Kinikoglu, Oguzcan Isik, Deniz
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Cureus
Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into oncology can revolutionize decision-making by providing accurate information. This study evaluates the performance of ChatGPT-4o (OpenAI, San Francisco, CA) Oncology Expert, in addressing open-ended clinical oncology questions. Thirty-seven treatment-related questions on solid organ tumors were selected...
Mushtaq, Adeel Alvi, Isaamuddin
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Cureus
This systematic review evaluates the long-term effectiveness of scleral lenses in improving visual outcomes, patient satisfaction, and safety in patients with keratoconus. A systematic search of six databases (PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and MEDLINE) was performed following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Revi...
Donohue, Alec K Latyshenko, Ilya V Sugden, Lawrence F Kozloski, Ryan M McCartt, Jason C
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Cureus
This case report presents a unique clinical presentation of small bowel obstruction secondary to congenital partial malrotation of the gut in adults. Partial malrotation may have variable clinical presentations and this case highlights a constellation of patient history, radiographic signs, and operative findings leading to appropriate diagnosis an...
Flourou, Christina Azina, Chara Georgiou, George Anastasiadou, Violetta
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Cureus
Metabolic-dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is the most common chronic liver disease in the Western world. MASLD-associated cirrhosis prevalence is on the rise along with the obesity and metabolic syndrome epidemic. Genetic factors are included in the multi-hit model of MASLD pathogenesis and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1...
Seemongal-Dass, Rajiv V Gracen, Durell J Seemongal-Dass, Robin R Chang, Bernard
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Cureus
Chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia (CPEO) is a rare mitochondrial disorder characterized by bilateral, slowly progressive ptosis and paralysis of the extraocular muscles. We present the case of a 61-year-old female with a 36-year history of bilateral ptosis and limited eye movements without diplopia. No family history of CPEO or other mit...
Mor, Rahul R Shanti, Hiba
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Cureus
Actinomycosis is a chronic, granulomatous infection caused by Actinomyces species, a group of anaerobic, gram-positive bacteria commonly found in the human oral cavity, gastrointestinal, and female genital tracts. Although it predominantly affects the cervicofacial region, rare manifestations such as gallbladder actinomycosis can occur. This report...
Alharbi, Nada Baqalaqil, Daniyah Alharthi, Hams Almalki, Nouf Altoukhi, Samar Alzahrani, Nawaf Sanedi, Abdullah Almohaimeed, Farees AlOtaibi, Abdulrahman Amoodi, Hosam
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Cureus
Hearing impairment during childhood is a widespread health issue. Prompt recognition and timely intervention are vital for the advancement of language skills. Insufficient parental knowledge can lead to a delay in diagnosing and treating a condition, which can have a negative impact on academic performance. The goals of our study were to assess the...
Subtil, Joana Carvalho, Rui Silva, Renata Rebelo, Ana Filipa Guimarães, Fernando
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Cureus
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare clinical entity characterized by fever, constitutional symptoms, and hepatosplenomegaly associated with the presence of hemophagocytosis in the bone marrow and other organs. Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a severe zoonotic disease hypoendemic in Portugal, particularly in the Alto Douro region. We r...
Al-Shehari, Mohammed Obadiel, Yasser A Abdulwahab, Matheel M Jowah, Haitham M
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Cureus
Introduction Anastomotic leakage (AL) following stoma closure is a significant complication that can lead to increased morbidity and mortality. Identifying risk factors associated with AL is essential for improving surgical outcomes, especially in resource-limited settings like Yemen. Methods We conducted this retrospective study at Al-Thawra Moder...
Aras, Zülküf Paşalı Kilit, Türkan
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Cureus
The mortality risk for critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) can be predicted through clinical assessments and laboratory test results. The accurate utilization of these parameters is essential for timely intervention and the initiation of appropriate therapeutic strategies. This study aims to retrospectively examine the relation...