The comparison of erector spinae plane block and caudal block for postoperative analgesia in paediatric surgery - meta-analysis.

Aim: To assess the efficacy of Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) compared to caudal block in reducing postoperative pain in paediatric surgery.

Methods: An electronic literature search was conducted using the Cochrane Library, PubMed, and Google Scholar databases, with data collected from January 2018 until September 2023. This meta-analysis includes English-language randomized controlled trials (RCTs) studies contrasting ESPB with caudal block in paediatric patients.

Human dried amniontic membrane (H-DAM) as a biomaterial patch on gastric perforation wound healing: macroscopic evaluation.

Introduction: Gastric perforation is a rare occurrence, particularly in neonates. This is an emergency case in this population. The incidence of spontaneous gastric perforation in neonates is 1:2900 live births, with high mortality and morbidity rates.

Retinoblastoma in Asia: Clinical Presentation and Treatment Outcomes in 2112 Patients from 33 Countries.

Purpose: To describe the clinical presentation and treatment outcomes of children who received a diagnosis of retinoblastoma in 2017 throughout Asia.

Design: Multinational, prospective study including treatment-naïve patients in Asia who received a diagnosis of retinoblastoma in 2017 and were followed up thereafter.

Participants: A total of 2112 patients (2797 eyes) from 96 retinoblastoma treatment centers in 33 Asian countries.

Structural magnetic resonance imaging in Parkinson disease with freezing of gait: A systematic review of literature.

Objective: This review aims to the existing structural neuroimaging literature in Parkinson disease presenting with freezing of gait. The summary of this article provides an opportunity for a better understanding of the structural findings of freezing of gait in Parkinson disease based on MRI.

Methods: This systematic review of literature follows the procedures as described by the guideline of Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA).

Perindopril and losartan attenuate pro-coagulation factors in human adipocytes exposed to SARS-CoV-2 spike protein.

Thrombotic events are highly prevalent in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), especially in patients presenting with risk factors of adverse outcomes such as obesity. Recently, the associations between the angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) pathway and thrombosis have been reported. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) are widely used cardiovascular pharmacologic agents that upregulate ACE2 levels.

Limb shaking movement as a rare manifestation of transient ischemic attacks caused by carotid stenosis disease: A case report.

A limb shaking TIA is a less common form of TIA that manifests as involuntary movement and is frequently confused with focal motor epilepsy. A 64-year-old female presented with a 7-month history of episodic involuntary shaking movements affecting her left arm and leg before admission. These attacks primarily occurred after she rose from a sitting or lying down position to a standing position, and were relieved by simply returning to a sitting or lying position.

Association polymorphism of guanine nucleotide-binding protein β3 subunit () C825T and insertion/deletion of the angiotensin-converting enzyme () gene with peripartum cardiomyopathy.

Introduction: Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a potentially life-threatening pregnancy-related heart disease. Genetic roles such as gene polymorphisms may relate to the etiology of PPCM. This study analyzes the association between single nucleotide gene polymorphism (SNP) guanine nucleotide-binding protein beta-3 subunit () C825T and insertion/deletion (I/D) of the angiotensin-converting enzyme () gene with the incidence of PPCM.

Right bundle branch block evolving to myocardial ischemia in a patient with chronic middle back pain: a case report.

Background: A right bundle branch block (RBBB) is rarely found in patients with myocardial infarction (MI). In addition, back pain is an atypical complaint in patients with angina.

Case: A 77-year-old Javanese male was admitted with middle back pain that he had had for several months but that had become worse in the past week.

A review on pulmonary and mediastinal synovial sarcoma.

Sarcoma is defined as a tumor located in the thoracic cavity. However, sarcoma can occur on every side of the body. Synovial sarcoma is a rare soft tissue tumor originating from pluripotent with a high malignancy rate.

Acute subdural hematoma during sexual intercourse due to an aneurysm rupture on posterior communicating artery: a case report.

Patients with an acute subdural hematoma (aSDH) usually have a history of head trauma, but some patients may present with spontaneous aSDH due to a ruptured aneurysm. Spontaneous aSDH is a rare manifestation of aneurysmal rupture. However, aneurysmal rupture remains a major cause of spontaneous aSDH.

Recognizing dialysis access steal syndrome with central vein stenosis as arteriovenous fistula complication: A case report.

Introduction: Ischemic consequences of hemodialysis arteriovenous (AV) access are infrequent, yet they can cause substantial limb impairment or even loss. Ischemia can be caused by many factors, but the most common etiology is reduced blood supply to the distal extremities due to blood flow through the AV fistula (AVF) or AV graft. We reported a case of dialysis access steal syndrome (DASS) in a diabetes mellitus patient.

Diagnosing STEMI in right then left bundle branch block pattern ventricular escape rhythm (case report).

Electrocardiography is the fastest bedside tool for rapidly identifying patients with acute coronary syndromes who require emergency reperfusion therapy. Some of the circumstances that make identification more complex are bundle branch block patterns. ST elevation in the right bundle branch block (RBBB) can still be detected, but the left bundle branch block (LBBB) must use specific criteria such as Sgarbossa and Barcelona.

Comparison of dexmedetomidine alone or with other sedatives for paediatric sedation during magnetic resonance imaging: a systematic review.

Aim To compare the outcome of sole dexmedetomidine or with other sedative drugs in paediatric patients during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Methods Literature was obtained from PubMed and ScienceDirect from 2010-2020 using key words: sedation, paediatric, dexmedetomidine, ambulatory, MRI, ketamine, propofol, midazolam. The literature selection was based on Participant, Intervention, Comparators, Outcomes (PICO) analysis.

Association between single nucleotide polymorphism SLCO1B1 gene and simvastatin pleiotropic effects measured through flow-mediated dilation endothelial function parameters.

Background: Atherosclerosis is a condition in which the medium to large arteries become inflamed over time. The cornerstone to the atherosclerosis process is endothelial dysfunction. Simvastatin is a cholesterol-lowering drug known for its endothelial cell pleiotropic properties.

A retrospective study of factors affecting mortality in patients with complicated intra-abdominal infection.

Introduction: Complicated intraabdominal infection (cIAI) is a widespread infection of intraabdominal organs and it has a high mortality rate. Patients might present with various factors affecting the prognosis of this condition. This study aims to analyze the various factors of cIAI patients and to find their association with mortality during the treatment in hospitals.

Pulmonary aspergilloma coexisting with hamartoma in post pulmonary tuberculosis: A case report.

Introduction: Aspergillosis is a fungal disease caused by the . Until now, the management of aspergilloma is still controversial, and there is no consensus among experts. Hamartoma is a benign tumor that can be found in the lung.

Isolated posterior ST-elevation myocardial infarction: the necessity of routine 15-lead electrocardiography: a case series.

Background: True isolated posterior myocardial infarction is an uncommon finding of acute coronary syndrome, with an incidence rate of 3-7%. The prevalence rates of isolated posterior myocardial infarction in men and women are 72% and 28%, respectively. This uncommon finding may be attributed to multiple factors, such as unremarkable changes on 12-lead electrocardiography, a lack of awareness or knowledge, and an absence of diagnostic consensus, which leads to reperfusion delay and poor clinical outcomes.

CYP2C19 polymorphism and coronary in-stent restenosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

In-stent restenosis (ISR) remains a major drawback in coronary stenting. The association between the CYP2C19 loss of function (LOF) gene and the prevalence of ISR after coronary stenting remains controversial. Previous studies have produced conflicting results and have been limited by their small population sizes.

NSTEMI with total left circumflex occlusion: how the N-wave might help (case report).

A rise and/or fall in troponin level is an indication of type 1 or 2 myocardial infarct. A 62-year-old male physician presented to emergency room with chest discomfort followed by thought to be normal electrocardiogram (ECG) and normal echocardiography results. His serial hs-troponin test showed remarkable escalation three hours from the initial (107 ng/l into 4.

Efficiency Comparison of Direct Reprogramming CD34 Cells into Cardiomyocytes Using Cardiomyocyte Differentiation Medium vs MicroRNA-1.

The development of a direct reprogramming method to provide cell availability for regenerative therapy has led to a lot of studies. However, the search for appropriate cell sources and methods is still being carried out until now. Direct reprogramming using microRNA-1 (miR-1) is an option to obtain cardiomyocytes from other cells because miR-1 has evidence to play a role in the development of cardiac muscle cells in the embryo.

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Used in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome with COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Introduction: Protective pulmonary mechanical ventilation, higher positive end-expiratory pressure, neuromuscular blockade, prone positioning, and pulmonary recruitment procedures are all strategies in severe COVID-19 cases. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) can be seen as an alternative to traditional treatment in certain patients when conventional therapy fails. We present a study that intends to systematically review and meta-analysis ECMO use in COVID-19 patients.

Robotic-Guided Stereoelectroencephalography for Refractory Epilepsy: Technique and Nuances.

Background: Stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG) has become an integral part of epilepsy surgery, often used in the localization of the epileptogenic zone. It is an essential modality not only in the evaluation of nonlesional but also lesional drug refractory epilepsy, especially in the presence of anatomo-electro-clinical discordance.

Objective: To describe our technique and the operative nuances involved in the performance of robotic SEEG placement.

Case Report: Complete heart block as a manifestation of cardiac metastasis of oral cancer.

Metastatic tumors of the heart presenting with complete heart block (CHB) is an extremely uncommon case. There are no available guidelines in managing CHB in terminal cancer. Permanent pacemaker implantation in such cases is a challenge in terms of clinical utility and palliative care.