CLINICAL, LABORATORY, AND ULTRASOUND RELATED DIAGNOSES OF THYROID DISORDERS: USING A FAMILY MEDICINE CENTER DATA TO ASSESS THYROIDITIS AND THYROID NODULES IN THE EASTERN PROVINCE OF SAUDI ARABIA

Clinical, Laboratory, and Ultrasound Related Diagnoses of Thyroid Disorders: Using a Family Medicine Center Data to Assess Thyroiditis and Thyroid Nodules in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia

Introduction/Objectives: The prevalence of thyroid disorders is high in Saudi Arabia.Among the disorders, goiter and thyroiditis are the most common and have unique ultrasound (US) features, underscoring the need for US screening for thyroid pathologies.This study aimed to determine ckf snafu 2.0 the prevalence of thyroiditis and thyroid nodules in

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A one-year pilot study comparing direct-infusion high resolution mass spectrometry based untargeted metabolomics to targeted diagnostic screening for inherited metabolic diseases

Background: Early diagnosis of inherited metabolic diseases (IMDs) is important because treatment may lead to reduced mortality and improved prognosis.Due to their diversity, it is a challenge to diagnose IMDs in time, effecting an emerging need for a comprehensive test to acquire an overview of metabolite status.Untargeted metabolomics has proven

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The Dual Role of Oxidative Stress in Atherosclerosis and Coronary Artery Disease: Pathological Mechanisms and Diagnostic Potential

Oxidative stress plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease (CAD), with both beneficial and detrimental effects on cardiovascular health.On one hand, the excessive production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) contributes to endothelial dysfunction, inflammation, and vascular remodeling, which are central

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Commercial Surrogacy: Invisible Reproductive Workers in Ghana

The issues facing surrogates are labour issues.However, there is scanty literature on the working conditions of surrogates in sub-Saharan Africa.This article explores the labour galaxy whisk conditions of these unprotected and invisible reproductive workers in Ghana.In-depth interviews were conducted with key informants between 2018 and 2019.The st

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