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Characteristics of Dyslipidemia in Adults With Resistance to Thyroid Hormone β - PubMed
The dyslipidemia associated with RTHβ shares recognized contributory factors found in studies of the general population but appears independent of thyroid status. The reason for the significant inverse association between circulating reverse triiodothyronine and serum triglyceride concentrations is …
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Older Subjects Admitted to Hospital With Stroke From Long-Term Care: A National Cohort and Case Control Study - PubMed
Strokes from LTC had worse outcomes than controls and were less likely to receive stroke unit care. The proportion of strokes from LTC declined during the pandemic.
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Cross-cultural adaptation of the locally recurrent rectal cancer - Quality of life questionnaire - PubMed
The LRRC-QoL has now undergone cross-cultural adaptation to enable its use in 10 languages and 16 countries. Its psychometric properties will be further examined through external validation in an international cohort.
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pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41045691/
Adjusting for abiraterone-prednisone cross-over in de novo metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer: a post-hoc analysis of the PEACE-1 trial - PubMed
This analysis confirms the survival benefit related to upfront abiraterone-prednisone use for patients with de novo mCSPC.
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Targeting telomerase in myelodysplastic syndrome: imetelstat as a disease-modifying therapy for transfusion-dependent patients - PubMed
Targeting telomerase in myelodysplastic syndrome: imetelstat as a disease-modifying therapy for transfusion-dependent patients
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Mitochondrial ABHD11 inhibition drives sterol metabolism to modulate T-cell effector function - PubMed
α/β-hydrolase domain-containing protein 11 (ABHD11) is a mitochondrial hydrolase that maintains the catalytic function of α-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase (α-KGDH), and its expression in CD4 + T-cells has been linked to remission status in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, the importance of ABHD11 in …
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Outcomes of early vs delayed surgical intervention in geriatric patients with cervical spinal fractures and spinal cord injuries - PubMed
To the authors' knowledge, this is the first study to compare surgical outcomes in geriatric patients with traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) based on injury-to-surgery time intervals. The findings are hypothesis-generating and suggest a potential benefit to delayed surgical intervention in a subset …
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Patient outcomes and healthcare costs following iatrogenic bile duct injuries: A national multicentre retrospective cohort study - PubMed
IBDIs pose a considerable risk of long term complications and mortality with substantial costs to the health service. Subspecialist HPB referral is key to successful management, which typically involves bilio-enteric anastomosis and occasional liver resection if associated with major vascular injury …
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pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41202390/
Evaluation of breast cancer screening programmes: Candidate performance indicators and their association with breast cancer mortality - PubMed
Our pilot approach suggests association of several performance indicators with IBM. These indicators were related to the implementation of the screening programme (screening coverage), sensitivity (BC detection rate), and efficiency (recall rate). Further studies with larger datasets and individual …
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pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41203496/
Robotic surgery in Ireland: national governance framework and a guide to good practice - PubMed
A national survey of all robotic surgeons in Ireland, with a 76 % response rate, demonstrated overwhelming support for the establishment of RSGCs and KPI monitoring. This framework represents Ireland's first national governance model for robotic surgery and positions the country as a leader in foste …
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Impact of periprosthetic femoral fractures on frailty, mobility and outcomes in hip arthroplasty - PubMed
Periprosthetic femoral fractures affect elderly, comorbid patients and are associated with high mortality. We observed measurable and significant decreases in mobility and frailty. Prompt treatment and early mobilization should be prioritized to improve outcomes.
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Baseline Characteristics of the TOPaZ Study: Randomised Trial of Teriparatide and Zoledronic Acid Compared with Standard Care in Adults with Osteogenesis Imperfecta - PubMed
The TOPaZ population represents a unique cohort with which to study the genetic epidemiology and outcome of OI in relation to bone density and biochemical markers of bone turnover. When the trial reports, it will also provide new insights into the effect of an anabolic therapy, followed by antiresor …
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An observation of weight gain in patients with atopic dermatitis receiving dupilumab - PubMed
Our findings suggest that dupilumab treatment in AD may be associated with weight gain in a subset of patients. Given the emerging role of IL-4 in metabolic regulation, further prospective studies are warranted to clarify the mechanism and clinical significance of this potential adverse effect.
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November 3, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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Recombinant GM-CSF drug evaluation review - PubMed
Autoimmune Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis (aPAP) is a rare disease characterized by myeloid cell dysfunction, abnormal pulmonary surfactant accumulation, and innate immune deficiency. Pathogenesis is driven by GM-CSF neutralizing autoantibodies (GMAbs) present in high titer in serum and bronchoalveo …
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Radiation safety -it's in our hands: a practical video supplement to improve radiation safety in hand surgery - PubMed
Intra-operative radiographic imaging is indispensable in modern hand surgery but exposes surgeons' hands to significant ionising radiation. In the<i>SHIELD</i>multicentre audit performed across all Irish Plastic Surgery units, non-patient anatomy appeared in 51.7% of saved intra-operative images, hi …
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The shield multicentre collaborative: A study of hand surgeons' intraoperative radiation exposure and techniques to limit dosing - PubMed
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Exploring the impact of different definitions of level 1 and level 2 sensor-detected hypoglycaemia upon frequency of hypoglycaemia and time below range: The Hypo-METRICS study - PubMed
Exploring the impact of different definitions of level 1 and level 2 sensor-detected hypoglycaemia upon frequency of hypoglycaemia and time below range: The Hypo-METRICS study
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Reply to the letter 'Methodological issues in outpatient worsening heart failure research' - PubMed
Reply to the letter 'Methodological issues in outpatient worsening heart failure research'
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November 3, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41160499/
A 43-Year-Old Elite Athlete with Hip Pain and Incidental PET-Active Lesions - PubMed
A 43-Year-Old Elite Athlete with Hip Pain and Incidental PET-Active Lesions
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November 3, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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Radiologically isolated syndrome: a practical guide - PubMed
Radiologically isolated syndrome (RIS) is the incidental finding of MRI evidence of demyelination suggesting multiple sclerosis in someone with no corresponding clinical signs or symptoms. RIS can be challenging for neurologists to manage. In this article, we discuss its diagnosis and misdiagnosis a …
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pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41167211/
CYCLONE 2: no impact on prostate cancer forecast - PubMed
CYCLONE 2: no impact on prostate cancer forecast
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International Expert Consensus Recommendations for HER2 Reporting in Breast Cancer: Focus on HER2-low and Ultralow Categories - PubMed
The concept of "HER2-negative" breast cancer is evolving, with the recognition of HER2-low and HER2-ultralow subsets. These subsets are clinically relevant regarding treatment with the antibody-drug conjugate trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd), which has shown survival benefit in patients with metastati …
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pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41172786/
Evaluating the accuracy of SPECT/CT LSF estimations in SIRT therapies using Monte Carlo simulations with virtual 4D anthropomorphic phantoms - PubMed
Given that the LSF estimate is a critical input in calculating the absorbed dose to the target volume in SIRT treatments, errors in its estimation can propagate through the dosimetric workflow. This work showed that both the SPECT/CT and the planar LSF estimation with scatter correction methods can …
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