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Ocular involvement in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): a clinical and molecular analysis
PurposeCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused a global pandemic with millions infected worldwide. Little is known on the ocular involvement...
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Quality characteristics and sensory evaluation of protein-rich baked snacks for adults with chronic kidney disease: a proof of concept study
BackgroundAdults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have different protein requirements than the general population. Limited protein-rich baked snack...
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Watermelon and dietary advice compared to dietary advice alone following hospitalization for hyperemesis gravidarum: a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundHyperemesis gravidarum (HG) affects about 2% of pregnancies and is at the severe end of the spectrum of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy....
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Attitudes and experiences with fentanyl contamination of methamphetamine: exploring self-reports and urine toxicology among persons who use methamphetamine and other drugs
BackgroundThere are growing concerns about illicitly manufactured fentanyl (IMF) contamination of methamphetamine. This study aims to characterize...
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Acute effect of Melon Manis Terengganu peel powder on glycemic response, perceived satiety, and food intake: a randomized, placebo-controlled crossover trial in adults at risk of type 2 diabetes
BackgroundMelon Manis Terengganu (MMT) peel has a high dietary fiber content, but there is no data examining its health benefits in adults at risk of...
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The possible anti-inflammatory effect of extra virgin olive oil with colchicine in treatment of resistant cases of familial Mediterranean fever in a cohort of pediatric Egyptian patients
BackgroundPeople of Mediterranean descent are primarily affected by the autoinflammatory genetic condition known as familial Mediterranean fever...
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Persistent chemosensory dysfunction in a young patient with mild COVID-19 with partial recovery 15 months after the onset
ObjectiveIt is reported that recovery from COVID-19 chemosensory deficit generally occurs in a few weeks, although olfactory dysfunction may persist...
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Evaluation of efficacy and safety profile of tadalafil 5 mg daily dose in the tablet form versus oral dispersible film in men with mild-to-moderate erectile dysfunction: a comparative placebo-controlled study
PurposeWe aimed to compare the efficacy, safety, and compliance of tadalafil 5 mg daily dose in the tablet form versus oral dispersible film (ODF) in...
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The flavor test is a sensitive tool in identifying the flavor sensorineural dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease
Gustatory perception has been poorly explored in Parkinson’s disease (PD). Aim of this study was to assess the flavor ability in PD patients, using...
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Functional Outcomes and Quality of Life in Patients with Sinonasal, Nasopharyngeal, and Anterior Skull Base Tumors
Purpose of reviewThis article will review functional and QOL outcomes among patients treated predominantly for sinonasal and nasopharyngeal...
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A pilot study on the feasibility of testing residential tap water in North Carolina: implications for environmental justice and health
BackgroundIn 2015 alone, community water systems serving about 21 million Americans violated the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s...
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Influence of olfactory dysfunction on the perception of food
PurposeEating-related problems are among the most frequent issues in olfactory impairment, causing a noticeable loss of quality of life for some of...
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Objective evaluation of the nasal mucosal secretion in COVID-19 patients with anosmia
BackgroundCOVID-19 is a new disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The olfactory dysfunction linked to COVID-19 is not associated with rhinorrhea...
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Olfactory impairment in autoimmune encephalitis: another piece of the puzzle
BackgroundDespite being long neglected, olfaction has recently become a focus of intense research in neuroscience, as smell impairment has been...
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Olfactory and gustatory abnormalities in COVID-19 cases
PurposeAt the time of writing, there is a pandemic affecting virtually every country on Earth. There is considerable discussion amongst clinicians as...
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Olfactory and gustatory functioning and food preferences of patients with Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment compared to controls: the NUDAD project
Our aim is to compare olfactory and gustatory function and food preferences of patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer’s disease...
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High prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis in a desert population: results from an exploratory study around the Ounianga lakes in Chad
BackgroundResearching a water-borne disease in the middle of the Sahara desert might not seem the most relevant concern. However, nomadic Sahelian...
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“Eat to Live”-Piloting a Culinary Medicine Program for Head & Neck Radiotherapy Patients
BackgroundHead and neck radiotherapy (H&N RT) patients are at risk for malnutrition following treatment due to dysphagia and alterations in taste...
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Outcomes of transnasal endoscopic repair of cerebrospinal fluid leaks: a prospective cohort study
BackgroundAlthough cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak repair of the anterior and middle skull base defect by endonasal endoscopic surgery (EES) presents...
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Nicotine supplementation enhances simulated game performance of archery athletes
BackgroundNicotine is beneficial to mood, arousal and cognition in humans. Due to the importance of cognitive functioning for archery athletes, we...
