Diagnosis of carbon monoxide exposure in clinical research and practice: A scoping review. by Phil Moss, Natasha Matthews, Rosalie McDonald, Heather Jarman

“…Diagnostic levels for carboxyhaemoglobin were described in 54 (67.5%) papers, ranging between 2% and 15%. 26 (32.5%) papers reported diagnostic levels that were adjusted for the smoking status of the patient.<h4>Conclusions</h4>Four methods were found for use in different settings. …”
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Saying sorry – should a ‘safe space’ be created to allow effective communication between healthcare practitioners and aggrieved parties after an iatrogenic event in South Africa?... by M S Khan, M C Laubscher

“…Medical practitioners may also want to communicate with patients or family members of a patient who has passed away as a result of an iatrogenic event, but may be fearful of litigation. …”
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BLOUNT DISEASE EVALUATION OF THE OPERATIVE TREATMENT WITHIN 2006-2014 IN DR. SOETOMO GENERAL HOSPITAL SURABAYA by Komang Agung Irianto Suryaningrat, I. G. Ng. Dodo M. Ranuh

“…Result: Showed significant and satisfactory to patients and parents who have carried out the operation. …”
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Unilateral Adrenal Infarction in Pregnancy: A Case Report by Awatef Hajjaji, Yosra Jemma, Amina Mnejja, Ines Zouari, Imen Ghaddab, Fethi Jebali, Lotfi Gratti, Raja Faleh

“…Anticoagulation therapy may be discussed. Patients should be evaluated between 3 and 6months after the event to assess adrenal size and function. …”
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Beneath the surface: unveiling the gut–brain axis in anorexia and depression by Fatima Shahid, Zain Afridi, Muhammad Ali, Muhammad Nabeel Saddique, Javed Iqbal, Anurag Jha

“…Addressing these gaps is crucial for developing effective treatment strategies and improving patient outcomes. By exploring the underlying mechanisms, validating biomarkers, and developing targeted therapies, we can enhance diagnostic accuracy, improve treatment outcomes, and better support patients with AN and depression. …”
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ABO-incompatible kidney transplantation using immunoadsorption columns: First experiences in South Africa by Z A Barday

“…ABO-incompatible kidney transplantation gives patients with chronic kidney disease requiring dialysis and without a blood group-compatible donor an alternative option for a kidney transplant. …”
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HeartMate 3 upgrade and aortic root replacement for severe aortic insufficiency and ventricular fibrillation by Katlin T. Schmitz, MD, Sara S. Inglis, MB, BCh, BAO, Mauricio A. Villavicencio, MD, MBA, Adrian daSilva-deAbreu, MD, MSc, PhD(c)

“…A 31-year-old woman with left ventricular (LV) assist device (LVAD) support presented with refractory ventricular arrhythmias attributed to severe aortic insufficiency and inadequate left ventricular offloading. The patient had a history of 2 prior pump exchanges in the setting of chronic polymicrobial driveline infections and prior transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). …”
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Expert Consensus on Tiered Detection of Newly Emerging and Outbreak Respiratory Infectious Pathogens (2024) by Chinese Hospital Association Clinical Microbiology Laboratory Specialized Committee

“…This consensus analyzes the major characteristics of newly emerging and outbreak respiratory infections, considers patient population characteristics, and proposes a three-tiered detection strategy that includes traditional microbiological morphology, culture, immunology, molecular biology, and metagenomic sequencing methods. …”
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Abdominal Wall Defects: Hydrogel based solutions in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction by Alook Kumar Ajay, Shashi Ranjan, Rajendra Singh, Shalini Kapoor Mehta

“…Preclinical and clinical evidence suggests that hydrogel technology could revolutionize the standard of care for abdominal wall defects, offering a more effective and patient-friendly solution. …”
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A hyper-acute immune hemolytic anemia induced by contrast medium was successfully treated with eculizumab: a case report by Sabine Hermann, Karina Althaus, Migdat Mustafi, Beate Mayer, Peter Rosenberger, Helene Anna Haeberle, Alice Bernard

“…We report a 38-year-old patient with very severe immune hemolytic anemia after the application of iomeprol due to a CT of the thorax/abdomen. …”
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Delayed recognition of mpox on an inpatient psychiatric unit: a case report and investigation by Waleed Malik, Simon Dosovitz, Jonathan Whitehouse, Nafisa Reza, Sharmin Khan, Justin Chan

“…This report describes a delayed recognition of mpox in a patient admitted to an inpatient psychiatry unit, resulting in potential exposures to staff and patients. …”
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Antibiotic-associated diarrhea: state-of-the-art by D. V. Piliev, S. I. Achkasov, T. K. Korneva, O. I. Sushkov

“…This etiological agent in modern world has got significant association with hospitals and assisted-care facilities, therefore it can spread in out-patient conditions as well at the present time. Mutations resulting in antibiotic resistance, increasing toxin production or promoting sporulation, considerably increase virulence and prevalence of these opportunistic microorganisms.Conclusion. …”
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The critical role of primary care clinicians in the early detection of ocular surface squamous neoplasia by Leendert Dekker, Jan F. Olivier, Klaus von Pressentin

“…Early recognition of at-risk patients and prompt referral of suspicious lesions are imperative to improve patient outcomes and prevent vision loss.…”
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Predictors of postoperative hospital length of stay after total knee arthroplasty by Davide Tornese, Alessandro Robustelli, Gabriele Ricci, Paola Maria Vittoria Rancoita, Nicola Maffulli, Giuseppe Michele Peretti

“…Introduction: We aimed to collect and analyse clinical and functional variables of patients undergoing rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), to identify the variables that influence the postoperative hospital length of stay (LOS). …”
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ENDOSCOPY IN LUMBAR ADJACENT LEVEL DISEASE - SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS by PEDRO FELLIPE DEBORTO RUDINE REMOLLI EVANGELISTA, ABGAIL GOMES SILVA, FELIPE DONATANGELO, LINA MARCIA DE ARAUJO HERVAL

“…Conclusion: Endoscopic techniques potentially improve patients’ clinical outcomes and have a low complication rate. …”
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Acute Intestinal Obstruction due to Complicated Meckel’s Diverticulum in an Adult: A Case Report by Arundhati Negi, Geofia Shaina Crasta, Bharath Kumar Bhat

“…A laparoscopic release of the band was performed, along with resection of the diverticular segment and the inflamed segment of the ileum, followed by end-to-end anastomosis. The patient recovered well with no postoperative complications. …”
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Discrepancy index, treatment complexity index and objective Grading system: correlation between parameters, indices and implications for treatment by Syed Mohamed Alizae Marny Fadzlin, Yusop Nurul Naziha, Rasidi Nurul Sabryna, Ashari Asma, Cheen Amy Liew Kia

“…An assessment of orthodontic treatment duration and results allows for measurable outcomes, goal-setting, and the establishment of patient management standards. It is important information that can be utilised for educational purposes in an orthodontic postgraduate program. …”
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Autoimmune gastritis pathogenesis and risk factors of stomach malignant neoplasia by Ye. A. Losik, V. T. Ivashkin

“…One of the primary goals within framework of cancer-prevention and early diagnostics of neoplastic diseases is duly diagnostics of autoimmune gastritis and selection of groups of patients with high risk of stomach cancer for constant out-patient monitoring.…”
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The role of nutritional fiber deficiency in the pathogenesis and course of gastroesophageal reflux disease by S. V. Morozov, Yu. A. Kucheryavyy, M. D. Kukushkina

“…The epidemiological studies suggest the higher incidence of GERD symptoms, higher prevalence of Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma in patients who consume low quantity of nutritional fiber.Conclusion. …”
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Ruptured Suprasellar Dermoid Cyst presenting with Chemical Meningitis and Blindness by Lakshya Varshney, Laxminarayan Tripathy, Harsh Jain, Sunandan Basu, Mohammad Sarwar

“…Case presentation: We report one such patient who presented with headache and blindness, imaging suggestive of ruptured intracranial dermoid cyst. …”
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