A Case of Successful Treatment with Unilateral Oophorectomy in a Patient with Resistant Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by S. Pathmanathan, I. Ranathunga, N. P. Somasundaram

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Epilepsy and COVID-19: challenges for the neurologist, patient, and national health system during a pandemic by M. Vaišvilas, A. Jasionis, R. Mameniškienė

“…The psychological condition of patients is an important factor in controlling seizures, and the pandemic changes the care of patients with chronic diseases. …”
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Rare coinheritance of hemoglobin vancleave with severe beta-thalassemia mutation in a patient with secondary erythrocytosis by Nur Aisyah Aziz, Nurul Hidayah Musa, Melina Mathews, Komalah Thevii Rajenderan, Faidatul Syazlin Abdul Hamid, Syahzuwan Hassan, Syahira Lazira Omar, Wan Nurul Afiqha Binti Wan Yusoff, Melanie Ling Binti Mohd Din, Nurul Amira Binti Jamaludin, Wan Rohani Wan Taib, Ezalia Esa, Norafiza Mohd Yasin

“…This report describes the case of a 16-year-old male patient who presented with secondary erythrocytosis. …”
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Pathologic Complete Response to Neoadjuvant Nivolumab/Ipilimumab in a Patient with Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma by Taylor C. Peak, Elena M. Fenu, Michael B. Rothberg, Christopher Y. Thomas, Ronald L. Davis, Edward A. Levine

“…Nivolumab plus ipilimumab represents an effective combination of checkpoint inhibitors that can lead to a durable response with minimal toxicity in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC). …”
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Nasal Rehabilitation in a Patient After Basal Cell Carcinoma and Radiotherapy: A Case Report by Tamana Barakati, Hedayatullah Ehsan, Omid Humkar, Hassina Shadab, Munir Ahmad Ibrahimkhil

“…Emphasis was placed on patient‐centered care, addressing both physical and psychological aspects. …”
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Patient navigation services for cancer care in low-and middle-income countries: A scoping review. by Milena Dalton, Emily Holzman, Erica Erwin, Sophia Michelen, Anne F Rositch, Somesh Kumar, Verna Vanderpuye, Karen Yeates, Erica J Liebermann, Ophira Ginsburg

“…In high-income countries (HICs), patient navigation strategies have been successfully implemented to facilitate the patient's journey at multiple points along the cancer care continuum. …”
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Gastric and Duodenal Pseudomelanosis: An Extended Unusual Finding in a Patient with End Stage Kidney Disease by Noor Ul Ain Qureshi, Muhammad Faraz Younus, Kourosh Alavi, Muhammad Yasin Sheikh

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A Case of Gingival Candidiasis with Bone Destruction on Gastric Cancer Patient Receiving Cytotoxic Chemotherapy by Seungtaek Lim, Tae-jun Kil, Hye Ryun Kim, Seonhui Han, Sun Young Rha

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Evolution of Cerebral Atrophy in a Patient with Super Refractory Status Epilepticus Treated with Barbiturate Coma by Christopher R. Newey, Pravin George, Premkumar Nattanmai, Christine Ahrens, Stephen Hantus, Aarti Sarwal

“…The cerebral atrophy was noticeable at 31 days after admission at our facility which emphasizes the urgency of definitive treatment in patients who present with super refractory status epilepticus. …”
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Use of Expectation Disconfirmation Theory to Test Patient Satisfaction with Asynchronous Telemedicine for Diabetic Retinopathy Detection by Christina I. Serrano, Vishal Shah, Michael D. Abràmoff

“…The purpose of the study is to extend research on patient satisfaction with telemedicine services by employing the theoretical framework of Expectation Disconfirmation Theory (EDT) for diabetic retinopathy screenings focusing on rural patients. …”
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Erratum to “Generalized Peritonitis Secondary to Spontaneous Perforation of Pyometra in a 63-Year-Old Patient” by Ahmed Abu-Zaid, Osama AlOmar, Ahmed Nazer, Ayman Azzam, Zainab Abudan, Ismail A. Al-Badawi

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Effects of respiratory sarcopenia on the postoperative course in elderly lung cancer patient: a retrospective study by Dong Jae Han, Kwon Joong Na, Taeyoung Yun, Ji Hyeon Park, Bubse Na, Samina Park, Hyun Joo Lee, In Kyu Park, Chang Hyun Kang, Young Tae Kim

“…This study aimed to investigate the impact of respiratory sarcopenia (RS) on postoperative and long-term outcomes in elderly patients undergoing lung cancer surgery. Methods This retrospective study included patients aged 70 years and older who underwent lobectomy with curative intent for lung cancer between 2017 and 2019. …”
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Should My Patient with Inflammatory Bowel Disease on Immunosuppressive Therapy be Vaccinated against Influenza Virus? by Neeraj Narula, Deborah LR Yamamura, John K Marshall

“…Although several guidelines recommend routine influenza immunization for such patients, recent literature suggests that this patient population may be inadequately immunized. …”
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When a Doctor Becomes a Patient with a Mystery Illness: A Case Report by Brit Haver

“…This history—based on the author's personal experience—also illustrates aspects of the physician-patients' problems and resources, as well as the gap between somatic and psychiatric medicine concerning this rather common neuropsychiatric disorder.…”
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Necrotizing Sialometaplasia of the Hard Palate in a Patient Treated with Topical Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug by Alessandro Gatti, Emanuele Broccardo, Giuseppe Poglio, Arnaldo Benech

“…After diagnosis, the patient underwent treatment with chlorhexidine gluconate and a full palatal acrylic guard to protect the exposed bone from food residues during meals. …”
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Aortoesophageal Fistula in a Patient With Recent Endoscopic Balloon Dilation and History of Esophageal Myotomies for Achalasia by Daphne Moutsoglou, Marcela Kuijpers, Hernando Gonzalez

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Case report: A co-existing case of ulcerative colitis and dysferlinopathy in a male patient by Limin Li, Qiong Yan, Mingming Deng, Muhan Lü, Tiejun Zhou, Xiaolin Zhong

“…Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at risk of developing malnutrition, severe dystrophic muscle weakness, and muscle atrophy. …”
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Methotrexate-Associated Lymphoproliferative Disorder in a Patient with Psoriasis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Carolina Afonso, Adriana Roque, Cátia Almeida, Maria Beatriz Pimentão, Maria José Julião, Rodolfo Silva, Catarina Geraldes, Marília Gomes

“…Spontaneous regression of LPD after MTX discontinuation is characteristic of MTX-LPD, therefore avoiding chemotherapeutic intervention in a significant proportion of patients. Other cases, however, should receive chemotherapy.…”
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Kaposi Varicelliform Eruption in a Patient with Pemphigus Vulgaris: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Bibisha Baaniya, Sudha Agrawal

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Life-Threatening Hypertriglyceridemia in a Patient on Ruxolitinib and Sirolimus for Chronic Graft-versus-Host Disease by Allison P. Watson, Claudio G. Brunstein, Shernan G. Holtan

“…While the exact mechanism for action in GVHD is not yet fully understood, prospective studies are ongoing and some patients are receiving ruxolitinib in the setting of steroid refractory GVHD. …”
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