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Transl Pediatr
December 2024
Department of Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
Background And Objective: Pectus excavatum is a common congenital chest wall abnormality characterized by a concave appearance of the chest, and minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE) is the surgical treatment of choice. A rapidly growing field of research is pain management in children undergoing MIRPE, with many shifts in practice occurring over the last decade. The primary objectives of this narrative review are to describe current methods of perioperative pain management and the development of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) to improve the experience of patients undergoing MIRPE.
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December 2024
Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Venda, Thohoyandou, South Africa.
Background: Epilepsy is a neurological disorder affecting millions of people in Africa. Among other reported findings, many people living with epilepsy (PLWE) believe that the condition is caused by spiritual factors. Previous studies have revealed that majority of PLWE are not receiving adequate care and treatment because of diverse cultural beliefs associated with epilepsy.
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December 2024
Gastroenterology, School of Digestive and Liver Diseases, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata, IND.
Japan is experiencing a dramatic spike in streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) cases, exceeding the previous year's statistics. This life-threatening illness, caused by , has been connected not only to the relaxation of COVID-19 precautions but also to the prolonged effects of confinement and lack of contact with the surrounding environment/ecology. The condition is characterized by a sudden onset of symptoms, including high fever, rash, and shock, and demands immediate medical intervention.
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December 2024
Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts; and.
ATS Sch
December 2024
Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California.
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