A scoping review protocol on diagnostic strategies to detect occult malignancies in individuals with ischemic stroke. by Jenneke Leentjens, Nicholas L J Chornenki, Janneke Spiegelenberg, Valentina Ly, Dariush Dowlatshahi, Deborah M Siegal

“…About 6% of patients with cryptogenic ischemic stroke (unknown etiology after diagnostic evaluations) are diagnosed with cancer within one year. …”
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Duodenal Obstruction during Pregnancy by Mansooreh Haghiri, Sedigheh Borna, Kamran Hessami, Ali Sharifi, Seyed Mohsen Ahmadi Tafti, Mahrooz Malek, Nasim Pourdamghan, Sedigheh Hantoushzadeh, Abolfazl Shirdel Abdolmaleki, Maasoumeh Saleh

“…Intractable vomiting and elevated liver enzymes during pregnancy seem to be associated to the obstetric etiologies; however, other causes such as acute surgical emergencies should be considered. …”
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Torsion of Hydrosalpinx with Concurrent Acute Cholecystitis: Case Report and Review of Literature by Preeti R. John, Amelia M. Pasley

“…In women with abdominal pain, both gynecologic and nongynecologic etiologies should be considered in the differential diagnoses. …”
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Helicobacter pylori and gastric cancer: mechanisms and new perspectives by Yantao Duan, Yonghu Xu, Yi Dou, Dazhi Xu

“…Abstract Gastric cancer remains a significant global health challenge, with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) recognized as a major etiological agent, affecting an estimated 50% of the world’s population. …”
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Epidemiologic trends of cleft lip and/or palate in Switzerland by Joël Beyeler, Anic Lauener, Christos Katsaros, Giorgio C. La Scala, Martin Degen

“…However, this knowledge is essential for better understanding the etiologies underlying the various cleft phenotypes and providing expectant parents with the best possible healthcare planning and counseling. …”
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Graft-versus-Host Disease after Living-Unrelated Kidney Transplantation by N. Zacharias, M. H. Gallichio, D. J. Conti

“…Intravenous hyperalimentation was initiated and an extensive work-up for an infectious etiology was performed and was negative. An esophagogastroduodenoscopy was performed and revealed nodularity of the gastric mucosa, atrophy, and edema in the first and second portion of his duodenum. …”
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Issues occult hepatitis B virus infection by I. A. Morozov, L. Yu. Ilchenko, N. I. Gromova, I. G. Fyedorov, I. V. Gordeychuk, A. K. Knyazhentseva, E. V. Zverkova, M. I. Mikhaylov

“…With the help of up-to-date molecular-biological and morphological methods to determine frequency of the occult form of chronic hepatitis B (CHB) among HBsAg-negative patients with chronic liver diseases (CLD) of various etiology and to present clinical and morphological characteristic.Material and methods. …”
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Study habits among Nigerian secondary school students with brain fag syndrome by Olufemi Morakinyo, Bolanle Adeyemi Ola

“…One of the consequences of this illness is early foreclosure of education in affected students. Etiological factors such as nervous predisposition, motivation for achievement, and psycho-stimulant use have been found associated with it. …”
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Fmr1 KO Mice as a Possible Model of Autistic Features by Maude Bernardet, Wim E. Crusio

“…Although this disorder was first described in 1943, little is still known about its etiology and that of related developmental disorders. …”
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Internet Gaming Disorder and Unmet Psychological Needs: Mediating Roles of Self-Esteem, Depression, and Escapism by Z. Gedik, M. Gulec

“… <p>Internet gaming disorder (IGD) is a widespread mental health issue especially among youth but its etiology remains unclear. The aim of this study was to test an integrative path model in which basic universal psychological needs of competence, autonomy, and relatedness predict IGD through the serial mediation of self-esteem, depression, and escape motivation. …”
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A Pathological Analysis of Canaliculitis Concretions: More Than Just Actinomyces by Balaji Perumal, John Andrew Carlson, Dale Robert Meyer

“…In addition, the success of bacterial culture can be variable; therefore, pathological analysis can assist in determining the etiology.…”
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Long-Lasting Follow-Up with Low-Dose Steroid in an 18-Year-Old Male with Rosai–Dorfman Disease by Volkan Karakuş, Yelda Morgül Dere, Dilek Ersil Soysal

“…Rosai–Dorfman disease (RDD) is a rare and benign pathology of sinus histiocytosis of unknown etiology. Lymphadenopathy is the predominant clinical manifestation, but diverse organs can also be affected. …”
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Short Stature Homeobox-Containing Haploinsufficiency in Seven Siblings with Short Stature by Elizabeth S. Sandberg, Ali S. Calikoglu, Karen J. Loechner, Lydia L. Snyder

“…His laboratory workup was noncontributory for common etiologies of short stature. Due to significant familial short stature and shortened arm span, SHOX gene analysis was performed and revealed patient is heterozygous for a novel SHOX gene mutation at nucleotide position c.582. …”
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Very Late Onset Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder followed by Parkinson Disease: A Case Report by Boaventura Rodrigo Constantino Rodrigues de Ornelas Afonso, Paulo Alexandre Sousa Martins

“…By unraveling the underlying pathomechanisms and shared pathways, invaluable insights into the etiology and progression of these disorders could be offered, potentially paving the way for more effective diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.…”
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Detection of Helicobacter suis bacteria in pigs of different age groups by F. M. Nurgaliev

“…The obtained research data provide the additional evidence of the etiological role of H. suis in the pathogenesis of gastric ulcer in pigs.…”
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Acute and Chronic Fetal Anemia as a Result of Fetomaternal Hemorrhage by Paul Singh, Tara Swanson

“…Fetomaternal hemorrhage represents a transfer of fetal blood to the maternal circulation. Although many etiologies have been described, most causes of fetomaternal hemorrhage remain unidentified. …”
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Understanding the Psychosocial Profile of Women with Fibromyalgia Syndrome by Jill Shuster, Jana McCormack, Rebecca Pillai Riddell, Maggie E Toplak

“…Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a disease with a complex etiology characterized by symptoms of widespread pain and fatigue. …”
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Large Pelvic Hematoma after UroLift® Procedure for Treatment of BPH with Median Lobe by Max J. Roehmholdt, Dennis F. Bentley

“…The procedure was technically successful as it improved the patient’s voiding and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) as of 2-month follow-up. Potential etiologies include implant firing depth beyond the extent of the prostate, as well as treatment of the median lobe.…”
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Female urethral diverticular carcinoma: a case report and review of the literature by Dan Li, Fan Hua Meng, Xu Yang

“…ObjectiveTo investigate the etiology, clinical manifestations, treatment methods, and prognosis of urethral diverticulum cancer to enhance understanding of this disease.MethodsThis paper reports a case of urethral diverticulum cancer with “hematuria and dysuria” as the main clinical manifestations. …”
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Recent Pathophysiological Aspects of Peyronie’s Disease: Role of Free Radicals, Rationale, and Therapeutic Implications for Antioxidant Treatment—Literature Review by Gianni Paulis, Gennaro Romano, Luca Paulis, Davide Barletta

“…Peyronie’s disease (PD) is a chronic inflammation of tunica albuginea of the corpora cavernosa that causes an inelastic plaque resulting in penis deformation. Although its etiology is not completely known, there is general consensus that PD is genetically transmitted and secondary to penile trauma. …”
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