Video Assessment of Surgical Performance in Robotic Gastroenterostomy During Pancreatoduodenectomy: Evaluating the Learning Curve and Risk of Delayed Gastric Emptying. [PDF]
Zwart MJW +22 more
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ABSTRACT Background Electroacupuncture (EA) reshapes intestinal flora; whether post‐EA fecal microbiota transplantation (post‐EA FMT) regulates gastrointestinal hormones via the gut microbiota–bile acid (BA) pathway remains unclear. Methods Sham EA (SEA) served as control. Gastrointestinal hormones/motility were assessed post‐EA.
Yong‐Li Han +6 more
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Delayed Gastric Emptying Correlates With Decreased Post-prandial Motility in Children: A Single-center Retrospective Review. [PDF]
Sanchez RE +8 more
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Habitual fasting duration and accelerated multimorbidity in older adults
Abstract Background Prolonged fasting has been linked to metabolic benefits in younger adults, but its effects on chronic diseases in older populations remain unclear. Objective To examine the association between habitual fasting duration and 15‐year chronic disease accumulation in older adults, overall, within organ systems, and between age groups ...
Luis Kalmbach +6 more
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Delayed gastric emptying after pancreatoduodenectomy: an analysis of risk factors. [PDF]
Sabogal JC +4 more
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Oral Health, Periodontitis, and Respiratory Diseases: Biological Pathways
This narrative review aims to provide a comprehensive update on the potential mechanisms by which poor oral health and periodontitis impact lung health, focusing on pneumonia, COPD, and asthma. ABSTRACT Poor oral hygiene and periodontitis influence lung diseases such as pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), COVID‐19, and asthma.
Raluca P. Vacaru +2 more
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Prophylactic endoscopic pylorus dilatation prior to esophagectomy for esophageal cancer to prevent delayed gastric emptying, study protocol for a placebo-controlled randomized trial (PROPPER trial). [PDF]
Mann C +9 more
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Periodontitis and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes: Mechanistic Evidence
This narrative review aims to describe mechanisms linking periodontal diseases in pregnancy with adverse pregnancy outcomes. ABSTRACT Periodontal diseases, including both gingivitis and periodontitis, occur commonly among pregnant individuals. Both gingivitis and periodontitis are associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs) such as early ...
Gregory C. Valentine +4 more
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Connect or detach: A transformative experience for medical students in end‐of‐life care
Abstract Context At the beginning of clinical practice, medical students face complex end‐of‐life (EoL) decisions, such as limiting life‐sustaining therapies, which may precipitate emotionally charged moral dilemmas. Previous research shows these dilemmas may cause identity dissonance and impact students' personal and professional development.
Diego Lima Ribeiro +3 more
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