Rapunzel syndrome leading to acute intestinal obstruction in a teenager: A rare case report.

Introduction And Importance: Trichobezor is a mass of accumulated ingested hair in the gastric lumen. Rapunzel syndrome is an extension of these bezoars beyond the pylorus. The formation of trichobezoar is invariably linked to trichotillomania and trichophagia.

Altered amino and fatty acids metabolism in Sudanese prostate cancer patients: insights from metabolic analysis.

Introduction: Prostate cancer (PCa) management presents a multifaceted clinical challenge, intricately linking oncological considerations with cardiovascular health. Despite the recognized importance of lipid metabolism and hypertension in this interwoven relationship, their involvement in PCa development remains partially understood. This study aimed to explore variations in plasma metabolome among Sudanese PCa patients and their associated comorbidities.

Exploring links between oral health and infective endocarditis.

Infective endocarditis (IE) is a bacterial infection of the heart's inner lining. A low incidence rate combined with a high mortality rate mean that IE can be difficult to treat effectively. There is currently substantial evidence supporting a link between oral health and IE with the oral microbiome impacting various aspects of IE, including pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and mortality rates.

Utilization and outcomes of serial cervical cancer screening in a National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) in a non-Medicaid expansion state.

Purpose: Since 1990, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) has offered free cervical cancer screening to low-income, uninsured patients, increasing single time point screening and early detection rates. Little is known about NBCCEDP's longitudinal effectiveness. The objective of this study was to assess utilization of Kansas's NBCCEDP, early detection works (EDW) for one-time versus serial screening and compare rates of cervical dysplasia between groups.

Dexmedetomidine as an Adjunctive Sedative in Patients Undergoing Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Introduction: Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) allows for curative en-bloc resection of dysplastic gastrointestinal (GI) tract lesions. However, it is associated with postoperative adverse events (AEs) such as pain, bleeding, and perforation. Dexmedetomidine, an α2-receptor agonist, has emerged as a promising adjunct sedative for ESD under moderate sedation, offering anxiolysis and analgesia.