Attempted Removal of a Large Pheochromocytoma via a Robotic Approach.

A pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor of neuroendocrine origin that secretes hormones like epinephrine, norepinephrine, and occasionally dopamine. The most notable symptom of the release of catecholamines is exceedingly high blood pressure. A 45-year-old male presented with a symptomatic pheochromocytoma of large size.

Histology of the internal reproductive organs of the female Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx).

The Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx) is an antelope that is considered a "vulnerable" species. Lack of knowledge on the structure of its reproductive organs hinders the development of strategies to improve its reproduction. There is only one report on the gross anatomy of the female reproductive organs.

Post-operative care for patients following surgical treatment of lymphedema.

Surgical treatments are promising for the treatment of lymphedema. It is important for patients, healthcare providers, and lymphedema community to understand that surgical treatments currently are not a cure for lymphedema but have provided promising options for patients. Post-operative care for patients following surgical treatment of lymphedema is vital to optimize and sustain patient outcomes.

Popular Skin-of-Color Dermatology Social Media Hashtags on TikTok From 2021 to 2022: Content Analysis.

TikTok is a social media platform that can educate users about dermatology, but this longitudinal analysis of skin of color-related TikTok hashtags from 2021 to 2022 suggests that nondermatologist influencers continue to dominate content creation, highlighting the need for more participation from board-certified dermatologists to actively counter misinformation and address potential disparities in skin-of-color health care.

Topical Therapies for Periorbital Dyschromia: A 30-Year Review of the Literature.

Background: Periorbital dyschromia (POD) is a prevalent dermatologic problem with multifactorial etiology, making treatment outcomes inconsistent and unclear.

Objective: To evaluate and compose a comprehensive review of topical ingredients proven to be effective in the treatment of POD.

Materials And Methods: Scopus, PubMed, and OVID databases were searched in a span of 30 years through December 31, 2023, to identify articles with original findings of topical therapies for the treatment of POD.

Macular Pigment Optical Density as a Measurable Modifiable Clinical Biomarker.

Background: Carotenoids are present throughout retina and body its dense deposition leads to an identifiable yellow spot in the macula. Macular pigment optical density (MPOD) measured in the macula is vital to macular well-being and high-resolution visual acuity. MPOD has also been associated with various health and disease states.

Investigating mechanoreceptor variability and morphometric proxies in Rhesus Macaques: Implications for primate precision touch studies.

The origin of primates has long been associated with an increased emphasis on manual grasping and touch. Precision touch, facilitated by specialized mechanoreceptors in glabrous skin, provides critical sensory feedback for grasping-related tasks and perception of ecologically-relevant stimuli. Despite its importance, studies of mechanoreceptors in primate hands are limited, in part due to challenges of sample availability and histological methods.

Impact of osteopathic manipulative medicine training during graduate medical education and its integration into clinical practice.

Context: Osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) is a unique skill set consisting of physical manipulations that treat the neuromusculoskeletal system. Although OMM can improve patient outcomes such as functionality and pain, as well as increase physician reimbursement, its use is declining. Barriers to its use include a lack of proficiency, support, reimbursement, and time.

Heart Failure in Older People Part 2: Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy.

Heart failure is a common cardiovascular disease that affects older people and has a high rate of mortality. Treatment for heart failure has evolved in the past 10 years to include novel evidence-based agents as well as changes in how medications are initiated and up-titrated. Despite evidence of the importance of using four guideline-directed medications, older people are often undertreated with these lifesaving therapies.

Psychometric Properties of a Digital Goniometer in Upper and Lower Cervical Range of Motion Measurement.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the intrarater reliability and criterion validity of a digital goniometer for measuring cervical range of motion including an active sitting version of the cervical flexion rotation test, an important clinical measure for capturing upper cervical dysfunction.

Methods: A cross-sectional study (n = 18; 78% women) examined total cervical and upper cervical active ranges of motion (flexion, extension, side bending, rotation) measured concurrently using 3 measurement methods (a digital goniometer, the cervical range-of-motion instrument, and 3-dimensional motion analysis). Intraclass correlation coefficient (2,1), Pearson correlation coefficients (digital goniometer versus 3-dimensional motion analysis), and minimum detectable change were calculated.

Cornulin as a Key Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarker in Cancers of the Squamous Epithelium.

The prevalence of squamous cell carcinoma is increasing, and efforts that aid in an early and accurate diagnosis are crucial to improve clinical outcomes for patients. Cornulin, a squamous epithelium-specific protein, has recently garnered attention due to its implications in the progression of squamous cell carcinoma developed in several tissues. As an epidermal differentiation marker, it is involved in skin anchoring, regulating cellular proliferation, and is a putative tumor suppressor.

The Role of Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging Sequences in Multiple Sclerosis.

Background The neurological condition known as multiple sclerosis (MS) is crippling and has a complicated pathogenesis as well as a wide range of clinical symptoms, including fatigue, difficulty walking, numbness or tingling, muscle spasms and spasticity, weakness, vision problems, dizziness and vertigo, bladder and bowel dysfunction, cognitive impairment, and emotional changes. The complete scope of MS pathology cannot be fully captured by conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) sequences, which has led to the investigation of sophisticated MRI methods for better diagnosis and treatment. Objective This study aims to evaluate the clinical relevance of advanced MRI sequences in multiple sclerosis.

Mistrust and missed opportunities: BDSM practitioner experiences in healthcare.

Background: Stigma and discrimination have been shown to be significant barriers to healthcare utilization and provider trust among sexual minority groups including BDSM and kink communities.

Aim: This exploratory study sought to better understand medical mistrust and experiences of discrimination in primary care settings and how these factors predict hiding kink-related injuries from healthcare providers.

Methods: A total of 301 individuals who self-identified as being a member of the BDSM community and engaged in BDSM-play activities completed an online survey.

Case report: Localized coloproctitis caused by novel in a dog.

A 6-year-old male neutered boxer mix canine was presented for a one-month history of dyschezia, hematochezia, and constipation. Colonoscopy and endoscopic biopsies revealed non-specific lymphoplasmacytic, eosinophilic colitis. Despite pursuing various therapies over a 3.

Serial evaluation of liver enzyme activities in dogs with pulmonary coccidioidomycosis administered fluconazole.

Pulmonary coccidioidomycosis is a relatively common fungal disorder in dogs that have lived in or traveled to endemic regions and fluconazole is a common antifungal treatment. Liver enzymopathy can occur with fluconazole administration, but the frequency of occurrence nor potentially associative factors have been explored in dogs with pulmonary coccidioidomycosis. Therefore, our objectives were to describe the occurrence and magnitude of liver enzyme activity (LEA) elevation in dogs with pulmonary coccidioidomycosis during treatment with fluconazole and identify variables associated with liver enzymopathy.

Contributions and future potential of animal models for geroscience research on sensory systems.

Sensory systems mediate our social interactions, food intake, livelihoods, and other essential daily functions. Age-related decline and disease in sensory systems pose a significant challenge to healthy aging. Research on sensory decline in humans is informative but can often be difficult, subject to sampling bias, and influenced by environmental variation.

A new species of Choleoeimeria (Apicomplexa: Eimeriidae) from the invasive curious skink, Carlia ailanpalai (Sauria: Scincidae) from Guam, U.S. Territory.

The curious skink, Carlia ailanpalai Zug, occurs in the main group of the Admiralty Islands of Papua New Guinea but has also successfully invaded Guam, the Marianas, Yap, and Kosrae. A single coccidian, Eimeria zugi McAllister, Duszynski, Fisher, & Austin, 2013 was described from C. ailanpalai from Papua New Guinea.