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A double CYP27A1 gene mutation in spinal cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis in a patient presenting with spastic gait: a case report
BackgroundCerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX, OMIM #213700) is a rare inherited metabolic disease caused by the mutation in the CYP27A1 gene....
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Agile implementation of alcohol screening in primary care
BackgroundDespite the United States Preventive Services Task Force recommendation to screen adults for unhealthy alcohol use, the implementation of...
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Central nervous system involvement in chronic lymphocytic leukemia: a case report and review of literature
BackgroundCentral nervous system involvement in chronic lymphocytic leukemia rarely occurs, and there is no standard therapy for central nervous...
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Assessment of eye health programme reach by comparison with rapid assessment of avoidable blindness (RAAB) survey data, Talagang, Pakistan
BackgroundThe purpose of this study was to quantify how much of the burden of visual impairment (VI) and unmet need in Talagang, identified by Rapid...
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Patients with High Baseline Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio Exhibit Better Response to Filgotinib as Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis
IntroductionHigh baseline neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has been associated with positive responses to biologic...
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Multimorbidity and patient experience with general practice: A national cross-sectional survey in Norway
BackgroundPatient experience is an important indicator of the quality of healthcare. Patients with multimorbidity often face adverse health outcomes...
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Zinc finger 259 gene polymorphisms in Egyptian patients with metabolic syndrome and its association with dyslipidemia
BackgroundZinc finger protein 1 (ZPR1), encoded by the ZNF259 gene, plays crucial roles in transcriptional regulation and cell cycle progression....
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“Textbook outcome(s)” in colorectal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundTextbook outcome (TO) is a composite measure used in surgery to evaluate post operative outcomes. No review has synthesised the evidence in...
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First report of Shigella sonnei carrying a blaCTX−M−15 sexually transmitted among men who have sex with men
Epidemiology of shigellosis has drastically changed in recent years due to globalization and sexual risk behaviors. Here, through whole-genome...
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Extraskeletal osteosarcoma infiltrating pancreas, spleen, gastric, and left kidney: a case report
BackgroundExtraskeletal osteosarcoma is an extremely rare malignancy that accounts for 1% of soft tissue sarcoma and 4.3% of all osteosarcoma....
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Zinc fever in a painter and varnisher: a case report
BackgroundZinc fever is well described in medical literature, particularly in workers after handling zinc-containing materials at high temperatures...
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Exploring The Impact of Acceptance and Commitment Based Cultural Humility Training on Standardized Patient Interactions: Revisiting the Measurement Process
Recent findings in health sciences and medical education highlight the importance of training healthcare professionals to interact with their...
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Anxiety sensitivity in relation to smoking dependence motives among Latinx persons who smoke
Hispanic/Latinx (hereafter Latinx) persons are an established tobacco disparities population in the United States (US). Past work has suggested that...
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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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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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Who Am I? Self-concept in Adults with Cystic Fibrosis: Association with Anxiety and Depression
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a progressive condition resulting in reduced lung function and strongly associated with elevated anxiety and depression...
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Assessment of three criteria to establish borrelial infection in suspected lyme neuroborreliosis
PurposeDiagnosis of (European) Lyme neuroborreliosis has been based on clinical presentation, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pleocytosis and demonstration...
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Factors associated with intention of HIV testing among Asian American men: a path analysis
Research has pointed to myriad cultural and socio-psychological factors associated with HIV testing, such as acculturation, social norms about HIV...
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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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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...