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Materias / palabras clave: Medicine: Internal medicine: Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens

Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is the most common type of thyroid cancer, and its incidence has been increasing recently. Although the 5-year survival rate for PTC remains stable, the prognosis for medullary thyroid c...

Abstract Background Previous studies have evaluated traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) clinical randomized controlled trial (RCT) literature broadly, but they have provided limited depth in evaluating the specific aspect...

The work-up and diagnosis of posterior uveitis rely heavily on multiple imaging methods that have become available beyond the mere photographic imaging and fluorescein angiography (FA) used to image uveitis in the past. ...

Orbital imaging has undergone a significant transformation over the past few decades, evolving from basic radiographic techniques to sophisticated cross-sectional imaging modalities. Historically, conventional radiograph...

Sepsis remains a major challenge in critical care medicine worldwide, characterized by a dynamic imbalance of the immune system between two extremes: “immunoparalysis” and “hyperactivation.” This dysregulation se...

Background. Traumatic haemorrhage is a leading cause of preventable injury-related deaths. Tranexamic acid (TXA) has demonstrated a 38% all-cause mortality reduction when administered to severe haemorrhagic shock patient...

Abstract Background The lack of systematic aesthetic education in prosthodontics training leaves undergraduate interns inadequately prepared to manage patients with aesthetic demands. To enhance the theory knowledge and ...

Modern disaster medicine faces a critical tension between humanitarian impulse and evidence-based necessity. And while disaster risk is the product of Hazard and Vulnerability, socio-economic factors are the primary pred...

BackgroundHigh-dose intravenous methylprednisolone (HD-IVMP) is the first-line treatment for dysthyroid optic neuropathy (DON). However, a significant proportion of patients exhibit a poor response, risking irreversible ...

BackgroundDigital tools are reshaping public health education and training, yet evidence on whether large language models (LLMs) can generate specialist ophthalmic teaching materials remains limited. High myopia (HM), a ...

Renal dysfunction in patients with cirrhosis causes significant morbidity, and clinically appears as acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic renal failure (CRF), and CRF on AKI. The main causes of renal dysfunction are preren...

Abstract Background Pharmacotherapy and prescribing are core skills for physicians, and all medical graduates must master the basics. From a medical education perspective, it is important to understand factors that help ...

Abstract Objective Based on the bidirectional communication mechanism of the gut-brain axis, this study aims to systematically elucidate the interactive pathways between gut microbiota and insomnia, review the research p...

Background/Aim: For the fabrication of a removable partial or a complete denture, it is important to reestablish the patient's individual occlusal plane and the vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO). Several methods have...

Abstract Background Radiomics analysis of 18F-FDG PET/CT enables extraction of high-dimensional quantitative features that may serve as imaging biomarkers for tumor biology. In particular, in non-small cell lung cancer (...

ABSTRACT Background Sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA) is a region with a high burden of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Medical students face an elevated risk of HBV exposure due to occupational hazards, particularly during ...

Abstract Background Mortality rates remain high among individuals with type 2 diabetes. The rising cases of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) have negatively impacted society’s development, health and have impoverished individual...

Abstract Background Women experiencing infertility face barriers to access Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) services in Nigeria. Despite these barriers, some still access these services. This study explored the dec...

Body posture plays a significant role in the functioning of the musculoskeletal system and can also affect the stomatognathic system. Postural disturbances can lead to changes in the head and neck, contributing to dysfun...

Abstract Background Reliable ECGs are crucial for diagnosing arrhythmias, yet a lack of standardization impedes arrhythmia diagnosis and treatment in horses. Objectives To objectively determine an optimal position of Ein...

Coronary artery ectasia (CAE) is a vascular lesion characterized by abnormal dilation of the coronary arteries, with complex pathogenesis and diverse clinical manifestations. CAE can be classified into primary and second...

Abstract Background Thoracic surgery involves complex diseases and critically ill patients, demanding doctors to integrate solid theoretical knowledge with practical skills. Clinical medical students, however, often stru...

Zhenzhen Li,1,* Cong Sun,2,* Qing Zhang,1,* Lifan Ji,3 Yiting Zhang,1 Shuo Li,1 Mengmeng Gu,1 Jie Gao,1 Zhihui Huang,1 Meng Wang,1 Junshan Zhou,1 Lin Zhu,1 Teng Jiang,1 Qing Zhou,4 Qiwen Deng1 1De...