Publications by authors named "N Sobel"
Background: Breathing patterns may inform on health. We note that the sites of earliest brain damage in Parkinson's disease (PD) house the neural pace-makers of respiration. We therefore hypothesized that ongoing long-term temporal dynamics of respiration may be altered in PD.
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- Olfaction may seem limited in influencing human behavior, but losing the sense of smell (anosmia) can lead to serious negative effects, including a shorter lifespan.
- The study investigates how anosmia affects nasal airflow patterns using a wearable device that tracks breathing over 24 hours in individuals with and without anosmia.
- Findings show that airflow patterns differ significantly in those with anosmia, which could explain some health and emotional issues linked to the condition, suggesting that altered breathing may be a bigger factor than just the inability to perceive smells.
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- Rotator cuff calcific tendinopathy (RCCT) is a common condition causing shoulder pain due to calcium buildup on rotator cuff tendons.
- Initial treatments for RCCT usually involve anti-inflammatory medications and physical therapy, but some patients may require more advanced options if symptoms persist.
- A case study highlighted a 36-year-old woman who experienced significant relief and full recovery from RCCT symptoms using ultrasound-guided steroid injections and physical therapy, suggesting this method can be effective for difficult cases.
An ongoing debate exists regarding the feasibility of placing self-expanding metallic stents (SEMS) within 5 cm of the anal verge. Traditionally, SEMS have been considered contraindicated for patients with a malignant rectal obstruction within this region due to potential impact on the anorectal ring or anal canal, which can cause incontinence, proctalgia, and tenesmus. However, in the case of a 63-year-old female who presented with distention, abdominal pain, and diminishing stool output, the rectal exam identified a bulky fixed mass.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFKeeping Clinically-Rooted Interventions at the Heart of Hospital Workplace Safety.
Am J Geriatr Psychiatry
January 2025