Background The impact of hemoglobin levels and anemia on stroke mortality remains
controversial. We aimed to systematically assess this association and quantify the evidence …

Background Laparoscopic appendectomy is amongst the most common general surgical
procedures performed in the developed world. Arguably, the most critical part of this …

Objectives Stroke‐associated pneumonia (SAP) is common and associated with adverse
outcomes. Data on its impact beyond 1 year are scarce. Materials and methods This …

Whilst stroke-associated pneumonia (SAP) is common and associated with poor outcomes,
less is known about the determinants of these adverse clinical outcomes in SAP. To identify …

Background: Routinely collected data in hospitals is complex, typically heterogeneous, and
scattered across multiple Hospital Information Systems (HIS). This big data, created as a …

Background Hyponatremia, the commonest electrolyte imbalance encountered in clinical
practice, is associated with adverse outcomes. Despite this, understanding of the …

Background Idiopathic gynecomastia is a benign breast disorder characterized by
overdevelopment of male breast tissue. It can cause discomfort and concern, resulting in …

Background Risk factors for poststroke falls and fractures remain poorly understood. This
study aimed to evaluate which factors increased risk of these events after stroke. Methods …

Background and Purpose—Rheumatic valvular heart disease is associated with the
increased risk of cerebrovascular events, although there are limited data on the prognosis of …

Background: Patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) have been found to be at an increased risk
of suffering a stroke. However, research on the impact of DM on stroke outcomes is limited …