Hierarchical Superposition Framework Reveals the Complex Effects of Natural Medicine Formulas
A novel hierarchical superposition pharmacological model incorporates the principle of hierarchical structures from physics to simulate the spatiotemporal dynamics of drug combinations, to elucidate the universal law underlying drug combination effects. By modeling cross‐level causal transmission and attenuation, it advances beyond traditional additive
Weifeng Liang +3 more
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BackgroundThe relationship between gut microbiota and the occurrence of cholecystitis remains unclear. Existing research lacks a clear understanding of how circulating vitamin levels modulate this relationship.
Changhong Miao +11 more
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Do changes in health reveal the possibility of undiagnosed pancreatic cancer? Development of a risk-prediction model based on healthcare claims data. [PDF]
Background and objectiveEarly detection methods for pancreatic cancer are lacking. We aimed to develop a prediction model for pancreatic cancer based on changes in health captured by healthcare claims data.MethodsWe conducted a case-control study on 29 ...
Baecker, Aileen +8 more
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2016 WSES guidelines on acute calculous cholecystitis
Acute calculus cholecystitis is a very common disease with several area of uncertainty. The World Society of Emergency Surgery developed extensive guidelines in order to cover grey areas. The diagnostic criteria, the antimicrobial therapy, the evaluation
L. Ansaloni +51 more
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An Investigation of Hyperostosis Frontalis Interna in a Modern Anatomical Body Donor Population
ABSTRACT This research sought to examine the prevalence and severity of hyperostosis frontalis interna (HFI) in the Chicagoland anatomical body donor population. The study further aimed to elucidate potential demographic risk factors for HFI, including sex, age at death, and structural vulnerability index (SVI), as well as any common comorbidities, as ...
Amy C. Beresheim, Amanda Hall
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Use of Gallbladder Width Measurement by Computed Tomography in the Diagnosis of Acute Cholecystitis
This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic value of gallbladder width measurement with computed tomography (CT) in patients with acute cholecystitis.
Yong Suk Park +11 more
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An Early Holiday Surprise: Cholecystitis Wrapped in Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy [PDF]
This is a novel case report of a 44-year-old woman who presented to the emergency department with epigastric pain wrapping around to her back. She had no risk factors for cardiac disease, but her initial electrocardiogram (ECG) showed a Wellens syndrome ...
Gould, Kevin +2 more
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Comparing the Diagnostic Accuracy of Ultrasound and CT in Evaluating Acute Cholecystitis.
OBJECTIVE In 2013, a multidisciplinary group at our Veterans Administration hospital collaborated to improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients with acute cholecystitis (AC) at our facility.
Joss R Wertz +3 more
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Operative complications and economic outcomes of cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis
BACKGROUND Recent management of acute cholecystitis favors same admission (SA) or emergent cholecystectomy based on overall shorter hospital stay and therefore cost savings.
Christopher P. Rice +7 more
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ABSTRACT Background/Purpose Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) may impact surgical outcomes of acute cholecystitis due to immune dysfunction and systemic inflammation. This study evaluated short‐term outcomes of cholecystectomy in SLE patients using US Nationwide Readmissions Database data.
Shao Ciao Luo +6 more
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