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Patients with Osteoarthritis (OA) often also suffer from Sleep Apnea Syndrome (SAS), and many scholars have started to notice this link, although the relationship between the two is still unclear. In this review, we aim to summarize the current literature on these two diseases, integrate evidence of the OA and OSA connection, explore and discuss th...
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Herein, we evaluated the optimal timing for implementing the BioFire® FilmArray® Pneumonia Panel (FA-PP) in the medical intensive care unit (MICU). Respiratory samples from 135 MICU-admitted patients with acute respiratory failure and severe pneumonia were examined using FA-PP. The cohort had an average age of 67.1 years, and 69.6% were male. Notab...
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Improving the provision of tuberculosis (TB) care is both urgent and imperative to achieve the goals outlined in the End TB Strategy. China has initiated the integrated TB control model to enhance the quality of TB care Since 2012. Despite these efforts, the integrated TB control health system encounters numerous challenges in delivering effective ...
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Mycobacterium riyadhense is an emerging slowly growing species that belongs to the group of nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) with approximately 20 cases reported worldwide. We highlight the first case of pulmonary infection by Mycobacterium riyadhense in United Arab Emirates (UAE). A 44-year-old female presented with chronic productive cough; a br...
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Background COVID-19 presents extrapulmonary manifestations that can aid in the diagnosis. Skin manifestations have been reported but their characteristics are not yet clear. Health professionals need information about its prevalence and main characteristics. Methods This systematic review followed the PRISMA criteria. The protocol was registered in...
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The high prevalence of acute kidney injury (AKI) in ICU patients emphasizes the need to understand factors influencing continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) circuit lifespan for optimal outcomes. This review examines key pharmacological interventions—citrate (especially in regional citrate anticoagulation), unfractionated heparin (UFH), low m...
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Introduction The effectiveness and safety of acupuncture in the treatment of obesity have not been assessed. This poses a challenge for clinicians who choose to use acupuncture in the treatment of obesity, as they are unable to prioritize this approach based on outcome variables. Methods In May 2024, a literature search of five databases was conduc...
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Purpose Retinoblastoma, a childhood cancer originating in the retina, is primarily attributed to pathogenic RB1 mutations The aim of this study is to conduct a mutational analysis of the RB1 gene in cases of unilateral Retinoblastoma among individuals within the Jordanian population. Methods In this study, the peripheral blood of 50 unilateral Rb p...
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Background Decellularized allograft tendons are highly regarded for their accessibility and the reduced risk of immune rejection, making them a promising choice for grafting due to their favorable characteristics. However, effectively integrating reconstructed tendons with host bone remains a significant clinical challenge. Purpose This study aims ...
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Background Teaching medical students in the clinical setting is frequently perceived as a demanding commitment by attending physicians. There is a paucity of data measuring the duration and efficacy of teaching during clinical rounds. Aim The aim of this study was to assess both the quantity and quality of clinical teaching time dedicated to medica...
