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November 2024
Urogynecology, Yokosuka Urogynecology and Urology Clinic, Yokosuka, JPN.
Background Ninjin'yoeito (NYT), a traditional Japanese Kampo medicine, has shown potential in treating frailty and overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms. However, its effects are multifaceted and vary among individuals. This pilot study explored the use of topological data analysis (TDA) and natural language processing (NLP) to evaluate the effect of NYT on frailty in patients with OAB.
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November 2024
Pediatrics, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lewisburg, USA.
Porphyria is a rare and often underdiagnosed metabolic disorder that leads to abdominal pain, pelvic pain, changes in neurological states, and digestive issues due to a buildup of porphyrins in the body. Diagnosis can be especially difficult in young women, where symptoms of porphyria often overlap with gynecological conditions. We present a case of a 37-year-old female patient who was experiencing persistent lower abdominal and pelvic pain, brain fog and confusion, and a rash after long sun exposure.
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December 2024
Colorectal Surgery, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Plymouth, GBR.
Adult intussusception is an uncommon condition that constitutes a small percentage of cases of bowel obstruction in adults. Unlike its paediatric counterpart, it is often linked to an underlying pathology, necessitating surgical interventions for diagnosis and treatment. This report discusses a case involving a 54-year-old woman who presented with symptoms of small bowel obstruction, including abdominal pain, nausea, and constipation, along with a one-month history of weight loss.
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November 2024
Orthopedics Unit, "Dr. Victor Popescu" Emergency Military Hospital, Timisoara, România.
Background: Cancellous bone mechanical properties are directly linked to structural integrity, which is a result of bone quantity, the quality of its bone matrix, and its microarchitecture. Several studies highlighted the bone behavior under specific loads, contributing to understanding risk factors and developing more effective therapeutic strategies. The anatomy and stability of iliac bone fractures, providing insight into pelvic trauma management.
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December 2024
Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
Background: Ectopic pregnancy, occurring outside the uterine cavity, poses a significant health risk, with Fallopian tube involvement being predominant. Recurrent ectopic pregnancy, particularly in the ipsilateral remnant of a previously removed tube, is a rare and poorly understood phenomenon. Here, we present a case of recurrent ectopic pregnancy occurring in the distal remnant of the right fallopian tube following ipsilateral incomplete salpingectomy in a 22-year-old woman.
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