Craniomandibular Disorders in Pregnant Women: An Epidemiological Survey
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder has been reported to be 1.5 to two times more common in women than men. Such a gender-based difference could be attributed to behavioral, hormonal, anatomical, and psychological characteristics.
Grazia Fichera +4 more
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Background and Objectives: There is no consensus regarding the indications for and timing of ventilation tube (VT) insertion in cleft lip and palate (CLP) patients. Our aim was to search for clinical and surgical (i.e., VT insertion) characteristics that
Antonio Frisina +5 more
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Bridging the gap: Multi‐stakeholder perspectives of molecular diagnostics in oncology
Although molecular diagnostics is transforming cancer care, implementing novel technologies remains challenging. This study identifies unmet needs and technology requirements through a two‐step stakeholder involvement. Liquid biopsies for monitoring applications and predictive biomarker testing emerge as key unmet needs. Technology requirements vary by
Jorine Arnouts +8 more
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Standerd cervical mediastinoscopy in the diagnosis of mediastinal mass in Ghazi Al-Hariri Hospital
Background: Mediastinoscopy is an integral part in the diagnosis of mediastinal mass. The most common indications for mediastinoscopy is for tissue sampling and determining the extent of lung cancer.
Sabah N. Jaber +2 more
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Optimizing the integration of advanced practitioners in a department of surgery: An operational improvement model [PDF]
Physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) have established themselves as key members of the healthcare team to supplement practicing physicians in patient care.
Dunnington, Gary +3 more
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Screening for lung cancer: A systematic review of overdiagnosis and its implications
Low‐dose computed tomography (CT) screening for lung cancer may increase overdiagnosis compared to no screening, though the risk is likely low versus chest X‐ray. Our review of 8 trials (84 660 participants) shows added costs. Further research with strict adherence to modern nodule management strategies may help determine the extent to which ...
Fiorella Karina Fernández‐Sáenz +12 more
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A casemix analysis of hospital admissions in six specialties for Barking & Havering Health Authority. [PDF]
To examine admission rates for Barking & Havering residents to six surgical specialties by first looking at elective, emergency and total workloads, then at the casemix of elective work using Healthcare Resource Groups.
Cook, Adam +2 more
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Outlier admissions of medical patients: Prognostic implications of outlying patients. The experience of the Hospital of Mestre [PDF]
The admission of a patient in wards other than the appropriate ones, known as the patient outlying phenomenon, involves both Medicine and Geriatric Units of many Hospitals.
Aprile, Anna +5 more
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Cytoplasmic p21 promotes stemness of colon cancer cells via activation of the NFκB pathway
Cytoplasmic p21 promotes colorectal cancer stem cell (CSC) features by destabilizing the NFκB–IκB complex, activating NFκB signaling, and upregulating BCL‐xL and COX2. In contrast to nuclear p21, cytoplasmic p21 enhances spheroid formation and stemness transcription factor CD133.
Arnatchai Maiuthed +10 more
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome is characterized by repeated airway collapse during sleep. It determines cardiovascular, pulmonary, and neurocognitive consequences and is associated with several daytime and nighttime symptoms that influence the ...
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