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Brenner tumors are relatively uncommon surface epithelial tumors of the ovary, accounting for less than 2% of all ovarian tumors. They may be of benign, borderline, or malignant nature as classified by the World Health Organization. Definitive diagnosis is made by histopathological examination after surgical excision,…

INTRODUCTION: Pelvic kidney is a rare congenital anomaly. The ectopic kidney is more susceptible to developing lithiasis. The management of this type of lithiasis is a challenge. The objective of this paper was to conduct a review of available literature on the treatment of stone in ectopic kidney. MATERIAL AND METHOD…

Traumatic injuries are one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. Precise diagnosis and management in the golden hour are key to decrease morbidity and mortality. History and physical examination alone are insufficient to avoid misdiagnosis. In this article, we tried to determine the role of a radiologist an…

We conducted a narrative literature review on studies that specifically addressed the pharmacokinetics of antidepressants in patients on hemodialysis. The search included the MEDLINE, LILACS, and Web of Knowledge databases and combined Medical Subject Headings and free-text search terms for chronic kidney disease, end-…

OBJECTIVES: The aim of our work was to determine the expression of Pi class glutathione S-transferase (GSTP1) in 43 samples of invasive breast carcinoma and compare results versus normal breast cells. BACKGROUND: Breast cancer is the commonest cancer in women. Despite advances in early detection and more efficacious a…

The amount of published information and its continuing growth can no longer be managed by an individual searcher. One of today's great challenges for the academic researcher and clinician is to find a relevant scientific article using bibliographic search strategies. We aimed to design and build a Virtual Room of Gastr…

The objective of this systematic review was to examine resting metabolic rate (RMR) measured through indirect calorimetry in adults with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI) and to evaluate the predication equations used for the estimation of RMR in this population. The authors additionally aimed to review the impact of se…

This article was migrated. The article was marked as recommended.The initial history and examination is a fundamental aspect of clinical practice. Most medical students cultivate this skill through regular undertaking of 'clerkings' during their clinical placements. We designed a written, structured, proforma-based app…

INTRODUCTION: The knee is the commonest native joint to develop an infection. A two-stage primary knee replacement, with an interim stage of debridement and cement spacer application, modelled after two-stage revision for periprosthetic joint infections (PJI) has been reported for the management of chronic infections.…

BACKGROUND: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a risk factor for surgical complications and a common comorbidity in the setting of head and neck (H&N) cancer. Our objective was to determine if DM is associated with increased rates of H&N cancer surgery complications. METHODS: We conducted a search of Pubmed, Embase, and the na…

OBJECTIVE: In recent years, patients with celiac disease (CeD) have been reported to have a high prevalence of fatty liver and metabolic syndrome. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the prevalence of fatty liver and metabolic syndrome in patients with CeD and effect of gluten-free diet in them…

OBJECTIVE: The diagnostic accuracy of cell-free fetal DNA in screening for rare autosomal trisomies is uncertain. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis aiming to determine the predictive value of cell-free DNA in screening for rare autosomal trisomies. DATA SOURCES: PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science were…

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: In health care, large language models such as Generative Pretrained Transformers (GPTs), trained on extensive text datasets, have potential applications in reducing health care disparities across regions and populations. Previous software developed for lesion localization has been limited in…

BACKGROUND: Extended family visiting hours may support person- and family-centred care but can increase operational burden for ward nurses. The relevant operational domains include noise and rest, procedure timing and ward routines, family interactions and communication, infection control, ward space and workflow, care…

Dermatology is an essential component of undergraduate medical education. Limited exposure may leave medical students underprepared to recognize common skin conditions and may contribute to misconceptions regarding the clinical scope of dermatology. This study evaluated the educational impact of a brief dermatology wor…

OBJECTIVE: The present study aimed to early identify patients with persistent somatic symptoms (PSS) in primary care by exploring routine care data-based approaches. DESIGN/SETTING: A cohort study based on routine primary care data from 76 general practices in the Netherlands was executed for predictive modelling. PA…

BACKGROUND: Current treatment guidelines for clival chordomas recommend surgical resection followed by high-dose radiotherapy (RT). However, in patients in whom gross total resection (GTR) is achieved, the benefits of additional RT remain unclear. OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether RT offers any benefit to progression-…

Gastrointestinal helminth parasites are a concern for the poultry industry worldwide as they can affect the health, welfare, and production performance. A systematic review of the prevalence over time in different countries may improve our understanding of gastrointestinal helminthiasis in chickens and subsequently lea…

BACKGROUND: Although resection of extremity soft tissue sarcomas can occasionally lead to large disabilities, literature regarding the necessity and outcome of functional reconstructions are scarce. The goal of this review is to assess outcomes and usage of functional reconstructions in light of multimodal treatment.…

BACKGROUND: Until recently, advanced melanoma (unresectable and metastatic) has had a poor prognosis and has been treated with chemotherapy. The introduction of new treatments (BRAF and MEK inhibitors and immunotherapy) has improved overall survival and progression-free survival of some patients. OBJECTIVE: The object…