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Learning curve and period of experience required for the competent diagnosis of acute appendicitis using abdominal computed tomography: a prospective observational study [PDF]
Clinical and Experimental Emergency Medicine, 2017 Objective To assess the learning curve of novice residents in diagnosing acute appendicitis using abdominal computed tomography (CT) scans. Methods This prospective observational study was conducted within a 4-month period from March 1 to June 30, 2015 ...
Ju-Hyun Song +6 more
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Novel therapeutic targets for chronic visceral pain in gastrointestinal disorders
British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.Chronic visceral pain imposes a major clinical challenge in gastroenterology and beyond, profoundly impacting patients' quality of life. However, limited understanding of its complex, multifaceted pathophysiology, encompassing both peripheral and central mechanisms, continues to impede the development of effective management strategies.
Fleur Veldman +3 more
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Acute Appendicitis Occurring in Dengue Fever: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Case Reports in Infectious DiseasesDengue fever is a disease caused by the dengue virus and it is present in many tropical countries, including Nigeria. Cases of acute abdomen have been reported in dengue fever and they include acute cholecystitis, acute pancreatitis, acute appendicitis ...
Ayobamidele Rasaq Kolapo +1 more
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Saintika Medika, 2020 In making the diagnosis in patients with symptoms that are not typical, the doctor needs to do a supporting examination, one of which is an examination of leukocytes count.
Mochamad Aleq Sander
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Acute appendicitis in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, 2021 Background: Acute appendicitis (AA) is the most common cause of acute inflammation in the right lower quadrant of the abdominal cavity and emergency abdominal surgery. In Ethiopia, the prevalence of acute appendicitis reported is variable.
Aynalem Adu, Yeneabat Birhanu
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Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Aims Low‐energy diet (LED) plus cognitive‐behavioural therapy (CBT) produces substantial short‐term weight loss in obesity, but long‐term maintenance remains difficult. We evaluated whether adding intragastric balloon (IGB) treatment to group‐based CBT improves weight maintenance after initial weight loss using LED.
Marije Galavazi +6 more
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BMC GastroenterologyPurpose Appendicoliths are one of the important causes of acute appendicitis. Currently, there is no consensus on the relationship between appendicoliths and complicated appendicitis, and opinions on the treatment of appendicolith-associated appendicitis
Dawei Zhang +6 more
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Appendicitis tends to be complicated during the COVID-19 epidemic: A multicentre retrospective study
Surgery Open ScienceBackground: In past studies, non-medical factors in the social-healthcare-patient triad associated with the prevalence of COVID-19 have led to delays in the presentation of patients with acute appendicitis and an increase in complications.
Macheng Lu +8 more
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Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Aims To compare 1‐year psychiatric outcomes after GLP‐1 receptor agonist (GLP‐1 RA) versus sodium‐glucose cotransporter‐2 inhibitor (SGLT2i) initiation in patients with type 2 diabetes and treated depression. Materials and Methods We conducted a retrospective active‐comparator, new‐user cohort study using electronic health records from the ...
Yu Chang +3 more
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Acta Medica Iranica, 2019 Acute appendicitis is considered as one of the most prevalent diseases needing urgent action. Diagnosis of appendicitis is often complicated, and more precision in diagnosis is essential.
Leila Shahmoradi +5 more
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