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Prevalence and complications of diabetes mellitus in Northern Africa, a systematic review

. . Bos M, Agyemang C. . BMC Public Health. 2013 Apr 25;13:387. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-13-387. Abstract BACKGROUND: Diabetes is increasingly becoming a major chronic disease burden all over the world. This requires a shift in healthcare priorities and up-to-date data on the epidemiology and impact of diabetes in all regions of the world to help …

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Primary cutaneous Ewing sarcoma with diffuse S100/SOX10 positivity and pseudoalveolar pattern: An extraordinarily rare case highlighting a potential pitfall with significant repercussions

. . Evangelou Z, Zhang L, Tafe LJ, Azzouz L, Grada Z, Linos K. . J Cutan Pathol. 2021 Feb;48(2):302-308. doi: 10.1111/cup.13788. Epub 2020 Jul 27. Abstract Primary cutaneous Ewing sarcoma is a very rare entity with less than 100 cases reported in the literature, sharing the same morphological and immunohistochemical characteristics as their osseous …

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Avulsion fracture of an ossified pes anserinus tendon post-lateral patellar dislocation

. . Albtoush OM, Taib AA, Horger M, Springer F. . Skeletal Radiol. 2018 May;47(5):699-702. doi: 10.1007/s00256-017-2825-0. Epub 2017 Nov 23. Abstract The pes anserinus is a common tendon comprising the tendinous insertions of the sartorius, gracilis, and semitendinosus muscles. It inserts at the anteromedial aspect of the tibia and plays a significant role in …

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Conservative Management of Odontoid Peg Fractures, long term follow up

. . Osman A, Alageli NA, Short DJ, Masri WSE. . J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2017 Apr-Jun;8(2):103-106. doi: 10.1016/j.jcot.2017.06.003. Epub 2017 Jun 4. Abstract OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to look at the long-term effects of conservative management of odontoid peg fractures. METHODS: We reviewed 48 consecutive patients with type II (32) and …

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Louse-borne relapsing fever (Borrelia recurrentis) diagnosed in 15 refugees from northeast Africa: epidemiology and preventive control measures, Bavaria, Germany, July to October 2015

. . Hoch M, Wieser A, Löscher T, Margos G, Pürner F, Zühl J, Seilmaier M, Balzer L, Guggemos W, Rack-Hoch A, von Both U, Hauptvogel K, Schönberger K, Hautmann W, Sing A, Fingerle V. . Euro Surveill. 2015;20(42). doi: 10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2015.20.42.30046. Abstract We report 15 imported louse-borne relapsing fever (LBRF) cases in refugees in Bavaria, …

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Formulary availability and regulatory barriers to accessibility of opioids for cancer pain in the Middle East: a report from the Global Opioid Policy Initiative (GOPI)

. . Cleary J, Silbermann M, Scholten W, Radbruch L, Torode J, Cherny NI. . Ann Oncol. 2013 Dec;24 Suppl 11:xi51-9. doi: 10.1093/annonc/mdt503. Abstract The Middle East is a heterogeneous region with substantial variability in social development, wealth and palliative care development. The region has few democracies, strong but diverse religious affiliations, and many of …

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Adulterated and Counterfeit Male Enhancement Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements Pose a Real Threat to the Management of Erectile Dysfunction: A Global Perspective

. . ElAmrawy F, ElAgouri G, Elnoweam O, Aboelazayem S, Farouk E, Nounou MI. . J Diet Suppl. 2016 Nov;13(6):660-93. doi: 10.3109/19390211.2016.1144231. Epub 2016 Feb 25. Abstract Erectile dysfunction prevalence globally is noticeably high. This is accompanied by an increase in the use of nutraceuticals for male enhancement. However, the global market is invaded by …

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Training of upper respiratory endoscopy in the horse using preserved head and neck

. . Elnady FA, Sheta E, Khalifa AK, Rizk H. . ALTEX. 2015;32(4):384-7. doi: 10.14573/altex.1505111. Epub 2015 Jul 27. Abstract Endoscopy of the upper respiratory tract (URT) is one of the minimally invasive techniques used for diagnosis and treatment of diseases in horses. Training in the use of an endoscope follows an apprenticeship approach, with …

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Genetic diversity of geographically distinct Streptococcus dysgalactiae isolates from fish

. . Abdelsalam M, Eissa AE, Chen SC. . J Adv Res. 2015 Mar;6(2):233-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jare.2013.12.003. Epub 2013 Dec 12. Abstract Streptococcus dysgalactiae is an emerging pathogen of fish. Clinically, infection is characterized by the development of necrotic lesions at the caudal peduncle of infected fishes. The pathogen has been recently isolated from different fish …

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