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Texas, USA
Joined February 2012
Polypoid endometriosis can mimic malignancy across imaging, tumor markers and even intraoperative assessment. In this case, definitive diagnosis required permanent histopathology. ow.ly/3baO50ZREmU #GynOnc #GynPath #OBGYN
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When anatomy requires a different approach. This case demonstrates how a giant omphalocele with unusual cystic features required multiple complementary techniques for successful closure. Learn more: ow.ly/R7GR50ZPTNc #PediatricSurgery #NICU #Neonatology
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A rare case of ruptured hydrocele highlights the diagnostic value of MRI when imaging findings and clinical presentation don't align in patients with acute scrotal pain and swelling. Learn more: ow.ly/8WPp50ZPTLF #Urology #MedEd
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Repeated episodes of hypothermia occurred after valproic acid administration, underscoring the importance of considering medication-induced hypothermia in the differential diagnosis. Learn more: ow.ly/gfmb50ZRw2p
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Pemphigoid gestationis may present postpartum and can mimic infectious, allergic, or inflammatory dermatoses, making diagnostic vigilance important. Learn more: ow.ly/n7iV50ZPTGI #OBGYN #Dermatology #ClinicalPearls
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In EUS-guided liver biopsy, 19-gauge needles were associated with better tissue adequacy and higher diagnostic yield than 22-gauge needles, without an increase in postprocedural adverse events. Learn more: ow.ly/IZ6F50ZPTGa
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In patients with atrial fibrillation and acute ischemic stroke, early oral anticoagulation was as safe as later initiation, with no significant differences in bleeding, recurrent stroke, or mortality. Learn more: ow.ly/zbag50ZPTCk
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Looking beyond inflammation. Patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis had an increased risk of primary lung cancer in a meta-analysis of more than 6,000 patients. Learn more: ow.ly/I9QM50ZPTzk #Vasculitis #LungCancer #Rheumatology
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More treatment doesn't always mean better outcomes. A meta-analysis found no significant overall survival advantage with durvalumab plus tremelimumab compared with durvalumab alone, while immune-related toxicities increased. Learn more: ow.ly/4K3F50ZRw05 #Immunotherapy
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Several autoimmune diseases were significantly more common among patients who developed DRESS syndrome, highlighting a potential role for underlying immune dysregulation. Learn more: ow.ly/jfue50ZPcfq #Dermatology #Immunology
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Expert nurses rated ChatGPT's postoperative lumbar disk care recommendations as generally accurate, but noted gaps in discharge education and patient-specific guidance. Read more: ow.ly/OW2650ZPTvg #AIinHealthcare
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AI chatbots performed well on psoriasis-related questions, but response completeness remained an important differentiator. Read more: ow.ly/rjwh50ZPTea #Psoriasis #AIinHealthcare #Dermatology
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AI chatbots performed well on cervical and ovarian cancer FAQs, but most responses were written above an 11th-grade reading level. Learn more: ow.ly/N1U050ZPTcg #AIinHealthcare #PatientEducation #WomensHealth
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Patients who engaged with a postpartum smartphone application at least once were 58% more likely to attend a comprehensive postpartum visit within 12 weeks of delivery. ow.ly/8s3C50ZPTox #DigitalHealth #MaternalHealth
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Infant botulism incidence has steadily increased over the past two decades, underscoring the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. Learn more: ow.ly/ZV1y50ZPTaA #PublicHealth #Pediatrics
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What if some of the biggest mental health interventions happen outside healthcare? Researchers found that housing, sleep, food access and socioeconomic conditions were consistently associated with mental health outcomes at the county level. Learn more: ow.ly/3OlI50ZKITE
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Looking beyond DVT prophylaxis timing. While the timing of DVT prophylaxis was not associated with VTE events in this TBI cohort, higher admission mobility scores were linked to a lower risk of thromboembolism. Learn more: ow.ly/IzKl50ZJEpx #TBI #NeurocriticalCare
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Progress doesn't always reach everyone equally. PAD mortality among older US adults declined over two decades, yet substantial differences remained across racial groups, regions and metropolitan status. ow.ly/bcQM50ZJEot #PeripheralArteryDisease #Cardiology #PublicHealth
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A rising tide narrowed some gaps, but not all. As intravascular lithotripsy expanded nationwide, disparities in access decreased, though insurance-related differences persisted. Learn more: ow.ly/cyq050ZKIRk #Cardiology #PCI #HealthEquity
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In trauma care, identifying one injury may provide clues to others. In trauma patients, key EFAST findings frequently occurred together, highlighting the importance of a thorough ultrasound assessment once any injury is identified. Read more: ow.ly/Fymy50ZJEmy #Trauma #EM
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