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Common respiratory diseases. [PDF]
, 2010 The self-medication phenomenon in upper respiratory tract infections, rhinosinusitis, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are significant and will continue to increase.
Kilgore, David, Najm, Wadie
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Selection criteria for preoperative endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography before laparoscopic cholecystectomy and endoscopic treatment of bile duct stones. Results of a retrospective; single center study between 1996-2002 [PDF]
, 2004 AIM: The optimal treatment for bile duct stones (in terms of cost, complications and accuracy) is unclear. The aim of our study was to determine the predictive factors for preoperative endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).
Lakatos, László +4 more
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Pediatric Transplantation, Volume 30, Issue 5, May 2026.ABSTRACT Background Primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by excessive oxalate production that leads to nephrocalcinosis or nephrolithiasis and progressive kidney failure, associated with systemic oxalosis that is not reversed by dialysis. Pharmacological treatment is limited.
Shameer M. Habeeb +8 more
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International Brazilian Journal of Urology, 2006 OBJECTIVE: To prospectively determine the prevalence of testicular microlithiasis in symptomatic patients who were referred for scrotal ultrasound examination and to evaluate the possible association of testicular microlithiasis with testicular cancer ...
Stamatiou Konstantinos +7 more
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Sialolithiasis. Proposal for a new minimally invasive procedure: piezoelectric surgery [PDF]
, 2014 Sialolithiasis is the presence of stones in the ducts of the salivary glands. Most episodes are unique, and 60-80% are located exclusively in the main excretory duct.
Aracil Kessler, Luis +2 more
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Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 4, April 2026.ABSTRACT Meckel's diverticulum rarely causes large bowel obstruction through a fibrous band, leading to sigmoid knotting and closed‐loop gangrene. In patients presenting with acute intestinal obstruction without prior abdominal surgery, this etiology should be considered.
Biruk Umer Mohammed +6 more
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Is there an association between urolithiasis and roux-en-y gastric bypass surgery?
International Brazilian Journal of Urology, 2009 Purpose: Several studies have documented high incidence of urinary lithiasis after jejunoileal by-pass. Roux-en-y gastric bypass surgery (RYGB) is currently the most common bariatric procedure.
Andre Costa-Matos +4 more
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Opisthorchiasis-associated biliary stones: light and scanning electron microscopic study [PDF]
, 2004 Aim: Biliary stones are frequently encountered in areas endemic for opisthorchiasis in Thailand. The present study was to describe the prevalence and pathogenesis of these stones. Methods: Gallstones and/or common bile duct stones and bile specimens from
Haswell-Elkins, M. R. +3 more
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Bladder Stone Secondary to Migration of an Intrauterine Device: A Case Report
Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 4, April 2026.ABSTRACT Intravesical migration of intrauterine devices (IUDs) is an uncommon complication that may lead to recurrent urinary tract infections, lower urinary tract symptoms, and bladder stone formation. Diagnosis requires high clinical suspicion and confirmation through imaging and cystoscopy.
Mario Arturo Martin‐Dorantes +5 more
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BiomedicinesBackground/Objectives: 7-Methylxanthine (7-MX) is a naturally occurring metabolite of caffeine and theobromine that can inhibit the crystallization of monosodium urate (MSU) and may be useful for the prevention or treatment of gout.
Miguel D. Ferrer +6 more
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