Background: Statins, acknowledged for their ability to reduce cardiovascular risk, demonstrate a variety of pleiotropic effects, including anti-inflammatory, antithrombotic, endothelial stabilizing ...

Robotic-assisted proctectomy (RAP) has emerged as the predominant surgical approach for patients with rectal cancer in recent years; although good postoperative patient recovery with accurate ...

Objectives We use new data and robust methods to estimate mortality levels and trends for US states and Washington DC and ...