Biruk Demisse Ayalew

National trends in heart failure and hyperlipidemia related mortality in the United States, 1999–2024

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, with heart failure (HF) and hyperlipidemia substantially contributing to mortality. This study aimed to examine national trends in HF-related mortality with coexisting hyperlipidemia from 1999 to 2024...

Umbilical port versus epigastric port for gallbladder extraction in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. An updated systematic review and meta-analysis

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is the gold standard for gallstone disease, but the optimal extraction port (umbilical vs. epigastric) remains debated. This updated systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate whether port site selection impacts perioperative and posto...