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cureus.com > articles > 468023-epstein-barr-virus-ebv-hepatitis-treated-with-n-acetylcysteine-placebo-versus-true-effect

Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Hepatitis Treated With N-Acetylcysteine: Placebo Versus True Effect

16+ hour, 13+ min ago  (189+ words) Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a herpesvirus that is known to cause multiple conditions, ranging from malignancies like Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas to infectious and autoimmune conditions like infectious mononucleosis and systemic lupus erythematosus. Infectious mononucleosis causes systemic symptoms including cervical…...

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cureus.com > articles > 466442-challenges-and-prospects-of-travel-medicine-practice-in-nigeria-a-cross-sectional-survey-of-travel-medicine-practitioners

Challenges and Prospects of Travel Medicine Practice in Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Travel Medicine Practitioners

16+ hour, 13+ min ago  (376+ words) Background: Travel medicine is a relatively new area of practice in Nigeria and most African countries. Even though a huge number of Nigerians engage regularly in both international and in-country travels, there is a dearth of travel medicine practitioners in…...

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cureus.com > articles > 458972-resident-physician-perceptions-of-wellness-interventions-a-single-institution-qualitative-study

Resident Physician Perceptions of Wellness Interventions: A Single-Institution Qualitative Study

2+ hour, 27+ min ago  (291+ words) Introduction Resident physicians are at high risk for burnout and mental health conditions, which negatively impact patient care. In response, many residency programs have implemented wellness initiatives. However, more research is needed on how residents themselves perceive specific interventions. Thus,…...

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cureus.com > articles > 402143-lacunar-pontine-infarct-presenting-as-ipsilateral-lower-motor-neuron-facial-palsy-a-case-report

Lacunar Pontine Infarct Presenting as Ipsilateral Lower Motor Neuron Facial Palsy: A Case Report

16+ hour, 13+ min ago  (207+ words) Most cases of unilateral facial paralysis are caused by Bell's palsy, which is usually an idiopathic lower motor neuron facial nerve palsy. However, some cases result from an infarction of the ipsilateral facial nerve region in the pons, which mimics…...

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cureus.com > articles > 354610-liberal-versus-restrictive-fluid-therapy-in-the-early-management-of-sepsis-and-septic-shock-a-systematic-review

Liberal Versus Restrictive Fluid Therapy in the Early Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock: A Systematic Review

6+ hour, 18+ min ago  (213+ words) Sepsis and septic shock remain life-threatening conditions with high morbidity and mortality. Optimal fluid management during early resuscitation remains controversial, particularly regarding liberal versus restrictive strategies. This systematic review aimed to evaluate clinical outcomes associated with different intravenous (IV) fluid approaches…...

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cureus.com > articles > 467319-strategic-medical-student-engagement-enhances-knowledge-interest-and-recruitment-in-radiation-oncology

Strategic Medical Student Engagement Enhances Knowledge, Interest, and Recruitment in Radiation Oncology

16+ hour, 13+ min ago  (313+ words) Background Residency match data suggest there may be a suboptimal number of radiation oncology (RO) residency applicants. This report describes one RO residency program's approach to medical student engagement (MSE) to improve interest in RO and enhance recruitment. Methods One…...

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cureus.com > articles > 471171-clinical-presentation-and-surgical-management-of-pediatric-coronary-artery-disease-a-single-center-retrospective-case-series

Clinical Presentation and Surgical Management of Pediatric Coronary Artery Disease: A Single-Center Retrospective Case Series

4+ hour, 27+ min ago  (238+ words) Background Pediatric coronary artery disease is rare and heterogeneous, with potentially severe clinical consequences. Data from resource-limited settings remains limited. This study aims to describe the clinical presentation and surgical management of pediatric coronary artery disease at a tertiary cardiac…...

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cureus.com > articles > 462704-recurrent-ischemic-events-in-adult-moyamoya-disease-a-case-report-of-persistent-symptoms-despite-encephaloduroarteriosynangiosis-edas-surgery

Recurrent Ischemic Events in Adult Moyamoya Disease: A Case Report of Persistent Symptoms Despite Encephaloduroarteriosynangiosis (EDAS) Surgery

16+ hour, 13+ min ago  (226+ words) Moyamoya disease (MMD)is a rare cerebrovascular disorder characterized by progressive stenosis of the intracranial arteries, which can lead to the development of fragile collateral vessels. The surgical revascularization, especially encephaloduroarteriosynangiosis (EDAS), is commonly employed among MMD patients. However, due to…...

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cureus.com > articles > 466719-regenerative-synergy-in-facial-rejuvenation-a-pilot-clinical-study-of-polydioxanone-microspheres-ultra-v-ultracol-200-organic-silicon-and-adipostructuring

Regenerative Synergy in Facial Rejuvenation: A Pilot Clinical Study of Polydioxanone Microspheres (Ultra V® UltraCol 200), Organic Silicon, and Adipostructuring

16+ hour, 13+ min ago  (260+ words) Background Dermal fillers used with minimally invasive techniques have currently achieved an important role in regenerative medicine and in alleviating skin damage over the years. Objectives To evaluate clinical results after the use of the Polydioxanone Collagen Biostimulator Ultra V…...

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cureus.com > articles > 465426-comparative-outcomes-of-immediate-versus-delayed-sequential-bilateral-cataract-surgery-a-narrative-review

Comparative Outcomes of Immediate Versus Delayed Sequential Bilateral Cataract Surgery: A Narrative Review

16+ hour, 13+ min ago  (351+ words) Maria Staktopoulou " Ioannis Tsinopoulos " Argyrios Tzamalis " Diamantis Almaliotis Cite this article as: Staktopoulou M, Tsinopoulos I, Tzamalis A, et al. (March 09, 2026) Comparative Outcomes of Immediate Versus Delayed Sequential Bilateral Cataract Surgery: A Narrative Review. Cureus 18(3): e104919. doi:10.7759/cureus.104919 Studies were eligible…...