Use of art as therapeutic intervention for enhancement of hand function in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A pilot study by Sayali Khedekar, Apurv P Shimpi, Ashok Shyam, Parag Sancheti

“…Methods: A single-blinded, randomized controlled pilot study was conducted on 17 participants suffering from RA. The control group received conventional physiotherapy while the experimental group received art-based intervention with bimanual projects (viz., origami, paper quelling, clay modeling, and oil painting). …”
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Transition clinics in pediatric rheumatology in Colombia: reflection on a necessary shortcomings by Lauren Natalia Ramirez, María Elisa Hoyos, Angela Catalina Mosquera-Pongutá, Gerardo Quintana-López

“…Abstract Introduction Transition clinics are conceived as programs dedicated to the active, multidimensional development of a process that addresses the medical, psychosocial, educational, and vocational needs of pediatric patients suffering from a chronic disease that will persist into adulthood. …”
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The Middle East Shiite Arc: A Real Threat or Geopolitical Chimera? by A. V. Sarabiev

“…The concept of the Shiite Arc appears to be an enabling ideology for a new stage of military and political confrontation which may cause more suffering to peoples of the Middle East.…”
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Risk Factors for Stroke-associated Pneumonia: A Prospective Cohort Study by Alexis Suárez Quesada, Ezequiel López Espinosa, Noelsis García Verdecia, Miguel Ángel Serra Valdés

“…<br /> <strong>Conclusions:</strong> the risk factors for the development of nosocomial pneumonia after acute stroke found were the level of consciousness and suffering a hemorrhagic stroke. Other influencing variables are chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and heart disease as a comorbid condition.…”
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The Role of Inspiratory Muscle Training in Sickle Cell Anemia Related Pulmonary Damage due to Recurrent Acute Chest Syndrome Attacks by Burcu Camcıoğlu, Meral Boşnak-Güçlü, Müşerrefe Nur Karadallı, Şahika Zeynep Akı, Gülsan Türköz-Sucak

“…A 32-year-old gentleman with sickle cell anemia (SCA) had been suffering from recurrent acute chest syndrome (ACS). …”
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LEVEL OF DIETARY COMPLIANCE AMONG HYPERTENSION PATIENTS AT IBNU SINA GRESIK REGIONAL GENERAL HOSPITAL by Cucuk Rahmadi Purwanto, Hafna Illmy Muhalla, Rani Tiara Efendi

“…The inclusion criteria were patients registered at the heart polyclinic and willing to be studied, while the exclusion criteria were suffering from mental disorders or severe complications such as stage 5 chronic kidney failure. …”
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Incidence of Young People Mental Health Disorders with Atopic Dermatitis during the COVID-19 Pandemic by Alison Monserrat Culqui Tapia, Kerlly Sheylin Rivas Esquivel, Iruma Alfonso González

“…Patients diagnosed with atopic dermatitis influenced by psychological disorders are more likely to develop poor quality of life, the female sex is more susceptible to suffering from this pathology. The predominant symptomatology was itching located on the back of the hands and feet.…”
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Professionals’ perception on nutritional care of adult patients in comprehensive specialized hospitals of East Wollega Zone, Ethiopia by Birtukan Kebede Moti, Gudina Egata Atomsa, Desalegn Wirtu Tesso

“…Background Adult patients suffering from malnutrition in hospitals are often overlooked, especially in low-income countries. …”
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A clinical trial evaluates the effect of pomegranate extract as a mouth wash for gingivitis in type 2 diabetic patients by Shayma Ghazi, Dilyar Ahmed Baban, Saif Monem Aziz

“…The aim is to evaluate the efficacy of pomegranate peel extract on the clinical and biochemical measures of (IL-1β) and the enzyme (AST) in saliva of (T2DM) patients suffering from gingivitis in comparison with chlorhexidine. …”
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Assessing the Return Periods and Hydroclimatic Parameters for Rainwater Drainage in the Coastal City of Cotonou in Benin under Climate Variability by Djigbo Félicien Badou, José Hounkanrin, Jean Hounkpè, Luc Ollivier Sintondji, Agnidé Emmanuel Lawin

“…Cotonou, the economic capital of Benin, is suffering from the impacts of climate change, particularly evident through recurrent floods. …”
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Investigation of Vitamin D-Binding Protein Polymorphism Impact on Coronary Artery Disease and Relationship with Longevity: Own Data and a Review by Donatas Stakisaitis, Vita Lesauskaitė, Milda Girdauskaitė, Ernestas Janulionis, Albertas Ulys, Rimantas Benetis

“…DBP phenotypes were identified in the groups: control (n=306), men suffering from CAD (n=154), and long-lived individuals (n=108). …”
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Association of resting-state EEG with suicidality in depressed patients: a systematic review by Fatemeh Shamsi, Fatemeh Azadinia, Farzaneh Vafaee

“…Abstract Objective The incidence of suicide is high among adolescents and young adults, especially those suffering from psychiatric diseases. Because of the reported association between depression and suicidality, exploring suicide risk factors in depressed patients is crucial for the identification of those at high risk and preventing suicide. …”
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Autologous Fat Grafting in the Treatment of Facial Scleroderma by Mehdi Gheisari, Arman Ahmadzadeh, Nilofar Nobari, Behzad Iranmanesh, Nikoo Mozafari

“…We enrolled 16 SSc patients suffering from facial sclerosis and limited mouth opening capacity. …”
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Cold Stimulation Test in Blood Pressure Control of Hypertensive Patients in Preoperative Care by José Leandro Pérez Guerrero, Katherin Rodríguez Escobar, William Arias Salazar

“…The probability of not suffering complications was 92.50 % in patients with a negative result. …”
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Survival analysis of conservative vs. dialysis treatment of elderly patients with CKD stage 5. by Roman Reindl-Schwaighofer, Alexander Kainz, Michael Kammer, Alexandra Dumfarth, Rainer Oberbauer

“…Elderly patients represent a growing population among people suffering from ESRD. So far only limited data on actual survival benefits of elderly adults initiating dialysis have been published. …”
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Synthesis, Characterization, and In Vitro Drug Delivery Capabilities of (Zn, Al)-Based Layered Double Hydroxide Nanoparticles by Vinay J. Nagaraj, Xiaodi Sun, Jiten Mehta, Mac Martin, Thi Ngo, Sandwip K. Dey

“…There is an urgent need for the development of alternative strategies for effective drug delivery to improve the outcome of patients suffering from deadly diseases such as cancer. Nanoparticles, in particular layered double hydroxide (LDH) nanoparticles, have great potential as nanocarriers of chemotherapeutic molecules. …”
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BK Virus Load Associated with Serum Levels of sCD30 in Renal Transplant Recipients by Haidar A. Shamran, Salma N. Malik, Jinan M. Al-Saffer, Rana S. Jawad

“…This study aimed to determine the association of BK virus load with serum levels of sCD30 in RTRs suffering from nephropathy. Patients and Methods. A total of 50 RTRs with nephropathy and 30 age-matched apparently healthy individuals were recruited for this study. …”
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A Para-Canalicular Abscess Resembling an Inflamed Chalazion by Diamantis Almaliotis, Elias Nakos, Thomas Siempis, Triantafyllia Koletsa, Ioannis Kostopoulos, Maria Chatzipantazi, Vasileios Karampatakis

“…We report a case of a 70-year-old female patient suffering from a para-canalicular abscess in the medial canthus of the left eye, beside the lower punctum lacrimale, resembling a chalazion. …”
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College Students with Oral Habits Exhibit Worse Psychological Status and Temporomandibular-Related Quality of Life: A Correlational Study by Wenke Yang, Xin Xiong, Yange Wu, Yufan Zhu, Jiaqi Liu, Chengxinyue Ye, Qinlanhui Zhang, Jun Wang

“…Medical students had significantly less depression and anxiety (OR 0.459) than nonmedical students. The possibility of suffering from temporomandibular disorder (TMDs) as evidenced by the OHIP-TMDs score was associated with female gender (OR 1.989) and having oral habits (OR 3.482). …”
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A study of serum prolactin in dermatological diseases in a tertiary care hospital of Assam by Talukdar C, Boro B

“…Methods: We performed a case–control study on 200 subjects which include 150 patients; suffering from psoriasis, alopecia areata and vitiligo; 50 patients in each group and 50 age- and sex-matched healthy controls. …”
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