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cureus.com > articles > 445329-a-virtual-pediatrics-elective-for-underrepresented-in-medicine-medical-students-an-innovative-residency-recruitment-tool-to-promote-equity-and-community-building

A Virtual Pediatrics Elective for Underrepresented in Medicine Medical Students: An Innovative Residency Recruitment Tool to Promote Equity and Community Building

12+ hour, 26+ min ago  (537+ words) Background Residency programs may use in-person medical student visiting rotations to highlight aspects of their programs and recruit diverse residents. Medical students, especially those underrepresented in medicine (URIM), may use visiting rotations to understand program culture, network, and to demonstrate…...

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cureus.com > articles > 460908-age-and-seasonal-variation-in-allergen-sensitivity-among-children-a-comprehensive-analysis-of-food-and-environmental-allergens

Age and Seasonal Variation in Allergen Sensitivity Among Children: A Comprehensive Analysis of Food and Environmental Allergens

10+ hour, 5+ min ago  (130+ words) Background Allergic conditions, particularly food and environmental allergies, are increasingly recognized as important contributors to pediatric morbidity worldwide. However, data describing age-related and seasonal patterns of allergen sensitization in children from low- and middle-income countries remain limited. This retrospective, cross-sectional,…...

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cureus.com > articles > 448619-impact-of-gestational-weight-gain-on-delivery-outcomes-in-women-undergoing-trial-of-labour-after-caesarean-section-a-cross-sectional-study

Impact of Gestational Weight Gain on Delivery Outcomes in Women Undergoing Trial of Labour After Caesarean Section: A Cross-Sectional Study 

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (283+ words) Background: Repeat cesarean deliveries are the primary driver of the global increase in caesarean section (CS) rates. Promoting trial of labour after caesarean (TOLAC) offers an opportunity to reduce unnecessary CS rates. While gestational weight gain (GWG) is a modifiable…...

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cureus.com > articles > 466348-excessive-inflammatory-response-to-bacterial-lymphadenitis-in-an-infant-with-a-family-history-of-recurrent-lymph-node-swelling-a-case-report

Excessive Inflammatory Response to Bacterial Lymphadenitis in an Infant With A Family History of Recurrent Lymph Node Swelling: A Case Report

2+ day, 19+ hour ago  (255+ words) Mariko Inaba " Yosuke Baba " Kaho Nakamura " Shun Toriumi " Hiromichi Shoji Cite this article as: Inaba M, Baba Y, Nakamura K, et al. (March 07, 2026) Excessive Inflammatory Response to Bacterial Lymphadenitis in an Infant With A Family History of Recurrent Lymph Node…...

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cureus.com > articles > 470302-decision-support-tools-strengthen-early-peanut-introduction-practices-and-streamline-data-automation

Decision Support Tools Strengthen Early Peanut Introduction Practices and Streamline Data Automation

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (313+ words) Objective: Peanut allergy prevalence in children persists in the United States. Early peanut introduction (EPI) is now recognized as an evidence-based guideline for preventing peanut allergy. EPI implementation relies on primary care providers (PCPs) guiding caregivers of young infants as…...

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cureus.com > articles > 469852

A Study of the Significance of Platelet Indices in Patients With Preeclampsia Attending a Tertiary Care Center in Jharkhand

6+ day, 12+ hour ago  (310+ words) Introduction Preeclampsia is a multisystem hypertensive disorder of pregnancy that remains a major cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. It arises after 20 weeks of gestation and is characterized by new-onset hypertension with proteinuria or end-organ dysfunction. Abnormal…...

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cureus.com > articles > 363977-prescribing-practices-motivations-and-behaviors-contributing-to-prescription-stimulant-misuse-among-medical-students-at-an-allopathic-medical-school-cross-sectional-survey-study

Prescribing Practices, Motivations, and Behaviors Contributing to Prescription Stimulant Misuse Among Medical Students at an Allopathic Medical School: Cross-Sectional Survey Study

5+ day, 12+ hour ago  (455+ words) Objective The rate of prescription stimulant misuse has steadily risen over the past few decades. Medical students are at significant risk; however, limited data exist surrounding misuse in this population. This cross-sectional survey aimed to investigate prescribing practices, behaviors, and…...

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cureus.com > articles > 442707-longitudinal-analysis-of-gastroesophageal-reflux-disease-and-its-impact-on-cardiovascular-function-and-development-of-hypertension-in-pediatric-populations-a-multi-center-study

Longitudinal Analysis of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Its Impact on Cardiovascular Function and Development of Hypertension in Pediatric Populations: A Multi-center Study

6+ day, 12+ hour ago  (287+ words) Background: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is increasingly recognized as a condition with systemic effects extending beyond the gastrointestinal tract. Objective: To evaluate the long-term impact of GERD on cardiovascular function and the development of hypertension in pediatric populations through a…...

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cureus.com > articles > 468485-comparative-evaluation-of-perceived-cognitive-load-across-two-academic-cycles-in-an-undergraduate-obstetrics-and-gynecology-course-with-an-evolving-clinical-tutor-role-comparative-student-feedback-analysis

Comparative Evaluation of Perceived Cognitive Load Across Two Academic Cycles in an Undergraduate Obstetrics and Gynecology Course With an Evolving Clinical Tutor Role: Comparative Student Feedback Analysis

1+ week, 12+ hour ago  (669+ words) Mariam Siam " Orjwan Albakri " Jeyaseelan Lakshmanan " William Atiomo " Mutairu Ezimokhai Cite this article as: Siam M, Albakri O, Lakshmanan J, et al. (March 03, 2026) Comparative Evaluation of Perceived Cognitive Load Across Two Academic Cycles in an Undergraduate Obstetrics and Gynecology Course…...

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cureus.com > articles > 467898-acute-onset-type-1-diabetes-in-a-patient-with-autoimmune-polyendocrine-syndrome-type-3a-following-influenza-a-infection-a-case-report

Acute-Onset Type 1 Diabetes in a Patient With Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Type 3A Following Influenza A Infection: A Case Report

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (171+ words) Type 1 diabetes is characterized by autoimmune destruction of pancreatic "-cells, driven by a combination of genetic susceptibility and environmental triggers. Influenza A virus infection has been reported to increase the risk of developing type 1 diabetes. A 63-year-old Japanese woman with…...