Combined Surgical Tactics with Step-up Approach in the Treatment of Infected Acute Pancreatitis by I. A. Kryvoruchko, V. V. Boyko, K. Yu. Parkhomenko, A. G. Drozdova, S. A. Andreieshchev

“…The surgical treatment should be initiated with a minimally invasive procedures and combination these operations with open surgery was able to reduce complications and mortality in the patients with infected acute pancreatitis.…”
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Rare Case of Lumbosacral Conjoint Root Diagnosed as Sequestered Disc by MRI: A Case Report by Akram Awadallah

“…If misdiagnosed, it could be incorrectly treated as a case for a herniated disc. Neurosurgeons should consider these anomalies in their differential diagnosis. …”
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Interventions to improve cognitive performance in chronic kidney disease: A scoping review. by Janine Farragher, Urooj K Khan, Kevin Yau, Katherine E Stewart, Tyrone G Harrison, Lisa Engel, Samantha E Seaton, Maoliosa Donald, Brenda R Hemmelgarn

“…Although recent research has expanded in focus, many other purported mechanisms of cognitive dysfunction in CKD remain understudied in interventional research. …”
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<i>Exophiala</i> Bloodstream Infections in Humans—A Narrative Review by Afroditi Ziogou, Alexios Giannakodimos, Ilias Giannakodimos, Stella Baliou, Andreas G. Tsantes, Petros Ioannou

“…Fever represented the most frequent clinical presentation (50%), followed by organ dysfunction (21.9%). The yeast generally demonstrated susceptibility to voriconazole and itraconazole. …”
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Successful Management of a Posterior Post-Infarction Ventricular Septal Defect and Mitral Regurgitation with Delayed Surgery—A Case Report and Overview of the Literature by Mihai Ștefan, Mircea Robu, Cornelia Predoi, Răzvan Ilie Radu, Daniela Filipescu

“…Clinicians should be aware of the potential benefits of delaying surgical intervention in medically manageable patients, while also considering the unique challenges of managing these patients in the ICU.…”
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Trends and visualization analysis of research on MASLD-Related hepatocellular carcinoma: a bibliometric analysis by Hongkun Yin, Xusheng Zhang, Qi Wang

“…Abstract Background and objectives Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) is one of the leading causes of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). …”
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Multiple hepatic inflammatory pseudotumors with elevated alpha-fetoprotein and alpha-fetoprotein lectin 3 fraction with various PET accumulations: a case report by Masataka Maruno, Katsunori Imai, Yosuke Nakao, Yuki Kitano, Takayoshi Kaida, Kosuke Mima, Hiromitsu Hayashi, Yo-Ichi Yamashita, Yoshiki Mikami, Hideo Baba

“…Case presentation A 68-year-old man with liver dysfunction due to chronic hepatitis C virus infection and alcoholic liver disease presented with hepatic tumors in segments III and VIII. …”
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Review on the Management of Female Urinary Incontinence and Anterior Vaginal Prolapse by Ronscardy F. Mondesir, Angelica Gousse, Daniel A. Boaretto, Daniel Ajabshir, Angelo Gousse

“…Preoperative diagnostics, collaborative decision-making, and tailored treatment plans are essential to optimize success and minimize complications. Future research should prioritize enhancing diagnostic precision and refining surgical methods to further advance patient care.…”
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Flaws in Estrus Synchronization Protocols Increase Vaginal Prolapse and Hydrometra Risk in Sheep by Nikolaos Tsekouras, Ioannis Tsakmakidis, Dimitrios Gougoulis, Mathis A. B. Christodoulopoulos, Christos Kousoulis, Georgios I. Papakonstantinou, Vasileios G. Papatsiros, Georgios Christodoulopoulos

“…To mitigate these risks, estrus synchronization protocols should be critically reassessed—especially by extending the interval between successive treatments—to protect reproductive health and animal welfare. …”
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Structural and functional assessment of ganglion cell complex in patients on long-term hydroxychloroquine by Shreyas Temkar, Aniket Tatyasaheb Mairal, Arun Sahi, Amit Kumar Deb, Chengappa G Kavadichanda, Subashini Kaliaperumal, Veeradasari Jawahar Satya Babu, Aarthy Gunasekaran

“…Mere GC-IPL thickness reduction should not be a criterion to recommend HCQ cessation in the absence of abnormality on routinely recommended screening tests.…”
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Transcriptomic profiling of cumulus cells reveals dysregulated genes and pathways in PCOS-related infertility by Akeem Babatunde Sikiru, Nurulfiza Mat Isa, Kasim Sakran Abass, Muibat Adesola Adeniran, Stephen Sunday Acheneje Egena, Karimot Akinola

“…Abstract Background Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a leading cause of infertility and metabolic dysfunction in women, characterized by hyperandrogenism, anovulation, and insulin resistance. …”
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The use of animal and cellular models of traumatic brain injury: An African perspective by Thulisa Siphelele Bongo, Mary-Jessica Nancy Laguette, Mohamed Iqbal Parker, Shameemah Abrahams

“…For accurate comparisons between studies, standardization of techniques should be implemented. The lack of cellular TBI models could be a gap to test TBI molecular pathways without the ethical concerns raised in the use of animals.…”
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Diabetes and dementia: current data by N.V. Pashkovska, V.M. Pashkovskyy

“…Treatment strategies should be individualized, focusing on glycemic control (target HbA1c < 8.0 % in the elderly), minimizing hypo-/hyperglycemia, and preventing vascular complications. …”
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Mesenteric venous thrombosis as a rare complication of decompression sickness by Satoshi Toyota, Shigeyuki Nagata, Shinichiro Yoshino, Sota Kono, Syogo Kawanami, Syohei Maeda, Erina Kuramitsu, Michihiro Ichimannda, Satoko Nagamatsu, Seiichiro Kai, Yasuro Fukuyama, Hiroyuki Orita, Daisuke Korenaga

“…If intestinal necrosis is suspected, a laparoscopic examination may be useful for determining the diagnosis and treatment. MVT should be included as a differential diagnosis of abdominal pain that persists after HBOT.…”
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Factors Influencing Treatment Satisfaction and Recognition Gaps Between Physicians and Patients with Systemic Sclerosis by Yoshihito Shima, Mona Uchida-Yamada, Sei-ichiro Motegi, Taku Shimada, Haruka Ishii, Yoshito Ohya, Yasumasa Kanai

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Cardiovascular System Changes and Related Risk Factors in Acromegaly Patients: A Case-Control Study by Xiaopeng Guo, Lu Gao, Shuo Zhang, Yilin Li, Yue Wu, Ligang Fang, Kan Deng, Yong Yao, Wei Lian, Renzhi Wang, Bing Xing

“…Aging and increased body mass index (BMI) were correlated with myocardial hypertrophy and diastolic dysfunction; a longer disease duration was correlated with larger great vessel diameters. …”
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Shared neural signatures in Functional Neurological Disorder and Chronic Pain: a multimodal narrative review by Rajiv Mohanraj, Manoj Sivan, Kajal Patel, Abhijit Das, Siddarth Kannan, Daniela Di Basilio, Antonia Kirkby, Anthony Jones

“…Common findings include (1) hyperactivation of sensorimotor networks, (2) altered activity within the default mode network—a critical region for self-referential thought—and (3) dysfunction in emotional processing regions, notably the anterior cingulate cortex and insula. …”
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Outcomes following I-131 treatment with cumulative dose exceeding or equal to 600 mCi in differentiated thyroid carcinoma patients by Chalermrat Kaewput, Pawana Pusuwan

“…Our study suggests that the decision to administer further treatments should be made on an individual basis because beneficial effects may be controversial.…”
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Experience of sexual relationship of patients after radical prostatectomy: a qualitative study by Haiyu Zhang, Zhen Liu, Zhen Liu, Yongmei Ye, Xiaolian Long, Tuan Yu, Yuxi Zhang, Ziling Dai, Juan Du, Ling Chen

“…BackgroundThere are different degrees of erectile dysfunction in men after radical prostatectomy, and it takes a long time for their sexual satisfaction to improve. …”
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Measurement properties of sexual function assessment questionnaires in women with endometriosis: A systematic review following COSMIN guidelines by Anne Oppenheimer, Florence Boitrelle, Alba Nicolas‐Boluda, Arnaud Fauconnier

“…Abstract Introduction Sexual function of patients with endometriosis should be assessed by patient‐reported outcome measures (PROMs) that present high reliability and validity. …”
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