Predictors for recurrence of chronic osteomyelitis following long bones cavity defect replacement with synthetic materials by Alexander V. Afanasyev, Svetlana A. Bozhkova, Vasily A. Artyukh

“…Multivariate analysis was performed using the classification tree method ​​to develop a scale for the comprehensive risk assessment of osteomyelitis recurrence (CRAOR). Results. The following factors affecting the treatment outcome were assessed: location (r=0.205, p=0.019); duration of osteomyelitis (r=0.23, p=0.007); history of debridement operations (r=0.264, p=0.002); bone defect volume (r=0.175, p=0.045); physiological class according to Cierny-Mader (r=0.188, p=0.004); anatomical type of osteomyelitis according to Cierny-Mader (r=0.15, p=0.086); nature of the pathogen (r=0.123, p=0.162). …”
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Fifteen-Year Follow-Up of a Patient with Acinar Cystic Transformation of the Pancreas and Literature Review by Xiaoyun Wen, Jela Bandovic

“…Here, we report a case of ACT with 15-year follow-up. A 10-year-old female initially presented with abdominal pain and was found to have a cystic lesion in the region of pancreatic head on computed tomography scan. …”
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Fatal acute liver failure following norovirus gastroenteritis in a child: A case report by Rabab Taha, Noura Elazhary, Sarah Alqhtani, Walaa Almansouri

“…There are few reported cases of hepatitis following norovirus gastroenteritis, with no documented fatalities. …”
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A Systematic Review of Center of Mass as a Measure of Dynamic Postural Control Following Concussion by Sarah Patejak, Joshua Forrest, Emily Harting, Mable Sisk, Eric Schussler

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Vitiligo-like lesions following imatinib mesylate therapy: a case series and review of literature by Neerja Saraswat, Shekhar Neema, Sushil Kumar

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Pattern Dynamics of Nonlocal Delay SI Epidemic Model with the Growth of the Susceptible following Logistic Mode by Zun-Guang Guo, Jing Li, Can Li, Juan Liang, Yiwei Yan

“…In this paper, we investigate pattern dynamics of a nonlocal delay SI epidemic model with the growth of susceptible population following logistic mode. Applying the linear stability theory, the condition that the model generates Turing instability at the endemic steady state is analyzed; then, the exact Turing domain is found in the parameter space. …”
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Trends in Nosocomial Bloodstream Infections following Health Care Restructuring in Alberta between 1999 and 2005 by Mao-Cheng Lee, Lynora Saxinger, Sarah E Forgie, Geoffrey Taylor

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Vessel wall avulsion following incomplete closure with perclose ProStyle: A rare complication by Nagatsuki Tomura, MD, Shuto Fushimi, MD, Fukutaro Ohgaki, MD, Takashi Shuto, MD, PhD, Ichiro Imafuku, MD, PhD, Naoki Hasegawa, MD, PhD

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The Need To Change Return to Play Testing in Athletes Following ACL Injury: A Theoretical Model by Kevin E Wilk, Zachary M Thomas, Christopher A Arrigo, George J Davies

“…Improving the objective criteria and testing methods used to determine return to play (RTP) readiness following ACL surgery is one aspect of the rehabilitation process that can significantly help in reducing reinjury rates. …”
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A 20-Year-Old Man with IgA Vasculitis following COVID-19 Vaccination by Abdulaziz Alsubaie, Abdulmajeed Alshabanat, Abdulrahman Almizel, Mohammed Omair, Rahaf Alodaini

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Polyarteritis Nodosa Presenting as Digital Gangrene and Breast Lesion following Exposure to Silicone Breast Implants by Yamen Homsi, John Andrew Carlson, Samer Homsi

“…We report a case of a 49-year old woman who presented with PAN following exposure to silicone breast implants. Although the relationship between silicone implants and connective tissue diseases has been investigated in the literature, no prior reports were found documenting PAN after silicone mammoplasty. …”
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Uterine Rupture Secondary to Pyomyoma, Leading to Intra-Abdominal Abscesses following an Uncomplicated Vaginal Delivery by Rachel Hartman, Olga Colón-Mercado, Valario Johnson, James Baron, Lauren Davis

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Long-Term Follow-Up of Patients with 46,XY Partial Gonadal Dysgenesis Reared as Males by Juliana Gabriel Ribeiro de Andrade, Antonia Paula Marques-de-Faria, Helena Campos Fabbri, Maricilda Palandi de Mello, Gil Guerra-Júnior, Andréa Trevas Maciel-Guerra

“…Ten patients were first evaluated in the 1990s and followed up until the 2010s; follow-up ranged from 13.5 to 19.7 years. …”
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Association of Biomarker Level with Cardiovascular Events: Results of a 4-Year Follow-Up Study by L. Turgunova, B. Baidildina, Y. Laryushina, B. Koichubekov, A. Turmukhambetova, L. Akhmaltdinova

“…The selected participants were people registered at a clinic at the city of Saran, who were screened between August and September 2014. Results. The follow-up period was 48 months (from August-September 2014 to November 2018). …”
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The Prevalence of Fatigue Following Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery in Parkinson's Disease and Association with Quality of Life by Benzi M. Kluger, Veronica Parra, Charles Jacobson, Cynthia W. Garvan, Ramon L. Rodriguez, Hubert H. Fernandez, Amanda Fogel, Barry M. Skoblar, Dawn Bowers, Michael S. Okun

“…To date no study has utilized standardized instruments to evaluate fatigue following DBS surgery. Our objective was to determine the prevalence of fatigue following DBS surgery in PD its impact on quality of life and explore predictive factors. …”
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Long-Term Follow-Up of Patients Suffering from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Treated as In-Patients by P. C. H. Ashworth, K. M. Davidson, C. M. Shapiro

“…This paper is a descriptive account of the current functioning of 54 OCD patients treated in hospital, on average 10 years prior to the study. Follow-up reveals that outcome for the majority of patients is poor with 29 (59%) of the sample showing at least mild symptomatology or some difficulty in several areas of functioning.…”
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Outcomes following Placement and Removal of Transvaginal Cerclage in at Risk Pregnancies: A Single Center Experience by Henry Adekola, Jennifer Addo, Elizabeth Ramsey Unal, Emma James, Vivek Prakash, Robert Abrams

“…There was no difference in the rate of delivery ≤72 hours following cerclage removal between women who had elective cerclage and those who had non-elective cerclage (46% vs. 58%, p=0.47). …”
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Interprosthetic Joint Motion in Bipolar Partial Hip Arthroplasty After One-Year Follow-up by Noreen Joyce Yeo, Liberato Antonio Leagogo

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Risk factors for loss to follow-up in patients with gout: A Korean prospective cohort study. by Hyunsue Do, Chang-Nam Son, Hyo Jin Choi, Ji Hyoun Kim, Min Jung Kim, Kichul Shin, Sang-Hyon Kim, Byoongyong Choi, You-Jung Ha, Joong Kyong Ahn, Hyun-Ok Kim, Sung Won Lee, Chang Hoon Lee, Ran Song, Kyeong Min Son, Seung-Geun Lee, Ki Won Moon

“…<h4>Objectives</h4>Gout, a common form of inflammatory arthritis, is often managed with urate-lowering therapy, but many patients only adhere to treatment during gout attacks, resulting in poor follow-up and suboptimal management. This study aimed to identify characteristics associated with loss to follow-up (LTFU) and develop strategies for better patient management.…”
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Impact of tunnel enlargement on patient-reported outcomes following isolated posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction by Kun-Han Lee, Tai-Jung Huang, Hsuan-Hsiao Ma, Kun-Hui Chen, Hsiao-Li Ma, En-Rung Chiang

“…To date, only few studies concern TE following posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (PCLR). …”
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