In the context of cancer, many cells are associated with both extra and missing chromosomes. And, in some cases, the cancerous cells gain or lose only part of a chromosome. Each chromosome is divided into two “arms”—a shorter arm called…
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A narrative review of the diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state overlap syndrome | International Journal of Emergency Medicine
Umpierrez G, Korytkowski M. Diabetic emergencies — ketoacidosis, hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar state and hypoglycaemia. Nat Rev Endocrinol. 2016;12(4):222–32. https://doi.org/10.1038/nrendo.2016.15.
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Associations among fear of hypoglycemia, cognitive fusion and self-care activities in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes: a path analysis | BMC Nursing
G MAW. The global burden of disease study and population health metrics. Popul Health Metr. 2024;22(1):35. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12963-024-00357-7.
Magliano DJ, Boyko EJ. IDF diabetes atlas 10th…
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Epilepsy explained: what you need to know about seizure disorders
When a person experiences two or more unprovoked seizures, they are diagnosed with epilepsy, a neurological condition that affects millions nationwide.
Epilepsy means that a person is at an increased risk of having seizures in the future….
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Research explores nervous system pathways that heighten endometriosis pain
Alarming increases in HIV diagnoses among women require urgent government focus, with new cases rising 33 per cent between 2019 and 2024, MPs have warned.
Sexual health services are “extremely stretched” with funding “pared…
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A case of bronchoesophageal fistula after airway stenting in adenoid cystic carcinoma: implications for long-term management | BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Background
Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a rare malignant tumor often involving the central airways. Airway stenosis is a common complication in these patients especially following surgery and radiotherapy. Airway stenting provides effective…
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Association Between Constipation and Frailty in Maintenance Hemodialys
Introduction
Constipation is a prevalent gastrointestinal disorder worldwide, particularly concerning in vulnerable populations such as maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients—a life-sustaining renal replacement therapy for individuals with…
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Between Surveillance and Support: Tuberculosis Patients’ Expectation
Introduction
Tuberculosis (TB) poses ongoing public health, social, and economic challenges in many low- and middle-income countries, including China, where the disease remains highly prevalent and difficult to manage.1,2 Although biomedical…
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The effect of epigenetic age acceleration on atopic dermatitis: a Mend
Introduction
Atopic dermatitis (AD), commonly referred to as atopic eczema, is a chronic inflammatory condition distinguished by the occurrence of recurrent eczematous skin lesions accompanied by severe itching. This persistent pruritus is a…
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