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Research Topics in this Section
Anatomy
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AnatomyThese topics are filtered from our journals helping to discover the community within the widespread of multi-disciplinary H…
Neonatal Care
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Neonatal CareThese topics are filtered from our journals helping to discover the community within the widespread of multi-discipli…
Nephrology
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NephrologyThese topics are filtered from our journals helping to discover the community within the widespread of multi-disciplinar…
Ophthalmology
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Otolaryngology
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OtolaryngologyThese topics are filtered from our journals helping to discover the community within the widespread of multi-discipl…
Rhinology
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RhinologyThese topics are filtered from our journals helping to discover the community within the widespread of multi-disciplinary…
Sports Science
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Recent Articles
50 articles
Open Access
Retrospective Cohort Study 09 May 2026
Magnetic Resonance Imaging with Apparent Diffusion Coefficient (ADC) Mapping: A Diagnostic Tool for Differentiating Orbital Lymphomas from other Lesions
Purpose: To evaluate the utility of absolute and relative apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC and ADCr) in differentiating orbital lymphoma from other orbital lesions.Design: Retrospective observational study.Participant…
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Research Article 28 Apr 2026
Sustainable Renal Care through Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention: A Survey Study
Background: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a growing global health challenge associated with substantial clinical, economic, and environmental burdens. Preventive strategies are increasingly recognized as essential to r…
11 Views 63 Downloads
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Research Article 18 Feb 2026
Serum Parameters of Primary Open Angle Glaucoma Patients in a Tertiary Hospital - A Pilot Study
Objective: To evaluate serum parameters in treatment-naive and treated Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG), and no glaucoma eye patients. Methods: Fasting blood samples of the participants were analyzed for electrolytes, …
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Review Article 16 Dec 2025
FAM40A Deficiency Activates the Hippo Pathway to Promote Podocyte Apoptosis and Contribute to FSGS
Background: Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), a major cause of end-stage renal disease, is characterized by podocyte loss via apoptosis and cytoskeletal disruption. Although dysregulation of the Hippo-YAP pathwa…
85 Views 69 Downloads
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Review Article 19 Sep 2025
Clinical Features of AL Amyloidosis Presenting with Raccoon Eyes: A Case Report and Literature Review
Objective: This study presents and examines the clinical profiles of 28 patients with immunoglobulin light chain (AL) Amyloidosis who exhibit the characteristic “raccoon eye†appearance. It seeks to delineate the typ…
297 Views 74 Downloads
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Case Report 16 Jul 2025
Case Presentation Corticosteroids as the treatment of Left Hypoglossal Nerve Paralysis in a 35-Year-Old Man Following a Jiu Jitsu Training Maneuver
This case report describes a rare instance of isolated left hypoglossal nerve (cranial nerve XII) paralysis in a 35-year-old male following a jiu jitsu training session. The patient presented with acute-onset dysarthria …
697 Views 75 Downloads
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Original Article 29 Apr 2025
Milk Donation Following Perinatal Loss: Insights from a Survey across Italian Human Milk Banks
Background/Objectives: Milk donation after perinatal loss has been increasingly recognised as a potential healing practice for bereaved mothers. However, lactation support offered to bereaved mothers within hospital sett…
676 Views 94 Downloads
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Review Article 27 Mar 2025
Pregnancy and Menieres Disease
Pregnancy is well known to cause further progression of the clinical symptoms of Ménière’s disease. However, mild low-tone hearing loss and ear fullness, similar to the hearing impairment of Ménière’s disease, is…
2,580 Views 120 Downloads
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Original Article 08 Mar 2025
Adjuncts to Cleft Rhinoplasty and Beyond the Core Procedure
Cleft lip nasal anomalies result in distinct characteristics affecting various aspects of the nose including rotation and projection, columella and septal deviation, and asymmetry of the rim and alar base. This study aim…
888 Views 108 Downloads
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Perspective 18 Feb 2025
Tissue Analysis of the Vocal Folds Cellular and Biochemical Aspects
The vocal folds are pivotal in human communication, functioning as the primary tone generator of the body. This study investigates advancements in the evaluation of vocal fold functionality through voice-related biomarke…
371 Views 114 Downloads
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Research Article 31 Jan 2025
Factors Affecting Recruitment and Retention of Different Race Groups in Judo South Africa
Introduction: Judo South Africa currently faces a challenge of low participation in the sport, which is attributed to numerous factors. Judo South Africa (JSA) must understand the barriers and facilitators within the Sou…
746 Views 125 Downloads
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Research Article 20 Jul 2024
Noninvasive Vital Signs Monitoring in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) have high mortality and morbidity rates due to their low birth weight or being preterm. Due to their vulnerability, neonates require close monitoring so that timely tre…
2,909 Views 127 Downloads 1 Citation
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Mini Review 05 Jul 2024
Diabetic Retinopathy and Vision Loss: A Public Health Concern
Diabetic Retinopathy (DR), a known complication of diabetes, is one of the top three leading causes of blindness in the U.S. Minorities are disproportionately affected and, most often, diagnosed at advanced stages. This …
287 Views 49 Downloads 1 Citation
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Research Article 12 Jun 2024
Relationship between Physical Activity and Body Image in Adolescents
Practicing physical activity correctly and regularly by adolescents can have positive effects on body image. In addition, it promotes the development of a positive relationship with your own body and improves your emotio…
3,189 Views 98 Downloads 1 Citation
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Research Article 28 Feb 2024
Induction Therapy with Bortezomib Cyclophosphamide Dexamethasone and Conditioning with Lenalidomide for Al Renal Amyloidosis: Long-Term Follow Up
Objectives: In our study we evaluated the long term efficacy of protocol with bortezomib in induction and lenalidomide in maintenance for AL renal Amyloidosis transplant-ineligible patients. Methods. A prospective analys…
556 Views 120 Downloads
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Case Report 27 Dec 2023
Novel Pathogenic Variant of Fabry Disease in a Family with Parapelvic Cysts
Background: Fabry's Disease (FD) is a rare, multi-organ lysosomal disease, caused by the deficiency of the enzyme α-galactosidase A. This leads to the accumulation of glycosphingolipids, particularly globotriaosylsphing…
592 Views 86 Downloads
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Case Report 23 Nov 2023
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) with Permanent Hearing Loss
Objective: The present case study aims to discuss a rare case of chronic myeloid leukemia causing bilateral hearing impairment, tinnitus, and vertigo.Introduction: Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) or chronic granulocytic l…
934 Views 126 Downloads 1 Citation
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Case Report 23 Nov 2023
Exudative Retinal Detachment as a Prodromal Manifestation of Differentiation Syndrome in Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia: A Case Report and Review of Literature
The ocular manifestations of the differentiation syndrome (DS) are rarely reported in the literature with only six cases published until now. Patients with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) who undergo treatment with al…
990 Views 96 Downloads 1 Citation
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Research Article 17 Nov 2023
Network Pharmacology Study of Huangqi-Huangjing in the Treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy and Diabetic Cardiomyopathy
Objective: To systematically investigate the mechanism of Huangqi-Huangjing in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy (DN) and Diabetic Cardiomyopathy (DC) using network pharmacology and molecular docking analysis. To pro…
1,204 Views 121 Downloads
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Opinion 16 Oct 2023
Unveiling the Untapped Potential: Cystatin C Testing in Kidney Function Assessment
The burden of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) remains a growing public health problem. In 2019, the worldwide prevalence was estimated at 7.2 to 13.4%, with CKD incidence, prevalence, mortality and disability-adjusted life …
1,206 Views 88 Downloads
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Mini Review 11 Oct 2023
Scinтigraphy in Children with Urinary Tract Dilatation (Antenatally Detected Hydronephrosis)
The causes of Antenatal Hydronephrosis/Urinary Tract Dilatation (ANH/UTD) vary from transient benign conditions-transit hydronephrosis, (resolves by birth or during infancy) to conditions that can significantly affect re…
1,295 Views 52 Downloads 2 Citations
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Research Article 26 Jul 2023
Arthroscopic Treatment for Chronic Ankle Instability
Background: Ankle sprain is the most frequent sports trauma. After repeated sprains, Chronic Instability (CAI) occurs and usually requires a surgical procedure. New surgical strategies to treat symptomatic CAI are evolvi…
698 Views 95 Downloads
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Case Report 15 Feb 2023
Electrophysiological Study in a Patient with Visual Deficit after Severe Coronavirus 2 Pneumonia
We describe the electrophysiological findings on visual pathway examination in a 54-year-old female patient who suffered loss of visual acuity without cause on clinical examination. The clinical picture followed a case o…
2,675 Views 98 Downloads
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Case Report 08 Nov 2022
An Alternative Therapy for Membranous Glomerulonephritis: A Case Report
Membranous Glomerulonephritis (GMN) is an autoimmune disease whose etiology has not been defined with precisión, When there is no association with another disease which ocurrs in two thirds of the cases is considered to…
887 Views 46 Downloads
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Short Communication 31 Oct 2022
Diethylhexylphthalate-A Worthful to Pay Attention Risk Factor for Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
The metabolism of plasticizing phthalates may correlate with an increased risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia in humans. Diethylphthalate (DEHP) and its metabolites interfere with sex hormone function, causing inflammat…
820 Views 78 Downloads
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Review Article 19 Sep 2022
Effective Treatment for Retinal and Lens Degeneration with Resonance Medicine Method
The article presents materials on the effective treatment of retinal degeneration by resonance medicine - the resonance of destruction and the resonance of creation, as well as eye cataracts. Photographs of optical coher…
1,228 Views 69 Downloads 2 Citations
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Research Article 15 Sep 2022
Equity of Maintenance Hemodialysis in Myanmar: Cross-Sectional Descriptive Study
Background: Maintenance hemodialysis has been the commonest Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) in Myanmar. The equity is questionable in Myanmar, a developing country, as developed countries reported inequities of dialysis …
1,457 Views 100 Downloads 1 Citation
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Original Article 08 Sep 2022
Epstein-Barr Virus Infection as Significant Predisposing Factor and Post-Radiotherapy Prognostic Indicator among Libyan Patients with Nasopharyngeal Cancer
Background and Objectives: Libya is one of the North African countries which constitute an area of nasopharyngeal carcinoma endemicty, particularly at the north part of Libya as compared to its south portion. Although fr…
1,388 Views 67 Downloads 1 Citation
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Case Report 10 Aug 2022
Cystic Posterior Neck Mass in a Premature Newborn
Congenital dermal sinus is a type of occult spinal dysraphism. It is a result of incomplete separation of the cutaneous ectoderm from neural ectoderm. MRI can aid in identifying the subtype of spinal dysraphism however, …
1,290 Views 72 Downloads
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Review Article 30 Jul 2022
Mechanisms and Treatment of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness in Athletes - A Review
Objective: The purpose of this study is to review mechanisms for Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) and the pharmacological treatment options with Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs).Method: Our review of pu…
7,324 Views 100 Downloads 5 Citations
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Review Article 19 Jul 2022
Inflammation and Diabetic Kidney Disease: New Perspectives
Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD) can occur in approximately 30-40% of the population with type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus around the world. In the pathogenesis and progression the Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD), three fundamen…
1,301 Views 94 Downloads 6 Citations
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Case Report 29 Jun 2022
An Infant with Hydrocephalus and Hepatomegaly
We report a histologic and PCR-confirmed case of symptomatic congenital toxoplasmosis in a premature infant with optic nerve atrophy and severe ventriculomegaly requiring ventriculoperitoneal shunt in the absence of cere…
1,115 Views 95 Downloads
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Case Report 24 Jun 2022
Type II and IV Thumb Duplication in Neonates
Thumb duplication is a rare anomaly. Here we describe two neonatal cases of thumb duplications, one type II and the other type IV. Seven types have been described in the medical literature. Radiological assessment is imp…
1,667 Views 98 Downloads
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Brief Report 10 Jun 2022
Shortage of Infant Formula: Taking a Step Back
Parents are devasted by the current shortage of the infant formula. There are many online resources addressing this issue. Using these, we have published summarized guidelines for the families to cope with the current sh…
1,179 Views 90 Downloads
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Research Article 25 May 2022
Unexpected Beneficial Effect of Dexamethasone Administration after Septoplasty Procedure: As Prospective Cohort Audit
Background and Objectives: Septoplasty is one of the most common surgical procedures in specialty of otorhinolaryngology. Therefore, there are frequent thoughts regarding this procedure to improve its conditions from dif…
1,562 Views 93 Downloads
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Case Study 29 Apr 2022
Simultaneous Echocardiogram and N-Terminal-Probrain Natriuretic Peptide Measurement in Neonates
Natriuretic atrial peptides are secreted by the heart in response to the distension of the cardiac chambers, and the N-terminal-probrain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) is used frequently by clinician as an indirect meas…
1,273 Views 78 Downloads 1 Citation
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Case Report 26 Apr 2022
Myeloid Sarcoma of the Paranasal Sinus as Solo Manifestation of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia
Myeloid Sarcoma (MS) is an extramedullary manifestation of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) but it can be the only manifestation of the disease [1,2]. The disease can involve any body site usually as isolated lesion and invo…
2,103 Views 82 Downloads
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Case Report 16 Feb 2022
Neonatal Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS-N)
A small subset of pediatric patients develop a newly emerging syndrome associated with post COVID-19 infection. Termed Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), this syndrome shares characteristics with Kawa…
1,491 Views 89 Downloads 1 Citation
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Research Article 08 Feb 2022
Prevalence and Determinants of Pregnancy Outcomes among Mothers with Hypertensive Disorders at Woliso Saint Luke Hospital, Southwest Ethiopia
Objective: The study aimed to determine the prevalence of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and determinants of its maternal and neonatal outcomes among pregnant mothers admitted to maternity wards of Woliso Saint Luke…
1,823 Views 117 Downloads
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Clinical Study 16 Dec 2021
Risk Factors for Sepsis in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of a Tertiary Hospital in Mexico
Neonatal Sepsis (NS) is a systemic infection caused by bacteria, fungi, or viruses during the first month of life. Although various studies have identified the factors associated with NS, it is a public health problem du…
5 Views 41 Downloads 1 Citation
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Original Article 12 Nov 2021
The Physiological Profile of Male Professional Soccer Players: The Effect of Playing Division
The purpose of this study was to present the physiological profile of male soccer players who compete in the professional (Division [D] 1, 2, 3) and semi-professional (D4) Greek soccer leagues, and to compare their physi…
2,822 Views 70 Downloads 2 Citations
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Research Article 08 Sep 2021
Neph E Club-Successful Social Media Learning Model-Six Years on with 1K Nephrologist as Members
Introduction: Social Media (SoMe) is used for the rapid dissemination of information and learning but has its limiting factors. An integrated learning model labeled “Neph E Club†was initiated in 2015. Various social…
1,050 Views 83 Downloads
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Review Article 25 Aug 2021
Research Progress on Association between Early-Life Exposure to Phthalates and Childhood Asthma
Phthalates (Phthalic acid esters, PAEs) as a common industrial products, a growing body of scientific evidences indicate that exposure to PAEs in early life has a potential harmful effect on the growth and development of…
826 Views 72 Downloads
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Opinion 30 Jun 2021
Challenges Faced By Nursing and Dialysis Staffs during COVID-19 Pandemic - Tanker Foundation a Model Organization
Tamilnad Kidney Research Foundation (TANKER Foundation) which was established in 1993 to support kidney disease related care to underprivileged people. It has now eleven dialysis units in the state of Tamilnadu, India.CO…
5,761 Views 291 Downloads
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Case Report 29 Jun 2021
Inducible Atrial Fibrillation and Myocardial Ischemia in a Veteran Amateur Runner: An Anecdotal Case Report
Atrial fibrillation is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Coronary artery disease frequently coexists with AF, and management of these associated cond…
1,710 Views 141 Downloads
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Research Article 14 Jun 2021
Frequency Analysis Results Distribution of C589t Rs2243250 Polymorphism in Il4 Gene Among Patients with Chronic Rhinosinusitis
The fairly widespread prevalence of CRSwNP along with the lack of remedies for curing the disease, a variety of hypotheses of etiology dictate the need for further study of all links in the pathogenesis and clinical feat…
1,185 Views 87 Downloads
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Research Article 03 Jun 2021
Functional and Aesthetic Outcome Following Simultaneous Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis Release and Correction of Chin Discrepancy by Lower Border Osteotomy-A Case Report
This is a case report of a 19 year old adult female with facial asymmetry secondary to right Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) ankylosis with a history of previous surgery at the age of 10 years with gap arthroplasty for tmj…
1,528 Views 86 Downloads
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Case Report 03 Jun 2021
Extra Articular False Ankylosis Following Fusion of Mandible to Zygomatic Bone and Maxilla Due to Ossifying Fibroma-A Rare Case Report
Trismus is a disturbing condition with varied etiology, one of them is Extra articular ankylosis. The extra articular ankylosis has been reported in the literature as a fusion of the coronoid process to the zygomatic bon…
1,383 Views 86 Downloads
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Perspective 01 Jun 2021
Whole-Body Electromyostimulation: More Effectiveness and Safety Due to More Regulation? Current Developments, Challenges and Perspectives
Whole-body EMS is a training technology that originated in Germany. Commercially launched in about 2006-2007, the more than 2,700 commercial facilities to date indicate the rising popularity for this time-efficient and j…
4,741 Views 109 Downloads
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Research Article 02 Apr 2021
Factors Affecting the Prevalence of Skin Disorders among Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infected Children in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) Kano, Nigeria
Introduction: Among HIV infected children, skin disorders are vital as they give a clue to diagnosis of the HIV disease. Various factors are associated with occurrence of skin disorders among HIV infected children.Object…
1,218 Views 69 Downloads