A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Glutamatergic Medications for Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders (OCRDs) Academic Context Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders (OCRDs) represent a group of neuropsychiatric conditions characterized by excessive, persistent obsessions or compulsions. These disorders include Obsessive-Compulsive ...

Academic Paper Report Caries is one of the most common chronic diseases in children, with significant health disparities across racial, ethnic, and income groups. Despite the availability of effective preventive measures, children from low-income and minority ethnic groups continue to face higher risks of caries. The American Academy of Pediatrics ...

Economic Evaluation of Breast Cancer Screening: A Study Based on Digital Mammography in Canada Academic Background Breast cancer (BC) is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in women and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in North America. Although significant progress has been made in breast cancer treatment over the past deca...

Association of CHEK2 Low-Risk Variants with Cancer Phenotypes Academic Background The CHEK2 gene (OMIM 604373) is one of the susceptibility genes for breast cancer. Monoallelic pathogenic variants (PVs) in CHEK2 are associated with an increased risk of breast, colorectal, kidney, and thyroid cancers. However, there is limited research on the phenot...

Academic Context and Problem Statement Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss in many high-income countries. Among its forms, neovascular AMD (also known as wet AMD) can be associated with submacular hemorrhage (SMH), a rare but severe condition. If untreated, SMH can lead to significant vision loss. Anti...

Association Between Cardiovascular Disease and Breast Cancer Stage at Diagnosis Academic Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer are the two leading causes of mortality in the United States. Although they share many common risk factors, recent studies suggest that CVD may directly promote the occurrence and progression of cancer. Specifi...

Academic Background Tubercular Uveitis (TBU) is an ocular condition caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection or immune-mediated inflammation. While tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global public health issue, the diagnosis and treatment of TBU continue to pose significant challenges. TBU presents a wide range of clinical manifestations, with...

Report on Curcuma-Based Nutritional Supplements and the Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration Academic Background Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss among elderly individuals, particularly in developed countries. There are two main types of AMD: non-exudative (dry) and exudative (wet). Dry AMD is c...

Report on the Economic Burden of Late-Stage Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Bulgaria, Germany, and the United States Academic Background Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a highly prevalent and debilitating retinal condition, affecting over 200 million people worldwide. Among them, late-stage AMD, which includes neovascular AMD (nAMD) a...

Racial Disparities in Genetic Detection Rates for Inherited Retinal Diseases Academic Background Inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) are a group of degenerative retinal disorders caused by genetic mutations, which can lead to vision loss or even blindness. With advances in gene discovery and next-generation DNA sequencing, an increasing number of pat...