The Efficacy of Shear Wave Elastography in Evaluating Treatment Response to US-Guided Steroid Injection in Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Rationale And Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of ultrasound (US)-guided local steroid injection in carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) using shear wave elastography (SWE).

Materials And Methods: A total of 47 wrists from 41 patients diagnosed with mild to moderate idiopathic CTS, based on clinical and electrophysiological criteria, were enrolled between June and October 2024. All participants underwent US-guided local steroid injection.

Decreased Social Functioning and Increased Perception of Stress in Adolescents with Abnormal Uterine Bleeding.

Objective: There is a relative lack of research on the association of mental health problems and menstrual-related concerns in adolescents. The objective of the current study was to compare anxiety, depression, quality of life, and perceived stress between adolescents with abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) and control patients.

Study Design: We performed a cross-sectional study in which participants were recruited from a tertiary training and research hospital.

Lateralization outcomes of bilateral inferior petrosal sinus sampling: desmopressin vs CRH.

Purpose: Bilateral inferior petrosal sinus sampling (BIPSS) is the gold standard for localizing ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome (CS). While corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) was initially used for stimulation, desmopressin has become a common alternative. This research evaluates desmopressin's effectiveness in lateralizing Cushing's disease (CD) during BIPSS compared to CRH stimulation.