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View article: Renaming Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease: A Review of Semantic Nomenclature
Renaming Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease: A Review of Semantic Nomenclature Open
View article: Error Reduction in Healthcare Through Team Training and Cultural Transformation
Error Reduction in Healthcare Through Team Training and Cultural Transformation Open
View article: Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava: Clinical and Procedural Challenges
Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava: Clinical and Procedural Challenges Open
Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is an under-recognized thoracic venous anomaly. It typically drains venous blood from the left arm and neck, and often terminates in the coronary sinus on the right side of the heart. Although oft…
View article: Incidental Finding of Bladder Herniation Through the Obturator Canal: A Cadaveric Observation
Incidental Finding of Bladder Herniation Through the Obturator Canal: A Cadaveric Observation Open
View article: Ethical Use of Cadaveric Images in Anatomical Textbooks, Atlases, and Journals: A Consensus Response From Authors and Editors
Ethical Use of Cadaveric Images in Anatomical Textbooks, Atlases, and Journals: A Consensus Response From Authors and Editors Open
Nowadays, consent to use donor bodies for medical education and research is obtained from the body donors and their families before the donation. Recently, the International Federation of Associations of Anatomists (IFAA) published guideli…
View article: A variant deep femoral artery passing anterior to femoral vein: an anatomical observation with implication in femoral vein cannulation
A variant deep femoral artery passing anterior to femoral vein: an anatomical observation with implication in femoral vein cannulation Open
The common femoral artery (CFA) typically gives rise to its superficial and deep branches, with the deep femoral artery (DFA) being the largest and most substantial of these branches. This case study presents a rare variation of the DFA ch…
View article: Epiphora and Hyperlacrimation as Paradoxical Manifestations of Facial Nerve Injury: Mechanistic Insights
Epiphora and Hyperlacrimation as Paradoxical Manifestations of Facial Nerve Injury: Mechanistic Insights Open
The incidence of facial nerve paralysis is approximately 30 per 100,000 persons annually. Although it is often idiopathic, as in Bell's palsy, it can also result from infections, trauma, or neoplasms. Facial nerve paralysis may present wit…
View article: Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Flexor Tenosynovitis of the Wrist and Hand
Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Flexor Tenosynovitis of the Wrist and Hand Open
Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are uncommon causes of cutaneous and musculoskeletal infections. Here, we present an immunocompromised patient with persistent swelling in the left hand, wrist, and distal forearm. MRI findings revealed fl…
View article: Middle meningeal artery arising from the petrous internal carotid artery: Outcome of unusual stapedial artery regression
Middle meningeal artery arising from the petrous internal carotid artery: Outcome of unusual stapedial artery regression Open
Background: The internal and external carotid arterial systems are generally separate regarding branching patterns. However, these two systems do form collateral circulations with their terminal parts. On rare occasions, branches that belo…
View article: What Goes In, Must Come Out: Generative Artificial Intelligence Does Not Present Algorithmic Bias Across Race and Gender in Medical Residency Specialties
What Goes In, Must Come Out: Generative Artificial Intelligence Does Not Present Algorithmic Bias Across Race and Gender in Medical Residency Specialties Open
Objective Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made significant inroads into various domains, including medicine, raising concerns about algorithmic bias. This study investigates the presence of biases in generative AI programs, with a specifi…
View article: Examining Atherosclerosis Patterns in the Circle of Willis: A Case Study of Duplicated Anterior Communicating Artery
Examining Atherosclerosis Patterns in the Circle of Willis: A Case Study of Duplicated Anterior Communicating Artery Open
View article: Exploring Generative Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Medical Education: Assessing Case-Based Learning for Medical Students
Exploring Generative Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Medical Education: Assessing Case-Based Learning for Medical Students Open
The recent public release of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has brought fresh excitement by making access to GenAI for medical education easier than ever before. It is now incumbent upon both students and faculty to determine t…
View article: Antegrade Auriculotemporal-Inferior Alveolar Nerve Communication in the Infratemporal Fossa
Antegrade Auriculotemporal-Inferior Alveolar Nerve Communication in the Infratemporal Fossa Open
Communications between cranial nerves or their branches have been described previously. The exact functional significance of some of these neural communications remains to be fully understood. This paper reports a unique communication betw…
View article: Typical brachial plexus: the legacy of a forgotten anatomist, Abram T. Kerr (1873–1938)
Typical brachial plexus: the legacy of a forgotten anatomist, Abram T. Kerr (1873–1938) Open
View article: Compartment Syndrome Secondary to Calcium Gluconate Extravasation
Compartment Syndrome Secondary to Calcium Gluconate Extravasation Open
View article: The Emerging Role of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Medical Education, Research, and Practice
The Emerging Role of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Medical Education, Research, and Practice Open
View article: Mycobacterium abscessus Complex Osteomyelitis of the Wrist
Mycobacterium abscessus Complex Osteomyelitis of the Wrist Open
View article: Comparative Analysis of Co-Cultured Amniotic Cell-Conditioned Media with Cell-Free Amniotic Fluid Reveals Differential Effects on Epithelial–Mesenchymal Transition and Myofibroblast Activation
Comparative Analysis of Co-Cultured Amniotic Cell-Conditioned Media with Cell-Free Amniotic Fluid Reveals Differential Effects on Epithelial–Mesenchymal Transition and Myofibroblast Activation Open
Myofibroblast activation is a cellular response elicited by a variety of physiological or pathological insults whereby cells initiate a coordinated response intended to eradicate the insult and then revert back to a basal state. However, a…
View article: The Role of Cytokines in Nephrotic Syndrome
The Role of Cytokines in Nephrotic Syndrome Open
Idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (INS) is an important primary glomerular disease characterized by severe proteinuria. Evidence supports a role for T cell dysfunction in the pathogenesis of INS. Glucocorticoids are the primary therapy for INS…
View article: Expression profile of miR-15 and miR-16 in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of patients with steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome
Expression profile of miR-15 and miR-16 in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of patients with steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome Open
Introduction: Steroids are considered first-line therapeutic opportunities in cases with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (INS). The trustworthy biomarkers for steroid-resistant NS (SRNS) would permit more precise decisions in the treatment o…
View article: Covid‐19 and kidney injury: Pathophysiology and molecular mechanisms
Covid‐19 and kidney injury: Pathophysiology and molecular mechanisms Open
Summary The novel coronavirus (SARS‐CoV‐2) has turned into a life‐threatening pandemic disease (Covid‐19). About 5% of patients with Covid‐19 have severe symptoms including septic shock, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and the failure…
View article: The pattern of peri-hilar and hilar arterial branching in kidney allografts of living donors
The pattern of peri-hilar and hilar arterial branching in kidney allografts of living donors Open
Introduction: Kidney transplantation gives us the opportunity to study kidney vascular anatomical variations and their probable effect on allograft survival. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the renal arteries’ branching p…
View article: Expression Levels of miR-30c and miR-186 in Adult Patients with Membranous Glomerulonephritis and Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
Expression Levels of miR-30c and miR-186 in Adult Patients with Membranous Glomerulonephritis and Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis Open
Seyyedeh Mina Hejazian,1– 3 Mohammadreza Ardalan,2 Mohammadali M Shoja,4 Nasser Samadi,1 Sepideh Zununi Vahed2 1Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz,…
View article: <p>Expression Levels of miR-30c and miR-186 in Adult Patients with Membranous Glomerulonephritis and Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis</p>
Expression Levels of miR-30c and miR-186 in Adult Patients with Membranous Glomerulonephritis and Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis Open
A panel of miRNAs may be potential biomarkers in plasma and PBMCs samples of NS patients with different subclasses. More investigations are needed with a large sample size to validate the diagnostic values of the reported miRNAs.
View article: Sphingosine 1 phosphate agonists (SPI); a potential agent to prevent acute lung injury in COVID-19
Sphingosine 1 phosphate agonists (SPI); a potential agent to prevent acute lung injury in COVID-19 Open
SARS-CoV-2 is a worldwide pandemic, that has led to the morbidity and mortality of millions of people. This virus rapidly proliferates and destroys lung epithelial cells directly, which is worsened by a subsequent cytokine storm. This cyto…
View article: The footprint of androgen sensitive serine protease (TMPRSS2) in gender mortality with COVID-19
The footprint of androgen sensitive serine protease (TMPRSS2) in gender mortality with COVID-19 Open
Male gender is an obvious risk factor for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and mortality rate is higher in men than women. Undoubtedly, gender-related behavioral factors, such as higher amounts of smok…
View article: Renal transplantation in a patient with MHY9-related disease; a case report
Renal transplantation in a patient with MHY9-related disease; a case report Open
MYH9-related diseases (MYH9-RD) are clinically represented by thrombocytopenia, large platelets, proteinuria and various degrees of renal dysfunction. We present a 25-year-old male with thrombocytopenia, large platelets, renal dysfunction …
View article: <p>Vascular Calcification: An Important Understanding in Nephrology</p>
Vascular Calcification: An Important Understanding in Nephrology Open
Vascular calcification (VC) is a life-threatening state in chronic kidney disease (CKD). High cardiovascular mortality and morbidity of CKD cases may root from medial VC promoted by hyperphosphatemia. Vascular calcification is an active, …
View article: Renal transplantation in a patient with MHY9-related disease; a case report
Renal transplantation in a patient with MHY9-related disease; a case report Open
View article: The association of serum dephosphorylated-uncarboxylated matrix gamma carboxyglutamate protein (dp-ucMGP) as a marker of vascular vitamin K status with allograft function in kidney transplant recipients
The association of serum dephosphorylated-uncarboxylated matrix gamma carboxyglutamate protein (dp-ucMGP) as a marker of vascular vitamin K status with allograft function in kidney transplant recipients Open
Introduction : Kidney transplantation has considerably increased the survival and life quality of patients with end-stage renal disease. Objectives : The current study was designed to investigate the circulating level of dephosphorylatedun…