BACKGROUND: Approximately 90% of patients undergoing general anesthesia encounter atelectasis, especially after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Pneumoperitoneum during laparoscopic surgeries significantly hinders ...

increased risk of perioperative respiratory discomfort even during minor procedures such as cataract surgery performed under local anesthesia. Intraoperative coughing, dyspnea, and poor cooperation may adversely affect ...

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder with potential systemic complications including renal involvement. Microalbuminuria represents early endothelial dysfunction and may indicate ...

Background; Pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PXF) is an age-related systemic microfibrillopathy characterized by the deposition of fibrillar extracellular material in ocular tissues. It is associated with endothelial ...

Background: Extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) was underdiagnosed due to its varying and nonspecific symptoms and limited diagnostic tools. Recent data suggest that there is an increase in the incidence of EPTB due to ...