Prediction of success in assisted reproductive technology with the help of morphology of the testis by N. G. Kulchenko

“…About 30% of infertile men who have sought medical care have oligozoospermia or azoospermia of unknown etiology. The question of the chances of spermatogenesis recovery and increased probability of sperm extraction in repeated assisted reproductive technology (ART) programs is important for both the doctor and the patient.Purpose. …”
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A Rare Case of HHV-8 Associated Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis in a Stable HIV Patient by Nonso Osakwe, Diane Johnson, Natalie Klein, Dalia Abdel Azim

“…HLH can occur at any stage of HIV, rapid diagnosis to identify possible underlying reactive infectious etiology and prompt initiation of treatment is crucial to survival.…”
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A Case of Chorioretinitis with Retinal Angiomatous Proliferation by Yanru Chen, Mingyan Wei, Qian Chen, Minghan Li

“…Vitreous interleukin-6 (IL-6) was only slightly elevated; the ratio of interleukin-10 (IL-10) and IL-6 was less than 1, and the etiological test was negative. After receiving intravitreal vancomycin injection combined with periocular TA injection, the patient’s BCVA was improved from 16/400 to 20/400 with a reduction in vitreous inflammatory cells. …”
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A Case of Relapsing Kikuchi-Fujimoto Disease by Talayeh Rezayat, Matthew B. Carroll, Bryan C. Ramsey, Andria Smith

“…It is described as a benign syndrome most commonly involving cervical lymphadenopathy, fever, and night sweats. The etiology of KFD is unknown but it is thought to be triggered by an autoimmune or viral process with an exaggerated T-cell-mediated immune response. …”
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Measurement of retinal and optic nerve head blood flow in glaucomatous individuals compared to normal individuals: an optical coherence tomography angiography study by Amr M. Sanad, Mohamed M. Mahgoub, Weam M. Ebeid, Rabab A. Mahmoud

“…Conclusion Quantitative OCT angiography analysis proved affection of both peripapillary and macular vessel density in glaucoma of open-angle type, signifying the OCT angiography role in understanding the disease’s underlying etiology.…”
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Role of Serotonin Neurons in L-DOPA- and Graft-Induced Dyskinesia in a Rat Model of Parkinson's Disease by Eunju Shin, Elisabetta Tronci, Manolo Carta

“…Interestingly, the 5-HT1A receptor agonist buspirone has been shown to suppress GID in these patients, suggesting that serotonin neurons might be involved in the etiology of GID as for LID. In this paper we will discuss the experimental and clinical evidence supporting the involvement of the serotonin system in both LID and GID.…”
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Cytomegalovirus Associated Duodenal Ulcer and Duodenitis in a Malnourished Pediatric Patient by Rachel Bernard, Ghanim Aljomah, Emily Klepper, Elizabeth McDonough

“…This case advocates for pediatricians to include immunodeficiency and infectious etiologies in their differential for malnourished patients in order to lead to earlier diagnosis and management of this treatable condition.…”
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Nutritional Ketosis and Mitohormesis: Potential Implications for Mitochondrial Function and Human Health by Vincent J. Miller, Frederick A. Villamena, Jeff S. Volek

“…Impaired mitochondrial function often results in excessive production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and is involved in the etiology of many chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, neurodegenerative disorders, and cancer. …”
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Aquaporin-2 in the early stages of the adenine-induced chronic kidney disease model. by Lucas H Oronel, Maria Ortiz, Carolina Yarza, Sofía Gayone, Carlos Davio, Mónica Majowicz, Maria Florencia Albertoni Borghese

“…Different CKD animal models differ in underlying etiology, time of onset, and associated diseases. The 0.25% adenine diet induces progressive kidney damage, constituting an adequate model mimicking human CKD. …”
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Overcrowding in emergency departments: Revealing the social perspectives through a medical sociological analysis by Jeffrey Yuk Chiu YIP

“…The diverse sociocultural etiologies should be contextualized when formulating strategies to address the global issue of overcrowding in emergency departments.…”

Helicobacter pylori-Induced Chronic Gastritis and Assessing Risks for Gastric Cancer by Gonzalo Carrasco, Alejandro H. Corvalan

“…Chronic gastritis is an inflammation of the gastric mucosa and has multiple etiologies. Here we discuss the pathological alterations induced by Helicobacter pylori (HP) leading to chronic gastritis and the epigenetic bases underlying these changes. …”
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Case report: Guillain-Barré syndrome and possible association with Lyme disease by I. Muliuolis, E. Tilindytė, R. Samaitienė

“…Although many infections are associated with the etiology of GBS, correlation with Lyme disease is determined very rarely. …”
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Kimura disease: A rare cause of cervical lymphadenopathy and a diagnostic challenge by Virendra Kumar Goyal, Jagdish Vishnoi, Ruhi Dak, Shokat Ali Bohra, Gunjan Sharma

“…Now it is well documented that it is a benign condition with unknown etiology. An allergic reaction and an alteration of the immune system remains one of the pathophysiological bases. …”
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Linking Epigenetics to Human Disease and Rett Syndrome: The Emerging Novel and Challenging Concepts in MeCP2 Research by Robby Mathew Zachariah, Mojgan Rastegar

“…Epigenetics play key roles in development and cell fate commitments and highly impact the etiology of many human diseases. A well-known link between epigenetics and human disease is the X-linked MECP2 gene, mutations in which lead to the neurological disorder, Rett Syndrome. …”
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Epstein-Barr Virus and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Anette Holck Draborg, Karen Duus, Gunnar Houen

“…The etiology of SLE is not fully established. SLE is a disease with periods of waning disease activity and intermittent flares. …”
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Capillary Haemangioma of Nasal Septum by Bestari J Budiman, Ricki Octiza

“…It may rarely present as a mass of considerable size and thus entirely fill the nasal cavity. Its etiology remains obscure. Capillary haemangioma usually involves the gingiva, lips, tongue, and buccal mucosa. …”
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Hypercalcemia of Malignancy in Thymic Carcinoma: Evolving Mechanisms of Hypercalcemia and Targeted Therapies by Cheng Cheng, Jose Kuzhively, Sanford Baim

“…Osteolytic metastasis-related hypercalcemia was presumed to be the etiology of hypercalcemia that responded to intravenous hydration and bisphosphonate therapy. …”
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Acute appendicitis characterization in pediatrics patients. Cienfuegos, 2013-2018 by Luis Enrique Jiménez Franco, Carlos Alberto Cabrera Machado

“…<p><strong>Foundation</strong>: the acute appendicitis’ behavior study offers a general view of its etiology and severe forms; guarantees the action protocols adequacy in order to improve specialized medical care.…”
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Retrospective study of calf mortality on central cattle breeding and dairy farm (ccbdf) in bangladesh by Md. Mukter Hossain, Abu Hena Mustafa Kamal, AKM Anisur Rahman

“…<p> <b>Materials and Methods:</b> The 16 (1992-2007) year's data of calf mortality in the Central Cattle Breeding and Dairy Farm (CCBDF) were analyzed for season, age, sex, breed and etiology.<p> <b>Results:</b> Female calves (56.77%) died more than males (43.23%). …”
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Mucosal lesions associated with the use of dental prostheses in elderly patients by Yoel González Beriau, Libet Marrero Santana

“…<p><strong>Background</strong>: The quality of the dental prosthesis and its role in the appearance of oral lesions, especially in the elderly, is of special interest for the etiology understanding of these diseases and the preventive strategies recommendation.…”
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