May 2024. All of pooled analyses were performed using the random-effects model.

Treatment of malignant airway obstruction with Y-shape sigma stent loaded with I seeds installed via rigid bronchoscopy.

Purpose: To summarize and analyze the safety and efficacy of a Y-shape Sigma stent loaded with I in patients with inoperable malignant main airway obstruction.

Methods: This study was approved by the Institutional Ethics Committee, and a written informed consent was obtained from each participant. A Y-shape Sigma stent loaded with I was placed under vision from rigid bronchoscopy.

Effect of I-125 Seed Implantation on Lung Cancer and Its Environmental Impact.

This paper compares the efficacy and adverse effects of iodine-125 ( 125 I) seed implantation and external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) in the treatment of lung cancer as well as impact of the 125 I radiation on the environment around the patients. A total of 40 patients who were admitted with lung cancer to our hospital from October 2017 to October 2018 were enrolled into this study. The patients were randomly assigned into study groups treated with 125 I seed implantation (20 patients) and a control group treated with EBRT (20 patients).