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Lung cancer is the most common cancer, accounting for 20% of cancer-related deaths worldwide. In 2015, an estimated 610,200 patients (22 per cent of cancer-related deaths) died of lung cancer. Non-small cell lung cancer ((NSCLC)) accounts for 80% to 85% of lung cancer. Most patients are locally
OBJECTIVE To evaluate changes in muscle architecture by ultrasound, before and after an intervention with physical exercise directed in water in frail individuals; and determine the correlation of the image findings with the changes detected in their morbidity, functionality and quality of
Lipedema is a chronic, progressive and hereditary adipose tissue disorder characterized by an abnormal increase of subcutaneous adipose tissue, especially in the lower extremities. It is often seen in female sex. The main determinants of lipedema are bilateral symmetric swelling of the hypodermis of
Brief Overview:
The remarkable progress in developing curative therapy for childhood cancer over the last 4 to 5 decades has increased awareness of the serious cancer treatment-related late effects experienced by long-term survivors such as premature mortality early deaths, second primary cancers,
Study Setting:
The present study is a single blinded placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial, in which target individuals were obese females (BMI≥30 kg/m2), within the age of 20-60 years, attending the Obesity research and therapy unit of Al-Kindy College of Medicine, University of Baghdad
We conduct a prospective randomized study since July 2017 after IRB approval. Patients between the ages of 20 and 80 years presenting to the gastroenterology outpatient clinic for atypical GERD symptoms (cough, globus, and NCCP) with or without typical symptoms (heartburn or acid regurgitation) of
BACKGROUND:
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder among reproductive age women with a prevalence as high as 15% using Rotterdam diagnostic criteria.1 PCOS is a heterogeneous clinical disorder characterized primarily by chronic anovulation and hyperandrogenism.2 A
Hypogonadism is becoming an increasingly recognized clinical syndrome affecting millions of men in the United States and globally, and is characterized by symptoms including chronic fatigue, decreased libido and muscle mass, and low serum testosterone level. Treatment of hypogonadism in men
Spain is the second country in the world that consumes more drugs. The average drug expenditure per capita in Andalucía during 2011 was 219.2 €. This drug spending increases during the perimenopausal period. According to the Study of the Economic Impact of Sport on Health Spending of the Ministry of
Dry eye is a major, common medical condition with significant health burden in Singapore and worldwide. As much as one third of the adult population in Asian countries are affected by dry eye. It has been shown that dry eye affects quality of life, including the performing of daily activities such
Primary objective
• To assess the impact of extended-release niacin (ER niacin) supplementation + antiretroviral therapy (ART) compared to ART alone on T-cell immune activation as defined by CD8CD38 percentage
Secondary objectives
- To assess the change in total CD4 T-cell count after ER niacin
Patients at risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) are often prescribed statins, which are medications that reduce the amount of cholesterol in the blood. By lowering cholesterol levels, these patients have a lower incidence of coronary artery disease, ischemic stroke, and peripheral arterial disease
Individuals at risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) are often prescribed statins, which are medications that reduce the amount of cholesterol in the blood. By lowering cholesterol levels, these individuals have a lower incidence of coronary artery disease, ischemic stroke, and peripheral arterial
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that impacts approximately 1% of all Canadians. RA is associated with increased mortality, decreased life expectancy and increased morbidity, which is primarily attributable to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Traditional