Targeted muscle reinnervation in managing post-amputation related pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Limb amputation can cause residual limb pain (RLP) and/or phantom limb pain (PLP). Although targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) was initially introduced to facilitate the control of prosthetic limbs, it has been noted that these patients experience less pain and improved prosthetic functional outcomes. As a result, the use of TMR in managing neuroma-related RLP is increasing.

Is hormonal manipulation after surgical treatment of catamenial pneumothorax effective in reducing the rate of recurrence? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objectives: Catamenial pneumothorax CP is a rare form of spontaneous pneumothorax in females forming part of thoracic endometriosis syndrome. Studies have suggested possible benefit from postoperative hormonal administration. As this treatment is inconsistent, we aimed at performing the first meta-analysis to study the efficacy of adding hormonal treatment after surgery to reduce the chances of recurrent catamenial pneumothorax.

Identification of functional tumor necrosis factor-alpha promoter variants associated with infection in the Sudanese population: Computational approach.

Background: () is a ubiquitous bacterium that affects nearly half of the world's population with a high morbidity and mortality rate. Polymorphisms within the tumor necrosis factor-alpha () promoter region are considered a possible genetic basis for this disease.

Aim: To functionally characterize the genetic variations in the 5'-region (-584 to +107) of Sudanese patients infected with using in silico tools.