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This meta-analysis of 23 studies (n= 167,904) identified risk factors for postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) in colorectal cancer patients. These included male sex, older age, BMI ≥25, hypertension, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, hypoalbuminemia, emergency/open surgery, prolonged surgery, ASA score ≥3, and intraoperative transfusion. Early identification and preventive strategies targeting these factors are crucial.

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This meta-analysis of 23 studies (n= 167,904) identified risk factors for postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) in colorectal cancer patients. These included male sex, older age, BMI ≥25, hypertension, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, hypoalbuminemia, emergency/open surgery, prolonged surgery, ASA score ≥3, and intraoperative transfusion. Early identification and preventive strategies targeting these factors are crucial.
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Explore vital recurrent stroke predictors in lacunar stroke patients managed with intensive blood pressure lowering. This analysis examines trial findings from SPS3 to uncover residual vascular risks, metabolic factors, and targeted secondary prevention strategies for high-risk neurological patients.
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Odisha has established India's first state-level clinical protocol specifically tailored for pregnant women with sickle cell disease. Developed with NHM and UNICEF, the framework provides structured antenatal screening, crisis mitigation, standardized referral pathways, and specialized interdisciplinary care.
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India is advancing preventive healthcare by integrating genomics, artificial intelligence, and quantum technologies. With the SANGAM programme sequencing one million Indian genomes, clinicians can unlock personalized therapies, detect cardiometabolic risks early, and curb the burden of diabetes and heart disease.
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A randomized controlled trial demonstrates that an eight-week dual-task training intervention significantly improves static and dynamic postural control over standard balance exercises in individuals with chronic ankle instability, addressing critical neurocognitive deficits during athletic and daily activities.
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A retrospective cohort study of 7,716 ICU patients from the MIMIC-IV database demonstrates that Gradient Boosting Decision Trees significantly outperform traditional SOFA scores in predicting in-hospital mortality among patients with sepsis and diabetes, with SHAP analysis providing clinical interpretability.
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