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A new study suggests that applying a deep learning algorithm to routine abdominal CT scans could help identify fall risk ...

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Rudimentary horn pregnancy (RHP) is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy that poses significant risks if not recognised early, as rupture can result in severe maternal morbidity. Early diagnosis is both ...

A 17-year-old Black adolescent presents with a 1-day history of acute-onset abdominal pain, palpitations, and anemia. Can you make the diagnosis? A 17-year-old Black adolescent presents to a family ...

In this Journal feature, information about a real patient is presented in stages (boldface type) to an expert clinician, who responds to the information by sharing relevant background and reasoning ...