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Published Date: 02 Mar 2023

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Also known as golden cherry, Physalis minima is used often to treat inflammation, neurodegenerative disorders, and cancer in East Malaysian traditional medicine.

Some healthcare workers have been able to limit the role of AI in their work after going on strike. Is this a useful tactic for doctors?

Active surveillance is gaining traction for women with low-risk DCIS, but key questions on patient selection and long-term safety remain.

Early findings suggest some women with low-risk DCIS may avoid immediate surgery, although investigators caution that longer follow-up is needed.

Three-minute preoperative review can identify patients who may face certain stressors.

Patients with severe alcohol-associated hepatitis living in deprived areas are less likely to be referred for a liver transplant when their disease severity is moderate.

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