Introduction. Fetal hydrops is defined as the pathological accumulation of extracellular fluid in at least two fetal anatomical compartments, including skin edema (> 5 mm thickness), pericardial effusion, pleural effusion, ...

Introduction. Tick-borne infections (TBIs) are increasingly recognized as a public health concern in North America and Europe, with Lyme disease being the most notable. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ...

Introduction. Adult epilepsy generates a burden that extends beyond seizure counts and includes adverse treatment effects, role restriction, emotional distress, and the social devaluation attached to the diagnosis. The ...

Introduction. Inflammation is a state driven by pathogenic stimuli. Trauma is one of the causes of acute onset of the inflammatory pathway. Multiple proteases are capable of inducing distant multiple organ lesions (lungs, ...

Introduction. Aesthetic and functional considerations have always been the main concerns in the orthodontic treatment of dentoalveolar malocclusions. The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of the use ...

Introduction. Chronic kidney disease and COVID-19 are both associated with significant Introduction. Chronic kidney disease and COVID-19 are both associated with significant morbidity. Patients with chronic kidney disease ...

Introduction. Pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) is a major cardiovascular emergency associated with significant mortality. Systemic inflammation contributes to the pathogenesis of thrombosis and to disease severity, and ...

Introduction. Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory condition and is considered a potential risk factor for the development of hematologic malignancies, particularly in the context of immunosuppressive therapy ...