Publications by authors named "G B Loewhagen"

Background: India is unfortunately the "Diabetes Capital" of the world with estimated 101 million and 136 million patients suffering from diabetes and prediabetes respectively. Prediabetes is a transition state between euglycemia and diabetes. Although diabetes is associated with cognitive decline, studies that link prediabetes and cognition have been scarce and inconclusive especially from the Low and Middle Income (LMIC) countries.

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Purpose: Breast cancer subtypes are delineated by human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) expression, pivotal in treatment selection. HER2-positive tumors typically respond to targeted therapies, whereas HER2-negative tumors lack HER2 overexpression. However, a subset exhibits low HER2 expression without amplification, termed HER2 low breast cancer.

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Background: Multimodal prehabilitation programs, which may incorporate nutritional supplementation and exercise, have been developed to combat sarcopenia in surgical patients to enhance post-operative outcomes. However, the optimal regime remains unknown. The use of beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) has beneficial effects on muscle mass and strength.

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Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) is a Gram-negative opportunistic pathogen posing serious risks to immunocompromised individuals due to its virulence factors and biofilm formation. This study evaluated the efficacy of methanol extract of Glycyrrhiza glabra (G.

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Article Synopsis
  • Patients with penile defects, whether congenital or acquired, experience significant psychological distress, and the free radial artery forearm flap method has emerged as a preferred technique for reconstruction.
  • A retrospective study over 16 years reviewed various cases, modifying the initial design to enhance urethral function and stability in the procedure.
  • Results indicated that most patients regained sensation and could urinate standing; however, some experienced complications, and aesthetic outcomes varied, highlighting the technique's potential for effective rehabilitation.
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