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Chemotherapeutic Treatment of Colorectal Cancer in Pregnancy
While colon cancer during pregnancy presents many challenges, this case demonstrates that chemotherapy be successfully used without harm to the fetus.
Lifestyle, Coronary CA, Cardiovascular Events, and Mortality
This study analyzed the association of healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking avoidance, and normal weight maintenance with coronary artery calcium, cardiovascular events, and all-cause mortality.
Predicting Presence of Coronary Artery Disease
The authors propose an updated, stepwise approach to estimate the probability of coronary artery disease in patients with new onset of chest pain.
Scrotal Enlargement in Boys
In general, the diagnosis of traumatic acute painful scrotal masses is made preoperatively.
GLUT1 Messenger RNA and Protein Induction
It has been known for several decades that tumor cells show enhanced glucose metabolism compared with benign tissues.
Extramedullary Plasmacytoma-like PTLD
How do the clinical, histologic, phenotypic and genotypic findings of plasmacytoma-like PTLD compare with those seen in extramedullary involvement by plasma cell neoplasms in immunocompetent patients?
Topotecan-Induced Bronchiolitis
Drug-induced lung injury is a problem more commonly encountered with antineoplastic agents than with any other pharmaceutical class.
Serum Free Light Chain in Lymphoproliferative Disorders
Serum free light chain, or sFLC, shows promise as a significant prognostic marker in B-cell lymphoma, CLL, and other lymphoproliferative disorders.
Atypical Pott's Disease
The organism Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare complex (MAI) belongs to Runyon Group III nonchromogenic mycobacteria.
Rectus Sheath Hematoma: Three Case Reports
Rectus sheath hematoma is a rarely seen pathology often misdiagnosed as acute abdomen.
Dietary Fibre and Risk of Breast Cancer in the UK Women's Cohort Study
This study sought to measure the relationship between dietary fibre intake and breast cancer in pre-menopausal women.
Doppler-Guided Fluid Management During Major Abdominal Surgery
Esophageal Doppler-guided fluid management may improve outcome following major intra-abdominal surgery
REMS: Assessment of a Center's Policies and Procedures
Read about 1 hospital's experience in improving REMS compliance.
Hormone Therapy and Young-Onset Breast Cancer
Women take hormones for a range of indications--not only for relief of menopausal symptoms. How does hormone therapy impact breast cancer risk in pre-menopausal women?
Delayed Recovery of Spontaneous Circulation Following CPR
In this remarkable case of the so-called 'Lazarus phenomenon', a patient spontaneously recovered sinus rhythm five minutes after CPR was discontinued.
Young-Age Prostate Cancer
While prostate cancer is usually a disease of the elderly, it is not uncommon in younger men. How do clinical, biologic, and genetic features differ between these two age groups?
Brain Imaging in Mitochondrial Respiratory Chain Deficiency
In this review, the authors demonstrate how brain MRI can be a valuable assist in the challenging diagnosis of mitochondrial respiratory chain deficiencies.
Cesarean Delivery Outcomes for Rural FPs and Obstetricians
Do patients face increased risk when Cesarean deliveries are performed by FPs rather than OBs? This study examined outcomes at two rural hospitals.
Screening for Neurocognitive Impairment in HIV Patients
This quick and feasible screening tool could help in the initial stages of a HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder diagnosis.