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A 34-year-old healthy woman presented to the breast surgical oncology clinic with skin changes to her left nipple after being referred by her primary care provider. She attributed the skin changes to shearing from breastfeeding her third child 5 years earlier. Physical examination revealed an erythematous and friable n…

Two ice cores from the col of Huascarán in the north-central Andes of Peru contain a paleoclimatic history extending well into the Wisconsinan (Würm) Glacial Stage and include evidence of the Younger Dryas cool phase. Glacial stage conditions at high elevations in the tropics appear to have been as much as 8…

To study the spontaneous regression of femoral anteversion, 30 children referred to the outpatient clinic for intoeing were followed until at least 15 years of age. The mean observation time was 9 (7-12) years, and all the children were examined three times during the growth period. The mean radiographic angle at the f…

Introduction Severe and progressive early-onset scoliosis in children can have serious repercussions on lung development and significantly reduce life expectancy. They present a major challenge to the surgeon, as growth must be preserved. Traditional growing rods and the need for repeated lengthening surgeries are asso…

BACKGROUND: The vitamin D system is essential for optimal health in humans. Circulating calcitriol, a key metabolite in maintaining calcium and phosphorus homeostasis, is produced in the kidney. In kidney failure, calcitriol levels progressively decrease, contributing to the development of renal secondary hyperparathyr…

PURPOSE: This review of milestones and challenges in eye banking describes efforts made by dedicated eye bankers to ensure the quality and quantity of corneal tissue for corneal blind patients over the last 25 years. METHODS: This account is the result of the recollection of the author, discussions with eye bankers, a…

Over the last ten years the efficacy of lithium salts in cluster headache has been well demonstrated. Our patient, who had been suffering from cluster headache for approximately 30 years, had been in haemodialysis treatment for the last ten years for chronic renal failure. Moreover, he was affected by heart failure and…

Evidence about the relationship between meal and sleep time and CVD in children is scarce. The aims of this study were to describe the association between life rhythm patterns and blood pressure in children. This research was conducted among 5,608 children aged 6 to 15 years old in Chongqing and Sichuan provinces in 20…

Life expectancy for patients with breast carcinoma has changed in Europe over the last two decades. In Italy, the overall survival rate is about 77% at 5 years. When considering the situation in Sicily, the EUROCARE 2 study examined survival data from the Ragusa Cancer Registry, showing that the curves are worse than i…

INTRODUCTION: In sub-Saharan Africa, evidence shows that orphaned youth are exposed to more risky sexual behaviors than non-orphaned peers, which increases the chances of contracting HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. The fast rises in the prevalence of orphanhood are a result of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. MET…

OBJECTIVES: To assess the association between violence against women inflicted by their partner and the prevalence of chronic malnutrition in their children less than five years old. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A secondary cross-sectional analysis of the 2001 Peru Demographic and Health Survey performed in Peru, with natio…

BACKGROUND: To study the effect of laparoscopic ileopexy in patients with afferent-loop syndrome (ALS) after restorative proctocolectomy (RP). METHOD: Ileopexy has been the treatment of choice in patients with ALS for the last 5 years at our department. All patients who had undergone ileopexy for ALS between Janu…

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between European medical students' psychological safety in and experiences from their last supervised patient encounter. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional online survey among European medical students. Bivariable and multivariable linear regression was used to explore t…

INTRODUCTION: Previous studies have shown that there is a probability of seizure even with therapeutic doses of tramadol. Yet, no accurate data exist regarding this problem in Iran. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of tramadol consumption in patients with first seizure referred to the emerg…

OBJECTIVES: Fetal inguinal hernia (FIH) refers to the descent of abdominal contents through the inguinal canal in the fetus. This uncommon condition could lead to an adverse neonatal outcome if the diagnosis is underestimated. This study aims to elucidate the ultrasonic features, clinical presentation, management, and…

BACKGROUND: Osteoporosis prevalence continues to escalate with the growth of the older adult population. In this study, we aimed to investigate the profile of osteoporosis treatment-related research articles published in the past 20 years using bibliometric analysis. METHODS: We analyzed all osteoporosis treatment-rel…

INTRODUCTION: Anogenital warts (AGWs) are proliferative lesions mainly presenting in the anal, genital, and perianal regions. They are one of the most prevalent sexually transmitted infections globally. METHODS: The study included patients that presented at the Dermatology Clinic of Health Sciences, University Elazi&#…

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to look for preoperative patients' related factors correlating with worse clinical outcomes in a cohort of elderly patients undergoing simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty (SiBTKA) to search for risk factors, which may influence clinical outcomes and safety.. The hospital…

BACKGROUND: Primary antibiotic resistance in() strains is increasing worldwide, affecting therapy success. The use of therapies tailored on susceptibility pre-testing at culture has been proposed, but data are still conflicting. METHOD: We performed a systematic review to evaluate the role of a culture-based therapeut…

BACKGROUND: The global prevalence of allergic rhinitis, asthma, and atopic dermatitis has risen significantly over the last 2 decades. Allergic sensitization to aeroallergen is a major risk factor in developing the allergic disease. The prevalence of aeroallergen sensitization varies in different regions and countries.…