Comparing Ultrasound- and Laparoscopic-Guided Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Blocks in Sleeve Gastrectomy Patients.

Introduction Obesity is a major disease process in the United States with increasing prevalence and is associated with various comorbid conditions. Bariatric surgery, particularly laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), is an effective weight loss intervention but presents challenges in postoperative pain management. This study compares the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane (UTAP) blocks, laparoscopic-guided transversus abdominis plane (LTAP) blocks, and no regional anesthesia on overall opioid use and postoperative outcomes in LSG patients.

'The Advice of a Gent Who Died from Neglecting it': The Gentlemanly Pursuit of Knowledge Regarding Domestic Medicine in Kent c.1630-1800.

English gentlemen in the early modern period held ultimate responsibility for the health of their households. Building on previous studies which have revealed how both men and women of the gentry participated in remedy-collecting and some forms of caring duties as necessity demanded, this article situates gentlemanly interest in domestic medicine within familial, social and professional networks of knowledge and reading practices. Employing a micro-historical approach, this study explores the interests of Sir Henry Oxinden of Barham and his great-grandson, Lee Warly of Canterbury, who developed their medical knowledge by consulting female relatives, local acquaintances and medical texts.

'I praie ye send for the courall': children's coral as the physical embodiment of parental hopes and fears in early modern England.

Mediterranean red coral has long been believed to be imbued with sacred, spiritual and healing power and was given to children across Europe in the form of an amulet, teether or medicine. In early modern England, portraits of children from affluent families and medical receipts provide snapshots of coral usage, a moment in time, which do not adequately reveal the spiritual, therapeutic and affective significance of this material within the context of unique family circumstances and a multitude of perceived threats to children's health. Focusing on five case studies, this article delves into the lived experience of families who deemed coral objects an essential childhood accessory in the period from 1590 to 1775.

The Interruption of Transmission of Onchocerciasis in Abia, Anambra, Enugu, and Imo States, Nigeria: The Largest Global Onchocerciasis Stop-Treatment Decision to Date.

Onchocerciasis causes severe morbidity in sub-Saharan Africa. Abia, Anambra, Enugu, and Imo states of Nigeria were historically classified meso- or hyperendemic and eligible for ivermectin mass drug administration (MDA). After ≥25 years of annual and biannual MDA, serological and entomological assessments were conducted to determine if transmission was interrupted.

Evaluation of the International Task Force for Disease Eradication: A Review of Past Deliberations.

The International Task Force for Disease Eradication (ITFDE) was formed at The Carter Center in 1988. Its primary purpose is to review activities and provide recommendations related to programs focused on eradication. The ITFDE also considers opportunities for disease elimination and improved control.