Diffuse alveolar damage and diffuse alveolar hemoerrhage occur in a younger, predominantly female population and tend to be associated with systematic autoimmune processes. Extracorporeal life-support (ECLS) strategies can effectively be used in this population.

Summary of pooled analysis findings: in a cohort of 635 acute high-risk pulmonary embolism patients, use of Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation was chiefly pursued in cardiac arrest cases. The majority of patients received at least one concomitant reperfusion attempt (mainly systemic thrombolysis). Early all-cause mortality was estimated at ~40%, while the most common complication was major bleeding (~30%).

High mechanical shear stresses (HMSS) with a short exposure time of 0.5 s relevant to mechanically assisted circulation can induce neutrophil activation and platelet-neutrophil aggregation.

Baseline systemic congestion, which was defined by the high estimated plasma volume status calculated using hematocrit and body weight, was associated with higher mortality following durable left ventricular assist device implantation.

Patients with severe Covid-19 supported with V-V ECMO are less likely to be discharged from ICU within 30 days after initiation of V-V ECMO than patients with influenza virus infection and V-V ECMO. Hospital mortality was higher in patients with Covid-19, but not significant.

We explored the effect of conventional hemodialysis versus online hemodiafiltration (OL-HDF) in a study in Casablanca - Morocco on hemodialysis-related headache (HRH). 51,3% of patients undergoing conventional hemodialysis modality reported HRH compared to 12,5% undergoing OL-HDF) (P = .008).

NGF was immobilized in collagen tube to promote nerve regeneration after facial nerve injury.

Findings and recommendations of the present study.

Pectus excavatum (PE) can be associated with cardiac disorders that also require surgical repair. Totally endoscopic robot-assisted mitral valve plasty for mitral valve regurgitation were performed while elevating the sternum with aide of our original electrical sternum lifting system, followed by a successful Nuss procedure through via small incision. Simultaneous robot-assisted cardiac surgery and the Nuss procedure is effective. Sternal elevation during cardiac surgery is very important for safe procedure.