Introduction: It is a fact that the elderly comprise an exponentially growing age group in Brazil. Inevitably, the high demand of most of this population for medicines and health services impacts public health policies in terms of the effort required ...
Silva, Ana Flávia +1 more
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Predictors of iatrogenic atrial septal defects: analysis of fibrotic atrial cardiomyopathy, valvular disease, and transseptal sheath size. [PDF]
Heil E +5 more
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Iatrogenic Intramural Dissection of the Esophagus after Insertion of a Laryngeal Mask Airway [PDF]
In pediatric patients, a laryngeal mask airway (LMA) is usually used during minor surgeries that require general anesthesia. No esophageal injury has been reported after insertion of an LMA.
Hee Young Kim +7 more
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Although uncommon, iatrogenic vascular injury (IVI) is a serious complication of laparoscopic surgery. We present a case review involving a laceration of the right common iliac artery (RCIA) during an elective laparoscopic gynecological procedure.
Caterin Arevalo-Zamora +2 more
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Unusual iatrogenic foreign body in a nose: A case report
Foreign bodies in the nose are common in children, but are rarely found in adults. In this case, a 34-year-old male was ad- mitted to our clinic with complaints of nasal obstruction, halitosis and foul-smelling purulent nasal discharge.
Murat Salihoglu +4 more
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Background: In some Asian communities, HIV epidemics initially concentrated in high-risk groups develop into generalized epidemics, while in others HIV epidemics remain confined to high-risk groups. We examined whether blood exposures in a community, as
Devon D. Brewer, Adnan A. Khan
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Management of iatrogenic chloroform mucosal burn in the palate: a case report [PDF]
Chloroform is used widely in endodontic treatments for solving gutta-percha points, but it can have destructive effects if it comes in to contact with oral mucosa.
Ali Taghavi Zenouz +4 more
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Radial Nerve Palsy as an Iatrogenic Complication of Shoulder Replacement Surgery With Significant Bone Loss of the Humerus Resembling Gorham-Stout Disease: Case Report and Review of the Literature. [PDF]
Shields LBE +3 more
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Introduction: Accurate, comprehensive knowledge of an infectious pathogen's modes of transmission helps people to avoid infection. Growing evidence suggests that blood-borne HIV transmission is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa. Methodology: I examined
Devon D. Brewer
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Bridging science and policy in tuberculosis treatment through innovations in precision medicine, drug development, and cohort research: a narrative review [PDF]
Recent advancements in tuberculosis treatment research emphasize innovative strategies that enhance treatment efficacy, reduce adverse effects, and adhere to patient-centered care principles. As tuberculosis remains a significant global health challenge,
Jinsoo Min +3 more
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