No Apparent Workup for most new Indeterminate Pulmonary Nodules in US Commercially-Insured Patients by Bruce S. Pyenson, Carol M. Bazell, Michael J. Bellanich, Melissa A. Caplen, Javier J. Zulueta

“…Subsequent claims were examined for workups included in the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) guideline recommendations and the costs of workup were tabulated. …”
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Use of guaco (Mikania glomerata) in primary health care in Rio Grande do Sul/Brazil by Lidiane dos Santos, Diogo Pilger, Aline Rigon Zimmer

“…All participating prescribers were physicians, and 37% of the responses indicated daily doses of coumarin lower than recommended. …”
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A novel deep learning-based 1D-CNN-optimized GRU approach for heart disease prediction by Jini Mol G., Ajith Bosco Raj T.

“…This research proposes an ensemble classification method leveraging machine learning (ML) to predict cardiac problems, providing physicians with actionable insights for personalized diagnoses and treatments. …”
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Effect of Incessant Strike Actions on the Academic Performance of University of Ibadan Medical Students by Uzendu Ezinne, Babatunde Ademusire, Chibuzo Makata, Nnaemeka Ozonta, Kenechukwu Okeke, Hope Abu, Immanuella Yisa, Tobi Ogunleye, Toluwanimi Adeyanju, Oluwasomidoyin Bello

“…We therefore suggest that ASUU consider alternative grievance strategies to prevent these negative consequences on future physicians’ education and professional competence.…”
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Dietary intake and risk assessment of nitrosamine in processed meat products among medical staff during their night shift by Dalia Ibrahim Tayel, Noorhan K. Farrag, Samar Mohamed Aborhyem

“…Abstract The study aims to evaluate the levels of nitrosamine, a known carcinogenic compound, in processed meat products and to assess its dietary intake and margin of exposure among medical staff, including physicians, pharmacists, and nurses working night shifts at Alexandria University Hospitals. …”
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Why are women still leaving academic medicine? A qualitative study within a London Medical School by Christopher J Peters, Lesley Regan, Victoria Salem, Clare Lloyd, Dhruti Hirani

“…Thematic analysis was performed on the transcribed conversations.Participants and setting Nine women physicians who completed a postgraduate degree (MD or PhD) at a large London Medical School and Academic Health Sciences Centre, Imperial College London, but did not go on to pursue a career in academic medicine.Results Influences to leave clinical academia were summarised under eight themes—career intentions, supervisor support, institutional human resources support, inclusivity, work–life balance, expectations, mentors and role models, and pregnancy and maternity leave.Conclusion The women in our focus group reported several factors contributing to their decision to leave clinical academia, which included lack of mentoring tailored to specific needs, low levels of acceptance for flexible working to help meet parental responsibilities and perceived explicit gender biases. …”
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ThyroNet-X4 genesis: an advanced deep learning model for auxiliary diagnosis of thyroid nodules’ malignancy by Xiaoxue Wang, Yupeng Niu, Hongli Liu, Fa Tian, Qiang Zhang, Yimeng Wang, Yeju Wang, Yijia Li

“…Traditional ultrasound-based diagnoses often depend on the expertise of physicians, which introduces a risk of misdiagnosis. …”
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Early detection of myocarditis caused by immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy with nivolumab and ipilimumab for advanced recurrent renal cell carcinoma by Maki Todo, Yodo Gatate, Shintaro Nakano, Go Kaneko, Masayuki Hagiwara, Takayuki Takahashi, Yuta Umezawa, Genji Ueda, Shiho Ishikawa, Yoshinori Makino, Masafumi Oyama, Suguru Shirotake

“…At our institution, we measure biomarkers, such as high-sensitivity Troponin (hsTn), and perform electrocardiograms (ECGs) and echocardiography before and every month after the initiation of this therapy, and the findings obtained and patients’ symptoms are continuously monitored by physicians and pharmacists. A retrospective survey was conducted on physiological and biochemical test findings and immune-related adverse events in patients with advanced RCC who received combination therapy with nivolumab and ipilimumab between October 1, 2018 and December 31, 2023. …”
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CT Findings of Patients with Small Bowel Obstruction due to Bezoar: A Descriptive Study by Fatih Altintoprak, Bumin Degirmenci, Enis Dikicier, Guner Cakmak, Taner Kivilcim, Gokhan Akbulut, Osman Nuri Dilek, Yasemin Gunduz

“…We believe that the correct diagnosis of bezoars and the identification of their number and location provide a great advantage for all physicians and surgeons. In addition, some types of bezoars have unique CT findings, and we believe that these findings may help to establish a diagnosis.…”
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Narrative review of comprehensive management strategies for diabetic retinopathy: interdisciplinary approaches and future perspectives by Zhijie Li, Xiaoting Pei

“…In addition, this article highlights the critical role of interdisciplinary teamwork in optimising the comprehensive management of DR, involving close collaboration among physicians, researchers, patient education specialists and policy-makers, as well as the importance of implementing these innovative solutions through societal engagement and policy support. …”
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Comparison of Esophageal Function Tests in Chinese Patients with Functional Heartburn and Reflux Hypersensitivity by Feng Gao, Yan Gao, Xue Chen, Jie Qian, Jie Zhang

“…By using the above described parameters, HRIM and MII/pH assays could be used to correctly classify RH and FH and hence allow physicians to provide adequate relief from associated symptoms.…”
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Arterial Blood Gas Analysis and the Outcome of Treatment in Tricyclic Antidepressants Poisoned Patients with Benzodiazepine Coingestion by Ahmad Yaraghi, Nastaran Eizadi-Mood, Maryam Katani, Shadi Farsaei, Mahrang Hedaiaty, Seyyed Mohammad Mahdy Mirhosseini, Elham Beheshtian, Ali Mohammad Sabzghabaee

“…Poisoning with tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) is still a major concern for emergency physicians and intensivists. Concomitant ingestion of other psychoactive drugs especially benzodiazepines with TCAs may make this clinical situation more complex. …”
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A Case of Aspiration Pneumonia Caused by Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks Associated with Delayed Identification of Iatrogenic Skull Base Injury during Endoscopic Sinus Surgery by Takashi Anzai, Akira Baba, Shin Ito, Yo Suzuki, Shori Tajima, Satoshi Hara, Yusuke Takata, Fumihiko Matsumoto, Katsuhisa Ikeda

“…If a patient with CSF leakage after ESS experiences fever, cough, or fatigue, physicians should consider aspiration pneumonia in addition to meningitis.…”
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Choriocarcinoma Syndrome as an Initial Presentation of Testicular Cancer by Carlos Eduardo Salazar-Mejía, María Elena García-Gutiérrez, María Inés Contreras-Salcido, Carlos Javier Rodríguez-Álvarez, Blanca Otilia Wimer-Castillo, Jackeline Grace Lara-Campos, Edio Llerena-Hernández, José Luis González-Vela, David Hernández-Barajas

“…Based on poor-risk characteristics, chemotherapy was started with an adequate clinical response. Physicians should be aware of the potential complications of CS in the treatment of testicular cancer with high β-hCG levels since they could be associated with a rapidly progressive and high-volume disease. …”
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Genotyping of HCV RNA Reveals That 3a Is the Most Prevalent Genotype in Mardan, Pakistan by Sajid Ali, Ayaz Ahmad, Raham Sher Khan, Sanaullah Khan, Muhammad Hamayun, Sumera Afzal Khan, Amjad Iqbal, Abid Ali Khan, Abdul Wadood, Taj Ur Rahman, Ali Hydar Baig

“…These findings will not only help the physicians to prescribe more appropriate treatment for the HCV infection but will also draw the attention of health-related policy makers to devise strategies to curb the disease more effectively.…”
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COVID-19 and mental distress among health professionals in eight European countries during the third wave: a cross-sectional survey by Frieder Dechent, Gwendolyn Mayer, Svenja Hummel, Steffen Moritz, Charles Benoy, Rosa Almeida, Raquel Losada Durán, Oscar Ribeiro, Vincenza Frisardi, Ilaria Tarricone, Silvia Ferrari, Cédric Lemogne, Christian Huber, Steffi Weidt, Jobst-Hendrik Schultz

“…The sample (N = 1398) consisted of 237 physicians, 459 nurses, and 351 other healthcare professionals and 351 non-medical professionals with no direct involvement in patient care. …”
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Noninsulin Antidiabetic Drugs for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Are We Respecting Their Contraindications? by Irene Ruiz-Tamayo, Josep Franch-Nadal, Manel Mata-Cases, Dídac Mauricio, Xavier Cos, Antonio Rodriguez-Poncelas, Joan Barrot, Gabriel Coll-de-Tuero, Xavier Mundet-Tudurí

“…There is a need to increase awareness of potential inappropriate prescribing and to monitor the quality of prescribing patterns in order to help physicians and policymakers to yield better clinical outcomes in T2DM.…”
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Managing the airway catastrophe: longitudinal simulation-based curriculum to teach airway management by Lily H. P. Nguyen, Ilana Bank, Rachel Fisher, Marco Mascarella, Meredith Young

“…Abstract Background A longitudinal curriculum was developed in conjunction with anesthesiologists, otolaryngologists, emergency physicians and experts in medical simulation and education. …”
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Diagnosis and Treatment of a Symptomatic Posterior Cruciate Ganglion Cyst in a Child with Autism by Valerio Andreozzi, Edoardo Monaco, Fabio Conteduca, Raffaele Iorio, Daniele Mazza, Piergiorgio Drogo, Andrea Ferretti

“…In pediatric patients with pain or limited knee range of motion, physicians should consider the possibility of a ganglion cyst arising from the PCL, despite its rarity. …”
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Levofloxacin-induced visual hallucinations: A case report and review of the literature by Valentina Raffaelli, Giulia Cantoni, Gabriella Nucera, Pietro Marino

“…However, the true prevalence of levofloxacininduced neuropsychiatric adverse effects could be underestimated. Therefore, physicians and psychiatrists should consider neuropsychiatric adverse effects when prescribing levofloxacin or other fluoroquinolones.…”
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