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Hypoparathyroidism: what is the best calcium carbonate supplementation intake form?

Loraine Gollino, M. Biagioni, Nathalia Regina Sabatini et al. · 2017 · Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology

Introduction In hypoparathyroidism, calcium supplementation using calcium carbonate is necessary for the hypocalcemia control. The best calcium carbonate intake form is unknown, be it associated with feeding, juice or in fasting. Objective…

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How does variation of the bag volume in inert gas rebreathing cardiac output measurements influence the reproducibility in patients with pulmonary diseases?

F. Trinkmann, F. Kraus, M. Borggrefe et al. · 2011 · European Respiratory Journal

Background: Cardiac output (CO) is an important hemodynamic parameter, however its determination is difficult in daily clinical routine. Non-invasive inert gas rebreathing (IGR) showed promising results in recent investigations with the…

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Assessment of proprioceptive exercises in the treatment of rotator cuff disorders in nursing professionals: a randomized controlled clinical trial.

L. V. Martins, M. Marziale · 2012 · Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy

BACKGROUND Shoulder pain in nursing professionals may lead to limitations in occupational and daily activities and consequently interfere with quality of life. OBJECTIVE To compare the effects of two physical therapy programs which…

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Lateral Pterygoid Muscle Biometric Modifications in Pterygoid Process Fractures Associated With Mandibular Fractures.

R. Nicot, Thomas Roland-Billecart, Alexandre Srouji et al. · 2020 · Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery

PURPOSE Pterygoid process fractures (PPFs) are classically associated with Lefort fractures but can also be encountered in association with other facial fractures such as mandibular fractures. The aim of this study was to estimate the…

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Multiple-dose versus single-dose gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist after first in vitro fertilization failure associated with luteal phase deficiency: A randomized controlled trial

Danni Qu, Yuan Li · 2020 · Journal of International Medical Research

Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of multiple- versus single-dose gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH-a) addition to luteal phase support (LPS), in patients with a first in vitro fertilization (IVF) failure associated…

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Postprandial changes in cardiometabolic disease risk in young Chinese men following isocaloric high or low protein diets, stratified by either high or low meal frequency - a randomized controlled crossover trial

A. Mok, S. Haldar, J. C. Lee et al. · 2015 · Nutrix Journal

BackgroundCardio-Metabolic Disease (CMD) is the leading cause of death globally and particularly in Asia. Postprandial elevation of glycaemia, insulinaemia, triglyceridaemia are associated with an increased risk of CMD. While studies have…

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EFFICACY OF SILODOSIN VS TAMSULOSIN IN PATIENTS WITH BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA: A DOUBLE-BLIND RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL

S. T. C. Ariwicaksono, R. B. Prasetyo, Nindra Prasadja et al. · 2019 · International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics

Objective: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate associated with aging. BPH can cause lower urinary tract syndrome (LUTS). Medical therapy for patients with moderate and severe LUTS symptoms…

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Влияние экзогенных сурфактантов на показатели газового состава крови у новорождённых с респираторным дистресс-синдромом

A. A. Перепелица, Array М Голубев, Array В. Мороз · 2007

Objective: to study the effects of the surfactants Surfactant-BL and Curosurf on pulmonary oxygenizing properties in preterm neonatal infants with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). The studies were performed in 81 preterm neonates with…

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Concepts of care for people with dementia

N. Rieckmann, C. Schwarzbach, M. Nocon et al. · 2009 · GMS Health Technology Assessment

Introduction Today there are approximately one million people with dementia in Germany. If current demographic trends continue, this number is likely to rise substantially in the coming years. In the older population, dementia is the most…

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Ivermectin treatment of demodicosis in 56 hamsters.

K. Tani, T. Iwanaga, K. Sonoda et al. · 2001 · Journal of Veterinary Medical Science

Fifty-six hamsters with demodicosis were treated with daily oral administration of ivermectin (0.3 mg/kg). Thirty-three cases (58.9%) were cured and 6 cases (10.7%) had improved clinically but needed to continue treatment. Of 5 cases…

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Dose escalation in radical radio(chemo)therapy for cervical and upper thoracic esophageal cancer with 3DCRT/IMRT (ChC&UES): a multicenter retrospective study

Xiao-han Zhao, Wencheng Zhang, Xin Wang et al. · 2024 · Radiation Oncology

Cervical and upper thoracic esophageal cancer (ESCA) presents treatment challenges due to limited clinical evidence. This multi-center study (ChC&UES) explores radical radio(chemo)therapy efficacy and safety, especially focusing on…

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Three-year follow-up of changes of cortical bone thickness after implantation of Endo-Exo-Prosthesis (EEP) for transfemoral amputees

M. Örgel, E. Liodakis, Pratya Jaratjitwilai et al. · 2020 · Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

Introduction Transcutaneous Osseointegrated Prosthetic Systems (TOPS) offer a good alternative for patients who cannot be satisfactorily rehabilitated by conventional suspension sockets. The Endo-Exo-Prothesis (EEP, ESKA Orthopaedic…

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Interplay Among Reward Processing, Schizotypal Traits, and Psychosocial Stress in a Large Chinese Young Adult Sample: A Cross‐Sectional Network Analysis

Donghao Tuo, Yi-hang Huang, Simon S. Y. Liu et al. · 2026 · PsyCh Journal

ABSTRACT Reward processing comprises reward sensitivity, motivation, and pleasure experience, but how these components jointly relate to schizotypal traits and psychosocial stress in young adult samples remains unclear. Using network…

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Glutathione S-transferase expression in benign and malignant eyelid tumors

Efe Saygın, R. Karadag, S. Ozkanlı et al. · 2021 · Biotechnic & Histochemistry

ABSTRACT Eyelid tumors commonly originate from the skin and its appendages. Environmental toxins and oxidants affect eyelid carcinogenesis. Glutathione S-transferases (GST) are antioxidants that participate in pathogenesis. We investigated…

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Vaccination counseling with and without excipient skin testing in patients with suspected allergic reactions to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and patients with atopy

Dilawar Khokhar, K. O’Shea, C. Akin et al. · 2022 · Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: Global

Background Allergic reactions have been reported with mRNA vaccines for COVID-19 prevention. Patients perceived to be at higher risk for a reaction may be referred to an allergist, although evaluation strategies may differ between…

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Exploratory safety investigations in normal, freely moving Göttingen minipigs using telemetry: Pharmacological validation.

Julie Jacobsen, Berit Ø. Christoffersen · 2025 · Journal of pharmacological and toxicological methods

INTRODUCTION Adverse cardiovascular (CV) effects is a major cause of drug attrition. Early assessment of CV risk for new drug candidates may be warranted for early de-risking of the further development. Predictive animal models and a…

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Evaluation of Health Literacy and Associated Factors Among Adults Living in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Yaser M. Alahmadi · 2023 · Inquiry : a journal of medical care organization, provision and financing

In this westernized culture, maintaining a healthy lifestyle has become a major health concern internationally. Health literacy is an emerging concept and requires effective measures and reform to improve the health status and health of…

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PP27 Pre-hospital lactate monitoring: a worthy adjunct to systolic blood pressure and shock index in triggering blood product administration in patients with suspected traumatic haemorrhage?

J. Griggs, M. Sherriff, J. Leung et al. · 2019 · Emergency Medicine Journal

Introduction Pre-hospital identification of patients with suspected occult traumatic haemorrhage is problematic. Physiological parameters and clinical gestalt are inadequate surrogates for ongoing haemorrhage. Lactate monitoring may hold…

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AAV2-hCHM Subretinal Delivery to the Macula in Choroideremia: Two Year Interim Results of an Ongoing Phase I/II Gene Therapy Trial.

T. Aleman, Rachel M. Huckfeldt, Leona W. Serrano et al. · 2022 · Ophthalmology (Rochester, Minn.)

PURPOSE To assess the safety of the subretinal delivery of a recombinant adeno-associated virus serotype 2 (AAV2) vector carrying a human CHM-encoding cDNA in choroideremia (CHM). DESIGN Prospective, open-label, non-randomized,…

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