TAD’s for the Derotation of 90° Rotated Maxillary Bicuspids by Hasan Sabah Hasan, Ayshan Kolemen, Mohamed Elkolaly, Anand Marya, Shreyas Gujjar, Adith Venugopal

“…On examination, it was seen that the patient had a Class I skeletal pattern, Class II subdivision molar relationship, 90-degree maxillary second premolar rotations, crowding in both the arches, and a deep bite. In this case, the clinicians decided to use TADs for premolar derotation as it not only provides a pure rotational couple without any deleterious effects on the adjacent teeth but also helps shorten the overall treatment time. …”
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A WeChat-Based Mobile Platform for Perioperative Health Education for Gastrointestinal Surgery by Ying Li, Xiao-hui Cheng, Wen-ting Xu, Li-ping Tan, Xiao-jun Gou

“…Here, we embedded health education information of the perioperative period for gastrointestinal surgery on a WeChat-based mobile platform and evaluated the platform through medical staff evaluation, patient volunteer evaluation, and quantitative grading rubric. Clinicians and nurses believed that the mobile platform was attractively designed and easy to navigate, valuable, and adequate for patient health education. …”
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Myocarditis Caused by Brucella melitensis in the Absence of Endocarditis: Case Report and Review of the Literature by Maria Lagadinou, Virginia Mplani, Dimitrios Velissaris, Periklis Davlouros, Markos Marangos

“…Development of myocarditis is a highly rare complication of brucellosis, particularly in the absence of concomitant endocarditis. Clinicians should be aware of this clinical entity especially in endemic areas as appropriate antibiotic treatment is life-saving and may prevent serious cardiologic disorders.…”
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Thyrotoxic Dysphagia in an 82-Year-Old Male by Konstantinos Parperis, Ramona Dadu, Sheikh Hoq, Vivian Argento

“…This paper highlights the importance to clinicians of considering thyrotoxicosis as possible diagnosis in an elderly patient presenting with unexplained dysphagia.…”
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Desmin‐related myopathy characterized by non‐compaction cardiomyopathy, cardiac conduction defect, and coronary artery dissection by Ran Tamiya, Yuki Saito, Daisuke Fukamachi, Koichi Nagashima, Yoshihiro Aizawa, Kimie Ohkubo, Takumi Hatta, Akira Sezai, Masashi Tanaka, Taisuke Ishikawa, Naomasa Makita, Naokata Sumitomo, Yasuo Okumura

“…Our case findings suggest that clinicians should genetically test patients who have cardiomyopathy, progressive cardiac conduction defect, and coronary artery dissection, even if the patient has neither family history of DRM nor skeletal muscle symptoms.…”
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Radiology insights into Petersen's hernia complication of post Roux-en-Y gastric bypass by Kennedy Wong, Wasim Awal

“…Given the small sample sizes in current literature, this case contributes valuable evidence to aid clinicians in radiologically detecting Petersen's hernia.…”
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Improving Prognosis Estimation in Patients with Heart Failure and the Cardiorenal Syndrome by Husam M. Abdel-Qadir, Shaan Chugh, Douglas S. Lee

“…Thus, the determination of prognosis in this high risk group of patients may pose challenges for clinicians and for researchers alike. In this paper, we discuss the cardiorenal syndrome as it pertains to the patient with heart failure and considerations for further refining prognosis and outcomes in patients with heart failure and renal dysfunction. …”
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A Rare Case of Systemic Sarcoidosis in a Middle-Aged Female with a Solitary Thyroid Nodule by Ayrton Bangolo, John Bukasa Kakamba, Ali Atoot, Mohammad Jurri, Ashraf Mahmoud, Arthur Oliver Lo, Kunchang Song, Syed Sirajuddin, Adam Atoot

“…This case report has the objective to encourage clinicians to include thyroid sarcoidosis in the differential diagnosis of thyroid nodules in patients with systemic sarcoidosis even with unremarkable FNA findings.…”
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Primary Pleomorphic Undifferentiated Sarcoma—a Rare Renal Localization: A Case Report by Soufiane Mellas, Ahmed Amine Bouchikhi, Mohamed-Fadl Tazi, Abdelhak Khallouk, Jallal-Eddin Elammari, Mohamed-Jamal El Fassi, Naoufal Mellas, Moulay Hassan Farih

“…The patient passed away 10 months later. Clinicians and pathologists should be aware of the very low occurrence of this renal tumor, which is extremely rare. …”
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Ankle edema after administration of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors by Konstantinos Kontoangelos, Marina Ecomomou, Charalambos Papageorgiou

“…Although serious complications are rare, clinicians should be aware of severe skin complications in patients treated with antidepressants, which necessitate careful clinical monitoring and management. …”
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Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Masquerading as Catatonia by Aljoharah Alakkas, Aaron Meyer, Eric Debbold, Raisa Yagudayeva, Jonathan Bui

“…This case is a cautionary reminder for clinicians that end stages of dementia can present similar to catatonia with mutism, lack of spontaneous movement, and refusal to eat. …”
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Association of Dipeptidiyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitors and Bullose Pemphigoid: A Report of Four Cases by Neslihan USLU, Kagan GUNGOR, Gonca TAMER, Bulent CAN

“…It is imperative for clinicians to be vigilant about the potential risk of BP development when employing DPP4i drugs, particularly in the context of elderly patients with diabetes.…”
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Management of periodontal hard tissue related complications in orthodontic treatment by BAO Jiaqi, WANG Zhongxiu, FENG Yimiao, LEI Lihong, CHEN Lili

“…This report aims to offer valuable reference for clinicians.…”
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Lobar lung transplantation, followed by partial sternal resection and bronchial stenosis, in a patient with scoliosis by Monika Svorcova, Jiri Vachtenheim, Jan Simonek, Jaromir Vajter, Zuzana Prikrylova, Jan Kolarik, Jiri Pozniak, Jan Havlin, Robert Lischke

“…In patients with scoliosis considering lung transplantation, size match, straight back syndrome, delayed chest closure and bronchial stenosis are key issues clinicians should evaluate. Therefore, it is vital to determine donor-recipient size matches very precisely. …”
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A Review of Eating Disorders and Suicide Risk in Adolescence by Ida F. Dancyger, Victor M. Fornari

“…The potentially life-threatening issues of safety have not received sufficient attention, neither in the medical literature nor by the treating clinicians. All health care professionals who are treating patients with an eating disorder must be keenly aware of the serious risks of suicidal behavior and of suicide in this population.…”
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Mixed Germ Cell Tumor with Extensive Yolk Sac Tumor Elements in the Frontal Lobe of an Adult by Toshihide Takahashi, Eiichi Ishikawa, Yosuke Masuda, Tetsuya Yamamoto, Taiki Sato, Makoto Shibuya, Akira Matsumura

“…The preoperative diagnosis of NGGCTs in unusual age and locations is extremely difficult. Clinicians should consider the possibility of NGGCTs, including yolk sac tumors, when intracranial tumors with unusual MRI findings are encountered.…”
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Vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES): a new chapter in vaginal surgical innovation by Sarah Wylie, Eric Mutema, Wai Yoong

“…Initially limited to hysterectomy and adnexectomy, its role has now expanded to include indications such as urogynaecology, oncology and fertility. Clinicians wishing to implement vNOTES need to undergo appropriate training and appreciate judicious governance. …”
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Acute Liver Failure Occurring during the First Trimester of Pregnancy Successfully Treated with Living Donor Liver Transplantation by Naoya Kanogawa, Tatsuo Kanda, Masayuki Ohtsuka, Masato Nakamura, Tatsuo Miyamura, Shin Yasui, Makoto Arai, Hitoshi Maruyama, Keiichi Fujiwara, Makio Shozu, Shigeto Oda, Masaru Miyazaki, Osamu Yokosuka

“…Of importance is that clinicians always think of emergent liver transplantation as a therapeutic option in ALF even in the first trimester of pregnancy.…”
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Minimally Invasive Laminate Veneers: Clinical Aspects in Treatment Planning and Cementation Procedures by R. K. Morita, M. F. Hayashida, Y. M. Pupo, G. Berger, R. D. Reggiani, E. A. G. Betiol

“…This report is about ultraconservative restorations to achieve functional and aesthetic rehabilitation through treatment planning. Thus, clinicians should be aware that the preparation for laminate veneers remains within enamel, to ensure the bond strength and avoid or minimize the occurrence of postoperative sensitivity.…”
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Splenic Complications of Babesia microti Infection in Humans: A Systematic Review by Igor Dumic, Cristian Madrid, Libardo Rueda Prada, Charles W. Nordstrom, Pahnwat Tonya Taweesedt, Poornima Ramanan

“…As babesiosis is an emerging tick-borne zoonosis, we hope that this review will help to raise awareness among clinicians regarding this rare but potentially life-threatening complication.…”
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