MAES, HANS and KATRIEN SCHAUBROECK, eds. Before Sunrise, Before Sunset, Before Midnight: A Philosophical Exploration

An Eclipse before Sunset

Before After Before After

Sexual Activity before Competition and Athletic Performance: A Systematic Review

Objectives. The purpose of the present study was to systematically evaluate the scientific evidence about the impact of pre-competition sexual activity on athletic performance. Methods. Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) statement, PubMed, Scopus, ISI Web of Science, Cochrane Library, ProQuest, Physiotherapy Evidence Database(PEDro), and Googl...

Comparing Quality of Life Before and After Surgery in Patients with Cushing Disease: A Before-After Study

Stenting before laparoscopic common bile duct exploration: a helpful strategy.

We describe a 43-year-old man who had a difficult endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, allowing only placement of a stent without removal of the common bile duct stone. He subsequently underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy with laparoscopic common bile duct exploration and primary closure after laparoscopic choledochotomy.