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October 29, 2024 | Cureus U
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October Cureus U Selected Articles
- Epidemiological Characteristics and Management of Multi-organ Donors in an Intensive Care Unit: An Eight-Year Retrospective Study
- Assessing Mortality Disparities Among Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Metabolic Dysfunction Fatty Liver Disease and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Liver Disease: A Comprehensive Meta-Analysis
- Metformin: Beyond Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Evaluating Pre-travel Health Consultations for Business and Occupational Travelers: A Systematic Review
- Alpha-Gal Syndrome in a Military Member
September Cureus U Selected Articles
- In Silico and Glioblastoma Cell Line Evaluation of Thioflavin-Derived Zinc Nanoparticles Targeting Beclin Protein
- Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Receptor Agonists: Exploring Their Impact on Diabetes, Obesity, and Cardiovascular Health Through a Comprehensive Literature Review
- Benzathine Penicillin G Shortage and Secondary Syphilis
- Etiological Spectrum of Lymphadenopathy Among Children on Lymph Node Biopsy
- Trends and Patterns in Obesity-Related Deaths in the US (2010–2020): A Comprehensive Analysis Using Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Wide-Ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research (CDC WONDER) Data
August Cureus U Selected Articles
- Importance of Using Epigenetic Nutrition and Supplements Based on Nutrigenetic Tests in Personalized Medicine
- A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Effects of Vilazodone, Escitalopram, and Vortioxetine Monotherapy on the Metabolic Parameters in Patients With Major Depressive Disorder
- An Atypical Pathogen at an Atypical Location: A Rare Case of Salmonella-Associated Submandibular Abscess
- National Case Volumes and Gender Disparities in Emergency Department Utilization for Psychiatric Emergencies: A Population-Based Claims Data Analysis
- Gerontology in Public Health: A Scoping Review of Current Perspectives and Interventions
July Cureus U Selected Articles
- Exploring Strategies to Mitigate the Adverse Health Impacts of Air Pollution on Children in India: A Qualitative Study
- Awareness and Perception of Telemedicine Among the General Population in the Central, Northern, and Western Regions of Saudi Arabia
- Comprehensive Insights Into the Multi-faceted Manifestations of COVID-19: A Narrative Review
- The Prevalence and Associated Factors of Post-COVID-19 Fatigue: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- From Chronic Cannabis to Cyclic Chaos: A Glimpse Into Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome
June Cureus U Selected Articles
- The Impact of Cost of Living on the Quality of Life of Cystic Fibrosis Patients: A Study in Greece
- Incremental Societal Costs of Perioperative Complications Following Adult Elective Inpatient Major Therapeutic Surgery in the State of Florida: A Seven-Year Retrospective Epidemiological Analysis
- Evaluation of Factors Affecting Neuropathy in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Using Artificial Neural Networks
- Translating Risk Ratios, Baseline Incidence, and Proportions Diseased to Correlations and Chi-Squared Statistics: Simulation Epidemiology
- A Systematic Review of the Effect of Stigmatization on Psychiatric Illness Outcomes
June Cureus U Selected Articles
- Exploring the Relationship Between Helicobacter pylori Infection and Biliary Diseases: A Comprehensive Analysis Using the United States National Inpatient Sample (2016-2020)
- Cognitive Impairment and Its Associated Determinants Among the Elderly Population of Telangana, India: An Analytical Prevalence Study
- Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Result Features in the Detection of Latent Tuberculosis Infection in Thai Healthcare Workers Using QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus
- Frequency of Cardiac Valvulopathies in Patients With Marfan Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- Isolated Fusobacterium nucleatum Growth in the Blood Culture of a Middle-Aged Man With Lumbar Discitis, Surrounding Psoas Abscesses, and an Inferior Vena Cava Thrombus
April Cureus U Selected Articles
- Comparison of Impressions of COVID-19 Vaccinations Stratified by the Number of Vaccinations Among Japanese Healthcare Professional University Students
- A Comprehensive Review on Digital Detox: A Newer Health and Wellness Trend in the Current Era
- Prone Positioning During Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome With COVID-19: A Meta-Analysis
- Correlates of Urinary Tract Infections Among Women of Reproductive Age in India: A Systematic Review
- E-cigarette-/Vape-Associated Lung Injury as a Cause of Interstitial Lung Disease
March Cureus U Selected Articles
- Inter-rater and Intra-rater Reliability of a Mobile App Method to Measure Lumbar Lordosis
- How Chicago’s Past Resulted in Disproportionate Lead Poisoning of Minority Children of the Present: A Narrative Review
- Exploring the Interplay of Socioeconomic and Behavioral Factors: Unraveling Gender Disparities in Glycemic Control Among Adult Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Outpatient Care
- Associations Between Psychopathological Symptom Severity Amid the Pandemic and the Childhood Sociodemographic Environment
- Mapping the Evolution of Clinical Trials on Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis: A Bibliometric Overview (1965–2023)
February Cureus U Selected Articles
- Oral Cancer and Twitter: An Analysis of Oral Cancer Awareness Month Tweets
- Preventive Health Checkup: Utilization, Motivators, and Barriers Among the General Population in a Rural District in Tamil Nadu, India
- Expansion of Mental Health Care in Japanese Obstetric Institutes
- Knowledge, Awareness, and Practice of Safety and Emergency Response Among Scuba Divers in Malaysia: Questionnaire Development and Validation
- Causal Associations of Modifiable Risk Factors With Migraine: Evidence From Mendelian Randomization Analysis
- Knowledge and Awareness Regarding Amblyopia Among Parents in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study
- Investigation of Internalized Weight-Related Stigma: Progression to Dietary Addiction and the Role of Stress
- Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Current Medical Practice
- Vulvar Leiomyoma Masquerading as Bartholin Cyst: A Case Report of Unveiled Diagnosis and Surgical Management
- A Case Report on Ambiguous Genitalia: A Diagnostic, Therapeutic, and Cosmetic Challenge
January Cureus U Selected Articles
- Real-World Safety of TwinRab, the World’s First Novel Cocktail of Rabies Monoclonal Antibodies, in a Clinical Setting
- An Interactive Module to Teach Common Biostatistical Tests to Learners in the Health Professions
- Image-Based Communication for Strengthening Patient Health Education in Rural and Underserved Settings
- A Comprehensive Review of Treatment Approaches for Cutaneous and Genital Warts
- A Case of Combination of IgA Nephropathy and Interstitial Nephritis After COVID-19 Vaccination
December Cureus U Selected Articles
- Awareness and Knowledge of the General Population About Monkeypox Disease in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- The Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Among Makkah Physicians Towards Herpes Zoster Vaccination, Saudi Arabia, 2023
- Maternal Exposure to Arsenic and Its Impact on Maternal and Fetal Health: A Review
- The Epidemiology of Maritime Patients Requiring Medical Evacuation: A Literature Review
- The Use and Efficacy of Oral Phenylephrine Versus Placebo Treating Nasal Congestion Over the Years on Adults: A Systematic Review
November Cureus U Selected Articles
- Getting Into the Goldilocks Zone: Finding the Right Nutrient Balance in Saudi Prison Food
- Occupational Health Hazards Among Veterinarians in Saudi Arabia
- The Landscape of Primary Gastric Leiomyosarcoma in Texas Population: Analysis of Texas Cancer Registry Data
- The Efficient Disposal of Biomedical Waste Is Critical to Public Health: Insights from the Central Pollution Control Board Guidelines in India
- Oral Epithelial Dysplasia in Tobacco Non-habitués: A Case Report and Review of Literature
October Cureus U Selected Articles
- Sequence of COVID-19 Vaccination and COVID-19 Infection and Their Association With the Development of Active Tuberculosis: A Case-Control Study
- Results of a Community-Based Screening Program for Chlamydia trachomatis Genital Infection in Young People Aged 18–25 Years
- Global Trends and Hotspots in Research on Tooth Agenesis: A 20-Year Bibliometric Analysis
- Correlation of Pulp Calcification and Cardiovascular Conditions: A Literature Review
- Case Report of Myroides odoratimimus Cellulitis in Chronic Venous Stasis Dermatitis With Literature Review
September Cureus U Selected Articles
- Maternal and Fetal Outcomes Among Pregnant Women Exposed to Violence
- Renin as a Biomarker of Acute Kidney Injury and Mortality in Children With Severe Malaria or Sickle Cell Disease
- Exploration and Analysis of Cochlear Implant Content on Social Media
- Chronic Low Back Pain: Prevalence, Impact on Quality of Life, and Predictors of Future Disability
- Comparison of Outcomes Between Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease and Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Meta-Analysis
August Cureus U Selected Articles
- Effect of Structured Yoga Program on Stress and Well-being Among Frontline Healthcare Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic
- Implications of Public Interest in Colonoscopy: Analysis of Google Trends Data From 12 European Countries
- Recent Advancement in the Management of Intrauterine Adhesions Using Stem Cell Therapy: A Review Article
- From East to West: A Narrative Review of Healthcare Models in India and the United States
- The Uneventful Use of Modern-Day Anesthetic Drugs in Post-polio Paralytic Patients: A Report of Three Cases
July Cureus U Selected Articles
- Trends and Factors Associated With the Mortality Rate of Depressive Episodes: An Analysis of the CDC Wide-Ranging Online Data for Epidemiological Research (WONDER) Database
- Assessing the Impact of a Health Education Intervention for Post-secondary International Students in Canada
- The Plague in Crete During the 19th Century
- The Effectiveness of Self-Management Strategies in Patients With Heart Failure: A Narrative Review
- Multifocal Lupus Vulgaris: A Rare Presentation
June Cureus U Selected Articles
- Clinico-Demographic Profiles of Herpes Zoster Cases in Patients With and Without COVID-19 Infection During the Pandemic: A Retrospective Analysis of 32 Cases
- Independent Predictors of Mortality in Systemic Sclerosis-Associated Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- Mechanisms and Severity of Exercise Intolerance Following COVID-19 and Similar Viral Infections: A Comparative Review
- Barriers of Care to Ovarian Cancer: A Scoping Review
- Beyond Scrubs: Understanding the Root Causes of Violence Against Doctors
May Cureus U Selected Articles
- The Path to Sustainable Healthcare: Implementing Care Transition Teams to Mitigate Hospital Readmissions and Improve Patient Outcomes
- Formaldehyde Reduction in an Operating Room Setting: Comparison of a Catalytic Surgical Vacuum Device With a Traditional Smoke Evacuator
- Investigation of Whole Blood Thiamine Concentration in Independently Ambulatory Residents of a Provincial Town in Japan: A Cross-Sectional Study
- Comparison of Effectiveness and Safety of Ustekinumab and Adalimumab As Induction or Maintenance Therapy in Patients With Moderate to Severe Crohn's Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- Bell’s Palsy Secondary to COVID-19 Infection
April Cureus U Selected Articles
- Profile of Childhood Poisoning and Its Outcomes in the United States: A One-Year Nationwide Study of Emergency and Inpatient Admissions
- Immune Response to SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination in Cancer Patients: A Prospective Study
- Universal Genetic Testing vs. Guideline-Directed Testing for Hereditary Cancer Syndromes Among Traditionally Underrepresented Patients in a Community Oncology Program
- Prevalence of Internet Gaming Disorder Among Intermediate and High School Students in Albaha, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study
- A Diagnostic Conundrum: Tuberculosis or Salmonella Neck Abscess?
March Cureus U Selected Articles
- Improvement of Blood Parameters of Male Rats Exposed to Different Injection Doses of Liquid Chlorophyll
- Evaluation of the Relationship Between Smoking and Insulin Resistance: A Case-Control Study
- Assessing and Reassessing the Association of Comorbidities and Coinfections in COVID-19 Patients
- Metabolic Effects of Ketogenic Diets and Their Utilization in Obesity Management: A Systematic Review
- Human Subcutaneous Dirofilariasis
February Cureus U Selected Articles
- Geospatial Mapping of Indoor Air Quality and Respiratory Illnesses in an Urban Slum
- Legal Limits Relaxed: Time to Look at Other Barriers Faced by Women Seeking Termination of Pregnancy for Fetal Anomalies
- Predictors of Abortion Attitudes in Medical Students After the Reversal of Roe v. Wade
- Development of a Novel Tabletop Device With Suction and Sanitization of Droplets against COVID-19
- Challenge Accepted: Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) During COVID-19
January Cureus U Selected Articles
- Predictive Role of Biomarkers in COVID-19 Mortality
- The Prevalence of COVID-19 in Europe by the End of November 2022: A Cross-Sectional Study
- Development and Validation of a Questionnaire Assessing the Perception and Practice of Workplace Violence Prevention Among Employers at Healthcare Facilities in North-Eastern Malaysia
- Efficacy of Intravenous Albumin for Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis Infection Among Patients With Cirrhosis: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Control Trials
- Shewanella algae, an Emerging Human Pathogen: A Series of Four Cases From a Portuguese Hospital
December Cureus U Selected Articles
- Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Related Hospital Admission in England and Wales Between 1999 and 2019: An Ecologic Study
- An Assessment of the 10-Year Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes Among Saudi Adults Based on the Finnish Diabetes Risk Score
- Predictive Factors for the Complications of Dengue Fever in Children: A Retrospective Analysis
- COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance Among Pregnant and Lactating Women in Saudi Arabia
- Alexandra General Hospital in Athens: Historical Connections to the Greek Royal Family
November Cureus U Selected Articles
- Trends Regarding Racial Disparities Among Malnourished Patients With Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Tubes
- Food as Medicine Clinic: Early Results and Lessons Learned
- Key Considerations From a Health Authority Perspective When Proton Pump Inhibitors Are Used to Treat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Their Implications
- Obesity: A Doorway to a Molecular Path Leading to Infertility
- A Case of Monkeypox Infection in an Unvaccinated HIV-Positive Male in Rural Alabama
October Cureus U Selected Articles
- Prevalence of Patellofemoral Pain and Knee Pain in the General Population of Saudi Arabia
- A Descriptive Analysis of Mass Shootings in the United States From 2010 to 2020: The Relationship Between Firearm Dealership Density and Proximity to Mass Shooting Sites and a Comparison With McDonald's and Starbucks Retailers
- The Demographic Profile of Suicidal Hanging Deaths in North India
- Comparison of Efficacy and Safety of Anticoagulant Monotherapy and Combined Therapy of Anticoagulant and Antiplatelets in Patients With Stable Coronary Artery Disease and Atrial Fibrillation: A Meta-Analysis
- Maintaining Tooth Vitality With Super Minimally Invasive Pulp Therapy
September Cureus U Selected Articles
- Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Case Series: a Chronology of Biochemical and Hematological Parameters
- Nutrition Education, Understanding, and Counseling Practices Among Physiatrists: A Survey Study
- Evolution of the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Analysis of the Brunt of the Second and Third Waves on Patients in Western Uttar Pradesh
- Monkeypox: An Emerging Disease
- Pulmonary Tuberculosis With Tuberculous Right Wrist Tenosynovitis, Hepatitis C, and Mild COVID-19 in a Kidney Transplant Indian Male: World’s First Case
August Cureus U Selected Articles
- COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Its Determinants in the General Population of Delhi, India: A State Level Cross-Sectional Survey
- Trends in Repair vs. Biceps Tenodesis for Superior Labrum From Anterior to Posterior (SLAP) Tear: An Epidemiological Study
- Role of Art Therapy in the Promotion of Mental Health: A Critical Review
- Comparing the Effects of Oral HIV Self-Testing With Those of Standard HIV Testing for Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trials: A Bird’s Eye Perspective
July Cureus U Selected Articles
- A Detroit Student-Run Free Clinic’s Management of Select Chronic Diseases
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Research Funding and All-Cause In-Hospital Traumatic Brain Injury-Related Mortality
- Effect of Socio-Economic Status on Perioperative Outcomes After Robotic-Assisted Pulmonary Lobectomy
- Monkeypox Epidemic: A Throwback From Smallpox Eradication
- Monkeypox: A Comprehensive Review of Transmission, Pathogenesis, and Manifestation
June Cureus U Selected Articles
- Evaluation of Serum Testosterone Levels Following Three Months of SA3X (Spilanthes acmella) Supplementation
- Establishing a Universal RT-PCR Testing System Is Essential for the Safe Performance of Scheduled Surgeries During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Japan: A Retrospective Study
- A Look at Cycling Safety in a Southern Municipality of the Netherlands
- National Trends in Gender-Affirming Surgical Procedures: A Google Trends Analysis
- The Anti-tuberculosis Battle in Greece in the 1800s and 1900s
May Cureus U Selected Articles
- Racial and Gender Profile of Public Health Faculty in the United States of America
- The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Diagnosis of Skin Cancer Cases in North Cancer Alliance and Scotland
- Proportion of New Onset of Anosmia and Its Diagnostic Significance in COVID-19
- Application of a Social-Ecological Model to Study the Factors Associated With Sarcopenia
- Scrub Typhus Co-Infections in a Young Boy With Varicella and Malaria: A Rare Case Report
April Cureus U Selected Articles
- Health-Seeking Behaviour for Childhood Ailments in Caregivers of Under-Five Children in an Urban Resettlement Colony in Delhi, India
- Interaction of Maternal Race/Ethnicity, Insurance, and Education Level on Pregnancy Outcomes: A Retrospective Analysis of the United States Vital Statistics Records
- Prevalence of Dementia and Its Associated Risk Factors Among Geriatric Patients Visiting Primary Healthcare Centers in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study
- Deltoid Intramuscular Injections: A Systematic Review of Underlying Neurovascular Structures to the Muscle and Proposing a Relatively Safer Site
- Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia and Genetic Susceptibility: A Case Report and Literature Review
March Cureus U Selected Articles
- Current Public Trends in the Discussion of Dry Eyes: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Popular Content on TikTok
- Frequency of Stroke and Factors Associated With It Among Old Age Hypertensive Patients in Karachi, Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study
- Controlled Substance Waste: Concerns, Controversies, Solutions
- Efficacy of Chitosan and Chlorhexidine Mouthwash on Dental Plaque and Gingival Inflammation: A Systematic Review
- Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein-Associated Disorders Post-ChAdOx1 Vaccination
February Cureus U Selected Articles
- Medicine Storage and Dispensing Facilities in Public Healthcare Pharmacies of Puducherry, India
- Health Professionals in a COVID-19 Reference Hospital: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Levels and Their Associations With Psychological Resilience and Quality of Life
- Knowledge, Attitudes, Behavior, and Practices of Self Breast Examination in Nicaragua
- Discerning Fact From Fiction: An Assessment of Coronavirus-19 Misinformation Among Patients in Rural Michigan
- The Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Among Immigrants in Canada
January Cureus U Selected Articles
- Factors Influencing Contraceptive Use Among Sexually Active U.S. Middle and High School Students, 2015 to 2019
- Effectiveness of Organic and Inorganic Fluoridated Dentifrice on Dental Caries Progression Among Institutionalized Geriatrics: A Randomized Intervention
- Prevalence and Severity of Temporomandibular Disorders in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
- Perspectives of Stakeholders of Equitable Access to Community Naloxone Programs: A Literature Review
- Multiple Extrapulmonary Tuberculous Abscesses Developed Postpartum in a Non-HIV Patient Under Anti-tuberculosis Chemotherapy
December Cureus U Selected Articles
- Compassion and Empathy in Basic Medical Science Teaching: A Suggested Model
- Can the Dynamic External Pelvimetry Test in Late Pregnancy Reveal Obstructed and Prolonged Labor? Results From a Pilot Study
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance Knowledge: Awareness Among the General Public in Jazan, Saudi Arabia
- A Literature Review on Biofilm Formation on Silicone and Poymethyl Methacrylate Used for Maxillofacial Prostheses
- Preliminary Design and Development of a Mechanical Ventilator Using Industrial Automation Components for Rapid Deployment During the COVID-19 Pandemic
November Cureus U Selected Articles
- Emergency Medical Service Utilization and Response Following COVID-19 Emergency and Stay-at-Home Policies: An Interrupted Time-Series Analysis
- COVID-19-Related Concerns and Symptoms of Anxiety: Does Concern Play a Role in Predicting Severity and Risk?
- A Systematic Review of the Long-Term Trajectory of Hemodynamics and Body Composition in Childhood Obesity
- Salivary Uric Acid: A Noninvasive Wonder for Clinicians?
- A Multidrug Therapy for Hydrocarbon Aspiration With Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome After Exposure to Oral Benzine Intake: A Case Report
October Cureus U Selected Articles
- Insights in Neuropsychiatry: Suicide and Self-Mutilation in the Mena Region- a Bibliometric Quantitative and Co-occurrence Medline-Based Analysis
- Data-Driven Monitoring in Community Based Management of Children With Severely Acute Malnutrition (SAM) Using Psychometric Techniques: An Operational Framework
- Ozone: A Novel Sterilizer for Personal Protective Equipment
- Reduced Susceptibility and Resistance to Vancomycin of Staphylococcus aureus: A Review of Global Incidence Patterns and Related Genetic Mechanisms
- Q Fever: An Emerging Reality in Portugal
September Cureus U Selected Articles
- Association Between Retinoid X Receptor Gene Variants and Dyslipidemia Risk in an Iranian Population
- Willingness and Motivation of Saudi Patients with Keratoconus to Participate in Clinical Trials
- Clinical Wide-Field Retinal Image Deep Learning Classification of Exudative and Non-Exudative Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Illicitly Manufactured Fentanyl Entering the United States
- Prostate Cancer Support Groups: The Unadvertised Camaraderie
August Cureus U Selected Articles
- Retrospective Analysis of COVID-19 Conversion Rate Among Anesthesiologists in Acute Care Centers
- Prevention of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections Through Educational Interventions in Adult Intensive Care Units: A Systematic Review
- The Type of Substance Use Mediates the Difference in the Odds of Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Adolescents of the United States
- Neurosyphilis Presenting as an Atypical Case of Posterior Placoid Chorioretinitis in a Young, HIV-Negative Male
July Cureus U Selected Articles
- Deployment of Infectious Disease Experts and Prevalence of Antimicrobial Resistance in Okayama: A Call for Training of Specialists
- Vaccine Development Throughout History
- Impact of Race and Health Insurance Status on Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer Patients
- Predictors of Length of Stay and Cost of Hospitalization of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome in the United States