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Works from 2026

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A Bayesian re-analysis of the STRESS trial, Kevin D. Hill, Jake Koerner, Hwanhee Hong, et al. (Article)

Angiotensin-neprilysin inhibition in acute decompensated heart failure: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, Hosam I. Taha, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Bashar M. Al Zoubi, et al. (Article)

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Dyspareunia, Leah Delfinado and Sonia Gilani (Book Chapter)

National survey of neonatal-perinatal medicine fellows on postresuscitation debriefing, Lily Guo, Nicole K. Sather, Nadia Khan, et al. (Article)

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Relationship between aerobic fitness and adipose tissue insulin resistance, Arunima Sharma, Kelli Lytle, and Michael D. Jensen (Article)

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Transcatheter versus surgical treatment in aortic stenosis with coronary artery disease: A meta-analysis of time-to-event data on 162,305 patients, Ahmed Emara, Mohamed Emara, Ahmed Farid Gadelmawla, et al. (Article)

Works from 2025

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Advancing clinical adoption of digital cognitive assessments: Implementation pathways to improve early detection and diagnosis of cognitive impairment, Pierre N. Tariot, Melissa Petersen, Darren R. Gitelman, et al. (Abstract)

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U.S. POINTER: Topline results of a large multisite randomized controlled multidomain lifestyle intervention trial, Mark A. Espeland, Heather M. Snyder, Laura D. Baker, et al. (Abstract)

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Cancer, inflammation, and thrombosis: Drivers of atrial fibrillation in oncology patients, Ameer Awashra, Hamza A. Abdul-Hafez, Moaath Swalha, et al. (Article)

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Chest tube removal after cardiac surgery in first vs. second post-operative day: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Mohamed Saad Rakab, Ameer Awashra, Nada Radwan, et al. (Article)

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Interhospital transfer versus direct admission for percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Anwar Zahran, Fathi Milhem, Mohammad Bdair, et al. (Article)

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Comparable disease-specific survival between Mohs surgery and wide local excision for acral lentiginous melanoma: A National Cohort Study, Mitchell A. Taylor, Laura Beach, Joe McGrath, et al. (Article)

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Topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) syndrome: Developing diagnostic criteria through a modified Delphi method, Cynhia Hsu, Lily Guo, Derrick Adams, et al. (Article)

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Reassessing PCI timing in high bleeding risk patients: Evidence, strategies, and outcomes, Ameer Awashra, Mohammed AbuBaha, Ahmed Emara, et al. (Article)

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X+Why? A qualitative approach to understanding pediatric resident and faculty preferences for the X+Y scheduling change, Lynn Thoreson, Joanna Lewis, Heather B. Howell, et al. (Article)

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Alzheimer's medications and polypharmacy management in advanced dementia and hospice care, Rana Senlik and Robert Martin (Oral/Podium Presentation)

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Long-acting dexamethasone viscous gel (SP-102) transforaminal injection for lumbosacral radicular pain, Nebojsa Nick Knezevic, Conor George, and Daniela A. Ferrer Gonzalez (Article)

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A contemporary guide of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in cardiogenic shock, Vinh Q. Chau, George Kalapurakal, Teruhiko Imamura, et al. (Article)

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Acute effects of aminophylline effects on hemodynamic parameters and fluid balance in pediatric cardiac intensive care patients: Machine learning insights using high fidelity data, Rohit S. Loomba, Riddhi Patel, Amanda Miceli, et al. (Article)

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Adopting self-measured blood pressure monitoring among underserved communities (ASPIRE): A pilot randomized controlled trial, Rasha Khatib, Nicole Glowacki, Iridian Guzman, et al. (Article)

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Antenatal risk of coarctation for newborns at Hartford Hospital (ARCH) pathway: A predictor of postnatal management strategy, Alicia Wang, Matthew Cummins, Elizabeth Flerlage, et al. (Article)

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Approach to atrial pacing in an extracardiac Fontan patient: Avoiding trans-baffle puncture through electroanatomical mapping, Shreeya R. Joshee, Corbin Rayfield, Srinath Yeshwant, et al. (Article)

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Breaking the 50+ barrier: Cortical speed of sound via quantitative ultrasound as a new age-at-death estimator in older adults, Jieun Kim, Erin Leslie, and Hadiah Kedwaii (Article)

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Complete versus partial revascularization for older adults with acute coronary syndrome: A meta-analysis and systematic review of randomized and multivariable adjusted data, André Luiz Carvalho Ferreira, Luanna Paula Garcez de Carvalho Feitoza, Ana Yasmin Cáceres Lessa, et al. (Article)

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Development of a risk score predicting survival after adult heart transplantation in the United States, Kevin A. Lazenby, Stratton B. Tolmie, Kenley Barrett, et al. (Article)

Gradually, then suddenly: Nutrition in an era of medically induced weight loss, Robert E. Bergia, Eric M. Davis, and Wayne W. Campbell (Article)

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Optical frequency domain imaging versus intravascular ultrasound for percutaneous coronary intervention: A meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis of randomized controlled trials, Hosam I. Taha, Mohamed S. Elgendy, Abdalhakim Shubietah, et al. (Article)

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Perspectives of doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis among pediatric providers, John M. Flores, Trenton Lam, Jose L. Paredes Sosa, et al. (Article)

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Recommended standardized terminology related to the clitoris and vestibular bulbs based on a structured medical literature review, Julia K. Shinnick, Peter C. Jeppson, Donna Mazloomdoost, et al. (Article)

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To infinity and beyond, Marla Hartzen (Editorial)

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Prone positioning in cone beam CT-guided robotic bronchoscopy case series: A strategy to minimize atelectasis and improve access to posteromedial lower lobe nodules, Abdul Hamid Alraiyes, Clayton Johnson, Nikolina Madjer, et al. (Article)

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Efficacy and safety of DPP-1 inhibitors in bronchiectasis: a GRADE-assessed meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, Ahmed Emara, Ameer Awashra, Mohamed Ellebedy, et al. (Article)

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Obicetrapib for dyslipidemia with or without cardiovascular risk: A GRADE-assessed meta-analysis of randomized trials with trial sequential evidence, Ahmed Emara, Ahmed Farid Gadelmawla, Ameer Awashra, et al. (Article)

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Pulsed field ablation for paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia: A systematic review and single-arm meta-analysis, Giang Son Arrighini, Mrunalini Dandamudi, Vinh Quang Ho, et al. (Article)

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Clearing the air: Associations between air pollution and Alzheimer's disease, Greer Russell and Robert Martin (Oral/Podium Presentation)

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Smart bioactive hydrogels for myocardial infarction repair: A multifunctional approach integrating stimuli-responsive drug delivery, electroconductivity, and real-time biosensing, Abubakar Dra Nazir, Awaisa Nazir, Naseer Khan, et al. (Article)

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Clinical considerations for the treatment of patients with familial chylomicronemia syndrome using a hepatic-targeted APOC3 antisense oligonucleotide, Archna Bajaj, Elif A. Oral, Alan Brown, et al. (Article)

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Aortic dissection mortality in the United States, 1968-2023: Trends, disparities, and deep learning forecasts, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Mohamed S. Elgendy, Abubakar Nazir, et al. (Article)

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Stomach cancer elective surgery morbidity and mortality at 90-Day (Hold Study): A prospective, international collaborative cohort study, Claudia Neves-Marques, Mohamed Abulazayem, Geoffrey Yuet Wong, et al. (Article)

Low-dose triple-pill of telmisartan, amlodipine, and indapamide for initial hypertension yreatment: A GRADE-assessed meta-analysis of randomized trials, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Mohamed S. Elgendy, Ahmed Emara, et al. (Article)

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Clinical outcomes in anemic women undergoing elective percutaneous coronary intervention: A retrospective cohort analysis, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Mohamed Saad Rakab, Mohamed S. Elgendy, et al. (Article)

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Competency-based simulation training for procedural skills: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Julia H. Vermylen, Elaine R. Cohen, David A. Cook, et al. (Article)

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Exploring sex differences in myocardial fibrosis in patients with structurally normal hearts, Jan Mazur, Katarzyna E. Gil, Katarzyna Mikrut, et al. (Article)

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Quantifying the effective cricoid force to occlude the esophageal entrance in anesthetized and muscle-relaxed children: A videolaryngoscopy-based assessment, Ahed Zeidan, M Ramez Salem, Munir Bamadhaj, et al. (Article)

Bedtime versus morning dosing of anti-hypertensives: A GRADE-assessed meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials with trial sequential evidence, Mohamed Saad Rakab, Basel Hatem Elsalakawi, Abdalhakim Shubietah, et al. (Article)

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Leadless versus transvenous single-chamber ventricular pacemakers: Real-world evidence from aveir VR coverage with evidence development study, James E. Ip, Peter A. Brady, Anne M. Kroman, et al. (Article)

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Use and outcomes of the medical hybrid procedure for stage 1 palliation in infants with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and variants, Daniel N. Beauchamp, Christopher J. Statile, Huaiyu Zang, et al. (Article)

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Abstract 4351564: Primary results of the VICTORION-NOVEL (LDL-C management program in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) patients with elevated LDL-C) lipid optimization multicenter implementation trial, Muthiah Vaduganathan, Alan Brown, Stacy Farr, et al. (Abstract)

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Abstract 4357375: Safety and efficacy of the aldosterone synthase inhibitor osilodrostat in primary hypertension: A retrospective cohort analysis, Ahmed Emara, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Mohamed Elgendy, et al. (Abstract)

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Abstract 4357557: Renal denervation versus baroreflex activation therapy in resistant hypertension: Outcomes from a real-world registry, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Mohamed Elgendy, Emmanuel Olumuyide, et al. (Abstract)

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Abstract 4357581: Prophylactic left atrial appendage occlusion during mitral valve repair in patients without atrial fibrillation: A meta-analysis with reconstructed time-to-event data, Ahmed Emara, Mohamed Elgendy, Abdalhakim Shubietah, et al. (Abstract)

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Abstract 4357831: Sacubitril/valsartan in resistant hypertension: Longitudinal improvements in blood pressure control accompanied by increasing adverse event rates, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Mohamed Elgendy, Qutaiba Qafisheh, et al. (Abstract)

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Abstract 4358422: Comparative efficacy and safety of renal denervation versus spinal cord stimulation in hypertensive patients: A propensity-matched cohort study, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Maria Vargas, Mohamed Murad, et al. (Abstract)

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Abstract 4358425: VICTORION-INCEPTION: Consistent low-density lipoprotein cholesterol lowering with Inclisiran following acute coronary syndrome independent of index lipid-lowering therapy, Alan Brown, Nihar Desai, Jeffrey Anderson, et al. (Abstract)

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Abstract 4359607: Short-term gains, long-term costs: Transcatheter versus surgical aortic valve replacement in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Ahmed Emara, Mohamed Elgendy, et al. (Abstract)

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Abstract 4361336: Exploring disparities in pediatric Wolff-Parkinson-White patients by race and ethnicity: Results of a multicenter ambispective registry, Iqbal El Assaad, Cheyenne Beach, Mary Niu, et al. (Abstract)

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Abstract 4364315: Clinical outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve replacement in adults with congenital heart disease: A nationwide analysis, Emmanuel Olumuyide, Alexandra Olavarrieta, Abdalhakim Shubietah, et al. (Abstract)

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Abstract 4364786: Computed tomography cardiac angiography guided vs invasive angiography alone in patients with prior coronary artery bypass grafting: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Shanmukh sai pavan Lingamsetty, Sahas Reddy Jitta, Priyanka Vatsavayi, et al. (Abstract)

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Abstract 4365052: Bedtime versus morning dosing of antihypertensives: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, Mohamed Rakab, Basel Hatem Elsalakawi, Mohab Mattar, et al. (Abstract)

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Abstract 4366960: Interhospital transfer versus direct admission for percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Anwar Zahran, Fathi Milhem, Saja Amer, et al. (Abstract)

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Abstract 4367016: Double trouble - Type A dissection complicating an already complicated pregnancy, Rachel Segar, Anne Marie Bonaguro, Bayan Yazdi, et al. (Abstract)

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Abstract 4368536: Transcatheter vs surgical treatment in aortic stenosis with coronary artery disease: A meta-analysis of time-to-event data on 162,305 patients, Ahmed Emara, Mohamed Emara, Ahmed Farid Gadelmawla, et al. (Abstract)

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Abstract 4368638: Comparable one-year efficacy and safety of spironolactone versus amiloride in resistant hypertension: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis, Mohamed Elgendy, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Ahmed Emara, et al. (Abstract)

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Abstract 4368735: Shifting patterns in essential hypertension mortality in the United States before and after the COVID-19 pandemic, Hasan Munshi, Abdullah Ahmad, Abdalhakim Shubietah, et al. (Abstract)

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Abstract 4371560: Obicetrapib in patients with dyslipidemia with or without atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, Ahmed Emara, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Mohamed Elgendy, et al. (Abstract)

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Sodium channel inhibitors in clinical development for pain management: A focused review, Crystal Banh, Aleksandar Sic, and Nebojsa Nick Knezevic (Article)

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13152 Deep infiltrating endometriosis of the bowel & vagina: How much is too much?, Kathryn Field and Abraham Shashoua (Abstract)

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14582 Robotic cervical repair and abdominal cerclage for preconception management of cervical defect, Michael Zebold, Molly McKenna, Kelly Ryan, et al. (Abstract)

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Factors and disease-specific outcomes associated with treatment delays in osteosarcoma: A population-based retrospective cohort study, Kate S. Woods, Ryan T. Kauper, Anisha Kohli, et al. (Article)

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Hemodynamic profiles during pulmonary artery pressure sensor implantation: Risk stratification in chronic HFrEF, Daniel Jabr, Rachel Pedersen, Amogha Dahal, et al. (Article)

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Increasing acute coronary syndrome mortality in cirrhosis after a period of decline: A national analysis of temporal and demographic disparities, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Ameer Awashra, Fathi Milhem, et al. (Article)

In response to comment on "Effectiveness of peripheral nerve stimulation in managing chronic pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials", Amol Soin, Nebojsa Nick Knezevic, and Laxmaiah Manchikanti (Response or Comment)

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Outcomes of patients with cancer with acute coronary syndrome-associated cardiogenic shock, Orly Leiva, Sunil Rao, Richard K. Cheng, et al. (Article)

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The let-down reflex: New motherhood, one drop at a time, Lauren Rissman and Rachel Ashworth (Article)

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Managing anticoagulation in a patient with calciphylaxis and mechanical valve: A therapeutic dilemma, Qutaiba Qafisheh, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Mohanad Qwaider, et al. (Article)

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Cholelithiasis as a possible drug reaction in use of resmetirom, Krishna Shah, Nick Adimi, and Rogelio Silva (Poster)

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Post-partum pyoderma gangrenosum in young female with ulcerative colitis, Krishna Shah, Matthew Posen, Ahmad Mardini, et al. (Poster)

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Right upper quadrant pain in young female with duplicated biliary system, Krishna Shah, Kamakshi Katwala, Regine Marie Lim, et al. (Poster)

Implementation of an outpatient cervical ripening initiative: Outcomes and patient & provider perspectives, Katherine H. Zhu, Sonia Gilani, Sunitha C. Suresh, et al. (Article)

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Severe anemia as a complication of blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome, Matthew Posen, Kamakshi Katwala, Krishna Shah, et al. (Poster)

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Solitary fibrous tumor of the pancreas: An exceedingly rare tumor presentation, Matthew Posen, Krishna Shah, Ahmad Mardini, et al. (Poster)

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Synchronous primary pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma discovered during breast cancer surveillance of CA 27.29, Samee Farooqi, Ahmad Mardini, Krishna Shah, et al. (Poster)

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Nivolumab-induced hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) in a patient with metastatic melanoma: A case report and literature review, Ravjot K. Virdi, Umar Hussain, and Jacob Bitran (Article)

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FDA-regulated clinical trials vs. real-world data: How to bridge the gap in pain research, Anthony Reyes, Mohummed Malik, Malik Sahouri, et al. (Article)

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The vascular mimic: Successful surgical management of cavernous sinus hemangioma via adapted approach: Case report, Mohanad A. Abuzahra, Malak Hroub, Mohammed A. Barakat, et al. (Article)

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Interpreting an abnormal VDRL or RPR in a memory clinic patient, Shannon Cunningham and Robert Martin (Oral/Podium Presentation)

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Late Loeys-Dietz syndrome diagnosis in an adolescent with severe phenotype, Lorraine James, Nazia Husain, Sarah Jurgensmeyer Langas, et al. (Article)

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The medical community must not remain silent about healthcare and water access denial in Palestine, Jade Pagkas-Bather, Sabrina Imam, Rachel Bender Ignacio, et al. (Article)

Association of POP-Q phenotype with voiding dysfunction and prolapse recurrance, C Schachter, M Gabra, M Duong, et al. (Abstract)

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Chronic stress and autoimmunity: The role of HPA axis and cortisol dysregulation, Sergio Gutierrez Nunez, Sara Peixoto Rabelo, Nikola Subotic, et al. (Article)

Transperineal approach to recurrent complex anovaginal fistula repair secondary to cryptoglandular disease, Olivia Garcia, M Gabra, and C Matthes (Abstract)

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Examining the impact of time-to-treatment on disease-specific survival in pediatric pilocytic astrocytoma: A multi-institutional retrospective cohort analysis, Anisha Kohli, Kate S. Woods, Blake Recupido, et al. (Letter)

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Disparities in radiation therapy utilization for solitary plasmacytoma of bone: A surveillance, epidemiology, and end results database analysis, Kate Woods, Mitchell Taylor, Omar Hamadi, et al. (Article)

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Oral tranexamic acid for lichen planus pigmentosus inversus: A case report of therapeutic success, Starzyk Tory, Zaki Mehraeil, Brittani Remé, et al. (Article)

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Repair of congenital cardiac disease requiring bypass for a pediatric patient with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, Miriam Blumenthal, Ananya Chandra, McKenna Robinette, et al. (Article)

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Impact of disease stage, treatment timing, and demographic disparities on survival in vulvar squamous cell carcinoma: Insights from a SEER-based analysis, Eva Shelton, Janmesh Patel, Mitchell A. Taylor, et al. (Article)

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Patients with newly diagnosed cervical cancer should be screened for anal human papillomavirus (HPV) and anal dysplasia: Results of cost and quality analysis, Lukus Berber, Olivia Foy, Jesus Cantu, et al. (Article)

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Optimizing contrast administration in pediatric cardiovascular CT: Safety and technique, Madhusudan Ganigara, Sarv Priya, and Prashant Nagpal (Article)

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Analysis of outcomes in patients with HeartMate 3 with and without right ventricular assist device support, Vinh Q. Chau, Laura Coyle, Rachel Pedersen, et al. (Article)

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Head collision: When it's more than a concussion - 2048, Oswald A. Ramos Tuarez, Sarah Pierotti, and Sujith Kochat (Abstract)