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A 32-year-old man had recurrent abdominal pain and vomiting for 2 weeks. Physical examination revealed a 4×2-cm abdominal tough mass with unclear boundaries. Palpation caused mild tenderness without rebound pain.

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Background: In addition to hypertension or diabetes, elderly people are also considered one of the high-risk groups for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Although niacin is recognized for its renal protective properties, the link between dietary niacin intake and CKD remains uncertain. This study investigated this relationship in the elderly.

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  • The diagnosis of malignant uterine PEComas can be difficult, with some cases linked to TSC gene mutations affecting treatment responses.
  • A 52-year-old woman had a malignant PEComa identified after surgery for suspected fibroids, and despite initially declining additional treatment, she later underwent surgery for a recurrent tumor.
  • Treatment with the mTOR inhibitor everolimus led to a positive outcome, with nearly 3 years of disease remission without signs of recurrence or progression.
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The advent of online education has become indispensable for nursing students seeking to acquire knowledge. However, the efficacy of online education often falls short of initial expectations. Deep learning (DL) can assist learners tackle complex problems and make innovative decisions.

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Background: During the Omicron pandemic, clinical first-line nurses played a crucial role in healthcare. Their innovative behavior enhanced the quality of nursing and served as a vital factor in driving the sustainable development of the nursing discipline and healthcare industry. Many previous studies have confirmed the significance of nurses' innovative behavior worldwide.

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Background: Dietary strategies play a crucial role in the prevention of kidney stones. While milk is known for its rich nutritional content, its impact on kidney stone formation remains unclear. This study aimed to examine the relationship between milk consumption and the risk of kidney stones among U.

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Background: Oxoglutarate dehydrogenase-like () modulates glutamine metabolism to influence tumor progression. Therefore, we aimed to explore the potential role of in the prognosis of kidney renal clear cell carcinoma (KIRC) and its effect on immune infiltration.

Methods: The Cancer Genome Atlas, Tumor Immune Estimation Resource, Gene Expression Profiling Interactive Analysis, Human Protein Atlas, and The University of Alabama at Birmingham Cancer databases and the GSE53757 dataset were utilized to analyze expression difference and prognosis of in tumor and normal tissue; diagnostic value was assessed using receiver operating characteristic curves.

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Objective: Some studies have reported that the prognosis of total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) for early-stage cervical cancer (CC) is worse than that of open surgery. And this was associated with the use of uterine manipulator or not. Therefore, this study retrospectively analyzes the efficacy and safety of TLH without uterine manipulator combined with pelvic lymphadenectomy for early-stage CC.

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