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Background: Recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation in patients aged ≥ 40 years is not as rare as once thought. The mechanism of instability in this patient population is different—more likely to be attributed to rotator cuff pathology—compared with that
Wayne W. Chan, MD, PhD +6 more
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Background: Arthroscopic debridement is an effective means of surgical management of both degenerative osteoarthritis (DOA) and posttraumatic arthritis (PTA) of the elbow.
Dennis A. DeBernardis, DO +6 more
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Background: Previous studies show that reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) may improve forward elevation (FE) but external rotation may remain impaired with substantial teres minor fatty infiltration.
Adam Kwapisz, MD, PhD +10 more
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Breast Cancer in Pregnancy: A Retrospective Cohort Study [PDF]
Gestational breast cancer (GBC) is the second most commonly occurring malignancy affecting pregnant women. Management is complex due to potential foetal risks in the setting of maternal treatment. We report on the maternal, foetal, short-term neonatal and placental histopathologic findings of a retrospective cohort of pregnant women with either pre ...
Cynthia V. Maxwell +3 more
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IgG4-related hypophysitis: a retrospective cohort study
AbstractPurposeIgG4-related hypophysitis (IgG4-RH) is a rare chronic inflammatory condition of the pituitary gland. This study reports the presentation, management and outcomes for patients with histologically proven IgG4-related hypophysitis.MethodsA prospectively maintained electronic database was searched over a 14-year period from 1 January 2007 to
R. Bhargava +7 more
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Rheumatoid arthritis increases the risk of pleural empyema
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can lead to various pulmonary manifestations. Evidence shows the possible association between RA and pleural empyema.
Liao Kuang-Ming +2 more
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A retrospective study on a cohort of patients with lymphocytic colitis [PDF]
The term "microscopic colitis" includes lymphocytic colitis (LC) and collagenous colitis, bearing common clinical presentation distinguishable only by histopathological examination of colonic biopsies. This study reports on demographic and clinical characteristics, and outcome of a cohort of patients with LC.Demographic, clinical and histopathological ...
Simondi, D. +9 more
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Brucellosis in Qatar: A retrospective cohort study
Background: We conducted a retrospective cohort study to evaluate the clinical manifestations, laboratory findings, complications and treatment of brucellosis in the State of Qatar. Methods: The medical records of patients in Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar were ...
Rahil, Ali Ibrahim +3 more
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Hyperthyroidism and suicide: a retrospective cohort study in Sweden [PDF]
ObjectivesMental symptoms and impaired quality of life commonly occur in patients treated for hyperthyroidism. Our aim was to determine whether a history of hyperthyroidism implies an increased risk of suicide.DesignHistoric cohort study of 43 633 patients treated with radioiodine or surgery for hyperthyroidism between 1950 and 2005.
Mirna, Abraham-Nordling +7 more
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INTRODUCTION: World Health Organization estimates that deaths resulting from diabetes will rise above 50% by the 2020; hence urgent action is needed to reverse the trend notably through nutrition and lifestyle intervention among populations at risks ...
Maureen Atieno Adoyo +3 more
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