Association between parity and gravidity & hypertension and blood pressure: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Sofia B Ahmed, Sonia Butalia, Magali Robert, Tyrone G Harrison, Sandra M Dumanski, Nabilah Gulamhusein, Badal S B Pattar, Jane A Schulz

“…Introduction Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women worldwide, and hypertension is one of the most prevalent and modifiable risk factors. …”
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Factors Attributable to Cardiovascular Diseases in the Elderly Population of the Campo Alegre Resettlement, Tierralta, Córdoba by Carolina Castellanos Ramos, Brayan Domínguez Lozano, Daniela Jiménez Cordero, José Rocha Barraza

“…<strong>Background:</strong> cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, each year more people die from one of these diseases than from any other cause. …”
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Comparing Efficacies of Biopsy and Rapid Urease Testing for H. Pylori at a Single Institution by Kathleen Hill, Aiden V. Ohning, Jonathan P. Mallory, Stella Self, Christine M. G. Schammel, Jenny Meredith, John Reddic, Patrick Kent, Jenny B. Knight

“…An estimated 26,000 gastric cancer cases will occur in the US in 2023, with 40% of cases becoming the primary cause of death. Invasive and noninvasive techniques are used to diagnose H. pylori infection; however, controversy exists regarding the “gold standard” for diagnosis. …”
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Pivotal Cytoprotective Mediators and Promising Therapeutic Strategies for Endothelial Progenitor Cell-Based Cardiovascular Regeneration by Hyunyun Kim, Sujin Kim, Sang Hong Baek, Sang-Mo Kwon

“…Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), including atherosclerosis, stroke, and myocardial infarction, is a major cause of death worldwide. In aspects of cell therapy against CVD, it is generally accepted that endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) are potent neovascular modulators in ischemic tissues. …”
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POTENCY OF SOURSOP LEAF EXTRACT AND CURCUMIN WITH MAGNETIC AND MUCUS-PENETRATING NANOPARTICLE AS COLORECTAL CANCER ALTERNATIVE THERAPY by Faiza Rahma Ebnudesita, Ayik Rochyatul Jannah, Savira Butsainah Dienanta, Reny I'tishom

“…Background: Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death in the world. Currently, resection and adjuvant chemotherapy are the main therapies for colorectal cancer. …”
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Examining the Relationship between Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Body Weight Status: Empirical Evidence from a Population-Based Survey of Adults in Taiwan by Tai-Hsiung Hung, Pei-An Liao, Hung-Hao Chang, Jiun-Hao Wang, Min-Chen Wu

“…Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death worldwide. Meanwhile, obesity has been recognized as a global epidemic. …”
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Expert insights on Hodgkin’s lymphoma development in an activated PI3K delta syndrome patient undergoing leniolisib treatment by Francesca Conti, Francesca Conti, Mattia Moratti, Mattia Moratti, Elena Sabattini, Pier Luigi Zinzani, Pier Luigi Zinzani

“…Malignancy is one of the most serious complications associated with APDS patients, with the most commonly occurring of these being lymphoma, and is the most common cause of death in APDS patients. Management of APDS is complex and variable due to the heterogeneous nature of the disease and ranges from antimicrobial and immunosuppressant agents to haematopoetic stem cell transplantation. …”
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Burden of diet-related chronic diseases in Chinese and Japanese adults attributable to dietary risk factors from 1990 to 2021: a systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease... by Minyan Wang, Huan Ma, Chu Qin, Oscar Onayi Mandizadza, Haojie Ni, Yun Shi, Conghua Ji

“…BackgroundChronic diseases are a major cause of death, contributing significantly to the global disease burden. …”
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Improving Cancer Diagnosis in Alberta, Canada: A Qualitative Study of Emergency Department Healthcare Providers’ Perspectives on Diagnosing Cancer in the Emergency Setting by Anna Pujadas Botey, Cassandra Carrier, Eddy Lang, Paula J. Robson

“…Cancer is the leading cause of death in Canada, with diagnoses increasing annually. …”
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Two Sudden and Unexpected Deaths of Patients with Schizophrenia Associated with Intramuscular Injections of Antipsychotics and Practice Guidelines to Limit the Use of High Doses of... by Nasratullah Wahidi, Katie M. Johnson, Allen Brenzel, Jose de Leon

“…The second case involves a 42-year-old African-American female with metabolic syndrome. Her probable cause of death was the last ziprasidone IM injection of 20 mg in addition to (1) three extra haloperidol doses (2 hours before the ziprasidone injection, 5 mg oral haloperidol; approximately 21 hours earlier, 5 mg oral haloperidol; and 2 days prior, one 10 mg IM haloperidol injection), (2) 10 mg/day of scheduled oral haloperidol for 6 days before death, and (3) a long-acting paliperidone injection of 156 mg 18 days before death. …”
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Clinical and epidemiological characterization of infection associated with ischemic stroke in patients over 60 years of age by Alexis Suárez Quesada, Alexis Álvarez Aliaga, Andrés José Quesada Vázquez, Ezequiel Ernesto López Espinosa, Liannys Lidia Naranjo Flores

“…<p><strong>Foundation</strong>: Stroke is the third cause of death worldwide. Infection is the most important medical complication due to its impact on morbidity and tripling the number of deaths.…”
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Distinct Chromosomal Profiles in Metastasizing and Non-Metastasizing Colorectal Carcinomas by B. Michael Ghadimi, Marian Grade, Carsten Mönkemeyer, Bettina Kulle, Jochen Gaedcke, Bastian Gunawan, Claus Langer, Torsten Liersch, Heinz Becker

“…However, despite the fact that liver metastases are the leading cause of death for cancer patients, the molecular basis still remains poorly understood and independent prognostic markers have not been established. …”
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Novel risk loci encompassing genes influencing STAT3, GPCR, and oxidative stress signaling are associated with co-morbid GERD and COPD. by Ava C Wilson, Alison Rocco, Joe Chiles, Vinodh Srinivasasainagendra, Wassim Labaki, Deborah Meyers, Bertha Hidalgo, Marguerite R Irvin, Surya P Bhatt, Hemant Tiwari, Merry-Lynn McDonald

“…Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of death globally. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common comorbidity in COPD associated with worse pulmonary symptoms, reduced quality of life, and increased exacerbations and hospitalizations. …”
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Ocular Injuries and Intimate Partner Violence: A Review of the Literature by Baldwin G, Miller JB

“…Grace Baldwin, John B Miller Retina Service, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USACorrespondence: John B Miller, Retina Service, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Harvard Retinal Imaging Lab, 243 Charles St, Boston, MA, 02114, USA, Tel +1 (617) 573-3750, Fax +1 (617) 573-3698, Email John_Miller@meei.harvard.eduPurpose of Review: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a leading cause of death and disability across the world. We sought to investigate the prevalence and clinical presentation of ocular injuries in IPV.Recent Findings: Literature review revealed 16 published studies that evaluated ocular injuries in IPV, of which the study types included 9 retrospective studies, 2 prospective, 1 review, 1 invited commentary, 2 case reports, and 1 population-based cross-sectional survey. …”
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Health literacy and cardiovascular disease prevention: a systematic scoping review protocol by Vanessa Vaughan, Mojtaba Lotfaliany, Bonnie Beasant, Georgie Lee, Sarah Hosking

“…A secondary author will screen 10% of abstracts, with a third subject-matter expert reviewing conflicts.Ethics and dissemination This review will be disseminated through peer-reviewed scholarly networks, most likely including journal publication and conference presentation.Article summary CVD is the leading cause of death around the world. This paper proposes an exploration of health literacy’s relationship with CVD prevention as a whole, contrasting with the more segmented reviews currently published.…”
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Regenerative therapies for myocardial infarction: exploring the critical role of energy metabolism in achieving cardiac repair by Jiahao Ren, Xinzhe Chen, Tao Wang, Cuiyun Liu, Kun Wang

“…Cardiovascular diseases are the most lethal diseases worldwide, of which myocardial infarction is the leading cause of death. After myocardial infarction, in order to ensure normal blood supply to the heart, the remaining cardiomyocytes compensate for the loss of cardiomyocytes mainly by working at high capacity rather than by proliferating to produce new cardiomyocytes. …”
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Surgeons are apprehensive to use DCD lungs despite similar post-transplant outcomes: A 20-year UNOS retrospective analysis by J. Sam Meyer, MSc, Oliver K. Jawitz, MD, MHS, Yury Peysakhovich, MD, Dan Aravot, MD, Matthew G. Hartwig, MD, MHS, Yaron D. Barac, MD, PhD

“…Odds of lung non-use between DBD and DCD donors were significantly associated with blood type, alcohol use, cause of death, smoking history, drug use, death circumstance, ethnicity, gender, hypertension, cancer, age, and lung pO2 on 100% P/F ratio (P < 0.001 for all variables). …”
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Types of discomfort and pre-hospital interventions administered to trauma victims: scoping review protocol by Filipe Melo, Mauro Mota, Margarida Reis Santos, Miguel Castelo Branco

“… Introduction: Trauma is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. In addition to acute pain caused by trauma, victims often face discomforts during pre-hospital care, such as cold, anxiety, and fear, which may worsen their condition and hinder care. …”
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Familial Aggregation and Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer in Affected Individuals by Julio Armando Sánchez Delgado, Nailé Edita Sánchez Lara

“…<strong>Foundation:</strong> prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death in men worldwide. Genetic studies indicate a link between certain genetic mutations, the aggressiveness of this neoplasia, the risk of developing the disease, and patient survival rates. …”
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Evaluation of routinely collected records for dementia outcomes in UK: a prospective cohort study by Kay-Tee Khaw, Carol Brayne, Robert Luben, Shabina Hayat, Nicholas Wareham

“…We present potential selection biases that might occur depending on whether cause of death, or primary and secondary care data sources are used. …”
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