Clinical Presentation of Malignant Tumours of Tonsil and its Association with Unilateral Enlarged Tonsil in Different Age Groups by Tallat Najeeb, Raja Muhammad Shoaib, Nayyer Ayub

“…Materials and Methods:This descriptive cross sectional study was carried out from 2007 to 2014 in Social Security Hospital Islamabad (allied with Islamabad Medical and Dental College) and in Holy Family Hospital Rawalpindi.80 patients underwent tonsillectomy suspected of tonsil tumour with tonsil asymmetry. …”
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Incidence and clinicopathological correlation of Sinonasal malignancies in Sudanese patients by Ayat Abdallah, Sharfi Ahmed, Ibrahim Gaffar Ibrahim, Mujtaba A. Ali

“…The estimated incidence of sinonasal malignancies is 0.6 per 1000 individuals. Unilateral nasal obstruction emerged as the most frequent presentation (72.7%), followed by epistaxis in 56.8%. …”
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Comparing smoking-related disease rates from e-cigarette use with those from tobacco cigarette use: a reanalysis of a recently-published study by Peter N. Lee, Konstantinos Farsalinos

“…Abstract Background A recent meta-analysis by Glantz et al. combined odds ratios (ORs) relating e-cigarette use (vaping) to cardiovascular disease, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other endpoints. …”
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"Reproachable Self-Forgetfulness" in the Viewpoint of Ayatollah Javadi Amoli (Rereading and Analysis of the Foundations, Contexts, and Solutions) by mohammad karami, Hamedeh Rastaei, Behrouz Asadi

“…In essence, the overpowering of the human being by the animalistic self not only obstructs the perception and awareness of God but also hinders the realization of moral virtues. …”
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Implications of NFT as a sustainable fintech innovation for sustainable development and entrepreneurship by Suborna Barua, Uttam Golder, Rubaiyat Shaimom Chowdhury, Kashfia Sharmeen

“…However, technological barriers, negative environmental impacts, insufficient regulations, unequal benefit distribution, and social distrust may obstruct NFT innovation.…”
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Surgical outcomes of patients with neuroblastoma in Oman: A retrospective cohort study by Salma Amur Al Khanjari, Sulaiman Said Al Saidi, Thuraiya Malik Al Harthi, Debesh Chandra Maji, Mohammed Jaffer Al Sajwani

“…Data were analyzed retrospectively and retrieved from the hospital’s electronic health records. Descriptive analysis and correlation were performed using SPSS software. …”
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Analysis of outcome of dorsal onlay urethroplasty using buccal mucosal graft and vaginal wall graft for female urethral stricture by Gaurav Babelay, Ahsan Ahmad, Nikhil Ranjan, Kumar Dheeraj

“…Background: It was estimated that 3%–8% of women presented with bladder obstruction, and 4%–13% of these women had female urethral stricture (FUS), which is an uncommon disorder. …”
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A Study of Bacteriological Profiles, Biofilm Production, and Antibiotic Susceptibility among Isolates of Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media at a Tertiary Care Hospital by Dimpal Goyal, Nita Pal, Yash Agrawal, Saroj Hooja

“…Biofilms act as non-selective physical barriers that obstruct antibiotic diffusion and hinder immune responses facilitating chronic bacterial infections and antibiotic resistance. …”
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TINGKAT PENCAHAYAAN ALAMI PADA TATA LETAK INTERIOR AREA BACA PERPUSTAKAAN Studi Kasus : Ruang Layanan Referensi Perpustakaan DaerahProvinsi Jawa Tengah by Sutrati Melissa Malik, Erni Setyowati, Wahyu Setiabudi

“…The discussion and analysis in this study is quantitative descriptive. Method of Measuring the level of natural lighting in the room is done on a point of reference services Main Measure that is based on the position where the lamp. …”
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How children access antiretroviral treatment at Kgapane District Hospital, Limpopo, South Africa by J. Railton, R. Mash

“…The aim of this study was to improve the ART programme by assessing how children were accessing ART, and to explore the factors that facilitate or obstruct this access. Method: Mixed methods were used in a descriptive study of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected children admitted to the hospital over a seven-month period and their caregivers. …”
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092. Overview of the Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Kidney and Ureter Stones at Zainoel Abidin Hospital Banda Aceh, 2021 by Dwi Wahyu Saputra, M. Puteh Mauny

“…Methods: This type of research is descriptive research using secondary data in the form of medical record data. …”
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Moral Economic Behavior of Small-Medium Enterprises in Three Provinces During the Covid-19 Pandemic by Nasrullah Widiantoro Sandi

“…The method used in this research is a literature review with a descriptive research type. This means that the data in this study are secondary data from the research results of other researchers. …”
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Modifications of the maximum expiratory flow in bronchial asthma treatment using Intal and Ketotifeno. by Belkis M. Vicente Sánchez, Nallelys Villanueva Bravo, Luis M. Padrón Velásquez, Marylin Aroche Quintana

“…<strong>Introduction</strong>: The studies of the lung function are essential for the diagnosis, classification and treatment of the Bronchial Asthma and inside them the mensuration of the flow maximum expiratory (FEM) it provides a quantitative value of the obstruction of the air roads. <strong><br />Methods</strong>: It was carried out a study in two stages, the first one descriptive in which was included the 15 year-old patients and more with diagnostic of Bronchial Asthma and belonging to the CMF #26 of the Policlínico Area V of the Municipality Cienfuegos, with the objective of determining the modifications of the value of the FEM according to outline of treatment used intercrisis. …”
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Surrogacy in Islamic Jurisprudence: A Comprehensive Study of Maqasid al-Shariah and Ethical Viability According to Contemporary Mufassir by Angga Tinova Yudha, Amsal Qori Dalimunthe, An Nisa Dian Rahma

“…By investigating how rules governing surrogacy might either promote or obstruct the goals of Maqasid al-Shariah, this study emphasizes the need of protecting wealth, life, knowledge, next generations, and values. …”
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Characteristics and Outcomes of People With COPD Who Experience Exacerbations While on Inhaled Triple Therapy: Results of the SIRIUS I Cohort Study in the US (2015&amp;ndash;2019) by Nordon C, Carstens D, Fagerås M, Müllerová H, Veeranki PS, Alves JA, Germack HD, Barnes TL, McCormack MC

“…Baseline characteristics and treatment patterns, crude incidence rates (IRs) for exacerbations and mortality (per 100 person-years [PYs]; variable follow-up), and HCRU and costs (12-month follow-up) were summarized descriptively.Results: Of 4,920 patients in the TT cohort, mean (SD) age was 62.3 (9.7) years, 60.9% were female, and 68.0% were white; 46.5% of TT cohort patients with a history of smoking were current smokers. …”
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A User-Friendly Dashboard for Tracking Global Open Access Performance by Aniek Roelofs, Cameron Neylon, Chun-Kai (Karl) Huang, James Peter Diprose, Kathryn Napier, Katie Wilson, Lucy Montgomery, Rebecca Nina Handcock, Richard Hosking, Richard Rigoni, Tuan-Yow Chien

“…We identify two issues that obstruct the clear assessment of open access publishing performance by academics, librarians, and other stakeholders. …”
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High resolution manometry in patients with esophageal motor disorders by Ludmila Martínez Leyva, Vivianne María Anido Escobar, Tatiana Amable Días, Zunilda Días Drake, Raúl Antonio Brizuela Quintanilla, Juan Carlos Oliva Rey, Eduardo Carlos Veitía Wilson

“…Introduction: High-resolution manometry is the gold standard for the study of esophageal motor disorders. Objective: A descriptive, cross-sectional research was carried out in el Centro Nacional de Cirugía de Mínimo Acceso, between September 2018 and December 2019, in 56 patients, diagnosed with esophageal motor disorder by high-resolution manometry, aged between 18 and 20 years, who gave their consent to participate in the study. …”
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Determinants of meconium aspiration syndrome among neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care unit at Nigist Eleni Mohammed Memorial Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, South Eth... by Seifu Awgchew, Elias Ezo

“…Data were entered by using EpiData version 3.1 and analyzed using SPSS version 24 software. Descriptive findings were presented by frequency tables and percentages. …”
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Impact of sex differences on patients with neuroendocrine neoplasms during hospital admission by Wan Ying Tan, Laura D. Cramer, Namrata Vijayvergia, Maryam Lustberg, Pamela L. Kunz

“…In all NENs, oral ( p  = 0.036) and neurologic ( p  < 0.001) diagnoses were more common in females; ascites ( p  = 0.002), dysphagia ( p  = 0.002), biliary ductal obstruction ( p  = 0.014), and jaundice ( p  = 0.048) were more common in males. …”
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Bacterial profile and antibiotic sensitivity in silk sutures following odontectomy by Rita Endriani, Elita Rafni, Agung Prakoso, Wahyu Prima, Farhan Hadi, Azzahra Dwi Alni, Vezi Adina Dwideta

“…Background: Impacted teeth, hindered from erupting normally due to space constraints, obstruction by neighboring teeth, or an abnormal eruption pathway, often necessitate surgical intervention known as odontectomy. …”
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