Effectiveness of intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) for managing post-stroke dysphagia: systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Post-Stroke Dysphagia (PSD) is a common complication that significantly affects the quality of life and health outcomes of stroke survivors. Traditional treatments often have limitations, necessitating the exploration of new therapeutic approaches. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy of intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation (iTBS) as an innovative treatment for PSD.

Atypical Motor-Predominant Presentation of Subacute Combined Degeneration of Spinal Cord Due to Vitamin B12 Deficiency: A Case Report of Stroke Mimicry in the Absence of Classic Symptoms.

Vitamin B12 deficiency is a prevalent condition that can lead to serious neurological disorders, including subacute combined degeneration (SCD) of the spinal cord, which can result in lasting damage if not promptly treated. This report discusses a unique case of a 53-year-old female patient who presented with a one-week history of gait instability and falls, ultimately diagnosed with SCD due to severe vitamin B12 deficiency. Notably, the patient exhibited an atypical presentation, lacking classic symptoms such as paraesthesia and hematologic abnormalities, which often accompany B12 deficiency.

Beyond bacteria: Role of non-bacterial gut microbiota species in inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer progression.

This letter emphasizes the need to expand discussions on gut microbiome's role in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and colorectal cancer (CRC) by including the often-overlooked non-bacterial components of the human gut flora. It highlights how viral, fungal and archaeal inhabitants of the gut respond towards gut dys-biosis and contribute to disease progression. Viruses such as bacteriophages target certain bacterial species and modulate the immune system.

Evaluation of the cytotoxic and antioxidant activities Buxus wallichiana Baill leaf extract against U 87 glioblastoma.

The scientific community has been drawn towards natural plant resources due to the rising success rates. This work aimed to explore the phytochemical, antioxidant and anti-cancer properties of an ethanolic extract derived from the leaves of Buxus wallichiana Baill. which is utilized in traditional medicine in the treatment of various disease such as respiratory disorders, GI disorders and inflammation.