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A radiosensitizer, gallotannin-rich extract from Bouea macrophylla seeds, inhibits radiation-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition in breast cancer cells
BackgroundRadioresistance can pose a significant obstacle to the effective treatment of breast cancers. Epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) is a...
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Four-dimensional computed tomography as first-line imaging in primary hyperparathyroidism, a retrospective comparison to conventional imaging in a predominantly single adenoma population
BackgroundTo determine the use of four-dimensional CT as first-line imaging compared to the traditional combination of ultrasound and [ 99m Tc]Tc-Sesta...
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Multiple revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: not the best but still good
PurposeGiven the paucity of literature on the re-revision of ACL, the current study was undertaken. The purpose of this systematic review was to...
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Efficacy of bailout surgery for preventing intraoperative biliary injury in acute cholecystitis
BackgroundBailout surgery (BOS; partial cholecystectomy, open conversion, and fundus-first approach) has been recommended for difficult cases to...
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Neuroendoscopy: history, endoscopes, and instrumentation
IntroductionEndoscopy was first employed in the surgical treatment of neurosurgical diseases early in the twentieth century, but did not become an...
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Individual brain regulation as learned via neurofeedback is related to affective changes in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder
BackgroundEmotions often play a role in neurofeedback (NF) regulation strategies. However, investigations of the relationship between the induced...
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How should cardiac xenotransplantation be initiated in Japan?
The world's first clinical cardiac xenotransplantation, using a genetically engineered pig heart with 10 gene modifications, prolonged the life of a...
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A Rare Case of Desmoplastic Fibroma. Spontaneous Mandibular Regeneration with 3 Years Follow up – Case Report
Desmoplastic fibroma is a benign, rare, but locally aggressive lesion. The intraosseous type rarely presents in the jaws. Desmoplastic fibroma...
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Handlungsempfehlungen für den Einsatz von Familienkonferenzen im hausärztlichen Bereich - ein Sco** Review
BackgroundFamily conferences are pre-planned meetings between the treatment team, patient, family members and representatives of other involved...
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Access to device-aided therapies in advanced Parkinson’s disease: navigating clinician biases, patient preference, and prognostic uncertainty
Device-aided therapies (DAT), which include deep brain stimulation and pump-based continuous dopaminergic stimulation with either levodopa or...
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It’s time for a minimum synoptic operation template in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a systematic review
BackgroundDespite the call to enhance accuracy and value of operation records few international recommended minimal standards for operative notes...
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Percutaneous cruciate repair of ruptured Achilles tendon
Percutaneous repair is a safe and reliable method to restore continuity after acute Achilles tendon ruptures, with a lower incidence of wound...
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The effect of low-intensity whole-body vibration with or without high-intensity resistance and impact training on risk factors for proximal femur fragility fracture in postmenopausal women with low bone mass: study protocol for the VIBMOR randomized controlled trial
BackgroundThe prevailing medical opinion is that medication is the primary (some might argue, only) effective intervention for osteoporosis. It is...
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World’s first en bloc heart-lung transplantation using the paragonix lungguard donor preservation system
We present the first en bloc heart-lung donor transplant procurement using the Paragonix LUNGguard™ donor preservation system. This system offers...
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Much lower prevalence and severity of spine degenerative changes among older Chinese women than among older Caucasian women and its implication for the interpretation of lumbar spine BMD T-score for Chinese women
The prevalence and severity of spine degenerative changes have been noted to be lower among older Chinese women than among older Caucasian women....
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Harmonizing Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Constructs in Prevention Science: Digging into the Weeds of Aligning Disparate Measures
While integrative data analysis (IDA) presents great opportunity, it also necessitates a myriad of methodological decisions related to harmonizing...
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Securing jugular central venous access devices with dressings fixed to a liquid adhesive in an intensive care unit population: a randomised controlled trial
BackgroundCentral venous access devices (CVADs) can have high rates of failure due to dressing-related complications. CVADs placed in the internal...
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The effect of biofeedback on smoking cessation—a systematic short review
PurposeThe aim of this systematic review was to focus on the effect of biofeedback on smoking cessation.
Material and methodsThis review was...
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Radiation exposure of patients during endourological procedures
PurposeConsidering the existing gaps in the literature regarding patient radiation dose (RD) and its associated risks, a systematic review of the...
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The learning curve for minimally invasive Achilles repair using the “lumbar puncture needle and oval forceps” technique
IntroductionAn acute Achilles tendon rupture represents a common tendon injury, and its operative methods have been developed over the years. This...
