Epidemiological, clinical characterization and treatment patterns of migraine patients in a Colombian cohort from 2018 to 2022.

Background: To describe the epidemiology and clinical characteristics of migraine and the status of treatment in Colombia. Additionally, the use of health resources by patients was measured.

Methods: This was a non-interventional, retrospective, descriptive study conducted in one Colombian Health Management Organization (HMO) from 2018 to 2022 with a follow-up period of 5 years.

Defaunation impacts on the carbon balance of tropical forests.

The urgent need to mitigate and adapt to climate change necessitates a comprehensive understanding of carbon cycling dynamics. Traditionally, global carbon cycle models have focused on vegetation, but recent research suggests that animals can play a significant role in carbon dynamics under some circumstances, potentially enhancing the effectiveness of nature-based solutions to mitigate climate change. However, links between animals, plants, and carbon remain unclear.

Typical Presentation to Rare Diagnosis: A Case Report of Appendicitis Revealing Cecal Adenocarcinoma.

Appendicitis is predominantly observed in teens and young adults. While typical causes include fecalith-induced luminal obstructions, in older adults less common etiologies such as tumors should be considered. This report highlights a rare case of appendicitis secondary to cecal adenocarcinoma in a high-risk patient with a history of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus.