Publications by authors named "A Alan"
In this study, the kidneys of ground squirrels (hibernated and nonhibernated), rabbits, and rats were examined macro and microanatomically. Kidney morphology was investigated by stereo microscopy, light microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. Triple and immunohistochemical staining were performed for light microscopic examinations.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePROs) have been shown to enhance healthcare quality by improving patient symptom management or quality of life (QoL). However, ePROs data for urothelial cancer (UC) patients receiving systemic therapies are scarce, and the application of ePROs in this patient cohort may need specific setups. This study tested the feasibility of ePROs for UC patients receiving systemic therapies in the outpatient clinic of a tertiary care center.
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- * A systematic review of literature published since 2019 analyzed 11 studies involving 237 individuals with various types of SCIs, focusing on the effectiveness, safety, and costs of 3DP devices such as orthoses and vertebral bodies.
- * Most studies reported positive outcomes with treatment costs ranging from $65 to $5,000, indicating that 3DP technologies could greatly improve spinal injury treatments and patient care overall.
Background: The treatment landscape for trigeminal neuralgia (TN) involves various surgical interventions, among which microvascular decompression (MVD) stands out as highly effective. While MVD offers significant benefits, its success relies on precise surgical techniques and patient selection. In addition, the emergence of awake surgery techniques presents new opportunities to improve outcomes and minimize complications associated with MVD for TN.
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- The gut-brain axis (GBA) is a complex communication system between the gut and the central nervous system, influencing both neurological and gastrointestinal diseases.
- The review evaluates the use of neuromodulation techniques, which can affect the GBA and improve conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, Parkinson's disease, and more.
- By analyzing extensive literature, it underscores the potential benefits of neuromodulation in restoring neural pathways and enhancing patient quality of life, despite some challenges.