Analysis of the Risk Factors for Mechanical Allodynia in Herpetic Neuralgia: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study.

Purpose: Mechanical allodynia is reportedly common during herpetic neuralgia. The purpose of this study was to establish a risk prediction model to predict the individual risk of allodynia in herpetic neuralgia.

Methods: Three hundred and eighty-six patients with trunk herpetic neuralgia were divided into two regions, T2-5 and T6-11.

Low Trend for VZV-Associated Disease Patients to Visit Neurologists.

Background: Herpes zoster (HZ) is a skin disease that can also cause virus-infectious peripheral neuropathies. Despite this, there is limited information on patient preferences for seeking medical attention for HZ and zoster-associated pain (ZAP). Our study aimed to evaluate how frequently patients with ZAP choose to visit neurologists for their symptoms.

Role of metabolic equivalent between calcium intake and vertebral fractures: a cross-sectional study of NHANES 2013-2014.

Background: This study was to analyze the association of calcium intake and metabolic equivalent (MET) with vertebral fractures, and to explore the role of MET between calcium intake and vertebral fractures.

Method: This cross-sectional study used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) 2013-2014. The study involved individuals aged ≥ 50 years old with complete information on vertebral fracture, calcium intake, and physical activity.

The Healing Effects of Piano Practice-Induced Hand Muscle Injury.

Background: The muscles related to piano practice are mainly concentrated in the fingers and upper limbs, and the muscles related to other parts of the body are weak. Compared with other sports injuries, the injuries caused by piano practice are mainly chronic injuries caused by long-term strain of the upper limbs, and acute injuries rarely occur. The purpose of this study was to analyze the therapeutic effect of hand muscle injury caused by piano practice.