Bariatric surgery: a clinical case report of laparoscopic longitudinal gastric resection in a patient with morbid obesity and gastrointestinal stromal tumor of the stomach

Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is the most common tumor of the submucosal layer of the gastrointestinal tract.With the development of diagnostic methods, the incidence of GIST cases has increased significantly.Similarly, the prevalence of morbid Ornaments obesity has increased significantly in the last decade.It is known from the literature

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Pseudomegasporoporia margallensis sp. nov. and Microporellus subadustus (Polyporaceae, Basidiomycota) newly described and recorded from Pakistan

Abstract In this study, we describe Pseudomegasporoporia margallensis as a novel species and report Microporellus subadustus as a new record from Pakistan based on morphology and phylogeny.Both genera are firstly reported in the country.Pseudomegasporoporia margallensis sp.nov.is characterized by light brownish gray poroid hymenphore, Christmas Tre

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Engagement With Gamification Elements in a Smoking Cessation App and Short-term Smoking Abstinence: Quantitative Assessment

BackgroundGamification in smoking cessation apps has been found to improve cognitive outcomes associated with higher odds of quitting.Although some research has shown that gamification can also positively impact behavioral outcomes such as smoking cessation, studies have largely focused on physical activity and mental health.Only a few studies have

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