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Deaths of Detainees in the Custody of US Forces in Iraq and Afghanistan From 2002 to 2005
We have reviewed all known detainee deaths between 2002 and early 2005 based on reports available in the public domain.
Article, December 2006
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A Survey of Neurologists on Bothersome Patient Behaviors
Respondents in this pilot survey rated 30 patient behaviors on how often they experienced the behavior and how bothersome it was to them.
Journal Article, November 2006
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Prevalence of Coronary Risk Factors, Clinical Presentation, and Complications in Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients Living at High vs Low Altitudes in Yemen
A comparative study was performed to compare the distribution of risk factors and complications in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) at high- vs low-altitude areas in Yemen.
Article, November 2006
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Repetitive Prostatic Massage and Drug Therapy as an Alternative to Transurethral Resection of the Prostate
This article describes 5 men with urinary retention and indwelling urethral catheters who were treated with repetitive prostatic massage, antimicrobials, alpha blockers, and (in 2 cases) finasteride.
Journal Article, October 2006
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Is Medical Student Choice of a Primary Care Residency Influenced by Debt?
This article investigates whether medical student debt affects residency choice.
Article, October 2006
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Comparing the Efficacy of Medications for ADHD Using Meta-analysis
Recently published literature was analyzed on the pharmacotherapy of ADHD to describe the variability of drug-placebo effect sizes.
Article, October 2006
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Attitudes Toward the Autopsy -- An 8-State Survey
We conclude that the decline in autopsy performance is multifactorial, although the variable in this analysis is the perception that improved diagnostic technology renders the autopsy redundant.
Article, September 2006
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Comparative Neurocognitive Effects of 5 Psychotropic Anticonvulsants and Lithium
Which 2 of these 6 medications cause the fewest problems with attention, memory, reaction time, and more? How will what you prescribe have a real-world impact on your patients with bipolar disorder?
Article, August 2006
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Predictors of Bipolar Disorder Risk Among Patients Currently Treated for Major Depression
The primary objectives of this study were to assess the rate of bipolar disorder (BPD) risk among patients unsuccessfully treated for major depression and to identify predictors of bipolarity.
Journal Article, August 2006
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A Comparison of the Lidocaine Patch 5% vs Naproxen 500 mg Twice Daily for the Relief of Pain Associated With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A 6-Week, Randomized, Parallel-Group Study
This study demonstrates that the lidocaine patch 5% is effective in relieving the pain from carpal tunnel syndrome.
Journal Article, August 2006
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Rosuvastatin: An Independent Analysis of Risks and Benefits
This Original Article evaluates the risks and benefits of rosuvastatin and compares it with other statins presently on the market.
Journal Article, June 2006
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Early Television Viewing Is Associated With Protesting Turning Off the Television at Age 6
Early television exposure is associated with resistance to turning off the television at school age.
Journal Article, June 2006
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An Ethno-medical Perspective on Research Participation: A Qualitative Pilot Study
This article highlights culturally appropriate methods for recruiting and retaining racial/ethnic minorities in research.
Journal Article, May 2006
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Heartburn Severity Does Not Predict Disease Severity in Patients With Erosive Esophagitis
This article analyzes data from 5 clinical trials to investigate the relationship between the baseline severity of heartburn and the baseline severity of EE.
Journal Article, April 2006
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Signficance of Tubulointerstitial Lesions in Kidney Biopsy Specimen of Nephrotic Patients in Iraq
This article explains how the evaluation of TIL in the cortex could reflect glomerular injury and could contribute to the assessment of prognosis in patients with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome.
Journal Article, January 2006
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Effect of In Vitro Glucose and Diabetic Hyperglycemia on Mouse Kidney Protein Synthesis: Relevance to Diabetic Microangiopathy
This article tested the possible roles of diabetic hyperglycemia. The in vitro effect of increasing glucose concentrations on protein synthesis of kidneys from adult male mice was studied.
Journal Article, September 2005
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Periodontal Disease Among Diabetics in Iraq
The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of periodontal disease in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Journal Article, August 2005
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LDL-C Goal Attainment With Ezetimibe Plus Simvastatin Coadministration vs Atorvastatin or Simvastatin Monotherapy in Patients at High Risk of CHD
This article compares patients at risk of coronary heart disease achieving the LDL-C treatment goal of < 100 mg/dL and the optional LDL-C target of < 70 mg/dL with different medication levels.
Journal Article, July 2005
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Brain White and Gray Matter Anatomy of MRI Segmentation Based on Tissue Evaluation
This study evaluates MR sequences known as T1-weighted images in axial sliced section. Intensity group clustering algorithms are proposed to achieve further diagnosis for brain MR images.
Journal Article, June 2005
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Serum Antibodies to Oral Anaerobic Bacteria in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
This study was conducted to find the component that causes the disease in RA, which shows great resemblance to periodontitis in pathologic context.
Journal Article, June 2005
