Cardiac Outpouchings: Definitions, Differential Diagnosis, and Therapeutic Approach by Riccardo Scagliola, Gian Marco Rosa, Sara Seitun

“…This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview focusing on definition, differential diagnosis, and prognostic outcomes of cardiac outpouchings, as well as further insights on therapeutic options, in order to assist physicians in the most appropriate decision-making. …”
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CASE REPORT ON TWO CONSECUTIVE PATIENTS WITH NEUROINVASIVE WEST NILE VIRUS INFECTION IN AN INTENSIVE CARE UNIT by Silviya Stoyanova, Raynichka Mihaylova-Garnizova, Emilia Naseva, Severina Dakova, Iva Christova, Konstantin Ramshev

“…Neuroinvasive WNV infection can cause substantial morbidity, particularly among older adults, and high mortality, in the presence of comorbidities. Physicians should include West Nile virus infection in the differential diagnosis of aseptic meningitis and encephalitis, should perform appropriate laboratory tests, and report immediately the cases to the public health authorities. …”
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The Nonmydriatic Fundus Camera in Diabetic Retinopathy Screening: A Cost-Effective Study with Evaluation for Future Large-Scale Application by Giuseppe Scarpa, Francesca Urban, Stela Vujosevic, Michele Tessarin, Giovanni Gallo, Annalisa Visentin, Emanuela Foglia, Lucrezia Ferrario, Edoardo Midena

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An Analysis of the Rate and Reasons for Rejected Radiographs in Emergency and Non-Emergency Radiology Departments in Yasuj, Iran by Seyyed Amir Moradian, Hamed Zamani, Saman Dalvand

“… Purpose: Utilizing imaging to improve physicians' diagnostic accuracy is one of the primary priorities of radiology departments. …”
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Three-dimensional measurement of the depth of invasion in oral squamous cell carcinoma samples using Lugol's iodine-enhanced micro-computed tomography: an original study by Jiaxin Yu, Zhouyu Gu, Lichan Wang, Qian Zhang, Yumei Pu, Qingang Hu, Chengwan Xia, Yuxin Wang

“…The micro-CT DOI was measured by evaluating the voxel value of the boundary of the tumor lesion and comparing it with the pathological examination results. Experienced physicians analyzed both measurements, and statistical analyses were performed to determine their correlation. …”
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Three-Year Point Prevalence Survey of Antimicrobial Use in a Chinese University Hospital by Fa-Hong Jing, Qiang Wang, Tian-Jiao He, Na Xin, Yao-Wei Wang, Yang Han, Xin Wang, Zhuo Li

“…Patient information was anonymized and entered in the PPS Web application by physicians. A total of 720 patients (median age, 62 years) were surveyed. …”
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Responses of an <i>In Vitro</i> Coculture Alveolar Model for the Prediction of Respiratory Sensitizers (ALIsens^®) Following Exposure to Skin Sensitizers and Non-Sensitiz... by Sabina Burla, Aline Chary, Tommaso Serchi, Sébastien Cambier, Kristie Sullivan, Elizabeth Baker, Nikaeta Sadekar, Arno C. Gutleb

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Ectopic ACTH Syndrome Emerging 5 Years after the Diagnosis of Neuroendocrine Tumor by Minghao Liu, Diane Hamele-Bena, John Ausiello, Gabrielle Page-Wilson

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Factors associated with assertiveness among Japanese community pharmacists: a cross-sectional study by Mitsuaki Ishii, Sachiko Ozone, Shoichi Masumoto, Tetsuhiro Maeno

“…In the context of information sharing between physicians and community pharmacists, assertive self-expression (defined as ‘a style of openly expressing one's needs and feelings while respecting others’) is beneficial. …”
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Blinded by the Mind: Exploring the Hidden Psychiatric Burden in Glaucoma Patients by Jeniffer Jesus, João Ambrósio, Dália Meira, Ignácio Rodriguez-Uña, João Melo Beirão

“…Multidisciplinary collaboration among ophthalmologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and primary care physicians is crucial for developing personalized treatment plans that effectively manage both the ocular and psychological aspects of the disease.…”
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Evaluation of acute postoperative pain management after living donor nephrectomy during the transition from open access to laparoscopic and minimally invasive robotic surgical appr... by Amer Majeed, Noon E. Abdelgadir, Areej A.G. AlFattani, Bilal Tufail, Muhammad Shabbir, Sajjad Rasool, Basel A. Jobeir

“…Concurrently, postoperative analgesia transitioned from regional anesthesia to intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) and eventually to simple analgesics with additional rescue analgesic agents, as needed, in accordance with individual physicians’ preferences. This retrospective study was designed to evaluate the impact of these changes on surgical practice on the analgesic requirements and effectiveness of postoperative pain management. …”
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Medical Student Mentors for Young Adults with Sickle Cell Disease: Impact on Mentors by Adrienne S. Viola, Mariah Jacqueline Scott, Hanin Rashid, Richard Drachtman, Amanda Kaveney, Ashwin Sridharan, Beth Savage, Cristine Delnevo, Jerlym S. Porter, Katie A. Devine

“…OBJECTIVE In the United States, physicians and residents report inadequate training in managing adolescents and young adults (AYAs) during the transition from pediatric to adult care, particularly AYAs with chronic illnesses such as sickle cell disease (SCD). …”
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Cerebrovascular accidents association between serum trace elements and toxic metals level, a case-control study. by Khosro Jamebozorgi, Alireza Kooshki, Mahbobeh Saljoughi, Mohamadjavad Sanjari, Zahra Ahmadi, Seyed Mohammad Mosavi Mirzaei

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>Given that some metals are associated with a higher risk of CVA, researchers and physicians must better understand the risk factors and causes of the burden of CVA. …”
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Models of provider care in long-term care: A rapid scoping review. by Candyce Hamel, Chantelle Garritty, Mona Hersi, Claire Butler, Leila Esmaeilisaraji, Danielle Rice, Sharon Straus, Becky Skidmore, Brian Hutton

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>One of the current challenges in long-term care homes (LTCH) is to identify the optimal model of care, which may include specialty physicians, nursing staff, person support workers, among others. …”
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A Co-Evolutionary Genetic Algorithm Approach to Optimizing Deep Learning for Brain Tumor Classification by Abdelmgeid A. Ali, Mohamed T. Hammad, Hassan S. Hassan

“…This approach has great potential to support radiologists and physicians in making timely and accurate diagnoses.…”
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Role Of Endoscopic Gastric Biopsy in Patients With Chronic Dyspepsia For Diagnosis Of H. Pylori by Muhammad Zafar Majeed, Ghulam Mustafa, Haseeb Ahsan

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A Novel Smartphone-Based Color Test for Detection of Color Vision Defects in Age Related Macular Degeneration by Vassilios Karampatakis, Diamantis Almaliotis, Leonidas Karamitopoulos, George Kalliris, Stavroula Almpanidou

“…The K-color test may serve as a useful tool both for patients and their physicians.…”
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Assessing the role of virtual reality training in Canadian Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Residency Programs: a national survey of program directors and residents by Justin T Lui, Evan D Compton, Won Hyung A Ryu, Monica Y Hoy

“…Abstract Background Given mounting pressure of work hour restrictions, resource constraints, and variability of clinical exposure, Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery (OHNS) residency training has shifted away from the apprenticeship model to embrace the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada’s “Competence by Design” initiative. …”
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Patients’ preferences on atopic dermatitis skincare and social media use: a qualitative study by Roxana Mazilu, Stefanie Ziehfreund, Stephan Traidl, Alexander Zink

“…Understanding patients’ needs and preferences regarding AD skincare can inform physicians in recommending more personalized therapies. …”
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Nebulised 3% hypertonic saline versus 0.9% saline for treating patients hospitalised with acute bronchiolitis: protocol for a randomised, double-blind, multicentre trial by Sara Szupieńko, Aleksandra Buczek, Henryk Szymański

“…Caregivers will receive oral and written information about the study and written informed consent will be obtained by the study physicians. The findings of the study will be submitted to a peer-reviewed journal, and abstracts will be submitted to relevant national and international conferences.Trial registration number ClinicalTrials.gov Registry (NCT06069336).…”
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