Endoscopic therapy for gastrointestinal angiodysplasia.

This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the benefits and harms of the different endoscopic management approaches for gastrointestinal angiodysplasia in symptomatic adults.

Persistent Mullerian duct syndrome in a male child: A rare case report on the intersection of surgical importance and economic barriers in Syria.

Introduction: During embryology, the Mullerian duct develops later into the female reproductive tract, and it is usually obliterates in males by anti-Mullerian hormone. Mutations in the gene for anti-Mullerian hormone or anti-Mullerian hormone receptor will cause persistent Mullerian duct syndrome. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of this syndrome documented in the medical literature from Syria.

GERD: Latest update on acid-suppressant drugs.

GERD is a very familiar diagnosis among health care providers due to its massive spread, and its symptoms can affect the quality of life for a respectable slice of its patients. Therefore, what can only be described as a logical consequence, a pursuit of a treatment that can both relieve symptoms and have minimal side effects is still ongoing to cover the large demographic affected by GERD. In the following review, analysis will be made of GERD, including possible regulatory activity, of certain drugs to the already discussed pathways involved in GERD patients.

Giant mesenteric cysts: A rare case series with clinical insights.

Introduction And Significance: Mesenteric cysts are rare, non-cancerous tumors found mainly in children. The symptoms can vary depending on the size and location of the cyst. While the exact cause is unknown, complete surgical removal is the main and most effective treatment for mesenteric cysts.

New insight on etiology: A chorionic bump with partial mole pregnancy case report from Syria.

This case report presents the association of a chorionic bump with a partial mole pregnancy in a 37-year-old G3P2 woman. The differential diagnosis of a partial mole was considered after transvaginal ultrasonography revealed a chorionic bump. Subsequent pathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis.

Comparison between AH plus sealer and total fill bioceramic sealer performance in previously untreated and retreatment cases of maxillary incisors with large-sized periapical lesion: a randomized controlled trial.

Objective: This study aims to assess the efficacy of bioceramic (BC) sealer when applied using the single cone technique (SCT), in comparison to AH Plus sealer applied with the cold lateral condensation technique (LCT), concerning their impact on the healing of large-sized periapical lesions in both untreated and retreatment cases.

Materials And Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted on 41 patients who had 60 permanent teeth in the maxillary incisors that were accompanied by large-sized periapical lesions. The included teeth were radiographed with cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images and divided equally into two groups according to the endodontic treatment statute (30 untreated previous cases and 30 retreated cases).

Comparative analysis of pediatric pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis: A single-center retrospective cohort study in Syria.

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is a global public health challenge, contributing significantly to morbidity and mortality worldwide. This research aims to investigate the epidemiology, clinical characteristics, diagnostic methods, and early mortality rate among pediatric patients with pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) and extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) who were admitted to a hospital in Syria.

Methods: This retrospective cohort study was conducted at the University Children's Hospital in Syria, involving pediatric patients diagnosed with TB between January 2013 and January 2023.

Cone beam computed tomography analysis of the root and canal morphology of the maxillary second molars in a Syrian subpopulation.

Aim: To investigate the root number and morphology of the maxillary second molars in the Syrian population besides bilateral symmetry, and the effect of gender.

Methods: 250 Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) images (140 females, 110 males) were examined by two endodontists. The detailed analysis included the number of roots, the number of canals and their configurations, bilateral symmetry, and relation to gender.

A case of amoebic liver abscess and emphysematous gallbladder in a 65-year-old male with situs inversus totalis.

Introduction And Importance: Situs inversus totalis, a rare congenital condition, is characterized by the mirror-image reversal of the abdominal and thoracic organs. Amoebic liver abscess and emphysematous gallbladder are severe gastrointestinal infections. The coexistence of these three conditions is extremely rare.

Edema and Trismus Assessment After Applying Kinesiotape With the Web Strip Technique Compared With Cryotherapy: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Background And Objectives: Extraction of impacted third molars is one of the most common oral surgeries performed in the dental clinic, which is often accompanied by many complications such as edema and trismus. Many methods have been used to alleviate these complications, such as drugs or physical therapy. Kinesiotape (KT) has recently spread as a popular physical method for eliminating complications after surgical extraction of lower third molars after its long-term use in sports medicine and injuries of the musculoskeletal system.

Central neurological manifestations in a sample of Syrian patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: cross-sectional study.

Introduction: The authors aimed to study systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) central neurological patterns and their correlations with the disease activity.

Patients And Methods: The authors' retrospective observational study was carried out on admitted SLE patients. The patients' demographic data, clinical examinations, laboratory tests, imaging studies, and systemic lupus erythematosus disease activity index (SLEDAI) were recorded.

Soft Tissue Augmentation After Tooth Extraction Improves Implant Health: Findings From a Clinical Trial.

Background Soft tissue augmentation is a critical procedure in dental implantology aimed at improving peri-implant health and aesthetics. Various materials are used for this purpose, but their comparative effectiveness remains under-researched. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of soft tissue augmentation utilizing two different materials after tooth extraction on peri-implant clinical and radiographic outcomes.

Effects of pain, hospitalization, and medication on depressive symptom in Syrian patients with chronic diseases.

Chronic diseases and pain exacerbate depressive symptom in Syria. Limited research on hospital-induced depressive symptom among Syrian patients with chronic diseases warrants further study. A cross-sectional study in four Damascus hospitals revealed high rates of pain and depressive symptom.

Heterotopic neuroglial mass in the parapharyngeal space causing dysphagia in a 4 years old child: A case report.

Introduction: Neuroglial heterotopia represents a rare differential diagnosis for pediatric neck masses. Its occurrence in the parapharyngeal space is exceptionally uncommon, with fewer than 30 documented cases in the literature.

Case Report: This report details the case of a 4-year-old girl initially noted to have a mass in the right parotid area at birth with no symptoms.

Antibiotic Lock Therapy (ALT) for the prevention of Catheter Related Blood Stream Infection (CRBSI) in neurological patients treated with Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE).

•Catheter related blood stream infection (CRBSI) is associated with several debilitating consequences for patients and medical institutions.•Antibiotic lock therapy (ALT) significantly reduced the incidence of CRBSI in patients receiving therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE).•Antibiotic lock therapy (ALT) reduced the medical care costs•ALT should be considered an acceptable and reasonable approach for patients receiving TPE.

Effective surgical drainage of a massive retropharyngeal abscess via an incision in the posterior wall of the oropharynx under local anesthesia.

Introduction: A retropharyngeal abscess is a deep neck infection, uncommon in adults but more prevalent in children. This report details a rare case of a huge retropharyngeal abscess in an adult female, effectively managed by an incision in the posterior oropharyngeal wall under local anesthesia.

Case Presentation: A 76-year-old woman with hypertension, diabetes, ischemic heart disease, and total thyroidectomy presented with sudden neck swelling, dyspnea, stridor, and dysphagia.

Comparing efficacies of various papain-based enzyme agents and 2.4% sodium hypochlorite gel in chemomechanical caries removal: a randomized controlled trial.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the efficacies of Papacarie Duo gel, Brix 3000, Selecti-Solve gel, 2.4% sodium hypochlorite gel, and conventional rotary-mechanical method in caries removal and to evaluate the patient comfort.

Methods: It was a single-blinded, randomized, parallel-group, active-controlled trial with five arms.

Complete response and long-term survival to endocrine monotherapy in a patient with metastatic breast cancer in a low-income country: a case report.

Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. Progression-free survival for hormone receptor-positive/human epidermal growth factor receptor-2-negative metastatic breast cancer treated with endocrine therapy in combination with cyclin4/6-dependent kinase is approximately 25 months. This case represents metastatic breast cancer treated with endocrine therapy, leading to long-term survival.