BACKGROUND: The General Internal Medicine Acting Internship (GIM AI) at our school is a compulsory, one-month-long experience. Morning report-style case-based discussions were conducted on a weekly basis as part of the acting internship and were poor...
INTRODUCTION: Despite the vulnerability of airline pilots (APs) to sleep disturbances, the biological underpinnings responsible for this phenomenon are still not entirely elucidated. However, there is an increasing amount of evidence indicating an as...
Background Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is the most common type of pancreatic cancer (PC) in the United States. In patients with resectable PC, identification of pretreatment biomarkers before surgery can help in the decision-making proces...
Background The COVID-19 infection has spread rapidly since its emergence and has affected a large part of the global population. With the increasing number of cases, researchers are trying to predict the prognosis of patients by using different data ...
Introduction lipopolysaccharide (Pg-LPS) is one of the crucial virulence factors of periodontitis. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are emerging as alternatives or adjuncts to antibiotics in the treatment of microbial infections. In this study, cytotox...
Background Clear communication of radiological findings is crucial for effective healthcare decision-making. However, radiological reports are often complex with technical terminology, making them challenging for non-radiology healthcare professional...
Background Bony fusion is a critical factor in the outcome of cervical spinal fusion surgery. While several factors have been proposed to affect bony fusion, their relative importance remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the factors assoc...
BACKGROUND: Wearable insulin biosensors represent a novel approach that combines the benefits of real-time glucose monitoring and automated insulin delivery, potentially revolutionizing how individuals with diabetes manage their condition.
BACKGROUND: While the link between obesity and chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disorders is well-documented, there is a growing body of evidence connecting obesity with an increased risk of cancer. However, public awareness of th...
Symptoms caused by a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) overdose are often mild and can be managed with supportive care and close monitoring, even when complicated by serotonin syndrome. There are limited pharmacokinetic data regarding mas...