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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...
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Identifying SCS Trial Responders Immediately After Postoperative Programming with ECAP Dose-Controlled Closed-Loop Therapy
IntroductionDrawbacks of fixed-output spinal cord stimulation (SCS) screening trials may lead to compromised trial outcomes and poor predictability...
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Dermotoscope assisted diagnosis of adolescent bullous pilomatricoma: six case reports
BackgroundPilomatricoma (PM) is a cutaneous benign neoplasm derived from the hair matrix. It clinically presents as a solitary and firm nodule...
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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...
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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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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...
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Autism spectrum: parents’ perspectives reflecting the different needs of different families
BackgroundParents of children on the autism spectrum often face great challenges in the care of their child. Early support tailored to families’...
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Evaluation and comparison of one-step real-time PCR and one-step RT-LAMP methods for detection of SARS-CoV-2
BackgroundThere is an increasing disease trend for SARS-COV-2, so need a quick and affordable diagnostic method. It should be highly accurate and...
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CYP24A1 Deficiency Mimicking Other Causes of Hypercalciuria and Nephrocalcinosis: A Case Report
In this report, we discuss the case of a 54-year-old patient attending our department with osteopenia, urolithiasis, significant hypercalciuria, and...
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Effectiveness of digital health interventions for telemedicine/telehealth for managing blood pressure in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
This systematic review and meta-analysis included randomized controlled trials or observational studies that compare digital health interventions...
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Red ear syndrome: a case series and review of the literature
BackgroundRed Ear Syndrome is a burning sensation and erythema of the ear, associated with a various number of disorders including migraine,...
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Precise reconstruction of the aortic valve using glutaraldehyde-treated autologous pericardium in new formula: a case report
BackgroundThe current study presents a novel and precise surgical technique for complete reconstruction of the aortic valve using...
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Comparing the effects of low-level laser therapy and gaseous ozone as a preventive measure on medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws following tooth extraction: a rat model
ObjectivesUse of numerous medications such as tyrosine kinase inhibitors (sunitinib), monoclonal antibodies (bevacizumab), fusion proteins...
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One-year survival of patients admitted for sepsis to intensive care units in Colombia
BackgroundSepsis is a frequent cause of admission to intensive care units (ICUs). High mortality rates are estimated globally, and in our country,...
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Utilization of neoadjuvant chemotherapy for muscle-invasive bladder cancer in elderly patients: a retrospective cohort study
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) improves overall survival in muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). Older patients often do not receive NAC due to its...
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Association between hematological indices and blood glucose level among patients with type 2 diabetes
BackgroundDiabetes mellitus is a major health problem with a variety of implications: cellular, metabolic, and hematological. Hematological...
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Prevalence and mechanisms of aminoglycoside resistance among drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa clinical isolates in Iran
BackgroundAminoglycosides have been a cornerstone of the treatment of nosocomial infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa for over 80 years....
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Novel associations between MTDH gene polymorphisms and invasive ductal breast cancer: a case–control study
ObjectiveTo reveal the contributing effects of MTDH gene SNPs in the risk of invasive ductal breast cancer (IDC).
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Blood pressure during long-term cilostazol-based dual antiplatelet therapy after stroke: a post hoc analysis of the CSPS.com trial
We determined the associations of follow-up blood pressure (BP) after stroke as a time-dependent covariate with the risk of subsequent ischemic...
