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Subcortical language localization using sign language and awake craniotomy for dominant posterior temporal glioma resection in a hearing-impaired patient
Intraoperative direct cortical stimulation (DCS) is the gold standard technique to maximize the extent of resection of tumors located in eloquent...
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Cultural competence in NHS hearing aid clinics: a mixed-methods case study of services for Deaf British sign language users in the UK
BackgroundThis study identified and explored how National Health Service (NHS) hearing aid clinics address cultural competence concerning Deaf...
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American Sign Language Interpreters in Public Schools: An Illusion of Inclusion that Perpetuates Language Deprivation
PurposeMany deaf children have limited access to language, spoken or signed, during early childhood – which has damaging effects on many aspects of...
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Broken-fat pad sign: a characteristic radiographic finding to distinguish between knee rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis
ObjectivesDiagnostic imaging plays an important role in the pre-treatment workup of knee osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Herein,...
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“Bunch of acai berries sign”: a new radiological sign in patients with CNS involvement in Chagas disease
Chagas disease is an infection caused by Trypanosoma cruzi , a parasite endemic in Latin America. Acute involvement of the CNS by Chagas has been...
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Multiple Correspondence Analysis and HLA-Associations of Organ Involvement in a Large Cohort of African-American and European-American Patients with Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is a systemic granulomatous disease with predominant pulmonary involvement and vast heterogeneity of clinical manifestations and disease...
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Value of CEUS features in diagnosing thyroid nodules with halo sign on B-mode ultrasound
BackgroundThe results of halo sign in the differential diagnosis of thyroid nodules were conflicting, and the value of contrast-enhanced ultrasound...
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Clinical Practice Guidelines of the Latin American Federation of Endocrinology for the use of vitamin D in the maintenance of bone health: recommendations for the Latin American context
IntroductionThese guidelines aim to provide evidence-based recommendations for the supplementation of Vitamin D in maintaining bone health. An unmet...
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MRI spot sign in acute intracerebral hemorrhage: an independent biomarker of hematoma expansion and poor functional outcome
BackgroundIn acute intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), the prognostic value of the MRI spot sign on hematoma expansion (HE) and poor functional outcome...
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Predicting mortality among patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia based on admission vital sign indices: a retrospective cohort study
BackgroundCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia remains a major public health concern. Vital sign indices—shock index (SI; heart rate...
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Increased incidence of napkin-ring sign plaques on cervicocerebral computed tomography angiography associated with the risk of acute ischemic stroke occurrence
ObjectivesCarotid atherosclerosis plays an essential role in the occurrence of ischemic stroke. This study aimed to investigate whether a larger...
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The prognostic value of the Frank sign
Frank’s sign (named after American pulmonologist Sanders T. Frank) refers to a diagonal skin fold between the tragus and outer edge of the earlobe....
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Blood Pressure and Spot Sign in Spontaneous Supratentorial Subcortical Intracerebral Hemorrhage
BackgroundSpontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage is a potentially devastating cause of brain injury, often occurring secondary to hypertension....
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Comparing Continuous with Periodic Vital Sign Scoring for Clinical Deterioration Using a Patient Data Model
To evaluate a minute-by-minute monitoring algorithm against a periodic early warning score (EWS) in detecting clinical deterioration and...
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Clinical Manifestations and Treatment Outcome of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux on Larynx and Symptom-Sign Correlation
To evaluate various clinical signs and symptoms of Laryngopharyngeal reflux on the Larynx along with treatment outcome and to establish symptom-sign...
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Evaluation of the extracranial “multifocal arcuate sign,” a novel MRI finding for the diagnosis of giant cell arteritis, on STIR and contrast-enhanced T1-weighted images
BackgroundWhile early diagnosis of giant cell arteritis (GCA) based on clinical criteria and contrast-enhanced MRI findings can lead to early...
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Physical activity vital sign assessment and associated health outcomes in an underserved South African community
BackgroundPhysical activity is particularly low in South Africa and contributes to chronic conditions. This study aimed to determine physical...
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Hand grip strength as a proposed new vital sign of health: a narrative review of evidences
Hand grip strength (HGS) serves as a fundamental metric in assessing muscle function and overall physical capability and is particularly relevant to...
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Culture and Partner Violence: Examining Loss of Face, Acculturation, Behavioral Intentions, and Risk Perception Among Asian American College Women
PurposePartner violence (PV) among Asian American women is a significant problem, with a reported lifetime prevalence of 16–55% in this population....
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Laughter, humor, and signifying chains in replacing names with nicknames by adolescents in two Latin American cities
We have explored the replacement of proper names with nicknames—the renaming process—from a psychoanalytic perspective. This clinical research was...