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Cureus
March 2025
Division of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Center "Mother Teresa", Tirana, ALB.
Background Tricuspid valve regurgitation is frequently overlooked by cardiologists and cardiac surgeons alike; consequently, the tricuspid valve is often referred to as "the forgotten" valve. It is the most common complication of left heart valve disease. Ring annuloplasty and suture (De Vega) annuloplasty represent two common surgical treatment techniques.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Clin Aesthet Dermatol
February 2025
Dr. Tempark is with the Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Chulalongkorn University, in Pathumwan, Bangkok, Thailand.
Background: There are many side effects resulting from the long-term use of conventional therapy (eg, high potency topical corticosteroids) for treatment of chronic hand eczema (CHE).
Objective: This study aimed to explore the efficacy of CHE treatment using the healing ointment (HO) of anti-inflammatory ingredients compared with 0.1% triamcinolone acetonide in 10% urea cream (TAU).
Front Bioeng Biotechnol
February 2025
Aragon Institute of Research Engineering (I3A), Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain.
Introduction: Laser refractive surgeries are a safe option for low-to-moderate refractive corrections, providing excellent visual outcomes. Over the years, various procedures have been introduced into clinical practice, but the most performed today remain Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK), Laser Keratomileusis (LASIK), and Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE). Although laser refractive treatments are considered safe, clinicians have focused on the risk of post-surgical ectasia, a rare but serious complication.
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March 2025
Minnesota Evidence-Based Practice Center, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States.
Background: Protein is essential for optimal growth, function, and maintenance of health. Its impact on bone, kidney health, and sarcopenia progression remains debated.
Objectives: This review examines the association between dietary protein intake and the risk of bone disease, kidney disease, and sarcopenia to inform protein dietary reference intake updates.
Cureus
February 2025
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital da Senhora da Oliveira, Guimarães, PRT.
Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is the most prevalent sleep-related breathing disorder associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular complications. Identifying the anatomical sites of airway obstruction is crucial for optimizing treatment, particularly in patients requiring surgical intervention. In recent years, drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) has emerged as a valuable diagnostic tool for evaluating upper airway obstruction in OSAS patients.
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