Objective Calcium metabolism has long been implicated in aortic stenosis (AS). Studies assessing the long-term safety of oral calcium and/or vitamin D in AS are scarce yet imperative given the rising ...

Concurrent conditions such as cerebrovascular stenosis and coronary artery disease pose significant challenges for patients. Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP)-based health education models offer ...

Aortic valve stenosis is the most prevalent heart valve disease worldwide. Although interventional treatment options have rapidly improved in recent years, symptomatic aortic valve stenosis is still ...

When one vocal cord does not move properly (unilateral vocal cord immobility, or VCI), it can lead to a weak, breathy voice, inability to raise the volume of the voice and the sensation of running out ...

Background Aortic stenosis is a degenerative condition with high mortality in its severe stages and no preventive treatment. While diabetes is a known risk factor, the role of elevated glucose levels ...

Background Patients with intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis (ICAS) are prone to stroke recurrence despite aggressive medical treatment. Further assessment of the anatomy and physiology of ICAS is ...

TikToker Lucy Smith-Butler says she hopes her top tips will help other disabled festival-goers too.

Other causes of a high stomal output should always be considered, including partial or intermittent obstruction, abdominal sepsis, recurrent disease, drug withdrawal or administration, and ...

Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Medical College, Raipur, have performed a complex tracheoplasty with anterior tracheal wall reconstruction on a 36-year-old man suffering from severe subglottic stenosis.

Peristomal dermatoses commonly afflict the area around stoma openings in ostomy patients. These complications, however, are often unreported by patients and remain untreated for years, thus ...

Surgical Management of Obesity Bariatric surgery is currently the most effective strategy for attaining significant and sustainable weight loss. Dr Richard Varco (Minnesota) performed the first ...

Ostomy bags are odor-resistant and heavy-duty to prevent leaks, but they need to be changed regularly. Here’s a primer on how to change your ostomy pouch properly.