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Outcomes following repair of incarcerated and strangulated ventral hernias with or without synthetic mesh

World Journal of Emergency Surgery, 2017
Background The use of synthetic mesh for ventral hernia repair under contaminated conditions is a controversial issue due to the considerable risk of surgical site infection (SSI).
Sameh Hany Emile, Hesham Elgendy, Ahmad Sakr, Waleed Ahmed Gado, Ahmed Aly Abdelmawla, Mahmoud Abdelnaby, Alaa Magdy   +6 more
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Can educational video resources improve learning when used to augment traditional teaching of clinical examination? A randomized control trial of novice medical students

BMC Medical Education, 2023
Background Good clinical examination skills can both increase the quality of patient care and reduce its cost. A previous study by our group demonstrated that face-to-face training is the gold standard for teaching these skills.
Ellie Flatt, Paul Brewer, Malek Racy, Faisal Mushtaq, Rachael Ashworth, Fazal Ali, James Tomlinson   +6 more
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Crocetin attenuates inflammation and amyloid-β accumulation in APPsw transgenic mice

Immunity & Ageing, 2018
Background Crocetin, an agent derived from saffron, has multiple pharmacological properties, such as neuroprotective, anti-oxidant, and anti-inflammatory actions. These properties might benefit the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
Jin Zhang, Yuchao Wang, Xueshuang Dong, Jianghua Liu   +3 more
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Primary resection anastomosis versus Hartmann’s procedure in Hinchey III and IV diverticulitis

World Journal of Emergency Surgery, 2019
Introduction Surgical management of Hinchey III and IV diverticulitis utilizes either Hartmann’s procedure (HP) or primary resection anastomosis (PRA) with or without fecal diversion.
Hosam Halim, Alan Askari, Rebecca Nunn, James Hollingshead   +3 more
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Mini-laparoscopic cholecystectomy: evolution of a new technique

BMC Surgery, 2021
Background Since the first laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) in 1985, there has been much advancement in laparoscopic surgery in terms of reduction in number and size of ports.
Ali Warsi, Andrew Natsuki Wilson, Kin Seng Tong, Jonathan Gan, Ho Lun Chong   +4 more
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Renal Pelvis, A Rare Site for a Commonly Known Malignancy [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2016
Chronic nephrolithiasis predisposes to squamous metaplasia and subsequently SCC which is a rare malignancy of the upper urinary tract. A 60-year-old woman with a long standing history of renal calculi presented with flank pain and fever.
Murugappan Nachiappan, Manjusha Madhusudhan Litake, Varun Gautam Paravatraj, Navil Sharma, Aditya Narasimhan   +4 more
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Work Engagement & Effective Factors Among Nurses In General Teaching Hospital Of Shiraz University Of Medical Sciences [PDF]

پیاورد سلامت, 2012
Background and Aim: Work engagement is defined as a positive, fulfilling, work-related state of mind that is characterized by vigor, dedication, and absorption. Since the quality of care delivery to patients depends on nurse's practices, the objective of
Sanaz Sohrabi Zadeh, Ariyan Gholipour, Zahra Kavosi, Ali Keshtkaran, Zahra Sharafi   +4 more
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An unusual diverticulum adjacent to two large colonic polyps; a case report

BMC Gastroenterology, 2018
Background Adenocarcinomas can arise in a variety of circumstances in which intestinal segments have been used for urinary diversions. Whereas ureterosigmoidostomy is the oldest and simplest form of continent urinary diversion it also seems to be the ...
John Schembri, Jonathan Bury, Lesley Hunt, Stuart Riley   +3 more
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A retrospective review of gram-negative spinal infections in a single tertiary spinal centre over six years

Bone & Joint Open
Aims: Gram-negative infections are associated with comorbid patients, but outcomes are less well understood. This study reviewed diagnosis, management, and treatment for a cohort treated in a tertiary spinal centre.
Daniel Tadross, Cieran McGrory, Julia Greig, Robert Townsend, Neil Chiverton, Adrian Highland, Lee Breakwell, Ashley A. Cole   +7 more
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Effects and clinical implications of sacubitril/valsartan on left ventricular reverse remodeling in patients affected by chronic heart failure: A 24-month follow-up

International Journal of Cardiology: Heart & Vasculature, 2021
Background: Compared to angiotensin inhibition, angiotensin-neprilysin “blockade” improves mortality and reduces hospitalizations in patients with heart failure (HF) with reduced ejection fraction (EF).
Carla Paolini, Giacomo Mugnai, Chiara Dalla Valle, Andrea Volpiana, Alessandra Ferraglia, Anna Chiara Frigo, Claudio Bilato   +6 more
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