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Eugene Hertoghe (1860-1928): Pioneer in endocrinology and the treatment of hypothyroidism.
J Med Biogr
January 2025
Department of Medicine, University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, FL, USA.
Eugène Hertoghe (1860-1928), a Belgian internist and former vice-president of the Royal Academy of Medicine of Belgium, made significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of chronic hypothyroidism. He provided a detailed clinical description of the condition, emphasizing its multisystemic manifestations and hereditary aspects. Hertoghe also documented the therapeutic use of thyroid extract, reporting its effectiveness in alleviating symptoms of hypothyroidism.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFactors Associated With Erectile Dysfunction in Men: A Cross-Sectional Study From Balochistan, Pakistan.
Cureus
January 2025
Department of Physiology, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, PAK.
Background: Erectile dysfunction (ED) in men is overlooked and is often linked with psychogenic causes. Due to cultural barriers, this area of research remains neglected.
Objective: The study was conducted to determine the factors that can be associated with ED in otherwise apparently healthy men.
Impact of Fasting on Physical Activity Motivation and Weight Reduction in Patients Administered Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Agonists: A Qualitative Study.
Patient Prefer Adherence
January 2025
College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al Hofuf, Saudi Arabia.
Purpose: This study aims to investigate the possible impacts of fasting on physical activity and weight loss in adult users of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists, specifically semaglutide and tirzepatide, using qualitative methods to gain in-depth insights into participants' experiences and perceptions.
Patients And Methods: A qualitative study was conducted at the Polyclinic at King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, during and after Ramadan in 2024, along with the completion of International Physical Activity Questionnaires (IPAQs). The semi-structured interviews and the IPAQ were used to assess physical activity levels.
Mean Platelet Volume as an Emerging Biomarker for Diagnosing Acute Appendicitis: A Retrospective Study.
Cureus
December 2024
General Surgery, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar, IND.
Introduction Acute appendicitis is a common surgical emergency that requires a timely and accurate diagnosis to prevent complications. Several laboratory markers have been assessed to improve the diagnostic accuracy of acute appendicitis, including C-reactive protein (CRP), white blood cell (WBC) count, and cytokines like interleukins and tumor necrosis factor-alpha. One less commonly used but potentially valuable marker is the mean platelet volume (MPV), which indicates the size of circulating platelets and has the potential to serve as a biomarker for inflammatory conditions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDifferences in Clinical Outcomes and Patients' Characteristics Between Childhood and Adolescent Testicular Torsion.
Cureus
December 2024
Radiology, Saitama Children's Medical Center, Saitama, JPN.
Objectives: Testicular torsion, a condition requiring urgent intervention, can occur at any age and present with diverse symptoms. To the best of our knowledge, no study has evaluated the characteristics of testicular torsion in childhood, a less common age group. This study showed differences in patients' characteristics between childhood and adolescence and the variation across ages.
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