Tuberculosis retreatment 'others' in comparison with classical retreatment cases; a retrospective cohort review. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Many of the countries in sub-Saharan Africa are still largely dependent on microscopy as the mainstay for diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) including patients with previous history of TB treatment.
A Nakanwagi-Mukwaya+16 more
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Magnetic Reconnection by a Self-Retreating X-Line [PDF]
Particle-in-cell (PIC) simulations of collisionless magnetic reconnection are performed to study asymmetric reconnection in which an outflow is blocked by a hard wall while leaving sufficiently large room for the outflow of the opposite direction. This condition leads to a slow, roughly constant motion of the diffusion region away from the wall, the so-
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Epithelial ingrowth following laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK): prevalence, risk factors, management and visual outcomes [PDF]
The number of laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) procedures is continuing to rise. Since its first application for correcting simple refractive errors over 25 years ago, the role of LASIK has extended to treat other conditions, including ...
Danjoux, Jean-Pierre+2 more
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Dasabuvir and Ombitasvir/Paritaprevir/Ritonavir with or without Ribavirin in Patients with HIV-HCV Coinfection. Real Life Interim Analysis of an Italian Multicentre Compassionate Use Program [PDF]
Background and Aims: An HCV cure is now possible in a large proportion of HIV-HCV patient. We present real life results of a compassionate use program promoted by SIMIT (Infectious and Tropical Diseases Italian Society) of Dasabuvir and Ombitasvir ...
Andreoni, M.+31 more
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Background Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) induce a range of immune-related adverse events (irAEs) with various degrees of severity. While clinical experience with ICI retreatment following clinically significant irAEs is growing, the safety and ...
Xiao Wei+16 more
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Patient-centered endodontic outcomes: a narrative review. [PDF]
IntroductionRoot canal treatment (RCT) success criteria inform us of the path to bony healing and of prognostic factors, but tell little about how the patient perceives, feels, or values RCT.
Fayazi, Sara+4 more
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Repeating platinum/bevacizumab in recurrent or progressive cervical cancer yields marginal survival benefits [PDF]
Our objective was to assess overall survival of cervical cancer patients following prior platinum/bevacizumab chemotherapy, comparing retreatment with platinum/bevacizumab with alternative therapies.
Massad, L. Stewart+3 more
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Introduction: Non-surgical endodontic retreatment is highly dependent on the removal of previous root filling material, bacteria and necrotic tissue. Various techniques and instruments have been used for endodontic retreatment.
Ashwag Barnawi+5 more
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Comparison of Risk of Recrudescent Fever in Children With Kawasaki Disease Treated With Intravenous Immunoglobulin and Low-Dose vs High-Dose Aspirin [PDF]
Importance: Timely initiation of intravenous immunoglobulin plus aspirin is necessary for decreasing the risk of recrudescent fever and coronary artery abnormalities in children with Kawasaki disease (KD). The optimal dose of aspirin, however, remains
Belarski, Emily+6 more
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RETREATMENT OF TEETH FILLED WITH LATERAL COMPACTION TECHNIQUE AND BIOCERAMIC-BASED SEALER – COMPARISON OF TIME NEEDED AND EFFECTIVENESS OF DIFFERENT RETREATMENT TECHNIQUES [PDF]
Purpose: The aim of the presented study is to evaluate and compare the time needed and the effectiveness of three different retreatment techniques in the removal of root canal filling material from teeth filled with lateral compaction technique and ...
Мirela Мarinova-Takorovа+3 more
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