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ABSTRACT Background and Aims T‐tube drainage has traditionally been used after laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) to reduce the risk of bile leakage; however, it is associated with prolonged hospital sta...

Abstract Background Primary intramuscular hydatid disease is an exceptionally rare form of Echinococcus granulosus infection, accounting for only 0.5–5% of cases. Paravertebral muscle involvement is particularly uncomm...

Abstract Background Small cell carcinoma is a highly aggressive neuroendocrine malignancy that most commonly arises in the lungs, gastrointestinal tract, or pancreas. Primary small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the en...

Background: The Gauteng Department of Basic Education introduced smartboards into education early in 2010 and provided continuous training to teachers around the province. However, 15 years later, a discernible gap stil...

Abstract Background Primary suprapubic hernias are rare abdominal wall defects, particularly in women without prior pelvic or lower abdominal surgery. Their deep anatomical location and soft-tissue contents may cause cli...

Multiple Primary Cancers (MPCs), especially synchronous combined hepatocellular-cholangiocarcinoma (cHCC-CCA) complicated with gallbladder adenocarcinoma, are extremely rare clinically. This case report discusses a 73-ye...

Abstract Purpose Intraoperative brain bulge (IOBB) is a serious and potentially life-threatening surgical complication. This study aimed to examine the predictive value of the hematoma thickness-to-midline shift (HT/MS) ...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading global cause of death, with 80% of deaths occurring in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs). Improving access to screening and early d...

Abstract Background: Prenatal care is an essential component of maternal and child health promotion, and, when it is improperly offered, it can result in adverse maternal and perinatal conditions. Objective: To analyze...

Background: South Africa’s population experiences high rates of gender-based violence (GBV), with primary care emergency centres (ECs) often being the first point of contact for victim-survivors of violence. The abili...

Background: This study reports on the quantitative research phase of a mixed-methods study that investigated patients’ acceptance of an application (app)-based telemedicine service for primary care aimed at South Afri...

Objectives: To investigate the relationship between caries in primary teeth and caries in permanent teeth among primary school students, and to identify potential effect modifiers of this relationship. Methods: This retr...

Abstract Background Strengthening urban primary healthcare (PHC) systems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is essential to effectively serve the growing urban poor. Such reforms should incorporate patient opini...

Objective: Pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) is a common condition in young adults, with multiple surgical options available. The optimal technique remains debated due to trade-offs between recurrence, healing time, and pati...

Abstract Background NEDD8 ultimate buster 1 is an interferon-inducible tumor suppressor increasingly recognized as a prognostic biomarker in breast cancer. Low cytoplasmic expression correlates with aggressive disease, y...

Abstract Background Coronary collateral circulation may limit myocardial injury during ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), but the magnitude of this association with mortality in contemporary practice remains unc...

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To analyze the work process of Primary Health Care (PHC) professionals regarding care practices aimed at users with hypertension and diabetes during the Covid-19 pandemic in a capital in Northeastern...

Background: Early identification of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a real means to prevent the progression of kidney disease. The involvement of primary practitioners in screening programmes is particularly needed as ...

Background: Nearly half of patients with thoracic cancer are diagnosed at a late stage, contributing to poor survival. This may be due to delays in diagnosis. Methods: This study established a longitudinal cohort by link...

Background: This study examined the association between distalization and lateralization of implant components and revision outcomes and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) following primary total stemmed reverse s...

Abstract Primary dysmenorrhea is painful menstruation in the absence of pelvic pathology, whereas secondary dysmenorrhea is menstrual pain attributable to an underlying pelvic disease (e.g., endometriosis). Nonsteroidal ...

This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the primary and booster vaccination response against COVID-19. This prospective cohort study was conducted in the Archipelago of Fernando de Noronha (Pernambuco, Brazil). A to...

Yao Hu,1,* Yan Chen,1,* Gaolian Li,1 Qingjing Zou,1 Jiawei Zhan,2 Dongmei Li3 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jingzhou Hospital Affiliated to Yangtze University, Jingzhou Central Hospital, Jingz...

Abstract Purpose Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome characterized by central sensitization and frequent comorbidity clustering. Its impact on early readmission and procedural utilization during readmission after ele...