The role of bismuth drugs in elevation of Helicobacter pylori infection eradication efficacy by A. A. Sheptulin

“…Addition of BTD to triple therapy containing clarithromycin, levofloxacin, metronidazole allows to increase eradication efficacy for 30-40% at H. pylori-resistant strains. …”
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Quantitative Mechanical Properties of the Relaxed Biceps and Triceps Brachii Muscles in Patients with Subacute Stroke: A Reliability Study of the Myoton-3 Myometer by Li-ling Chuang, Ching-yi Wu, Keh-chung Lin, Shih-yu Lur

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Visual Research Methods: A Novel Approach To Understanding The Experiences of Compulsive Hoarders: A Preliminary Study by Satwant Singh, Colin Jones

“…This study set out to gain a greater understanding of the personal experiences of compulsive hoarders in addition to attaining their evaluations of attending a therapy group. Method: Using a participatory photography methodology, a purposive sample of 12 members of a hoarding therapy group were recruited. …”
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Severe Case of Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome: Recovery after Injection of Procaine into the Vesicoprostatic Plexus—Case Report and Discussion of Pathophysiology and Mechanisms of Ac... by R. M. Kronenberg, S. M. Ludin, L. Fischer

“…We describe a patient with a 35-year history of a severe chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) that failed to adequately respond to various drug therapies and other treatments by different specialists. …”
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Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells and Outer Retinal Disease by Jin Yang, Bingcui Cai, Patrick Glencer, Zhiqing Li, Xiaomin Zhang, Xiaorong Li

“…The retina, which is composed of multiple layers of differing cell types, has been considered the first choice for gene therapy, disease modeling, and stem cell-derived retinal cell transplant therapy. …”
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Local control and recurrence patterns after stereotactic irradiation delivered in more than 4 fractions for hepatocellular carcinomas and liver metastases: a retrospective study by Alizée Renan, Marie Bruand, Maria Jolnerovski, Aboubacar Diallo, Nicolas Demogeot

“…Abstract Background Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) is a safe and effective treatment for liver metastases or hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with a dose–response relationship for local control (LC). …”
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Evaluation of Contralateral Limb Cross Education and High-Frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Functional Indices of the Affected Upper Limb in Subacute Phase... by Katayoon Rezaei, Amin Kordi Yoosefinejad, Farzaneh Moslemi Haghighi, Mohsen Razeghi

“…Group “A” received physical therapy (PT) for 10 sessions, 3 times per week. Group “B” received PT and HF-rTMS as follows: stimulation of 20 Hz for 5 s, intertrain interval for 50 s, 20 trains, 2000 pulses at 90% resting motor threshold, and conventional PT. …”
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Omeprazole: Inhibiting the Final Common Pathway to Acid Secretion - The Acid Pump by A.B.R. Thomson

“…More patients are free from symptoms earlier on omeprazole therapy than with the H2 receptor antagonists. Omeprazole is also effective in healing and symptom relief even where prolonged H2 receptor antagonist therapy has been unsuccessful. …”
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Impact of maternal and offspring smoking and breastfeeding on oesophageal cancer in adult offspring by Yixue Wang, Hongru Sun, Gen Li, Jingxue Xu, Siyu Wang, Shijie Zhang, Tianle Zhou, Tianshu Han, Changhao Sun, Jianqun Ma, Xiaoyuan Wang, Hang Yin

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Immune Toxicity with Checkpoint Inhibition for Metastatic Melanoma: Case Series and Clinical Management by Anna J. Lomax, Jennifer Lim, Robert Cheng, Arianne Sweeting, Patricia Lowe, Neil McGill, Nicholas Shackel, Elizabeth L. Chua, Catriona McNeil

“…We retrospectively evaluated the incidence, kinetics, and management of irAE in 41 patients receiving anti-PD-1 antibody therapy (pembrolizumab) for advanced melanoma. 63% received prior anti-CTLA-4 antibody therapy (ipilimumab). …”
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Early Driving Pressure Changes Predict Outcomes during Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome by Harry Magunia, Helene A. Haeberle, Philipp Henn, Martin Mehrländer, Peer O. Vlatten, Valbona Mirakaj, Peter Rosenberger, Michael Koeppen

“…Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) serves as a rescue therapy when systemic hypoxia persists despite conventional care for severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). …”
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Tacrolimus and mycophenolate mofetil in corticosteroid-resistant hepatitis secondary to tislelizumab: a case report by Chang Jiang, Shanxian Guo

“…Besides, when tumor progression and IRH recurrence occur simultaneously, providing effective immunosuppressive therapy and reasonably arranging systemic anti-tumor therapy may bring clinical benefits to patients.…”
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Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole-induced acute renal failure: A case report by Gabriella Nucera, Valentina Raffaelli, Lisa Caliari, Giulia Cantoni, Pietro Marino

“…Subsequently, we started a new antibiotic therapy with trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX) adjusted to renal functioning. …”
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Long-Term Effects of Activity Status in the Elderly on Cardiorespiratory Capacity, Blood Pressure, Blood Lipids, and Body Composition: A Five-Year Follow-Up Study by Eli Carmeli, Pini Orbach, David T. Lowenthal, Joav Merrick, Raymond Coleman

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Evaluation of the longitudinal deformation of left ventricle and its changes in myocardial infarction and coronary heart disease with obstructive coronary artery lesions by N.V. Tytarenko, M.P. Kopytsya, I.V. Rodionova, A.V. Kobets

“…In patients with myocardial infarction without ST-segment elevation, GLS measurement may assist in the selection of patients who need urgent reperfusion therapy. In coronary heart disease, GLS can complement the conventional assessment of wall movement; replace the need for additional non-invasive testing for some patients with suboptimal stress tests. …”
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The Persian Version of the "Participation Measure-3 Domains, 4 Dimensions": Translation, Cultural Adaptation, Face and Content Validity by Diba Sharifi, Laleh Lajevardi, Ghorban Taghizadeh, Akram Azad

“…Background and Objectives: Investigating the impact of occupational therapy interventions on the participation levels of adults with stroke is crucial due to its significant influence on their satisfaction and quality of life (QOL). …”
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Estimating the Impact of Aging on Visual Function Using Useful Field of View (UFOV) with a Focus on the Population of Gangwon-do in Korea by Sang-Bin Na, Seong-Youl Choi, Da-Bin Jeon, Soo-Jin Moon, Jin-Keun Kim

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The Antinociceptive Effect of Light-Emitting Diode Irradiation on Incised Wounds Is Correlated with Changes in Cyclooxygenase 2 Activity, Prostaglandin E2, and Proinflammatory Cyto... by Yuan-Yi Chia, Chien-Cheng Liu, Guan-Ming Feng, Chia-Chih Alex Tseng, Kuo-Chuan Hung, Chih-Chieh Chen, Ping-Heng Tan

“…Behavioral tests and analysis of skin tissue were performed after LED therapy. Results. LED therapy attenuated the decrease in thermal withdrawal latency in all the irradiated groups and the decrease in the mechanical withdrawal threshold in the L-I group only. …”
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Use of Sildenafil in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Findings from a U.S. Healthcare Claims Database by Ariel Berger, John Edelsberg, Simon Teal, Marko A. Mychaskiw, Gerry Oster

“…Post-index use of sildenafil was then examined in terms of the numbers of pharmacy claims and therapy-days, the medication possession ratio (MPR), and the incidence of therapy switching. …”
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Effects of Neural Load on Hamstring Stretching upon Flexibility, Maximum Isometric Strength, and Tibial Nerve Pressure Pain Threshold in Healthy Subjects: A Randomized Clinical Tri... by Carlos Fernández-del Rivero, Pablo García-Gil, Juan Mínguez-Cruz, Daniel Pecos-Martín, Samuel Fernández-Carnero, Alexander Achalandabaso-Ochoa, Daniel Rodríguez-Almagro

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