Pediatric penetrating keratoplasty is technically more challenging than adult keratoplasty because of a smaller anatomical configuration, reduced rigidity and increased elasticity of the cornea and ...

We suggest that IL-1α release from infundibular keratinocyte in response to P. acnes-mediated TLR activation is an important step in the complex natural history of the acne lesion (Figure 4). Moreover ...

Introduction Approximately 30-50% of patients with cancer experience pain at the time of diagnosis, and about 75-95% experience pain in the terminal phase of the illness. [1] Among the different types ...

Conclusions The present work highlights the remarkable convergence of schizophrenia negative symptomatology and autistic features. It shows that the PAUSS correlates substantially with the ADOS.

A review of management options for upper urinary tract TCC. The authors discuss choosing the most appropriate treatment based on patient characteristics and tumor recurrence in the bladder.

The development of PH is common in COPD, with the incidence of PH and right ventricular hypertrophy in COPD patients older than 50 years observed to be at least 50%. Severe PH complicating COPD is a ...

Homocysteine, an independent risk factor for thromboembolism, has been recently shown to be elevated in UC. However, its relation to the activity of the disease remains unclear.

Clinicians caution that while the app flags possible anemia, definitive diagnosis requires lab testing, patient history and ...

What steps can be taken to improve initial patient triage in the ED? A three-part triage algorithm is described in this study protocol.

Introduction Since the publication in 1999 of an Institute of Medicine report on medication errors, patient advocates have focused on improving the safety of medical care in hospitals. [1] ...

Although this agent is indicated for the reduction of mortality in adult patients with severe sepsis, it appears to be underutilized.

Tramadol is a preferred drug for treating moderate to severe pain, but is a capsule or a tablet more effective?