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Author: Armela Escalona
Diagnostic Error Causing Cases of Cytopenia
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Brugada Syndrome Treated with Lenalidomide: A Case Study
Can low-dose Rd treatment be safe for patients with multiple myeloma and Brugada syndrome? How can this treatment affect a patient’s survival and quality of life? What is Multiple Myeloma? Multiple myeloma (MM) is a type of cancer that can infect plasma cells, the cells which help you fight infections by creating
Suicidal Ideation and Somatic Treatments
Suicidal Ideation and Somatic Treatments According to the recent World Health Organization data, more than 700,000 people die to suicide every year. It is a serious public health epidemic that should be given a solution. Because in spite of increased awareness, it’s still a major problem not just in the US
Study on Pavlovian Fear Conditioning and Fear Reversal in OCD Patients
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Physician Practice Management and Private Equity
Physician Practice Management and Private Equity Market forces have always influenced the private practice medical community. This is especially true in gastroenterology, which is one of the most fragmented industries in the United States. Due to challenging market consequences, medical practitioners are having problems managing their businesses effectively. In the last decade,
Thymoma Case Report: Entire-Tumor Calcification
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MS: Exercise Impacts on MRI
MS: Exercise Impacts on MRI Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic condition that affects the optic nerves, spinal cord, and brain. Symptoms of MS include body tingling, numbness, weakness, and poor vision. Other uncommon symptoms include cognitive problems, urinary issues, and muscle stiffness. The problem with most cases of MS is it's
The Role of Preretirement Job Complexity in Cognitive Performance
The Role of Preretirement Job Complexity in Cognitive Performance Can working longer prevent cognitive decline in later life? A recent study suggests that working until later years of life might improve cognitive function for aging individuals. Postretirement work has become increasingly popular in this modern age which makes it possible to study
Verbal Communication and Masks
Verbal Communication and Masks Masks have long been important barriers between infectious disease and humans. This is especially true in hospitals where the infection is at the highest risk. In hospitals, wearing masks can save a life. By wearing one you can protect yourself and others. While face masks have been important
