Hemobilia following Percutaneous Liver Biopsy in the Setting of Malignancy (with Video): Diagnosis and Management of a Rare Cause of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding by B. Pabla, M. Porayko

“…Appropriate management depends on the underlying etiology with most cases resolving with conservative management. …”
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An overview of breast cancer: Classification and related signaling pathways by Pit Foong Chan, Roslida Abd Hamid

“…These crucial signaling pathways contributing to the etiology of breast cancer include breast tumor kinase (BRK) pathway, Notch signaling, Nuclear Factor-kappaB (NF-κB) pathway, and human epidermal growth factor receptor (HER) pathway. …”
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Equilibrium Isotherms, Kinetics, and Thermodynamic Mechanisms of a Novel Polyacrylamide-Strychnos potatorum Seed-Derived Activated Carbon Composite for Aqueous Hardness Removal by Yohan L. N. Mathota Arachchige, T. D. Fernando

“…Moreover, drinking hard water is suspected as the main cause of chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) in Sri Lanka. The major constituents that are responsible for water hardness are calcium and magnesium ions. …”
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Auditory Dysfunction in Patients with Cerebrovascular Disease by Sadaharu Tabuchi

“…Recent advances in the etiology, anatomy, and strategies to diagnose and treat these conditions are described. …”
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Disease Specific to Chronic Lymphedema and Class III Obesity by Karen G. Figenshau, Matthew B. Lindquist

“…First, clinicians should explore the etiology of patients’ secondary lymphedema, as this is paramount in determining treatment for ENV. …”
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Molecular profiling and detection methods of microRNA in cancer research by Nurul-Syakima Ab Mutalib, Imilia Ismail, Hooi-Leng Ser

“…In fact, the unusual expression of miRNAs has also been associated in etiology of various cancers. Acting like a “double-edge” sword, miRNAs can control and/or act as tumor suppressor genes and oncogenes, thus any unwanted alterations in their expression would bring upon disastrous effects on the host. …”
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Whether pH-metry and investigation of esophageal motor function are necessary for diagnosis and choice of therapy for us today? by O. A. Storonova, A. S. Trukhmanov, V. T. Ivashkin

“…Assessment of physical and chemical properties of refluxate and parameters of peristalsis of the esophagus is necessary for establishment of etiology and pathogenesis of diseases that allows to prescribe specific treatment to the patient.…”
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The Neuropathology of Autism by Gene J. Blatt

“…Autism is a behaviorally defined neurodevelopmental disorder that affects over 1% of new births in the United States and about 2% of boys. The etiologies are unknown and they are genetically complex. …”
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The Role of Immune Defects and Colonization of Staphylococcus aureus in the Pathogenesis of Atopic Dermatitis by Danuta Nowicka, Ewelina Grywalska

“…Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a condition with a complex and not fully understood etiology. In patients with AD, acute skin lesions are colonized by a greater number of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) bacteria than chronic lesions, clinically unchanged atopic skin, or the skin of healthy people. …”
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Presenting with Alveolar Hemorrhage by Omar Tolaymat, Florentina Berianu

“…Since early diagnosis and appropriate institution of treatment improve outcome, it is important to keep lupus in mind as an etiology of alveolar hemorrhage. Pulse methylprednisolone, cyclophosphamide, and plasmapheresis therapy resulted in rapid improvement of respiratory function in our patient.…”
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High-Dimensional Cox Regression Analysis in Genetic Studies with Censored Survival Outcomes by Jinfeng Xu

“…With the advancement of high-throughput technologies, nowadays high-dimensional genomic and proteomic data are easy to obtain and have become ever increasingly important in unveiling the complex etiology of many diseases. While relating a large number of factors to a survival outcome through the Cox relative risk model, various techniques have been proposed in the literature. …”
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Male Sexual Dysfunction by Danyon Anderson, John Laforge, Maggie M. Ross, Robert Vanlangendonck, Jamal Hasoon, Omar Viswanath, Alan D. Kaye, Ivan Urits

“…Treatment of male sexual dysfunction is etiology dependent. For ED, first-line therapy is a phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor or mental health care for psychogenic ED. …”
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Fibrolamellar Carcinoma: 2012 Update by Michael Torbenson

“…They occur most commonly in children and young adults. Their etiology remains a mystery, as they are not associated with chronic liver disease. …”
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The Dynamicity of the Oxytocin Receptor in the Brain May Trigger Sensory Deficits in Autism Spectrum Disorder by Claudia Camerino

“…The neurohormone oxytocin (Oxt) is involved in the etiology of ASD, and there are several ongoing clinical trials regarding Oxt administration in ASD patients. …”
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Posttransplant Metabolic Syndrome by M. Shadab Siddiqui, Richard K. Sterling

“…MS has become a major health concern worldwide and is considered to be the etiology of the current epidemic of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. …”
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Extraocular Muscles Tension, Tonus, and Proprioception in Infantile Strabismus: Role of the Oculomotor System in the Pathogenesis of Infantile Strabismus—Review of the Literature by Costantino Schiavi

“…The role played by the extraocular muscles (EOMs) in the etiology of concomitant infantile strabismus is still debated and it has not yet definitively established if the sensory anomalies in concomitant strabismus are a consequence or a primary cause of the deviation. …”
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Embolic Stroke due to a Common Carotid Artery Thrombus in a Young Patient with Severe Iron-Deficiency Anemia without Thrombocytosis by David Roshal

“…An exhaustive stroke work-up did not provide a plausible etiology for his symptoms. His complete blood count and iron studies, however, revealed evidence of severe iron-deficiency anemia without reactive thrombocytosis. …”
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Dual Implantation of Artificial Urinary Sphincter and Inflatable Penile Prostheses for Concurrent Male Urinary Incontinence and Erectile Dysfunction by Tariq F. Al-Shaiji

“…They are encountered in a number of etiologies most commonly following radical prostatectomy in which they coexist in the same patient. …”
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Contemporary Evaluation and Management of the Diabetic Foot by Bauer E. Sumpio

“…Early recognition of the etiology of these foot lesions is essential for good functional outcome. …”
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Acute Eosinophilic Ascites in a Middle-Aged Man by Fadi Bleibel, Keith Fragoza, Garrey T. Faller

“…Eosinophilic gastroenteritis is a rare condition characterized by recurrent eosinophilic infiltration of portions of the GI tract and presenting with nonspecific GI symptoms in association with peripheral eosinophilia. Its etiology and pathogenesis remain unclear and its symptoms overlap with many GI and systemic diseases. …”
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