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The most successful method for treating obesity is bariatric surgery. The two most common surgeries for treating morbid obesity are the laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RNYGB) and the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). However, there has not been a thorough analysis of the differences in their adverse effects. The aim of this study was to analyze if RNYGB and LSG had comparable postoperative complications and mortality. To that end, results from trials comparing those who underwent RNYGB and those who underwent LSG were combined. We explored the Cochrane Library, PubMed, EMBASE, and ...

"It is important that vaccine providers are aware of specific barriers to immunization in their parts of the world." Healthcare workers (HCWs) have an important role in immunisation of children, as they tend to be the main trusted source of vaccine-related information. Their own attitudes toward immunisation can impact parental perceptions.

Women with native heart valve disease who are considering getting pregnant should have a complete risk estimation to determine whether an intervention is required prior to becoming pregnant and, if so, to determine when it should be performed and what kind of surgical therapy will be used. Pregnancy is linked to early and late structural valve degeneration in women who have bioprostheses, suggesting a high reoperation rate. A mechanical valve during pregnancy increases the risk of maternal complications such as valve thrombosis and mortality. The claim that women with defective hearts should ...

Assessing the procalcitonin as an antimicrobial stewardship tool in COVID-19 patients with superimposed bacterial and non-bacterial infections. Read more

A new study indicated that although vaping increases airway resistance, it does not impact lung function.