Merkel Cell Carcinoma: A Case Of Metastasis to the Tonsils Overview Tonsillar metastases of Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) are very rare. There are as few as five documented and published cases. In this report, we present a case of palatine tonsillar Merkel cell carcinoma metastases in a patient who did not show
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Infant Formula Protein Content And Childhood Obesity
Infant Formula Protein Content And Childhood Obesity Overview Child growth and obesity risk is affected by infant feeding. In this study, we assessed the effect of protein intake in infancy on the body mass index, obesity and adiposity rebound of children aged up to 11 years. Healthy infants from five European countries
Maternal Migraines And Associated Pediatric Cancers
Maternal Migraines And Associated Pediatric Cancers Overview Maternal migraines are seen to be associated with unfavorable birth outcomes such as congenital malformations in babies, preterm births and infant low birth weight. It has been hypothesized that these unfavorable or adverse birth outcomes may be due to the intake of certain medications during
Securing Success: How Cybersecurity Practices Drive Improved Patient Outcomes
Securing Success: How Cybersecurity Practices Drive Improved Patient Outcomes When considering patient outcomes, one of the things that probably doesn’t come to mind is cybersecurity. After all, that’s computer stuff, not patient stuff. Or is it? Patient outcomes are a critical measure of the effectiveness of medical interventions and the overall
Pediatric Neuroblastoma Diagnosis Using Urinary Catecholamine Metabolites
Pediatric Neuroblastoma Diagnosis Using Urinary Catecholamine Metabolites Overview Urinary catecholamine metabolite analysis is a valuable tool in the diagnosis of neuroblastoma. There is currently no agreement with regard to the method of sampling and variable catecholamine metabolite combinations being utilized. In this study, we assessed the reliability of spot urine samples in
Finerenone Therapy In CKD and Type 2 Diabetes
Finerenone Therapy In CKD and Type 2 Diabetes Overview The aim of this study is to assess the effect of finerenone on the duration, progression and complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus. This was achieved by estimating the values of baseline glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels, glycated hemoglobin level variabilities, and the development
Binge Eating Habits And Diabetic Implications
Binge Eating Habits And Diabetic Implications Overview This study was carried out to assess the prevalence and health outcomes associated with binge eating habits among adults suffering from diabetes mellitus. Data obtained from this study was assessed via an online survey from the diabetes MILES subsample in the Netherlands. Binge eating prevalence was
The Role of Psychotherapy in Psychiatry: Types and Benefits
Patient Education This article is tailored for patients. Refer your patients to this article for them to learn more about their condition. The Role of Psychotherapy in Psychiatry: Types and Benefits Psychotherapy, a term often interchangeably used with counseling, plays an indispensable role in the field of psychiatry. This therapeutic approach, aimed
Pain Intensity In Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies And Rheumatic Diseases
Pain Intensity In Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies And Rheumatic Diseases Pain management is central to the medical practice of many medical professionals, especially rheumatologists and pain experts. Pain intensity has important implications, as it often indicates the severity of a disease, its prognosis, and the outcome of specific treatments. Also, evidence shows
What Blood Tests Should Athletes Take?
Patient Education This article is tailored for patients. Refer your patients to this article for them to learn more about their condition. What Blood Tests Should Athletes Take? Athletes need to maintain top physical condition for peak performance. Their health and well-being can make all the difference between achieving a personal best
