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Long-term follow-up of a healthy man with endogenous Streptococcus anginosus endophthalmitis
We report the long-term follow-up of an immunocompetent patient who presented with slowly progressive endogenous endophthalmitis secondary to Streptoco...
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Lumbosacral lipoma in childhood, how strong is the evidence base? A systematic review
ObjectiveConus region lumbosacral lipomas (LSLs) are highly heterogeneous in their morphology, clinical presentation, and outcome, with an...
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The use of indocyanine green for lateral lymph node dissection in rectal cancer—preliminary data from an emerging procedure: a systematic review of the literature
IntroductionLateral lymph node dissection (LLND) for rectal cancer is still not a widely established technique owing to the existing controversy...
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Peritoneal pseudomyxoma in a patient affected by appendicular mucocele: a case report
Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is an uncommon clinical condition, characterized by mucinous ascites, generally associated with a rupture of an...
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High risk of coronary artery obstruction during TAVR, how to avoid it?
BackgroundCoronary artery obstruction after percutaneous aortic replacement is a complication with high short-term mortality secondary to the lack of...
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Effect of Sildenafil on Pulmonary Circulation and Cardiovascular Function in Near-Term Fetal Sheep During Hypoxemia
Sildenafil is a potential new treatment for placental insufficiency in human pregnancies as it reduces the breakdown of vasodilator nitric oxide....
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The serum thioredoxin-1 levels are not associated with bronchopulmonary dysplasia and retinopathy of prematurity
BackgroundWe hypothesized that the serum TRX-1 in extremely preterm infants (EPIs) after birth was associated with the development of severe...
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Oncologic outcomes following transanal total mesorectal excision: the United States experience
AimThe benefits and short-term outcomes of transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME) for rectal cancer have been demonstrated previously, but...
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Short-term clinical and radiographic outcomes of chemonucleolysis with condoliase for painful lumbar disc herniation and analysis regarding intradiscal injection area
Percutaneous chemonucleolysis with condoliase has been available for painful lumbar disc herniation since 2018 in Japan. This study investigated...
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Comparison of short-term clinical outcomes of a diffractive trifocal intraocular lens with phacoemulsification and femtosecond laser assisted cataract surgery
PurposeTo evaluate short-term visual and refractive outcomes after implantation of a diffractive trifocal intraocular lens (IOL) in cataract patients...
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Extensive (subtotal) distal pancreatectomy for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: a propensity score matched cohort study of short- and long-term outcomes compared with those of conventional distal pancreatectomy
PurposeExtensive distal pancreatectomy (ExDP) can transect the pancreatic parenchyma more from the right side than conventional distal pancreatectomy...
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Endocervical adenocarcinoma implantation in episiotomy scar: a case report and review of the literature
BackgroundCervical cancer is a rare malignancy in the 1st months of pregnancy. Implantation of this cancer in an episiotomy scar is a condition that...
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Complete investigations (autopsy, toxicology, and histology) in a death due to apixaban overdose
The dead body of a 54-year-old man was found at home by his partner. He was off work due to depression. A letter with suicidal intention was present...
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A Perspective on High-Intensity Interval Training for Performance and Health
Interval training is a simple concept that refers to repeated bouts of relatively hard work interspersed with recovery periods of easier work or...
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Multicenter phase II trial of transanal total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer: preliminary results
BackgroundTransanal TME (taTME) combines abdominal and transanal dissection to facilitate sphincter preservation in patients with low rectal tumors....
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Subclinical Upper Eyelid Ptosis in Asian Patients: The Role of Levator Advancement in Optimizing Outcomes in “Cosmetic” Upper Blepharoplasty
BackgroundSubclinical ptosis is prevalent in Asian patients presenting for aesthetic upper blepharoplasty. To achieve predictable and satisfactory...
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl ether acids in well water and blood serum from private well users residing by a fluorochemical facility near Fayetteville, North Carolina
BackgroundA fluorochemical facility near Fayetteville, North Carolina, emitted per- and polyfluoroalkyl ether acids (PFEAs), a subgroup of per- and...
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The Perioperative Quality Improvement Programme (PQIP patient study): protocol for a UK multicentre, prospective cohort study to measure quality of care and outcomes after major surgery
IntroductionMajor surgery accounts for a substantial proportion of health service activity, due not only to the primary procedure, but the...
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Automated insulin delivery systems: from early research to routine care of type 1 diabetes
Automated insulin delivery (AID) systems, so-called closed-loop systems or artificial pancreas, are based upon the concept of insulin supply driven...
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Long-term analyses of spastic muscle behavior in chronic poststroke patients after near-infrared low-level laser therapy (808 nm): a double-blinded placebo-controlled clinical trial
Stroke results in impairment of basic motor functions, such as muscle weakness in limbs affected by spasticity, leading to peripheral fatigue and...
