Acquired Abdominal Intercostal Hernia: A Case Report and Literature Review by Salim Abunnaja, Kevin Chysna, Inam Shaikh, Giuseppe Tripodi

“…These hernias are difficult to diagnose, so a high clinical suspicion and thorough history and physical exam are important. This review discusses pathogenesis, clinical presentation, complications, and appropriate treatment strategies of AAIH.…”
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Pediatric Lunotriquetral Dissociation and Static Volar Intercalated Segmental Instability After Radial Neck Fracture by Lauren E. Tagliero, MD, William J. Shaughnessy, MD, Alexander Y. Shin, MD

“…Pediatric patients can pose challenges with regard to both diagnosis and obtaining an accurate history and physical examination, as well as in treatment strategies, as options become limited when physes remain open. …”
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JUVENILE DELINQUECY AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE; THE DYNAMIC DUO by Igbaekemen Goddy Osa

“…Substance abuse and delinquency often share the common factors of school and family problems, negative peer groups, lack of neighborhood social controls, and a history of physical sexual abuse (Hawkins et al, 2007 Wilson and Howell, 2007). …”
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Gland New Psychosis: New Onset Adult Psychosis with Suicidal Ideation and Attempt in the Setting of Thyroid Storm by Esteban Cota, Jacob Lentz

“…It also highlights the crucial role of a thorough history and physical exam in all patients.…”
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Bacterial Isolates and Antibiotic Sensitivity among Gambian Children with Severe Acute Malnutrition by Uduak A. Okomo, Danlami Garba, Augustin E. Fombah, Ousman Secka, Usman N. A. Ikumapayi, Jacob. J. Udo, Martin O. C. Ota

“…Methods. Morbidity history and physical examination of 140 children with severe acute malnutrition were recorded. …”
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Deadly Aspiration Pneumonia Secondary to Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome by Rhea Akel, Iskandar Daou, Dany Jamal, Elham Hobeika, Rany Aoun, Georges Nawfal

“…Through this article, we highlight the importance of early and correct diagnosis of SMAS which can sometimes be challenging, since no number is strictly diagnostic and radiological images must be interpreted in light of the clinical history and physical examination.…”
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Metastatic Malignant Melanoma of the Inguinal Lymph Node with Unknown Primary Lesion by Sherif Ali Eltawansy, Ryane Panasiti, Samaa Hasanien, Dennis Lourdusamy, David Sharon

“…No cutaneous lesions were identified by history or physical examination. Work up could not detect the primary lesion and patient was started on radiotherapy and immunotherapy. …”
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Metastatic Prostate Cancer to the Left Temporal Bone: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Erynne A. Faucett, Hal Richins, Rihan Khan, Abraham Jacob

“…This case (1) demonstrates that a high index of suspicion for unusual etiologies of seemingly benign symptoms must be maintained in elderly patients having prior history of cancer and (2) substantiates the value of temporal bone imaging when diagnosis may be unclear from history and physical exam.…”
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Neurofibromatosis type 1 or Von Recklinghausen's disease. A case report by Marisleidy Denis Rodríguez, Miguel Alejandro Pulido Gutiérrez, Thaimi Conde Cueto, Luis Omar López Hurtado

“…The presence of type 1 neurofibromatosis in her maternal grandmother and great-grandmother, the latter already deceased from said cause, was collected as a family history. On physical examination, Lisch nodules were found in the thickness of the iris of the left eye. …”
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Review Literatur: Faktor Resiko Depresi dan Kecemasan Pada Tenaga Kesehatan Selama Wabah COVID-19 by Esti Widiani, Lingling Marinda Palupi

“…Results: The risk factors identified included age, gender, hours of work, front-line health workers, mental health, grade professional title, COVID-19 outbreak news or information, history of physical illness, negative experiences and social rejection, and fear of being exposed and transmitting COVID-19, and having children at home. …”
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Prevalence and Clinical Predictors of Insulin Resistance in Reproductive-Aged Thai Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by Thanyarat Wongwananuruk, Manee Rattanachaiyanont, Suchada Indhavivadhana, Pichai Leerasiri, Kitirat Techatraisak, Prasong Tanmahasamut, Surasak Angsuwathana, Chongdee Dangrat

“…Information regarding medical history and physical examination and results of 75 gram OGTT were recorded. …”
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HSV-1 Encephalitis: High Index of Clinical Suspicion, Prompt Diagnosis, and Early Therapeutic Intervention Are the Triptych of Success—Report of Two Cases and Comprehensive Review... by Dimitrios Patoulias, Georgios Gavriiloglou, Konstantinos Kontotasios, Mairi Tzakri, Petros Keryttopoulos, Christos Koutras

“…Through the presentation of two cases of HSV-1 encephalitis that we managed in our department over the last 1 year and after systematic and comprehensive research of the relevant literature, we aim at showing the crucial role of medical history and physical examination, along with the high index of clinical suspicion, in order to make promptly the diagnosis and administer timely intravenous acyclovir, limiting the possibility of complications during the disease’s course.…”
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Management of an Unusual Orbitocranial Penetrating Injury by Han Y. Yin, Swetha Dhanireddy, Alexander E. Braley

“…This type of trauma is considered a surgical emergency given the risk to vision in addition to potential intracranial injuries such as vascular injury, dural laceration, and neurologic injury. A thorough history and physical exam, along with careful radiographic and multidiscipline intervention, is crucial in providing the patient the most appropriate care. …”
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2 Cases of Bullosis Diabeticorum following Long-Distance Journeys by Road: A Report of 2 Cases by Fatima Bello, O. Modupe Samaila, Yakubu Lawal, U. Kufre Nkoro

“…To present cases of bullosis diabeticorum following long-distance journeys by road. Methods. History and physical examinations were done on 2 diabetics who presented with bilateral feet bullae following a long journey. …”
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Bilateral Peritonsillar Abscess in an Infant: An Unusual Presentation of Sore Throat by Mariana Manzoni Seerig, Letícia Chueiri, Janaina Jacques, Maria Fernanda Piccoli Cardoso de Mello, Martin Batista Coutinho da Silva, Daniel Buffon Zatt, Rosana Cristine Otero Cunha, Andre Souza de Albuquerque Maranhão

“…The diagnosis is based on history and physical examination and the treatment remains controversial among otolaryngologists. …”
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Male Sexual Dysfunction by Danyon Anderson, John Laforge, Maggie M. Ross, Robert Vanlangendonck, Jamal Hasoon, Omar Viswanath, Alan D. Kaye, Ivan Urits

“…Sexual questionnaires including the International Index of Erectile Dysfunction, Sexual Health Inventory for Men, and the Premature Ejaculation Diagnostic Tool are useful in screening for these disorders. Focused history and physical can establish diagnoses. For a condition to be diagnosed as male sexual dysfunction, the patient or their partner must view their sexual functioning as impaired. …”
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Drug allergy by Samira Jeimy, Tiffany Wong, Moshe Ben-Shoshan, Ana Maria Copaescu, Ghislaine A. C. Isabwe, Anne K. Ellis

“…Diagnosis relies on a careful history and physical examination and, in some instances, skin testing or in vitro testing and drug challenges. …”
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Clinical Characteristics of Patients with Antisocial Personality Disorder According to the Crime Types by Hasan KARADAG, M. Hakan TURKCAPAR, S. Olga GURIZ, Kadir OZDEL, Akfer KARAOGLAN KAHILOGULLARI

“…The main differences between crime groups were as follows: A head trauma history was more frequent in ASPD patients who had a crime history of physical assault. Loss of a parent in childhood was more frequent in individuals who committed burglary. …”
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Clinical and Epidemiological Factors Associated with Mortality in Parkinson’s Disease in a Brazilian Cohort by Gustavo Costa Fernandes, Mariana Peixoto Socal, Artur Francisco Schumacher Schuh, Carlos R. M. Rieder

“…Clinical and epidemiologic features including patient history and physical, functional, and cognitive scores were collected from a hospital-based cohort of PD patients using standardized protocols and clinical scales. …”
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Suppurative Flexor Tenosynovitis: A Case Report by Pramono Ari Wibowo, M.D., Arham Adnani

“…The diagnosis is based on history taking, physical examination, and supporting examination findings. …”
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