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The robotic PIANO: a critical narrative review of surgeon-controlled operative polyphony, human factors, and robotic training

Abstract Robotic surgery can concentrate control of several technical functions at the console, but such concentration does not itself confer clinical independence, reduce dependence on the perioperative team, or improve patient outcomes. We define surgeon-controlled operative po...

Triggering receptors expressed on myeloid cells (TREM-1) and TREM-2 as predictors of pathological complete response to neoadjuvant therapy in triple-negative breast cancer

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is one of the most aggressive subtypes of breast cancer, characterized by early metastasis, high recurrence rates, and limited targeted therapy options. Pathologic complete response (pCR) after neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) is a well-establi...

The Role of Medical Laboratory Science in Strengthening Public Health Systems

This professional public-health article explains how medical laboratory science strengthens population health through reliable diagnosis, outbreak detection, surveillance, quality management, antimicrobial-resistance monitoring, resilient laboratory networks and timely evidence f...

Preventive Healthcare and Community Awareness: Keys to Better Health Outcomes

This professional public-health article explains why better health outcomes depend on prevention, community awareness, accessible services, trust, primary healthcare, genuine community engagement and responsible digital communication. Seriki Samuel Itopa is a licensed Medical Lab...

The Role of Medical Laboratory Science in Strengthening Public Health Systems

This professional public-health article explains how medical laboratory science strengthens population health through reliable diagnosis, outbreak detection, surveillance, quality management, antimicrobial-resistance monitoring, resilient laboratory networks and timely evidence f...

Etiology and Outcomes of Hypernatremia in a Tertiary Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: The Role of Disease Severity

Purpose: Hypernatremia is a common electrolyte disorder in pediatric intensive care units (PICU) and is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. We aimed to evaluate underlying etiologies, clinical characteristics, and factors associated with outcomes in critically i...

Early mRNA expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines and ADAMTS-5 in an acute ischemia/reperfusion–induced pressure ulcer model, a pilot exploratory animal study

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) expression levels of interleukin (IL)-1α, IL-1β, IL-6, IL-17, and A Disintegrin and Metalloproteinase with Thrombospondin Motifs (ADAMTS) -5 in an acute ischemia/reperfusion (I/R)-induced pressure ulc...

Real-world outcomes of second-line therapy in advanced thymic carcinoma: a multicenter Turkish Oncology Group (TOG) study

Abstract Background Thymic carcinoma (TC) is a rare and aggressive malignancy with limited evidence guiding second-line treatment after prior systemic therapy. We evaluated real-world outcomes of second-line systemic therapy in a multicenter cohort. Methods Adults with unresectab...

Eleven questions on Hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome management in the ICU

Hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS) due to Andes virus (ANDV) is a fulminant yet potentially reversible cause of respiratory and circulatory failure requiring timely critical care. This article addresses eleven practical questions on ICU management, drawing on clinical exp...