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Association between glycemic control and adverse outcomes in atrial fibrillation: Evidence from a large real-world cohort, Ekow Essien, Justice Owusu-Achiaw, Abraham Carboo, et al. (Abstract)

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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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Cardiovascular outcomes in obese patients with sleep apnea treated with tirzepatide versus bariatric surgery: A propensity-matched analysis using the TriNetX research network, Ekow Essien, Karldon Nwaezeapu, Abena Agyekum, et al. (Abstract)

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Cardiovascular risk in obstructive sleep apnea: Impact of glycemic control in diabetes - Insights from the TriNetX Network, Ekow Essien, Justice Owusu-Achiaw, Abraham Carboo, et al. (Abstract)

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Clinical outcomes in spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) versus myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA): A propensity-matched analysis using the TriNetX research network, Ekow Essien, Karldon Nwaezeapu, Abena Agyekum, et al. (Abstract)

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Comparative analysis of cardiovascular outcomes between patients diagnosed with spontaneous coronary artery dissection and those with peripartum cardiomyopathy: A propensity-matched analysis using the TriNetX research network, Abena Agyekum, Ekow Essien, Karldon Nwaezeapu, et al. (Abstract)

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Comparative analysis of mortality and cardiometabolic outcomes in obese patients with type 2 diabetes treated with Semaglutide versus Tirzepatide: Insights from the TriNetX database, Gloria Amoako, Ekow Essien, Abena Agyekum, et al. (Abstract)

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Comparative cardiovascular benefits of Semaglutide adjunctive to bariatric surgery: A real-world analysis using TriNetX, Ekow Essien, Justice Owusu-Achiaw, Abraham Carboo, et al. (Abstract)

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Comparative cardiovascular outcomes between carvedilol and metoprolol in patients with takotsubo syndrome: A propensity-matched cohort study, Karldon Iwuchukwu Nwaezeapu, Godbless Ajenaghughrure, Ekow Essien, et al. (Abstract)

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Comparative cardiovascular outcomes of tirzepatide vs liraglutide in obese patients with sleep apnea: A propensity-matched analysis using the TriNetX research network, Ekow Essien, Karldon Nwaezeapu, Abena Agyekum, et al. (Abstract)

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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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Diagnostic approaches for spontaneous coronary artery dissection: A systematic review of multimodality imaging, Ekow Essien, Karldon Nwaezeapu, Abena Agyekum, et al. (Abstract)

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GLP-1 receptor agonists in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: Mortality benefit with complex cardiovascular risk profile, Karldon Iwuchukwu Nwaezeapu, Godbless Ajenaghughrure, Ekow Essien, et al. (Abstract)

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GLP-1 receptor agonists in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease: Cardiovascular outcomes and mortality benefits, Karldon Iwuchukwu Nwaezeapu, Godbless Ajenaghughrure, Ekow Essien, et al. (Abstract)

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GLP-1 receptor agonists in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and obstructive sleep apnea: Cardiovascular, pulmonary, and mortality outcomes, Karldon Iwuchukwu Nwaezeapu, Godbless Ajenaghughrure, Ekow Essien, et al. (Abstract)

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Heart failure phenotypes and prognosis: A comparative analysis of HFpEF and HFmrEF using TriNetX data, Ekow Essien, Abraham Carboo, Karldon Nwaezeapu, et al. (Abstract)

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High-sensitivity C-reactive protein as a prognostic indicator in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction: Evidence from the TriNetX database, Ekow Essien, Abraham Carboo, Karldon Nwaezeapu, et al. (Abstract)

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Impact of depression on clinical outcomes among spontaneous coronary artery dissection patients: A propensity-matched analysis using the TriNetX research network, Abena Korwaa Agyekum, Ekow Essien, Karldon Nwaezeapu, et al. (Abstract)

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Impact of diabetes on cardiovascular outcomes in PCOS patients: A retrospective database study, Abena Agyekum, Gloria Amoako, Ekow Essien, et al. (Abstract)

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Impact of NT-proBNP levels on clinical outcomes in peripartum cardiomyopathy: A propensity-matched analysis using the TriNetX research network, Abena Korwaa Agyekum, Ekow Essien, Karldon Nwaezeapu, et al. (Abstract)

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Impact of smoking cessation on cardiovascular health in OSA patients: A retrospective database study, Ekow Essien, Abraham Carboo, Karldon Nwaezeapu, et al. (Abstract)

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Influence of obstructive sleep apnea on long-term cardiovascular outcomes in heart transplant recipients: A retrospective database study, Abena Agyekum, Nana Osei, Ekow Essien, et al. (Abstract)

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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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Prediabetes in takotsubo syndrome: Impact on cardiovascular outcomes and mortality in a propensity-matched cohort study, Karldon Iwuchukwu Nwaezeapu, Godbless Ajenaghughrure, Ekow Essien, et al. (Abstract)

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Premature menopause and risk of cardiovascular outcomes: A propensity-matched analysis using the TriNetX research network, Abena Korwaa Agyekum, Ekow Essien, Karldon Nwaezeapu, et al. (Abstract)

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SGLT2 inhibitors in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and type 2 diabetes: Mortality benefit despite increased cardiovascular risk profile, Karldon Iwuchukwu Nwaezeapu, Godbless Ajenaghughrure, Ekow Essien, et al. (Abstract)

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Tirzepatide vs semaglutide in coronary artery disease and obesity: Real-world cardiovascular outcomes analysis from the TriNetX research network, Ekow Essien, Gloria Amoako, Abena Agyekum, et al. (Abstract)

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

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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)

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)

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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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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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)

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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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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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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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Adopting self-measured blood pressure monitoring in underserved primary care settings: A qualitative study using customer discovery and value proposition principles, Rasha Khatib, Iridian Guzman, Nicole Glowacki, et al. (Article)

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IgA nephropathy: An overview of the clinical trials, Zohreh Gholizadeh Ghozloujeh, Haresh Selvaskandan, Nasim Wiegley, et al. (Article)

A Case of Late Onset Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome, Lukus Berber MD and Olivia Foy MD (Abstract)

Every Patient Needs a PCP - Active Attribution of a Primary Care Provider, Lindsay Merlotti MD, Brooke Matz DO, Savannah Soik DO, and Danielle Wales MD (Abstract)

Reducing Discharge Against Medical Advice (DAMA) Rates in Internal Medicine, Sean Fabry MD, MBA; David Hamel MD; and Deborah Simpson PhD (Abstract)

Surprise Unopposed Alpha Stimulation in a Patient Receiving Labetalol, Nathan Kuttickat DO and Colleen Nichols MD (Abstract)

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Geographic and demographic disparities in left-ventricular failure mortality, 1999-2020, with forecasts to 2040: A nationwide US analysis, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Mohamed S. Elgendy, Hosam I. Taha, et al. (Letter)

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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Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency: Genetics, clinical manifestations, AI prognostics, and advanced imaging in liver disease, Islam Rajab, Monica Pernia Marin, Abdalhakim Shubietah, et al. (Article)

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Delirium screening in the neurointensive care unit: Comparison of the confusion assessment method for the intensive care unit and intensive care delirium screening checklist, Hannah Breit, Nicholas G. Panos, Kristen Fisher, et al. (Article)

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Hyperuricemia and cardiovascular risk: Insights and implications, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Ameer Awashra, Fathi Milhem, et al. (Article)

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International Association of Pancreatology revised guidelines on acute pancreatitis 2025, IAP/APA/EPC/IPC/JPS Working Group, Nalini Guda, and et al (Article)

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Long-term outcomes of second-generation drug-eluting stents versus coronary artery bypass graft: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials and multivariable adjusted data, André Luiz Carvalho Ferreira, Maria Esther Benitez Gonzalez, Ana Emanuel Coelho Pessoa Lima, et al. (Article)

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Rural-urban disparities in treatment and disease-specific survival for patients with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: A retrospective cohort analysis of the 2000 to 2021 SEER database, Odelia H. Moon, Mitchell A. Taylor, Omar Hamadi, et al. (Article)

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Clindamycin-induced dermatitis and the sparing phenomenon: A case report, Noah Gordon, Michelle Zydeck, and Ruba Odeh (Article)

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Controversies in antithrombotic therapy for patients with coronary artery disease and atrial fibrillation undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: A literature review, Omar Almur, Baraa Emran, Fathi Milhem, et al. (Article)

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PCSK9 targeting therapies for familial hypercholesterolaemia: a meta-analysis of efficacy on lipid biomarkers and safety in adults and children across 23 RCTs, Vinh Q. Ho, Nghi Bao Tran, Nhan Nguyen, et al. (Article)

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Silent misplacement: Leadless pacemaker in the left ventricle discovered over a year later-How did it end up there? Could it explain the stroke?, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Amir Singh, Qutaiba Qafisheh, et al. (Article)

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Impact of language preference and comorbidities on telemedicine in primary care: Retrospective analysis, US Midwest, 2022, Amanda Luff and Eva Chang (Letter)

A case of lactobacillus in a perinephric abscess, Anjali Gundeti, Hillary Deveaux, Jacob Barnhart, et al. (Abstract)

An analysis of recruitment, enrollment, and attendance of virtual diabetes group education across health systems (VIDA), Manuel Panzardi, Courtney Borsuk, Iridian A. Guzman, et al. (Abstract)

A new spin on malignancy: Recognizing Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome as a paraneoplastic process, Simren Singh, George T. Kalapurakal, and Parimal Sura (Abstract)

A rare and challenging case of acute jejunal diverticulitis in a high-risk patient, Samee Farooqi, Ahmad Mardini, and Irfan Siddiqui (Abstract)

Blue with benzocaine, Faizan Rahim, Katelyn Garza, Neil Patterson, et al. (Abstract)

From chronic wound to cancer: The transformation into malignant squamous cell carcinoma, Omair Syed, Sheel Dalal, Bassem Chaar, et al. (Abstract)

High dropout rate in COVID recovery clinic, Sohail Alikhan (Abstract)

Implementing pilot virtual diabetes group education: A mixed methods study, Andrea Gomez, Courtney Borsuk, Iridian A. Guzman, et al. (Abstract)

Invasive hemophilus influenzae causing septic arthritis in a young female: A case report, Kendymill Taveras and Adam Treitman (Abstract)

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Metastatic lung adenocarcinoma presenting with cavitary and consolidative lung findings: A diagnostic dilemma, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Omar Hamadi, Mahmoud Doudein, et al. (Article)

Veins of fate: Unraveling the intracerebral mystery, Allison Isabelli, Emil Joseph, Omair Syed, et al. (Abstract)

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Advances and controversies in acute decompensated heart failure treatment: Beta-blocker roles, emerging devices, and future directions, Fathi Milhem, Omar Almur, Orabi Hajjeh, et al. (Article)

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Non-invasive telemonitoring in heart failure: A systematic review, Patrick A. Kwaah, Emmanuel Olumuyide, Kassem Farhat, et al. (Article)

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A national analysis of obstructive sleep apnea in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement, Emmanuel Olumuyide, Jiun-Ruey Hu, Ezaz Rahman, et al. (Article)

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Carvedilol vs. Metoprolol effectiveness in patients with left ventricular assist devices: A TriNetX analysis, Karldon I. Nwaezeapu, Godbless Ajenaghughrure, Ekow Essien, et al. (Article)

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Malignant struma ovarii: A rare manifestation of ectopic thyroid cancer, Alyssia Morley, Chung-Kay Koh, and Miguel Gonzalez (Article)

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Non-occlusive mesenteric ischemia following transcatheter aortic valve replacement: A case report, George C. Michalopoulos, Viktoriya Bikeyeva, Giovanni Paolella, et al. (Article)

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APOL1 mediated kidney disease: A review and look toward the future, Vinay Srinivasan, Paolo Nikolai So, Edward P. Kwakyi, et al. (Article)

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Baseline cognition and demographic, lifestyle, and cardiovascular risk factors in US POINTER, Kathryn V. Papp, Sarah Tomaszewski Farias, Marjorie Howard, et al. (Article)

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Correction to: Combined linaclotide and polyethylene glycol electrolyte for colonoscopy preparation: a network meta‑analysis of 14 randomized controlled trials, Mohamed S. Elgendy, Islam Rajab, Qasi Najah, et al. (Article)

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Do patients with acute coronary syndrome face higher mortality on weekends versus weekdays? A comprehensive analysis of demographic, geographic, and temporal trends in the United States, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Abubakar Nazir, Mohamed S. Elgendy, et al. (Article)

Navigating beyond an occluded airway, Mae Leef, Nikolina Madjer, Danielle Gratza, et al. (Article)

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Impact of probiotic/synbiotic supplementation on post-bariatric surgery anthropometric and cardiometabolic outcomes: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, Mohamed Saad Rakab, Rahma Mogahed Rateb, Alaa Maamoun, 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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How to keep the fire burning: X+Y for the Gen Zs, Christina Chen, Alisa Corrado, Kevin Ratnasamy, et al. (Article)

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Combined linaclotide and polyethylene glycol electrolyte for colonoscopy preparation: A network meta-analysis of 14 randomized controlled trials, Mohamed S. Elgendy, Islam Rajab, Qasi Najah, et al. (Article)

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Recognizing synchronous multiple primary lung cancer: A case report, Noah Gordon, Danielle Gratza, Nahren Asado, et al. (Article)

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Sumatriptan induced brugada syndrome, a rare presentation of a commonly used drug, Phool Iqbal, Saba Nabavi Monfared, Daniel Hernan Sacoto, et al. (Article)

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Coronary angiogenesis in small-cell lung carcinoma: Embolization of a left circumflex artery feeding vessel to a lung tumor and concurrent coronary revascularization, Muath A. Baniowda, Malak Ramzy Hroub, Abdalhakim Shubietah, et al. (Article)

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Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in elderly patients (age over 70 years) with high grade myelodysplasia or high risk acute myeloid leukemia, Ravjot Virdi and Jacob D. Bitran (Abstract)

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Cardiovascular toxicity of fruquintinib in patients with colorectal and other cancers: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Omar Hamadi, Ahmad Nouri, Ameer Awashra, et al. (Abstract)

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Comparative outcomes of transarterial radioembolization in hepatocellular carcinoma patients with large tumor burden (>5 cm) vs. small tumor burden (<=5 cm), Omar Hamadi, Abdallah Hussein, Islam Rajab, et al. (Abstract)

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Real-world comparative outcomes of chemo-immunotherapy versus chemotherapy in colon cancer: A multi-center retrospective cohort study, Mahdi El Ankouni, Abdallah Hussein, Ameer Awashra, et al. (Abstract)

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Was it really there? Case presentation, Hemisha Sangani and Robert Martin (Oral/Podium Presentation)

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The role of machine learning in predicting hospital readmissions among general internal medicine patients: A systematic review, Mukul Sharda, Saujas Sharma, Shaunak Raikar, et al. (Article)

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Kounis syndrome without systemic allergy: A subtle presentation of stent thrombosis, Giovanni Paolella, Viktoriya Bikeyeva, Mae Leef, et al. (Article)

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A Case of Late Onset Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome, Lukus Berber MD and Olivia Foy MD (Poster)

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Every Patient Needs a PCP - Active Attribution of a Primary Care Provider, Lindsay Merlotti MD, Brooke Matz DO, Savannah Soik DO, and Danielle Wales MD (Poster)