A Client-Server and Web-Based Graphical User Interface Design for the Mathematical Model of Cardiovascular-Respiratory System by Theogene Bizimungu, Domonique Harelimana, Jean Marie Ntaganda

“…Those parameters are computerized to generate automatic results in a graphic representation, which is an effective way used in medicine to allow physicians, nurses, and other experienced health personnel to analyze and discuss results. …”
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Tocilizumab Controls Paraneoplastic Inflammatory Syndrome but Does Not Suppress Tumor Growth of Angiomatoid Fibrous Histiocytoma by Hideaki Sabe, Akitomo Inoue, Shigenori Nagata, Yoshinori Imura, Toru Wakamatsu, Satoshi Takenaka, Hironari Tamiya

“…This case implied that IL-6 is not necessarily the cause of tumor growth in AFH. Therefore, physicians should bear in mind that watchful observation is needed whether tocilizumab can control tumor progression despite the amelioration of PIS associated with the attenuated effect of IL-6 on AFH.…”
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Chronic Constrictive Pericarditis by Hossein Doustkami, Afshin Hooshyar, Nasrollah Maleki, Zahra Tavosi, Iraj Feizi

“…The diagnosis of CP is often neglected by admitting physicians, who usually attribute the symptoms to another disease process. …”
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Evidence-informed language: interpretation and impact on intentions to treat – results of an online survey of medical students and specialists in German-speaking countries by Sven Benson, Reinhard Griebenow, Justine Schmidt, Henrik Herrmann

“…Additionally, the number of eligible patients who would be treated was assessed.Results N=1081 physicians and N=539 medical students completed the survey. (1) Less than half of the participants (48.5%) interpreted use of ‘associated with’ as linguistic differentiation between results from randomised versus non-randomised trials in a sense as put forward by the proponents. …”
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Risk Factors and Pharmacological Interventions Impacting Cerebrovascular Ischemic Events in Giant Cell Arteritis: A Narrative Review by Muhammad Osama Siddiqui, Mohammad Ali Syed, Ayaan Ahmed Qureshi, Mustafa Hussain Imam, Jatin Motwani, Verkha Kumari, Arooba Siddiqui, Noor Ul Ain, Mohammed Hammad Jaber

“…Identifying these risk factors is crucial for reducing morbidity and mortality, equipping physicians to better assess and mitigate the risk of CIE in GCA patients.…”
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Amiodarone Pulmonary Toxicity by Norman Wolkove, Marc Baltzan

“…It is important that physicians be familiar with amiodarone treatment guidelines and follow published recommendations for the monitoring of pulmonary as well as extrapulmonary adverse effects.…”
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SPIRITUALITY AS PASSIONS OF THE HEART. AN EMPIRICAL STUDY INTO THE CHARACTER, CORE VALUES AND EFFECTS OF THE PASSIONS OF THE HEART OF GENERAL PRACTITIONERS by C.A.M. Hermans, L. Kornet

“… There is growing interest in the spirituality of physicians, relating to burnout and emotional stress and in terms of dealing with their workload. …”
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Gastric Sarcoidosis: A Rare Clinical Presentation by Hemasri Tokala, Karthik Polsani, Jagadeesh K. Kalavakunta

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Prepatellar Bursal Infection Caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis with an In Situ Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Case Report and Comprehensive Literature Review by Abdulrahman D. Algarni

“…Our case illustrates the importance of considering tuberculous prepatellar bursal infection in the differential diagnosis of anterior knee swelling. All physicians treating patients with musculoskeletal disease should be aware of the possibility of this diagnosis and maintain a high index of suspicion; this is especially true in areas where tuberculosis is still endemic and in high-risk patients, such as the elderly.…”
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Common Barriers to Reporting Medical Errors by Salim Aljabari, Zuhal Kadhim

“…Nurses were the most studied providers (87%), followed by physicians (27%). Fear of consequences is the most reported barrier (63%), followed by lack of feedback (27%) and work climate/culture (27%). …”
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Acute Traumatic Injury of the Larynx by K. O. Kragha

“…Acute laryngeal trauma should be recognized by trauma radiologists and emergency room physicians. Early diagnosis and management of acute laryngeal trauma may prevent unnecessary specialty consults and long-term complications.…”
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Where were the doctors when the Roman Empire died? by Francois P. Retief, Louise Cilliers

“…Apart from many laws promoting public health, various official measures were taken by the Roman government, for example the appointment of state physicians and free medical services for the poor. But the greatest contribution of the Romans was the provision of facilities which served as an indispensable infrastructure for public health care, such as the provision of an ample supply of pure water, public baths, advanced measures for the disposal of sewage, and somewhat later under the influence of Christianity, hospitals for the general public. …”
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Nodular Fasciitis of the Orbit: A Case Report and Brief Review of the Literature by John E. Riffle, Andrea H. Prosser, Jeffery R. Lee, Julie J. Lynn

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The laboratory diagnosis of Chlamydia trachomatis infections by Max A Chernesky

“…Because some of the other assays perform better on certain specimen types, it is important for laboratories to recognize these differences and provide advice to physicians and nurses collecting patient specimens, with the objective of diagnosing lower genital tract infections to prevent transmission and upper tract damage. …”
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Motion – All Patients with GERD Should Be Offered Once in a Lifetime Endoscopy: Arguments against the Motion by James W Freston

“…Even though practice guidelines about endoscopic surveillance have been published, there is no consensus among gastroenterologists about appropriate protocols, and many physicians are more aggressive than the guidelines. …”
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Genetic Information to Share with Parents when Newborn Screening Reveals the Presence of Sickle Cell Trait by Narcisse Elenga

“…Neonatal screening programs should develop systems that allow referring physicians to easily access the results of neonatal screening electronically. …”
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An Approach to Iron-Deficiency Anemia by Imran Rasul, Gabor P Kandel

“…Endoscopy may be costly and at times difficult for the patient. Therefore, physicians need to know what lesions can be identified reliably and, more importantly, the importance of ruling out life-threatening conditions such as occult malignancy. …”
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Yellow Nail Syndrome with Bilateral Pleural Plaques and Diffuse Pleural Thickening: A Mimic of Asbestos Related Disease by Adam Dallmann, Richard L. Attanoos

“…Alternate causes for such pleural pathology were absent. There is merit in physicians and pathologists having an awareness of these new manifestations when considering claimed asbestos related changes during life and at postmortem.…”
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Medical Education Online: a case study of an open access journal in health professional education by D.J. Solomon

“…The journal a forum for disseminating information on educating physicians and other health professionals and contains a variety of material including a peer-reviewed journal. …”
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Dehumanization and burden of care among caregivers of terminally ill patients by Ines Testoni, Giulia Sicari, Lucia Ronconi, Gianmarco Biancalani, Chiara Franco, Paolo Cottone, Robert Crupi

“…This article considers the relationship between dehumanization, ontological representation of death, trust in physicians, and burden of care on the part of caregivers of terminally ill patients. …”
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