Sarah Miller, David Lee · June 2024 · pp. 1-7
In 2021, health expenditures in the United States soared to an astounding $4.3 trillion, equivalent to 18.3% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). A significant portion of these expenses, 19%,...
Amaka Obi, David Olatunji · June 2024 · pp. 8-19
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication in surgical procedures, particularly heart and vascular surgeries, leading to increased healthcare costs, prolonged hospital stays, and adverse outcomes. Various criteria and...
Beatriz Silva Santos, Ana Clara Oliveira Souza · June 2024 · pp. 20-30
The concept of palliative care, rooted in the historical use of the term "pallium" as a protective cloak, embodies a profound mission of protection and accompaniment for individuals facing life-threatening...
Sarah Jones, Emily Jackson · June 2024 · pp. 31-37
Sleep, a reversible state of perceptual disengagement from the environment, is a fundamental aspect of human health and performance. It comprises two distinct stages: rapid eye movement (REM) and non-REM...
Catarina Mendes, Miguel Silva, Mário Fontes e Sousa, Inês Duarte · June 2024 · pp. 38-41
Pancreatic adenocarcinoma is currently a major public health problem, being the 7th cause of death worldwide. Incidence is increasing and unfortunately nowadays the incidence is almost overlapping to mortality. The...