Acute Eosinophilic Ascites in a Middle-Aged Man by Fadi Bleibel, Keith Fragoza, Garrey T. Faller

“…Eosinophilic gastroenteritis is a rare condition characterized by recurrent eosinophilic infiltration of portions of the GI tract and presenting with nonspecific GI symptoms in association with peripheral eosinophilia. Its etiology and pathogenesis remain unclear and its symptoms overlap with many GI and systemic diseases. …”
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CYP2A6 Polymorphisms May Strengthen Individualized Treatment for Nicotine Dependence by Yawo Mawuli Akrodou

“…An overview of CYP2A6 polymorphism enzymatic activities in nicotine dependence etiology and treatment revealed that slow nicotine metabolizers may strengthen the individualized treatment of nicotine dependence.…”
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Bevacizumab: A Rare Cause of Nonischemic Cardiomyopathy by Oreoluwa Oladiran, Salik Nazir

“…Flash pulmonary edema secondary to acute left ventricular dysfunction in this case was attributed to recent treatment with bevacizumab after ruling out other possible etiologies. This case highlights the importance of early recognition of this rare but potentially reversible side effect of bevacizumab to prevent long-term sequelae.…”
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Shared genetic risk and causal associations between Post-traumatic stress disorder and migraine with antithrombotic agents and other medications by Charlotte K. Bainomugisa, Dagmar Bruenig, Heidi G. Sutherland, Lyn R. Griffiths, Dale R. Nyholt, Divya Mehta

“…There are proposed biological, genetic and environmental factors associated with both PTSD and migraine suggesting shared etiology. Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) have been used to identify genomic risk loci associated with various disorders and to investigate genetic overlap between traits. …”
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Hubungan Kejadian Perdarahan Postpartum dengan Faktor Risiko Karakteristik Ibu di RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang pada Januari 2012 - April 2013 by Fathina Friyandini, Yuniar Lestari, Bobby Indra Lipoeto

“…Results of this research showed that highest hemorrhage is of primary postpartum hemorrhage (81.3%). For highest etiology is retained placenta (35.9%). Based on mothers characteristics aspect of risk factors, viewed in terms of age, the incidence of postpartum hemorrhage experienced by respondents with healthy reproductive age (20-34 years) was 76.6%. …”
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Lenvatinib Therapy in Patients with Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Real Clinical Practice by V. V. Petkau, A. V. Sultanbaev, K. V. Menshikov, A. S. Antipin, M. V. Volkonsky, V. M. Filippova, Yu. V. Vasilyeva, A. A. Tarkhanov, M. R. Mukhitova, M. Zh. Murzalina, A. R. Safarova

“…The uHCC stage according to BCLC, ECOG functional status, Child-Pugh class, presence or absence of extrahepatic spread and viral etiology had no effect on the OS and PFS median levels. …”
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Concurrent Liver Hodgkin Lymphoma and Nodular Regenerative Hyperplasia on an Explanted Liver with Clinical Diagnosis of Alcoholic Cirrhosis at University Hospital Fundación Santa F... by R. López, L. Barrera, A. Vera, R. Andrade

“…We believe that more research about the utility of performing liver biopsies in patients candidates for transplantation with noncirrhotic hepatic failure is needed in order to establish the etiology and the optimal treatment.…”
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Viruses and neurodegeneration: a growing concern by S. Shouman, N. Hesham, T. Z. Salem

“…Since NDDs are multifactorial, the precise etiology varies on the basis of the type of disease and patient history. …”
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Nail Biting as a Cause of Appendicitis by Michael Pagacz, Philip Bao, Juan Carlos Alvarez Moreno, Lydia Howard

“…Foreign bodies in the appendix can cause simple appendicitis, perforation, periappendiceal abscess, and peritonitis. Regardless of etiology, an appendectomy often ends up the primary treatment, but unusual and rare causes are worth noting if only for the clinician to be aware of when evaluating the next patient with abdominal pain and considering treatment options or future prevention. …”
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Hepatocyte Turnover in Chronic HCV-Induced Liver Injury and Cirrhosis by Nikolaos P. Karidis, Ioanna Delladetsima, Stamatios Theocharis

“…Despite common pathogenetic pathways present in all forms of liver cirrhosis irrespective of etiology, hepatocyte turnover and related molecular events in HCV-induced cirrhosis are increasingly being distinguished from even “similar” causes, such as hepatitis B virus- (HBV-) related cirrhosis. …”
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Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis Causing Back Pain and Leg Weakness: An Unusual Presentation of Hyperthyroidism by Henrik Elenius, Marie Cesa, Corina C. Nava Suarez, Abhishek Nimkar, Prasanta Basak, Nandita Sinha

“…Any cause of thyroid hormone excess can cause TPP, with Graves’ disease being the most common etiology. Acute treatment includes potassium repletion, while long-term management focuses on determining and treating the cause of thyrotoxicosis, since maintaining a euthyroid state will prevent further episodes of TPP.…”
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Optimized digital workflow for pathologist-grade evaluation in bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis mouse model by Toshiki Goto, Akira Sano, Shinichi Onishi, Natsuko Hada, Rui Kimata, Saori Matsuo, Sohei Oyama, Atsuhiko Kato, Hideaki Mizuno, Masaki Yamazaki

“…Abstract Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive and ultimately fatal disorder of unknown etiology, characterized by interstitial fibrosis of the lungs. …”
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Research progress of Traditional Chinese Medicine nursing techniques for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (慢性阻塞性肺疾病中医护理技术研究进展) by WANG Shuohan (王烁涵), HAN Lingyu (韩凌宇), ZHANG Li (张丽), DONG Mei (东梅)

“…This paper briefly discussed the etiology and pathogenesis of COPD in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and summarized clinical application of Traditional Chinese Medicine nursing techniques for patients with COPD, in order to provide reference for clinical nursing practice. …”
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Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy as a Complementary Alternative for Chronic Pelvic Pain Management in an Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome Patient by Tyler L. Overholt, Christina Ross, Robert J. Evans, Stephen J. Walker

“…Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome is a chronic pelvic pain condition with no known etiology that affects millions of women and men in the United States. …”
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Surgical Management of Gestational Gigantomastia: A Case Report Highlighting Therapeutic Intervention by Misha A. Lemma, MD, Yisihak S. Debodina, MD, Martha F. Gebremedhin, MD, Meki K. Aman, MD, Don Eliseo III Lucero-Prisno, MD, MSc, PhD

“…Gigantomastia is an exceedingly rare condition characterized by extraordinary growth of breasts during pregnancy, and its underlying etiology remains elusive. Although surgical intervention is the primary treatment modality, there have been emerging prospects for utilizing adjunctive medical therapies, such as bromocriptine, to address this challenging condition. …”
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Immune Disorders in Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: What Do We Know So Far? by Aleksandra Pyzik, Ewelina Grywalska, Beata Matyjaszek-Matuszek, Jacek Roliński

“…The pathogenesis of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is still not fully comprehended. In the etiology of Hashimoto thyroiditis excessively stimulated T CD4+ cells are known to play the most important role. …”
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Spontaneous Clearance of Hepatitis C after Liver and Renal Transplantation by CH Dale, P Burns, M McCutcheon, R Hernandez-Alejandro, PJ Marotta

“…It has been recognized that patients receiving liver transplantation for HCV-related disease have decreased graft and patient survival compared with those transplanted for other etiologies. There is a growing trend toward treating HCV recurrence aggressively after liver transplantation. …”
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Fecaloma causing small bowel obstruction in the absence of risk factors: a case report by Youssef Ahmad, Umer Siddiqui, Ayman Ahmed, Aiswarya Sudheer, Tejaswi Chetla, Inayat Shergill, Fadi Souleiman

“…However, ileal fecalomas represent an exceptionally rare etiology, with few cases reported in literature. This case study and literature review aim to highlight an unusual cause of small bowel obstruction, emphasizing the diagnostic challenges and management strategies. …”
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Oral Health Characteristics and Dental Rehabilitation of Children with Global Developmental Delay by Saurabh Kumar, Deepika Pai, Runki Saran

“…The developmental domain can be motor, cognitive, daily activities, speech or language, and social or personal development. The etiology for GDD can be prenatal, perinatal, or postnatal. …”
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Decreased Cognitive/CNS Function in Young Adults at Risk for Hypertension: Effects of Sleep Deprivation by James A. McCubbin, Hannah Peach, DeWayne D. Moore, June J. Pilcher

“…The role of CNS changes in the etiology of essential hypertension is discussed.…”
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