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Doing a double take: when transthoracic echocardiography fails for mitral valve annuloplasty ring endocarditis with Streptococcus pyogenes: a case report
BackgroundThis case highlights several complications of a late and rare presentation of culture-negative Streptococcus pyogenes endocarditis of a...
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Multiple lung abscesses and cold agglutinin syndrome following coronavirus disease 2019: a case report
BackgroundCold agglutination syndrome is a subtype of autoimmune hemolytic anemia. The condition is referred to as “cold” because the antibodies...
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Psoriatic Arthritis Acceptable Symptoms State: Does Sex Make a Difference?
IntroductionThe Patient Acceptable Symptoms State (PASS) is a validated instrument that is used to assess whether a patient with psoriatic arthritis...
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Olfactory Dysfunction in Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Purpose of reviewChronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a prevalent and heterogeneous inflammatory disease that affects millions of people worldwide....
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Clinical outcomes of carbapenem-resistant gram-negative bacterial bloodstream infection in patients with end-stage renal disease in intensive care units: a multicenter retrospective observational study
BackgroundCarbapenem-resistant gram-negative bacteria (CRGNB) present a considerable global threat due to their challenging treatment and increased...
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Efficacy and Safety of Atogepant for Preventing Chronic and Episodic Migraines: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Purpose of ReviewCalcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) pathway modulators, such as atogepant, represent a novel therapeutic option for the treatment...
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Mucinous tubular and spindle renal cell carcinoma revealed by a trauma of the kidney: a case report
BackgroundMucinous tubular and spindle cell carcinoma is a rare renal tumor. It has been recognized as a distinct entity in the 2004 World Health...
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Assessing ChatGPT’s theoretical knowledge and prescriptive accuracy in bacterial infections: a comparative study with infectious diseases residents and specialists
ObjectivesAdvancements in Artificial Intelligence(AI) have made platforms like ChatGPT increasingly relevant in medicine. This study assesses...
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Sonological predictors of complications of percutaneous renal biopsy—a prospective observational study
AbstractPercutaneous renal biopsy, although essential for renal disease diagnosis, is associated with a number of post-biopsy complications ranging...
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GP’s GP, general practitioner’s health and willingness to contract family doctors in China: a national cross-sectional study
ObjectivesGeneral practitioners are trained to care for patients with a high level of responsibility and professional competency. However, there are...
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The impact of patient registration on utilisation and quality of care: a propensity score matching and staggered difference-in-differences analysis of a cohort of 16,775 people with type 2 diabetes
BackgroundIn 2012, Luxembourg introduced a Referring Doctor (RD) policy, whereby patients voluntarily register with a primary care practitioner, who...
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Bezold’s abscess, an uncommon complication of otitis media and cholesteatoma: a case report
BackgroundMastoiditis frequently occurs in children as they are more susceptible to middle ear infections, but infrequently occurs in adults. A rare...
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Healthy lifestyle index development and its association with type 2 diabetes mellitus status among teachers
BackgroundType 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a significant health concern and imposes a substantial burden on society. Although leading a healthy...
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Mechanical Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke: Current State and Future Directions
Purpose of reviewThis review summarizes significant advancements in mechanical thrombectomy (MT) to treat acute ischemic stroke after the pivotal...
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Provider reported implementation barriers to hepatitis C elimination in Washington State
BackgroundDespite curative treatment options since 2014, only 12% of individuals in Washington State diagnosed with Hepatitis C (HCV) received...
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Stereotactic body radiation therapy for multiple lung cancers in a patient with six primary cancers: a case report
BackgroundSurgery is the standard care for patients with early-stage lung cancer, and stereotactic body radiation therapy is an option for those who...
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Clinical and microbiological features of positive blood culture episodes caused by non-fermenting gram-negative bacilli other than Pseudomonas and Acinetobacter species (2020–2023)
IntroductionNon-fermenting Gram-negative bacilli (NFGNB) other than Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii complex are pathogens of...
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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....
