Effect of LASER therapy on plantar fasciitis pain: illuminating a promising treatment approach - a systematic review.

Numerous research studies have delved into the potential effect of LASER therapy on alleviating pain associated with plantar fasciitis. However, the distinct effects of both High Intensity and Low Intensity LASER therapy (HILT/LILT) on addressing plantar fasciitis pain have not been thoroughly investigated. This systematic review seeks to provide a comprehensive summary of the present body of literature regarding the use of LASER therapy in managing pain related to plantar fasciitis.

Optimizing Low-Dose [18F]FDG-PET/CT Scans: Ensuring Quality Amid Radiotracer Availability Challenges - Insights from a Peripheral Tertiary Care Center.

Background: The introduction of positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) has significantly advanced medical imaging. In oncology, F-fluorodeoxyglucose (F-FDG) PET/CT is particularly crucial for staging, evaluating treatment response, monitoring follow-up, and planning radiotherapy. However, in resource limiting hospitals, the availability of fluorine-labeled F-FDG limits optimal scan acquisition.

Whole Genome Sequence Analysis of Terbinafine Resistant and Susceptible Trichophyton Isolates from Human and Animal Origin.

Trichophyton indotineae, first identified in India, has increasingly been reported in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and recently in the USA. The global spread of terbinafine-resistant T. indotineae underscores the urgency of the issue.

Does Teething Disrupt Infant Sleep? A Longitudinal Auto-Videosomnography Study.

Objective: To examine prospectively the relationship between teething and infant sleep using objective sleep measurements.

Study Design: Over a 4-week period, 849 infants aged 3-18 months (mean = 8.4 ± 1.