2,695 papers found

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to compare the results of ultrasound and CT assessment in preoperative staging of colonic cancer, and to determine whether CT offers any benefits beyond ultrasound. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Sixty-one cases of intraperitoneal colon cancer were assessed by preoperative abdominal ultraso…

The objective of this review is to introduce Merkel cells, to provide a basic overview on the theoretical background of function, development and clinical importance of Merkel cells. Merkel cells (MCs) are post-mitotic neuroendocrine cutaneous cells primarily localized in the epidermal basal layer of vertebrates and co…

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Although successful pregnancy is rare, results attained with higher dialysis efficiency and the spread of dialysis to different cultural and religious settings are changing the panorama. In this study, we systematically review the recent literature (2000 through 2008) on pregnancy in dialysis…

BACKGROUND: The Oxford Health: Health Systems Development Programme was co-designed to strengthen multidisciplinary leadership capacity and address staff morale, engagement and autonomy. This study aimed to evaluate the mechanisms and outcomes of the programme. METHODS: Twenty-two participants completed the one year p…

Next-generation neurorehabilitation implants demand high-channel-count closed-loop systems with ultra-low-area and ultra-low-power readout and classification. This is essential in applications such as multi-type epileptic seizure detection, brain machine interfaces or brain-to-text conversion. Although recent designs a…

To effectively prevent cervical cancer, a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality among women, widespread adoption of the HPV vaccine has a well-established link to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. HPV vaccine must be the vaccine's effectiveness in reducing HPV infections, and subsequent cervical lesions h…

The objective of this study was to review the scientific evidence currently available on 3D printable materials and 3D printing technologies used for the fabrication of permanent restorations, focusing on material properties that are clinically relevant. A literature search was performed on four databases (MEDLINE/PubM…

BACKGROUND: COVID-19 added responsibilities to faculty in health-related fields. Educators in these areas have experienced pandemic-related role strain in both the clinical and academic settings. PURPOSE: This investigation sought to identify how health science faculty at one institution perceived challenges related t…

BACKGROUND: Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs) are aggressive soft tissue sarcomas with dismal prognosis. Pathological and genetic markers may predict more aggressive behavior in MPNSTs but have uncommonly been investigated, and few are used in daily practice. This study reviews the progno…

BACKGROUND: A novel patient-centered curricular experience was implemented in an internal medicine residency program in 2007. There is little published evidence that what is taught in residency affects practice after graduation. OBJECTIVE: We sought to evaluate whether graduates perceived any long-term effects of part…

BACKGROUND: The neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a biological marker of inflammation with a significant prognostic value in the field of oncology. AIM: In this review, we discuss the prognostic value of the NLR in renal cell carcinoma (RCC). MATERIAL AND METHOD: We conducted a literature review of the PubMed data…

Clinical clerks learn more than they are taught and not all they learn can be measured. As a result, curriculum leaders evaluate clinical educational environments. The quantitative Dundee Ready Environment Measure (DREEM) is a de facto standard for that purpose. Its 50 items and 5 subscales were developed by consensus.…

BACKGROUND: Vascular complications in renal transplant recipients are uncommon but important causes of graft dysfunction and graft loss after kidney transplantation. OBJECTIVES: To document vascular complications that occurred following kidney transplantations in order to assess the incidence of these complications at…

BACKGROUND: Indigenous Peoples continue to face colonisation and oppressive policies that intentionally disrupt their ways of life and wellbeing. The increased experience of disease for Indigenous Peoples, due to colonial processes, is confounded by immense difficulties accessing culturally secure healthcare. The exper…

INTRODUCTION: The physiological response of the tendon structure has been the subject of several studies using clinical thermography, although the lack of normal values limits clinical practice despite being, according to several authors, an optimal diagnostic tool for the study and therapeutic monitoring of soft tissu…

Janus kinase-inhibitors (JAK-i) have recently been approved for treating patients with Ulcerative Colitis (); therefore, further information is needed, particularly regarding efficacy and safety.To provide a comprehensive review regarding the efficacy and safety of currently available JAK-i in UC.The PubMed and Scopus…

INTRODUCTION: Professional Supervision has been described across multiple professional groups, however to date, minimal research has been conducted exploring the use of professional supervision within the United Kingdom (UK) sonographer workforce. METHODS: An online self-administered survey was conducted to explore UK…

BACKGROUND: WHO reported that 5.5 million people died in the world because of COVID-19. One of the efforts to mitigate the pandemic is administrating the vaccines globally. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to review cost-effectiveness analysis of COVID-19 vaccination in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC…

OBJECTIVE:  LASER (Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation) technology consists of the emission of a high-energy light beam. In medicine, it is used to cut, coagulate, fragment and evaporate biological or synthetic tissues. In the field of Functional Urology and Urogynecology its use has been widel…

Depression and anxiety disorders are prevalent in patients with heart failure. They are associated with adverse effects such as rapid disease progression, poor medication compliance, low quality of life and increased mortality rate. The current literature review aims to provide an overview of the overall rate of depres…