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Butyricimonas faecihominis: an atypically resistant bacterium implicated in abscess formation - a case report
BackgroundThis case report presents a unique instance of abscesses with an uncommon pathogen isolated from blood cultures.
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Imaging-based body fat distribution and diabetic retinopathy in general US population with diabetes: an NHANES analysis (2003–2006 and 2011–2018)
BackgroundLimited studies have investigated the correlation between fat distribution and the risk of diabetic retinopathy (DR) in the general...
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Effects of exercise mimetics as putative therapeutics on brain health, aging, and neurodegenerative diseases
There is growing evidence that an active lifestyle can benefit brain health, delay the onset of neurodegenerative diseases and aging, and improve...
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Impact of secondhand smoke on air quality in partially enclosed outdoor hospitality venues: a review
BackgroundSmoking is a leading cause of premature mortality and morbidity globally. The pollutants generated from smoke are not only harmful to...
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Doing a double take: when transthoracic echocardiography fails for mitral valve annuloplasty ring endocarditis with Streptococcus pyogenes: a case report
BackgroundThis case highlights several complications of a late and rare presentation of culture-negative Streptococcus pyogenes endocarditis of a...
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Inhibitors of apolipoprotein C3, triglyceride levels, and risk of pancreatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
In recent years, novel apoC3 inhibitor therapies for the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia have been developed and assessed through phase II and III...
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Emerging biologic augmentation strategies for meniscal repair: a systematic review
BackgroundMeniscal repair should be the gold standard. However, the meniscus is poorly vascularized and even an excellent meniscus repair may not...
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Diffusion-tensor magnetic resonance imaging as a non-invasive assessment of extracellular matrix remodeling in lumbar paravertebral muscles of rats with sarcopenia
BackgroundExtracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling in skeletal muscle is a significant factor in the development of sarcopenia. This study aims to...
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Impact and effect of imaging referral guidelines on patients and radiology services: a systematic review
ObjectivesThe objective of this systematic review was to offer a comprehensive overview and explore the associated outcomes from imaging referral...
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Buprenorphine vs. morphine: impact on neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) outcomes in a single center retrospective study
ObjectivesTo compare clinical outcomes for infants with neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) treated with buprenorphine or morphine.
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Deep learning model based on endoscopic images predicting treatment response in locally advanced rectal cancer undergo neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy: a multicenter study
PurposeNeoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy has been the standard practice for patients with locally advanced rectal cancer. However, the treatment response...
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Altered RNA export by SF3B1 mutants confers sensitivity to nuclear export inhibition
SF3B1 mutations frequently occur in cancer yet lack targeted therapies. Clinical trials of XPO1 inhibitors, selinexor and eltanexor, in high-risk...
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PET imaging of neuroinflammation: any credible alternatives to TSPO yet?
Over the last decades, the role of neuroinflammation in neuropsychiatric conditions has attracted an exponentially growing interest. A key driver for...
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Effectiveness of synthetic versus autologous bone grafts in foot and ankle surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundAll orthopaedic procedures, comprising foot and ankle surgeries, seemed to show a positive trend, recently. Bone grafts are commonly...
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Relationship between the severity of functional mitral regurgitation at admission and one-year outcomes in patients hospitalized for acute heart failure with mildly reduced ejection fraction
BackgroundThe epidemiological distribution of functional mitral regurgitation (FMR) in heart failure (HF) and mildly reduced ejection fraction...
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Carbon-ion radiotherapy alone vs. standard dose photon radiation with carbon-ion radiotherapy boost for high-grade gliomas: a retrospective study
BackgroundThis study aimed to compare the survival outcome and side effects in patients with primary high-grade glioma (HGG) who received carbon ion...
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An update to experimental and clinical aspects of tumor-associated macrophages in cancer development: hopes and pitfalls
Tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) represent one of the most abundant tumor-infiltrating stromal cells, and their normal function in tumor...
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A bipolar disorder-associated missense variant alters adenylyl cyclase 2 activity and promotes mania-like behavior
The single nucleotide polymorphism rs13166360, causing a substitution of valine (Val) 147 to leucine (Leu) in the adenylyl cyclase 2 (ADCY2), has...
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Stable Response and Sustained Improvement of Itch and Sleep Symptoms in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis Treated with Lebrikizumab over 52 Weeks
BackgroundLebrikizumab demonstrated significant improvement versus placebo for measures of skin clearance and patient-reported outcomes at weeks 16...