Publications by authors named "John Michael Raj A"

Tumor budding (TB) and poorly differentiated clusters (PDCs) are well-established prognostic factors in various cancers. This study aimed to assess the independent prognostic role of these markers in endometrial carcinomas. Retrospective analysis of endometrial carcinoma resection specimens by examining traditional histologic prognostic parameters.

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Background and aims Hypertensive emergencies are caused by acutely occurring massive elevations in blood pressure with features suggestive of acute end-organ damage and are a common complication of hypertension. About 1-2% of all patients with hypertension develop this complication in their lifetime. This study was undertaken to assess short-term outcomes associated with hypertensive emergencies in a tertiary care center.

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Background: /Objective: The extent of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) in the paediatric population with acute pancreatitis (AP) is unknown. The primary objective was to use a 6 h stable-isotope breath test to determine the prevalence of EPI in children with AP. The secondary objective was to determine the diagnostic ability of a 4 h abbreviated breath test in the detection of EPI.

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Background And Aims: Painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (PDPN) is a common complication of type 2 diabetes. The unrelenting pain associated with PDPN adversely affects a patient's quality of life. Recognizing the crucial role that sleep plays in the metabolic control of diabetes, this study aims to estimate the prevalence of sleep impairment in painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (PDPN) and identify the factors associated with it.

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