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Thyroid tuberculosis mimicking multinodular goiter: a case report
BackgroundMycobacterium tuberculosis is the second most common infectious cause of death in adults worldwide. The ability of this organism to...
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Demographic changes in COVID-19 mortality during the pandemic: analysis of trends in disparities among workers using California’s mortality surveillance system
BackgroundThere is limited information on the extent and patterns of disparities in COVID-19 mortality throughout the pandemic. We aimed to examine...
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Hepatic cholera: a case report with literature review
BackgroundVasoactive intestinal peptide-secreting tumors (VIPomas), also known as WDHA syndrome (or “pancreatic cholera”), are rare neuroendocrine...
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Effect of changes in motor skill induced by educational video program to decrease lower-limb joint load during cutting maneuvers: based on musculoskeletal modeling
BackgroundThis study investigated the effects of changes in motor skills from an educational video program on the kinematic and kinetic variables of...
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Association between carpal height ratio and ulnar variance in normal wrist radiography
IntroductionThe wrist joint is a complex anatomical structure, and various radiographic parameters are utilized to assess its normal alignment and...
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The Association of Gabapentin Initiation with Cognitive and Behavioral Changes in Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment: A Retrospective Cohort Study
BackgroundAlthough gabapentin has been increasingly prescribed to older adults, the relation between gabapentin initiation and longer-term...
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The incidence of fractures in children under two years of age: a systematic review
BackgroundEpidemiological research on fractures in children under the age of two is of great importance to help understand differences between...
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Safety and efficacy of tract embolization using gelatin sponge particles in reducing pneumothorax after CT-guided percutaneous lung biopsy in patients with emphysema
BackgroundThe incidence of pneumothorax is higher in patients with emphysema who undergo percutaneous lung biopsy. Needle embolization has been shown...
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A model for identifying potentially inappropriate medication used in older people with dementia: a machine learning study
BackgroundOlder adults with dementia often face the risk of potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) use. The quality of PIM evaluation is hindered...
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Ulcerative colitis in a transgender woman with a sigmoid neovagina: a case report
BackgroundSex reassignment surgery (SRS) is a necessary step in transitioning into the desired gender for male-to-female transgender individuals....
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Fully ambulatory robotic single anastomosis duodeno-ileal bypass (SADI): 40 consecutive patients in a single tertiary bariatric center
BackgroundSingle Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal bypass (SADI) is becoming a key option as a revision procedure after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy...
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The association between the visceral to subcutaneous abdominal fat ratio and the risk of cardiovascular diseases: a systematic review
BackgroundCardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the primary cause of mortality globally. The prevalence of obesity is rising worldwide; there seems to...
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Racial Differences in Stigmatizing and Positive Language in Emergency Medicine Notes
ObjectiveLanguage used by providers in medical documentation may reveal evidence of race-related implicit bias. We aimed to use natural language...
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A Sco** Review of Stigma Related to Prostate Cancer in Black Men
BackgroundProstate cancer (CaP) disproportionately affects 1-in-4 Black men and is a stigmatised disease within their communities. Yet, Black men are...
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The relationship between uric acid and bone mineral density in the intermediate stage of CKD 1–3
BackgroundSome studies have suggested that uric acid has antioxidant properties that can prevent bone loss, but the relationship between uric acid...
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The cost of living crisis – how does it impact the health and life of individuals? A survey exploring perceptions in Italy, Germany, Sweden and the United Kingdom
BackgroundThe Cost of Living Crisis (CoLC), a real term reduction in basic income, risks individuals being unable to afford essentials such as heat,...
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Incidence of metabolic syndrome in patients with unilateral or bilateral staghorn renal stones and its impact on percutaneous nephrolithotomy outcomes
BackgroundTo evaluate the incidence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in patients with unilateral and bilateral staghorn calculi (SC) and evaluate the...