Urinary phthalate metabolites associated with increased prevalence of gallstone disease in U.S. adults: data from the NHANES study by Feng Jia, Yu Chang, Yuguang Li, Fangqi Li, Xinqiao Chen, Xiangliang Liu, Wei Li, Jiuwei Cui

“…Gallstone disease was defined based on self-reported physician-diagnosis. Exposure was measured by urinary concentrations of 10 phthalate metabolites. …”
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Management of Anterior Choroidal Artery Aneurysms: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Andrew Falzon, Shigeta Miyake, Tze Phei Kee, Hugo Andrade-Barazarte, Timo Krings

“…This study aims to analyze the clinical outcomes and procedure-related complications of clipping and endovascular treatment of AChoA aneurysms to aid physician decision making. <b>Methods:</b> Thirty-two ruptured and unruptured AChoA aneurysms that underwent catheter angiography at a single neurovascular center between January 2000 and December 2023 were included. …”
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Investigating assumptions in motivational interviewing among general practitioners: a qualitative study by Paul Aujoulat, Amélie Manac’h, Catherine Le Reste, Delphine Le Goff, Jean Yves Le Reste, Marie Barais

“…MI could also enhance doctor-patient relationships and physician satisfaction. Overcoming barriers requires addressing logistical issues, integrating MI into training, and promoting its long-term efficiency to improve healthcare outcomes. …”
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Characterizing the early relationship between covert narcissism and cognitive empathy in medical students: a cross-sectional study by Adelina Alcorta-Garza, Oscar Vidal-Gutiérrez, Juan F. González-Guerrero, Fernando Alcorta-Núñez, Guillermo A. Porras Garza, Montserrat San-Martín, Roberto C. Delgado Bolton, Luis Vivanco

“…Abstract Background In medicine, empathy refers to a predominantly cognitive attribute (rather than an emotional one), which is important as a foundation for positive physician–patient relationships. Physicians with a narcissistic personality trait have an assortment of characteristics that undermine their interpersonal functioning in clinical encounters with their patients. …”
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Mortality trends during the first three waves of the COVID-19 pandemic at an urban district hospital in South Africa: A retrospective comparative analysis by O Hirachund, C Pennefather, M Naidoo

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A Case of Status Epilepticus in a Patient Experiencing an Acute Attack of Hereditary Angioedema by Danielle Weinberg, Steven Gayda, Kyle Hultz, Hanan Atia, Brian Kohen, Eric Boccio

“…The emergency medicine physician should also consider and treat possible underlying etiologies. …”
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Prulifloxacin Effectiveness in Moderate-to-Severe Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis: Α Noninterventional, Multicentre, Prospective Study in Real-Life Clinical Practice—The... by Konstantinos Gourgoulianis, Alessandro Ruggieri, Alessandra del Vecchio, Fabrizio Calisti, Alessandro Comandini, Giovanna Esposito, Giorgio Di Loreto, Nikolaos Tzanakis

“…This observational, prospective study, conducted in 15 hospital-based clinics across Greece, enrolled outpatients >40 years old, with moderate-to-severe AECB, for whom the physician had decided to initiate treatment with prulifloxacin. …”
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The Impact of the COVID-19 Surge Response on Motivation Among Anesthesiology Residents and Fellows: A discussion of findings from semi-structured interviews at Montefiore Medical C... by Sujatha Ramachandran, Kateryna Slinchenkova, Jonathan Leff, David Adams, Sarang Koushik, Omar Viswanath, Naum Shaparin

“….^4^ Medical professionalism is a one of the core physician competencies assessed by both the ACGME training program evaluation and the ABA certification process. …”
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Improving general practitioners’ approaches to functional somatic syndromes: a pilot training program with a focus on compassion and communication by Gonthier Ariane, Linder Audrey, Sommer Johanna, Despland Jean-Nicolas, Ambresin Gilles

“…Abstract Background Functional somatic syndromes are common in primary care and represent a challenge for general practitioners (GPs), with a risk of deterioration in the doctor-patient relationship, and of compassion fatigue on the part of the physician. Little is known about how to teach better management of these symptoms. …”
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Fibromyalgia Detection and Diagnosis: A Systematic Review of Data-Driven Approaches and Clinical Implications by Anirudh Atmakuru, Subrata Chakraborty, Massimo Salvi, Oliver Faust, Prabal Datta Barua, Makiko Kobayashi, Ru San Tan, Filippo Molinari, Abdul Hafeez-Baig, U. Rajendra Acharya

“…Innovative approaches that use medical data, such as bio-signals and bioimaging, combined with machine learning techniques, hold the promise of deepening our knowledge of FMS, which might in turn lead to systems that offer efficient, precise, and personalized physician support. Furthermore, artificial intelligence-driven identification of biomarkers and patient subgroups could improve FMS management. …”
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U-shaped association between TC/HDL-C ratio and osteoporosis risk in older adults by Chuanwei Zhao, Xiaochun Zhang, Xu Zhang, Bo Zhao, Yane Yang, Mu Lin, Wenli Qiao, Zeyao Hu, Haijie Yang

“…Osteoporosis was defined by self-reported physician diagnosis or dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) measurements. …”
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Role of regular medical visits in mitigating increased suicide risk during the early COVID-19 pandemic in Kobe, Japan by Daisuke Miyamori, Yasushi Nagasaki, Shuhei Yoshida, Saori Kashima, Wataru Omori, Kei Itagaki, Masanori Ito

“…Results 2181 cases were analyzed, with two-thirds male and a median age of 54. Primary care physicians and psychiatric history were present in 69% and 40% of patients. …”
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Reassessment of disease severity routine laboratory tests in the COVID-19 infection by A. A. Simushev, E. Yu. Medvedeva, Yu. O. Shulpekova, V. M. Nechaev, M. R. Skhirtladze, I. R. Popova, V. T. Ivashkin

“…NEWS-2 scale total score was assessed.Results. According to the physician’s subjective assessment the condition was significantly more often assessed as moderate and severe. …”
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Theoretical impact of a bedside decision-making tool on antibiotic use for suspected neonatal healthcare-associated infection: an observational study by Lizel Georgi Lloyd, Mirjam Maria van Weissenbruch, Adrie Bekker, Cecilia Ferreyra, Birgitta Gleeson, Angela Dramowski

“…Methods This prospective observational physician-blinded study consecutively enrolled patients with suspected HAI events at a large South African neonatal unit from September 2022 to September 2023. …”
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Promoting Wellness Among Orthopaedic Surgeons by Phara P. Ross, BS, Lauren C. Okafor, MD, Mia V. Rumps, MS, Mary K. Mulcahey, MD

“…Poor wellness among physicians not only affects their personal and professional lives but also has a ripple effect on patient care. …”
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Comparative Ethics of Modern Payment Models by Jacob Riegler

“…How relative value units undervalue the cognitive physician visit: A focus on inflammatory bowel disease. …”
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Serum Sclerostin as a Possible Biomarker in Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Case-Control Study by Fabio Massimo Perrotta, Fulvia Ceccarelli, Cristiana Barbati, Tania Colasanti, Antonia De Socio, Silvia Scriffignano, Cristiano Alessandri, Ennio Lubrano

“…BASDAI, ASDAS-CRP, BASMI, BASFI, patient and physician VAS, and C-reactive protein were evaluated at baseline visit. …”
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The Association between Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Thyroid Cancer by Young-Gyun Seo, Ho-Chun Choi, Ah Reum An, Do Joon Park, Young Joo Park, Kyu Eun Lee, Sue K. Park, Yunji Hwang, Belong Cho

“…A total of 415 healthy controls with thyroid ultrasound screening and physician consultation were selected from the Thyroid Cancer Longitudinal Study (T-CALOS). …”
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American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Ankle-Hindfoot Score: a study protocol for the translation and validation of the Dutch language version by Cornelis H Van der Vlies, Esther M M van Lieshout, Michael H J Verhofstad, Duncan E Meuffels, A Siebe de Boer, Wim E Tuinebreijer, P Ted Den Hoed

“…The main aims of this study are to translate and culturally adapt the AOFAS Ankle-Hindfoot Score questionnaire into Dutch according to international guidelines, and to evaluate the measurement properties of the AOFAS Ankle-Hindfoot Score-Dutch language version (DLV) in patients with a unilateral ankle or hindfoot fracture.Methods and analysis The design of the study will be a multicentre prospective observational study (case series) in patients who presented to the emergency department with a unilateral ankle or hindfoot fracture or (fracture) dislocation. A research physician or research assistant will complete the AOFAS Ankle-Hindfoot Score-DLV based on interview for the subjective part and a physical examination for the objective part. …”
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Combined alverine citrate and simeticonein preparation in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome by Ye. A. Poluektova, S. Yu. Kuchumova, V. T. Ivashkin

“…According to analysis of patients’ diaries, examinations at physician’s visits no adverse effects in the majority of investigated patients has been marked, that confirmed good tolerability of meteospasmyl in all patients.Conclusions. …”
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