Are probiotics useful in the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation in adults? A review of existing systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and recommendations by Mikołaj Kamiński, Karolina Skonieczna-Żydecka, Igor Łoniewski, Anastasios Koulaouzidis, Wojciech Marlicz

“…Additionally, meta-analyses often indicate a group of probiotics rather than individual strains, and they create difficulty for physicians in making therapeutic choices. More CIC patient randomised clinical studies utilising well-defined strains, or combinations, are necessary.…”
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Diverse Presentations of Carcinoma Erysipelatoides from a Teaching Hospital in Australia by Hui Ting Chow, Kim Tran, Ewan K. A. Millar, Jodi Lynch, Dedee F. Murrell

“…Diagnosis is reached on clinical and pathological grounds; however, due to its propensity to mimic other conditions, it may often be delayed or missed by attending physicians. This case series describes four patients seen at our institution with a diagnosis of inflammatory breast cancer; 3 patients had a history of previously treated breast malignancy. …”
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Gallstone Ileus following Endoscopic Stone Extraction by Yoshiya Yamauchi, Noritaka Wakui, Yasutsugu Asai, Nobuhiro Dan, Yuki Takeda, Nobuo Ueki, Takahumi Otsuka, Nobuyuki Oba, Shuta Nisinakagawa, Tatsuya Kojima

“…Although it is extremely rare for gallstone ileus to develop as a complication of ERCP, physicians should be aware of gallstone ileus and follow patients carefully, especially after removing huge stones.…”
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Image Quality Inprovement for Small Vessel in Diabetic Foot Arteriography Using Dual-energy Computed Tomography by Yikai ZANG, Jing LI, Xiuliang LU, Cheng YAN

“…Conclusion: Compared to the routine CTA imaging, DECT offers superior image quality for foot arteriography, thereby enhancing the diagnostic accuracy of foot arteriography and bolstering physicians’ confidence in disease diagnosis.…”
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Myasthenia Gravis Development and Crisis Subsequent to Multiple Sclerosis by Kurosh Gharagozli, Maziar Shojaei, Ali Amini Harandi, Nayyereh Akbari, Manouchehr Ilkhani

“…The evidence warrants physicians, especially neurologists, to always consider the possibility of the other disease when encountering any patients either with MS or MG. …”
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Comparative Quality Evaluation of Selected Brands of Cefuroxime Axetil Tablets Marketed in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana by Christina Osei-Asare, Esther Eshun Oppong, Frederick William Akuffo Owusu, John Antwi Apenteng, Yvonne Ochesinda Alatu, Robert Sarpong

“…These brands can, therefore, be used as a substitute for the innovator drug by physicians to patients in cases of unaffordability or unavailability of the innovator brand.…”
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The IVIG treatment response in autoimmune polyendocrine syndromes type 2 with anti-GAD65 antibody-associated stiff person syndrome: a case report and literature review by Yulong Yang, Hailin Jiang, Wenming Yang, Wenming Yang, Wenming Yang, Han Wang, Han Wang, Meixia Wang, Meixia Wang, Xiang Li, Peng Huang, Shuzhen Fang, Wenjie Hao, Yue Yang, Furong Zhao, Wei He

“…This paper aims to increase physicians’ awareness of this condition, enhancing the likelihood of early diagnosis and treatment.…”
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Development of a computational model of glucose toxicity in the progression of diabetes mellitus by Danilo T. Pérez-Rivera, Verónica L. Torres-Torres, Abraham E. Torres-Colón, Mayteé Cruz-Aponte

“…One large stride that is being made is the generation of techniques to assist physicians to ``personalize medicine''.From available physiological data, biological understanding of the system, and dimensional analysis, a differential equation-based mathematical model was built in a sequential matter, to be able to elucidate clearly how each parameter correlates to the patient's current physiological state. …”
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Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps: Key considerations in the multidisciplinary team approach by Oliver Pfaar, Anju T. Peters, Camille Taillé, Thijs Teeling, Jared Silver, Robert Chan, Peter W. Hellings

“…Main text Patients with CRSwNP may be seen by a specialist in one of several different areas and often experience delayed diagnosis due to the need to see multiple physicians, as well as misdiagnosis resulting from lack of sufficient expertise within any one speciality. …”
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Case report: Dysphonia associated with high-dose cytarabine therapy by Ling Ma, Niya Huang, Haixi Zhang, Jia Liu, Zhiqing Zhang

“…This adverse reaction is typically temporary and non-life-threatening; however, it substantially diminishes quality of life and may occasionally necessitate the discontinuation or postponement of chemotherapy. Physicians should be aware of this complication when administering chemotherapeutic agents.…”
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Propofol-Based Sedation Does Not Increase Rate of Complication during Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Procedure by Somchai Amornyotin, Wiyada Chalayonnavin, Siriporn Kongphlay

“…Additionally, IVS of PEG procedure is relatively safe and effective when performed by physicians in training. Serious complications are none.…”
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Development of an Antimicrobial Stewardship Intervention Using a Model of Actionable Feedback by Sameer J. Patel, Lisa Saiman, Jennifer M. Duchon, David Evans, Yu-hui Ferng, Elaine Larson

“…Participants included attending physicians, neonatal fellows, pediatric residents, and nurse practitioners. …”
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How to Differentiate Sites of Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Patients with Hematochezia by Using Clinical Factors? by Yuwares Sittichanbuncha, Suthasinee Senasu, Theerayut Thongkrau, Chaiyapon Keeratikasikorn, Kittisak Sawanyawisuth

“…The adjusted odds ratios for all three factors were 0.725 (per 5 mmHg increase), 0.751 (per 3% increase), and 1.11 (per unit increase). Physicians at the ED could use these clinical factors as a guide for further investigation in patients who presented with hematochezia.…”
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Unique ECG Findings in Acute Pulmonary Embolism: STE with Reciprocal Changes and Pathologic Q Wave by Amanda Grant-Orser, Brennan Ballantyne, Wael Haddara

“…In this case report, we discuss the underlying physiological mechanisms responsible and offer management suggestions for emergency department and critical care physicians to better expedite the treatment of APE mimicking acute coronary syndrome on ECG.…”
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Revolution of blood cancer treatment in the oral cavity: Breakthroughs in nanotherapy by Pavithra Bharathy, Elizabeth Rani E, Punniyakoti V. Thanikachalam

“…The translation of these breakthroughs into clinical practice requires collaboration among researchers, physicians, and industry stakeholders. Overall, nanotherapy holds promise for more effective and less invasive treatments for blood cancer in the oral cavity.…”
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Smoking and Pulmonary Fibrosis: Novel Insights by Katerina D. Samara, George Margaritopoulos, Athol U. Wells, Nikolaos M. Siafakas, Katerina M. Antoniou

“…The aforementioned smoking-related implications give rise to further research questions and certainly provide one more important reason for physicians to advocate smoking cessation and smoke-free environment.…”
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Asymptomatic Severe Hypocalcemia Secondary to Vitamin D Deficiency in an Elderly Patient by Saleh Aldasouqi, Crystal M. Glassy, Matthew S. Glassy, Anxhela Treska, Molly Caldwell-McMillan, Ved Gossain

“…Total and ionized calcium levels at discharge were 7.2 mg/dL and 1.03 mmol/L (normal range 1.1–1.4 mmol/L), respectively. Conclusion. Physicians should exercise prudent management with respect to the vitamin D status of the elderly patient, as certain patients may exhibit severe hypovitaminosis D and hypocalcemia without apparent clinical symptoms.…”
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Targeted Therapy on Age-Related Macular Degeneration by Vankodoth Sireesha, Kaluvala Ramya, Manne Nikshitha, Sunkari Nikitha, T. Rama Rao

“…Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye-related condition in developed countries and can affect elderly individuals to lose their central vision. At first, physicians can spot early AMD by looking for accumulation called macular deposits underneath the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells. …”
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Frequency And Determinants Of Chronic Lower Back Pain Among Patients Presenting To Primary Care Clinics In Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Analysis by Rabbiya Amir, Fatima Jehangir, Misbah Muhammad, Nida J. Ahsan, Tariq Adnan

“…Methods: 300 participants from 18 to 75 years of age were enrolled from Primary Care Clinics, Primary Health Center, Sikanderabad and Family Medicine Health Center, Clifton, for a Cross-sectional study that was done from December 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021. Consultant family physicians took informed consent and then asked relevant history questions and performed a relevant physical examination, such as a straight leg raise on the patients. …”
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The Homeopathic Preparation Neurexan® vs. Valerian for the Treatment of Insomnia: An Observational Study by Rainer Waldschütz, Peter Klein

“…Subjects received the homeopathic preparation Neurexan® or valerian for 28 days. Doses were at physicians' judgments. Sleep duration and latency were evaluated based on patients' sleep diaries over 14 days; sleep quality was evaluated at 28 ± 1 days. …”
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