s associated with unfavorable treatment outcomes overall and among HIV-seronegative patients (HR= 1.16 (95% CI = [1.05;1.27]).

Increased neutrophil count prior to anti-TB treatment initiation was associated with unfavorable treatment outcomes, particularly among HIV-seronegative patients. Further prospective studies evaluating neutrophil…[Read more]

but also showing its great potential to discover new diagnostic markers. Therefore, it not only can improve the efficiency of clinical diagnosis but also shorten the research period of researching a diagnosis basis to an extent. It has a positive significance to the development of the medical diagnosis level. © 2020 Liu et al.Objective We aimed…[Read more]

The proximity of the orofacial structures to the upper airway has led to enormous interest in their influence on the airway maintenance mechanism. The recognition of Sleep disorders and the evolution of dental sleep medicine has fueled further interest in the role of orthodontic treatment on the airway particularly in Class II malocclusions. With…[Read more]

RESULTS Among 105 patients included in this study, 55 were male, and 50 were female. Mean age was 55.2±16.26 years (range, 21-93 years). According to Strasberg classification, type A, B, C, D and E injuries were detected in 57, 1, 3, 29 and 15 patients, respectively. Eighty-five patients were successfully treated with endoscopic and percutaneous…[Read more]