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| The use of traditional medicines to lower blood pressure: A survey in rural areas in Yogyakarta |
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This study aims to quantify the use of traditional medicines and to identify factors associated with its use among people with hypertension. Photo by Freedigitalphotos
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Riana Rahmawati, Beata Bajorek
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| Impact of migraine headaches and depression/anxiety on the incidence of post-dural puncture headache during postpartum course |
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This retrospective analysis identifies and assess the risk of developing a post-dural puncture headache in parturients with a documented history of primary migraines and anxiety/depression. Photo by Freedigitalphotos
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Jing Song, Kathryn Breidenbach, Annie Lynn Penaco Duong, Shane Zhang, Vilma Joseph
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| Neuron- specific enolase level in patients with metabolic syndrome and its value forecasting acute stroke |
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The present study aims to determine the neuron-specific enolase (NSE) serum level in patients with metabolic syndrome and the value of this level for forecasting acute stroke. Photo by Freedigitalphotos
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Oral Ospanov, Kadisha Ospanova, Irina Kadyrova
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| A Critical review of surgical logbook applications for the android and iOS platforms in the Australian setting |
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The present study offers a critical review of available logbooks apps in the Australian market for Android and iPhone and reported our findings. Photo by Freedigitalphotos
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Navid Ahmadi, Niranjan Sritharan, Elishan Aruliah
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| A study of the prevalence and risk factors for cardiovascular disorders among patients registered with the primary health centres |
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This study highlights the importance of primary preventive measures at an early age to reduce the risk of CVDs among the younger population. Photo by Freedigitalphotos
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Mohammed Abdullah Almansour
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| Evaluation of sensitivity and the specificity of Canadian CT head rule and New Orleans criteria in patients with head injury |
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This study aims to evaluate the sensitivity and the specificity of Canadian and New Orleans criteria in determining the rate of head injury. Photo by Freedigitalphotos
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Nasim Chobdari, Mohammad Davood Sharifi, Behrang Rezvani Kakhki, Sara Shamsaei, Hamideh Feiz Disfani, Amir Masoud Hashemian
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REVIEW |
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| John Billings, an Australian medical pioneer in research on fertility and contraception |
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This review aims to clarify inaccurate data and to shed light on the role Billings’ discoveries play in contemporary research on contraception. Photo by Freedigitalphotos
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Kurt Kraetschmer
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CASE STUDY |
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| A case of very delayed surgical site infection after instrumented spine surgery |
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This case report highlights about an instrumented patient with delayed and persistent surgical site infection sustained by Bacteroides fragilis. Photo by Freedigitalphotos
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Mauro Dobran, Nasi Davide, Paracino Riccardo, Bizzocchi Gianluca, Marini Alessandra, Scerrati Massimo
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| Anaphylaxis to Moringa oleifera: First description |
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This case study reports the first description of systemic anaphylaxis following ingestion of Moringa oleifera seedpod. Photo by Freedigitalphotos
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Lucinda J. Berglund
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| Groin pain secondary to Femoral Acetabular Impingement- A case of mistaken identity |
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This case report highlights the importance of a detailed history, thorough examination including impingement tests, as well as diagnostic imaging to further investigate Femoral Acetabular Impingement syndrome as a cause of groin pain. Photo by Freedigitalphotos
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Elizabeth Tan, Pramod Durgakeri
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