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Read MoreComparative evaluation of role of hs CRP as a diagnostic marker in chronic periodontitis patients
The serum levels of C-reactive protein were elevated in patients with periodontitis and this might be a diagnostic marker for cardiovascular diseases.
Read MoreThe Relationship Between White Matter Microstructure and General Cognitive Ability
Study provides robust evidence that cognitive ability is associated with global structural connectivity, with higher fractional anisotropy associated with higher IQ.
Read MoreA Novel Inside-out Access Approach for Hemodialysis Catheter Placement in Patients with TCVO
The IOA approach is a promising method to enable rapid access to the right jugular vein in the setting of pre-existing TCVO.
Read MoreEstimating Myocardial Infarction Size with a Simple Electrocardiographic Marker Score
In patients with prior MI, a simple ECG score estimates infarct size and improves infarct size estimation over LVEF alone.
Read MoreCardiac Adverse Events in EGFR-Mutated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treated with Osimertinib
The incidence of cardiac AEs in patients treated with osimertinib was 4.9%.
Read MoreEfficacy and safety of ixekizumab in patients with active radiographic axial spondyloarthritis
The significant efficacy demonstrated with ixekizumab at week 16 was sustained for up to 52 weeks in bDMARD-naive and TNFi-experienced patients.
Read MoreRobotic Inguinal vs Transabdominal Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Results of this study showed no clinical benefit to the robotic approach to straightforward inguinal hernia repair compared with the laparoscopic approach.
Read MoreA Trial of Lopinavir-Ritonavir in Adults Hospitalized with Severe Covid-19
In hospitalized adult patients with severe Covid-19, no benefit was observed with lopinavir–ritonavir treatment beyond standard care.
Read MoreCoronary CT Angiography in Patients With Non-ST-Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome
Coronary CTA has a high diagnostic accuracy to rule out clinically significant coronary artery disease in patients with NSTEACS.
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