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Review Articles
10-17
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Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common type of renal cancer, and it is usually found incidentally in asymptomatic individuals. Despite an increase in prevalence, RCC mortality has improved. Advancements have been made over the years in diagnostic and treatment modalities and screeni...
18-20
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Past iterations of the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) have demonstrated success in reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in high-risk individuals, including studies that focused on low-carbohydrate or ketogenic approaches. The program emphasizes dietary modifications, phy...
21-27
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Background: Smoking is the most important preventable cause of adverse outcomes in pregnancy;however, most smokers who become pregnant continue to smoke and/or relapse following delivery.The identification of patients at risk can be challenging, and the treatment options available can benebulous, in...
28-34
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The annual rate of cervical cancer death has been in slow decline in part due to the broad implementation of screening technology. This annual death rate is also affected by risk factor exposure and discovery of new treatments. While the current rate, 2.2 deaths in 100,000 women, is the lowest recor...
Brief Reports
35-37
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Coccydynia is characterized by pain or discomfort in the coccyx region, most frequently caused by direct trauma. This condition, exacerbated by sitting on flat or hard surfaces, may cause immobility and adversely impact activities of daily living. Standard treatment options include ergonom...