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Multiple In-Stent Restenosis. A Rare Cause of Resistance to Antiproliferative Drugs?
The introduction of novel stent designs and implantation techniques represents a significant milestone in percutanious coronary intervention. Despite continuous technological progress, the incidence of in-stent restenosis remains relatively high. An uncommon cause of in-stent restenosis is…
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Comparing Effects of Debriefing Methods on Psycho-Motor Skills, Self-Confidence and Satisfaction in Novice Nursing Students: a Quasi-Experimental Study
PURPOSE: Oral and video-assisted debriefing are commonly used debriefing methods with no evidence of superiority of one to another. The present study aimed to compare the effects of oral and video-assisted debriefing on development of learning outcomes in nursing students. METHODS: This is a…
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Ethical, Socio-Cultural and Religious Issues in Organ Donation
Brain death and cadaveric organ donation for transplantation present many challenges to society and even to the medical community; therefore, an ethical and legal framework is mandatory. Social values, death taboo, ignorance and procrastination are often issues that can influence the act of organ…
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How Different are Men with Infertility-Related Problems from Fertile Men in Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety and Quality of Life?
BACKGROUND: Infertility has negative effects on the psychological well being of both men and women. There are little studies evaluating the psychological well-being in men suffering from infertility. OBJECTIVE: The goal of this study was to define depression, anxiety and health related quality of…
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Short Update on C-Peptide and its Clinical Value
C-Peptide (“connecting” peptide – molecular formula C112H179N35O46) is a peptide made of 31 aminoacids, making the bond between A and B chains of insulin from the pro-insulin molecule. Pro-insulin is the precursor of the insulin that is synthesized in the beta-pancreatic cells. After its discovery…
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First Human Head Transplantation: Surgically Challenging, Ethically Controversial and Historically Tempting – an Experimental Endeavor or a Scientific Landmark?
According to many, head transplantation is considered to be an extraordinary and impossible surgical procedure. However, nowadays, relevant literature and recent advances suggest that the first human head transplantation might be feasible. This innovative surgery promises a life-saving procedure to…
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Subacute Subdural Hematoma Presenting as Non-Fluent Aphasia
We present the case of a 69-year-old male, alcohol consumer, who was brought in by the ambulance for language impairment with onset two days prior to presentation in our hospital. Medical history revealed therapeutically neglected gout and colchicine allergy. On neurological exam, the patient…
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A Study on Incidence of Accessory Pancreatic Duct and its Clinical Importance
BACKGROUND: Erosion of the ductal lumen due to prolonged stagnation of pancreatic juice in the pancreatic ductal system leading to acute pancreatitis OBJECTIVE: To study the incidence of accessory pancreatic duct and its clinical importance MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fifty formalin fixed cadavers (41…
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Chorea, Hyperglycemia, Basal Ganglia Syndrome in Diabetes – Two Rare Case Reports
Neurological manifestations of diabetes are protean. Hyperglycaemia induced involuntary movements (HIIM) are uncommon manifestations of diabetes seen especially in those with poor glycaemic control. Of these, basal ganglia syndrome (C-H-BG) is a rare entity which can mislead the unwary. Awareness…
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Characteristics of Mannose-Binding Lectin Deficiency in Pediatric Septic Patients – Case Presentation
Mannose binding lectin (MBL) is a plasma protein of the innate immune system with the ability to initiate antimicrobial and inflammatory actions. The importance of MBL in defence against infections and especially sepsis is still debated. This article discusses recent developments in MBL research…
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Evaluation of Malnutrition among Elderly People Living in Nursing Homes by Mini Nutritional Assessment Short Form (MNA-SF) in Turkey
BACKGROUND: Average life expectancy increases year after year throughout the world. The Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) test is one of the most extensively applied tools for identifying the nutritional risks in elderly people. Here, we assess the nutritional status of elderlies accommodated in…
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Comparing the Curriculum of Five Specialized Fields of Dentistry in Iran and 10 Top Faculties of the World
INTRODUCTION: A curriculum is the general and immense outline of a training activity. The curriculum design determines student assessment and evaluation of the program, and ultimately defines the framework for each activity in the training period. On the other hand, regarding the importance of…
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Combination of TENS, Lidocaine Injections and Muscle Manipulations as a Therapeutic Method for Cervicogenic Headache – Pilot Study
Objectives:Cervicogenic headache is a chronic cause of pain with a symptomatology varying between neck pain, instability while walking, dizziness, vertigo, ear pain, eye pain, and unilateral tinnitus, which is leading to increased morbidity and use of analgesics. Currently, the contribution of the…
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Coping with Stress, Depression and Fear of Negative Social Evaluation through Comparing Wives of Addicted and non-Addicted Men
This study was conducted to investigate ways of coping with stress, depression and fear of negative social evaluation through comparing wives of addicted and non-addicted men. A causal-comparative research was used by us. Thus, 100 women with addicted husbands referred to addiction centers were…
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HELLP Syndrome Complicated with Ascites during Third Trimester of Pregnancy – Therapeutic Management
Hypertensive disorders represent some of the most common medical complications during pregnancy, but it can lead to severe complications, among which the HELLP syndrome is one of the most serious. HELLP syndrome is a rare disease that affects pregnant women and approximately 0.2-0.6% of all births…
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The Effect of Normal Physiologic Childbirth on Labor Pain Relief: an Interventional Study in Mother-Friendly Hospitals
INTRODUCTION: Normal physiologic childbirth program was implemented in mother-friendly hospitals of Iran after 2008. In normal physiologic childbirth, non-pharmacological methods of labor pain relief were applied. The aim of the present study is to assess the effect of the normal physiologic…
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Relationship between Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes and Progression in Breast Cancer
The immune system is very critical in suppression of cancer development. The composition of breast cancer-infiltrating lymphocytes has been widely investigated so far and it is accepted that the presence of high tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) is associated with improved prognoses. The…
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Adjuvant Low Dose Intravenous Immunoglobulin Treatment for Severe, Refractory Atopic Dermatitis – Pediatric Case Series
BACKGROUND: Background atopic dermatitis patients generally respond to conventional therapies. A small proportion of them have severe disease despite intensive treatment. Efficacy of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) in severe, refractory atopic dermatitis has been reported. MATERIALS AND METHODS…
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CT Assessment of the in vivo Osseous Lumbar Intervertebral Foramen: a Radiologic Study with Clinical Applications
OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to investigate the dimensions of the osseous lumbar intervertebral foramen (IVF) regarding a sample without any clinical indication of spine pathology and, additionally, survey possible correlations of these measurements with clinical characteristics of…
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Dermatological Emergencies in a State Hospital in Bucharest
BACKGROUND: Dermato-venereology, a highly ranked medical specialty, is one of the top five career choices of medical school graduates in Romania. This specialty includes a vast palette of pathologies and is confronted with various types of emergencies. Health care policy makers refuse to…