6295 papers
This retrospective cohort study of 1,332 professional baseball players identifies pitcher status, higher competitive level, and international developmental pathways as the strongest independent predictors of prolonged recovery time following ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction.
This study in Bayelsa State, Nigeria, found that while TB-LAMP offers higher sensitivity for initial screening, GeneXpert MTB/RIF demonstrates superior concordance with culture and the critical ability to detect rifampicin resistance, supporting a sequential diagnostic algorithm where TB-LAMP is used for screening followed by GeneXpert for confirmation.
This in vitro study demonstrates that while reinforcing MOD composite restorations with either InFibra or Ribbond polyethylene fibers did not significantly increase fracture resistance compared to a control group, both fiber systems significantly promoted more favorable and repairable failure patterns.
In this retrospective study of 517 triple-negative breast cancer patients, mid-treatment radiologic complete response emerged as a stronger predictor of pathologic complete response than post-treatment imaging, with pembrolizumab demonstrating the highest likelihood of inducing early radiologic response.
This national cross-sectional study reveals that antidepressant prescribing quality in primary care is significantly improved by mental health training but compromised by locum physician status and time constraints during consultations.
This study demonstrates that bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes serve as efficient nanobiocarriers for doxorubicin, significantly enhancing its antileukemic potency and inducing apoptosis in K562 cells while minimizing necrotic damage compared to free drug administration.
This case report describes the first documented instance of ST-elevation myocardial infarction occurring in a patient with both left ventricular non-compaction and a rare dual left anterior descending artery anatomy, where three-dimensional coronary CTA was crucial for diagnosing the complex anomaly and guiding successful stent implantation.
This retrospective analysis of the National Trauma Data Bank from 2017 to 2023 reveals significant demographic shifts in U.S. occupational injuries, characterized by increasing proportions among younger and older workers, females, Hispanic individuals, and those without private insurance, while identifying specific clinical and socioeconomic factors associated with longer hospital stays and higher mortality rates.
This case report describes a 28-year-old male with anti-GM2 IgG-positive autoimmune brainstem encephalitis who presented with stroke-like symptoms but negative imaging, ultimately achieving significant improvement with corticosteroid therapy, thereby highlighting the importance of antibody testing in young patients with incongruent clinical and radiological findings.
This study demonstrates that while airway stenting effectively alleviates dyspnea in both benign and malignant airway diseases, patients with malignant lesions face significantly higher complication rates, and undergoing stent implantation two or more times is an independent risk factor for postoperative complications.