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Front Neurol
January 2025
Department of Pain Management, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.
Introduction: Conventional management approaches have been challenged in dealing with zoster-related trigeminal neuralgia. Percutaneous trigeminal ganglion stimulation (TGS) has been rarely reported as a potential treatment option for alleviating pain associated with this condition. The present study investigated the application of percutaneous TGS in a series of patients suffering from Zoster-related trigeminal neuralgia to evaluate its potential efficacy of pain relief.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAm J Emerg Med
December 2024
University of California, Los Angeles - Department of Emergency Medicine, United States of America. Electronic address:
Introduction: The erector spinae plane block (ESPB) is a relatively new regional anesthetic procedure that provides analgesia below the erector spinae muscles in an interfascial plane. The indications for its use continue to expand as we learn more about this block.
Case: We report a case of a 60 year old woman presenting to the emergency department (ED) with severe intractable pain after recent onset of herpes zoster infection.
Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol
January 2025
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville FL. Electronic address:
Description: The aim of this American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Clinical Practice Update (CPU) is to provide best practice advice (BPA) statements for gastroenterologists and other health care providers who provide care to patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The focus is on IBD-specific screenings (excluding colorectal cancer screening, which is discussed separately) and vaccinations. We provide guidance to ensure that patients are up to date with the disease-specific cancer screenings, vaccinations, as well as advice for mental health and general wellbeing.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFVaccines (Basel)
December 2024
GSK México, Torre Mitikah Piso 19 y 20, Circuito Interior Avenida Río Churubusco 601, Col. Xoco. Alc. Benito Juárez, Mexico City 03330, Mexico.
Herpes zoster (HZ) is a common disease in older adults and immunocompromised patients, and is frequently associated with long-term complications that impact quality of life. Fortunately, more than one vaccine against HZ is now available in Mexico. Two expert consensus groups discussed adult vaccination strategies in Mexico, focusing on HZ in older adults and immunocompromised individuals; their insights are reported here.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInn Med (Heidelb)
January 2025
Medizinischen Klinik I, Agaplesion Markus Krankenhaus, Wilhelm-Epstein-Str. 4, 60431, Frankfurt/Main, Deutschland.
Background: The treatment options for chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) have been greatly expanded due to a better understanding of the underlying pathogenesis. A total of five classes of advanced treatment are available.
Objective: A practical overview of advanced treatment of IBD.
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