Search
Search Results
-
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...
-
Characterizing disparities in receipt of palliative care for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders with metastatic cancer in the United States
PurposePalliative care plays essential roles in cancer care. However, differences in receipt among individuals identifying as Asian American, Native...
-
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...
-
Mediated effects of a randomised control trial for a text messaging smoking cessation intervention for online help-seekers and primary care visitors
Background and AimsDigital smoking cessation interventions have been shown to be effective in hel** individuals achieve prolonged smoking...
-
Skin carotenoid scores and metabolic syndrome in a general Japanese population: the Hisayama study
BackgroundHigher vegetable intake is being promoted as an initiative to prevent lifestyle-related diseases. Carotenoids are yellow or red pigment...
-
Dissecting the vascular-cognitive nexus: energetic vs. conventional hemodynamic parameters
Blood pressure or flow measurements have been associated with vascular health and cognitive function. We proposed that energetic hemodynamic...
-
Methadone versus other opioids for refractory malignant bone pain: a pilot randomised controlled study
PurposeRefractory cancer-induced bone pain (CIBP) affects a patient’s functional capacity and quality of life, but there is limited evidence to guide...
-
Neurocysticercosis Prevalence and Characteristics in Communities of Sinda District in Zambia: A Cross-Sectional Study
BackgroundThis study aimed at describing the epidemiology of (neuro)cysticercosis as well as its clinical and radiological characteristics in a Taenia...
-
Short and long-term acceptability and efficacy of extended-release cornstarch in the hepatic glycogen storage diseases: results from the Glyde study
BackgroundHypoglycaemia is the primary manifestation of all the hepatic types of glycogen storage disease (GSD). In 2008, Glycosade ® , an...
-
Expanding telmisartan’s therapeutic horizon: exploring its multifaceted mechanisms beyond cardiovascular disorders
BackgroundTelmisartan, a potent angiotensin II type-1 receptor blocker as well as partial PPAR–gamma agonist, has emerged as a versatile therapeutic...
-
Neural correlates of depression-related smartphone language use in adolescents
Magnetic resonance imaging has provided pathophysiological insights into adolescent depression but is a relatively inaccessible technology....
-
An Ode to the Heart from Down Under!
Testicular malignancies rarely metastasize to the heart. Cardiac metastases often herald disseminated disease. It can manifest either in a...
-
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...
-
The evolution of the multidisciplinary tumor board in orthopedic oncology: from its historical roots to its future potential
PurposeThe purpose of this review is to summarize the impact of the multidisciplinary tumor board as a tool or mechanism for orthopedic oncology...
-
-
Long-term consequences of positive surgical margin after partial nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma: multi‐institutional analysis
IntroductionThe aim of the study was to determine the impact of positive surgical margins (PSM) after PN on very long-term recurrence in a...
-
