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Category: 2024
Ultrasound accuracy in evaluating renal calculi in Maysan province
Renal calculi are a common clinical presentation. While ultrasound (US) is a widely used imaging modality for kidney stone diagnosis due to its accessibility and lower cost, its accuracy compared to computerized tomography (CT),...
The use of a plate for fixation of the acetabulum
This study aimed to share our experience of a self-developed plate for acetabular fracture fixation through the presentation of clinical cases. Eight patients with complex acetabular fractures (Letournel classification)...
Efficacy of oral insulin nanoparticles for the management of hyperglycemia in a rat model of diabetes induced with streptozotocin
Insulin is the cornerstone of treatment in type 1 diabetes mellitus. However, because of its protein structure, insulin has to be administered via injection, and many attempts have been made to create oral formulations,...
The role of serotonin hormone on weight loss maintenance after sleeve gastrectomy: a systematic review
Surgical interventions, such as laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), are frequently associated with significant weight loss. However, the initiation and maintenance of this weight reduction are multifaceted processes...
Minor hyperthyroidism with normal levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor antibodies: a case report
The present report describes for the first time a case of diffuse hyperthyroidism in a 30-year-old female patient who had normal levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor antibodies (TSHR-Ab), slightly elevated plasma...
Determinants of child stunting in the dryland area of East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia: insights from a national-level survey
Stunting remains a critical public health issue in Indonesia, particularly in the province of East Nusa Tenggara. This region, characterized by its archipelagic dryland geography, has reported the highest prevalence of stunting...