A Combination of Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, Glutamic Acid, Calcium, Thiamine, Pyridoxine, and Cyanocobalamin vs Ginger Extract in the Management of Chronic Motion Sickness: A Clinical Evaluation.

Background: Motion sickness (kinetosis) is a common and temporarily incapacitant ailment, manageable with behavioral as well as pharmacological measures.

Objective: To assess the effectiveness and safety of a combination of gamma-aminobutyric acid, glutamic acid, calcium, thiamine, pyridoxine, and cyanocobalamin (Group A) (n = 170) and extract of (ginger) (Group B) (n = 165) in the management of chronic complaints consistent with motion sickness.

Methods: Both groups were tested according to the following end points, under self-paired as well as comparative study designs: reduction of ≥20 score points in the total motion sickness assessment questionnaire (MSAQ) score, percentage of patients presenting a reduction of the total MSAQ score, absolute MSAQ score reduction, physician's assessment scores, final overall assessment of study medication, and willingness to continue treatment.

Clinical assessment of the use of topical liquid diclofenac following laser microporation of cutaneous neurofibromas in individuals with neurofibromatosis type 1.

Background: Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder with a prevalence of 1:3000 births and a wide variety of clinical manifestations. Cutaneous neurofibromas (cNF) are among the most common visible manifestations of NF1 and present a major clinical burden for patients. NF1 patients with cNF often report decreased quality of life, emotional well-being and physical comfort.

Treatment of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection Symptoms with Urinary Antiseptics Containing Methenamine and Methylene Blue: Analysis of Etiology and Treatment Outcomes.

Purpose: Urinary antiseptics including methenamine and methylene blue are used in the symptomatic treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Patients And Methods: This was a prospective, double-blind, randomized, double-dummy safety and efficacy study of 2 urinary antiseptic combinations in the symptomatic treatment of recurrent cystitis: methenamine 120mg + methylene blue 20mg (Group A) versus acriflavine 15mg + methenamine 250mg + methylene blue 20mg + L. 15mg (Group B).

Nucleotides Cytidine and Uridine Associated with Vitamin B12 vs B-Complex Vitamins in the Treatment of Low Back Pain: The NUBES Study.

Purpose: We report the results of low back pain treatment using a combination of nucleotides, uridine (UTP), cytidine (CMP) and vitamin B, vs a combination of vitamins B, B, and B.

Patients And Methods: Randomized, double-blind, controlled trial, of a 60-day oral treatment: Group A (n=317) receiving nucleotides+B and Group B (n=317) receiving B vitamins. The primary endpoint was the percentage of subjects in each group presenting adverse events (AEs).

Determination of Vitamin D Levels in Patients With Neurofibromatosis Type 1 in the Pediatric Age Group.

Introduction: Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is one of the most common autosomal dominant genetic disorders. Some clinical manifestations are present at birth, while some develop during childhood, and others can occur at any age. Given the early age at which patients develop clinical features, diagnosis is often made during childhood.

A double-blind, randomized, comparative study of the use of a combination of uridine triphosphate trisodium, cytidine monophosphate disodium, and hydroxocobalamin, versus isolated treatment with hydroxocobalamin, in patients presenting with compressive neuralgias.

Context: This paper reports on the results of treatment of compressive neuralgia using a combination of nucleotides (uridine triphosphate trisodium [UTP] and cytidine monophosphate disodium [CMP]) and vitamin B.

Objectives: To assess the safety and efficacy of the combination of nucleotides (UTP and CMP) and vitamin B in patients presenting with neuralgia arising from neural compression associated with degenerative orthopedic alterations and trauma, and to compare these effects with isolated administration of vitamin B.

Methods: A randomized, double-blind, controlled trial, consisting of a 30-day oral treatment period: Group A (n=200) receiving nucleotides + vitamin B and Group B (n=200) receiving vitamin B alone.

Progesterone and Estrogen Receptors in Neurofibromas of Patients with NF1.

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) or von Recklinghausen disease is a genetic disorder affecting the growth of cells in nervous system. One of the most remarkable characteristics of this disease is the development of benign tumors of the nervous system (neurofibromas).The purpose of this study was to test tissue samples taken from neurofibromas and plexiform neurofibromas of NF1 patients for the presence of estrogen and progesterone receptors.

Association of pheochromocytoma and ganglioneuroma: unusual finding in neurofibromatosis type 1.

Objective: To report a rare case of association of pheochromocytoma and ganglioneuroma in an asymptomatic patient with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and to discuss the importance of annual biochemical and imaging studies.

Methods: We present the clinical, laboratory, and pathology findings in a 41-year-old woman with NF1 and review the pertinent literature.

Results: A 41-year-old woman with NF1 presented for a routine gynecologic examination, at which time a right adrenal mass (4 by 3 cm) was discovered by abdominal ultrasonography and confirmed by abdominal computed tomographic scans and magnetic resonance imaging.

Pulmonary atypical carcinoid tumor with metastatic involvement of the pituitary gland causing functional hypopituitarism.

Objective: To report a unique case of a peripherally located pulmonary atypical carcinoid tumor with metastatic involvement of the pituitary, manifesting with evidence of functional hypopituitarism and compressive symptoms of dysarthria, bitemporal loss of vision, and ataxia.

Methods: We present a case report, including detailed laboratory, radiologic, and pathologic findings in a 50-year-old woman with a peripherally located pulmonary atypical carcinoid tumor and a lesion metastatic to the pituitary gland. The pertinent literature is also reviewed.

Multiple ovarian cysts and oligomenorrhea as the initial manifestations of a gonadotropin-secreting pituitary macroadenoma.

Objective: To report a case of a follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)-secreting pituitary adenoma, which manifested with oligomenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, and multiple bilateral ovarian cysts.

Methods: We present a case report of a 29-year-old woman, including detailed laboratory, radiologic, and pathologic findings, who was diagnosed as having an FSH-secreting pituitary tumor. The pertinent literature is also reviewed.