Nomogram for predicting postoperative ileus after radical cystectomy and urinary diversion: a retrospective single-center study
CONCLUSION: Our nomogram prediction model provides surgeons with a simple tool to predict the incidence of postoperative ileus in bladder cancer patients undergoing radical cystectomy.PMID:38498939 | DOI:10.1080/07853890.2024.2329125 (Source: Annals of Medicine)
Source: Annals of Medicine - March 18, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Xiaoyu Sun Chang Liu Changwen Zhang Zhihong Zhang Source Type: research
Nomogram for predicting postoperative ileus after radical cystectomy and urinary diversion: a retrospective single-center study
CONCLUSION: Our nomogram prediction model provides surgeons with a simple tool to predict the incidence of postoperative ileus in bladder cancer patients undergoing radical cystectomy.PMID:38498939 | PMC:PMC10949833 | DOI:10.1080/07853890.2024.2329125 (Source: Annals of Medicine)
Source: Annals of Medicine - March 18, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Xiaoyu Sun Chang Liu Changwen Zhang Zhihong Zhang Source Type: research
Paraneoplastic neuropathies and peripheral nerve hyperexcitability disorders
Handb Clin Neurol. 2024;200:239-273. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-823912-4.00020-7.ABSTRACTPeripheral neuropathy is a common referral for patients to the neurologic clinics. Paraneoplastic neuropathies account for a small but high morbidity and mortality subgroup. Symptoms include weakness, sensory loss, sweating irregularity, blood pressure instability, severe constipation, and neuropathic pain. Neuropathy is the first presenting symptom of malignancy among many patients. The molecular and cellular oncogenic immune targets reside within cell bodies, axons, cytoplasms, or surface membranes of neural tissues. A more favorable imm...
Source: Clinical Lymphoma and Myeloma - March 17, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Shahar Shelly Divyanshu Dubey John R Mills Christopher J Klein Source Type: research
Paraneoplastic neuropathies and peripheral nerve hyperexcitability disorders
Handb Clin Neurol. 2024;200:239-273. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-823912-4.00020-7.ABSTRACTPeripheral neuropathy is a common referral for patients to the neurologic clinics. Paraneoplastic neuropathies account for a small but high morbidity and mortality subgroup. Symptoms include weakness, sensory loss, sweating irregularity, blood pressure instability, severe constipation, and neuropathic pain. Neuropathy is the first presenting symptom of malignancy among many patients. The molecular and cellular oncogenic immune targets reside within cell bodies, axons, cytoplasms, or surface membranes of neural tissues. A more favorable imm...
Source: Clinical Lymphoma and Myeloma - March 17, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Shahar Shelly Divyanshu Dubey John R Mills Christopher J Klein Source Type: research
A Nursing Pre-Transplant Intervention to Reduce Patients' Uncertainty about Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
This study used a pretest-posttest single-group design without a control group. Eighteen patients undergoing HSCT participated in the intervention program-which included informational support, confirmation that the patients understood the information provided, and emotional support. Outpatients received the intervention at their initial outpatient visits after their procedure dates were determined, while inpatients received it at discharge following their procedures. The Universal Uncertainty in Illness Scale (UUIS), which consists of 26 items and six subscales, was used as the primary outcome measure. The European Organiz...
Source: Cancer Control - March 15, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Kimiko Nakano Shiro Fujii Ayame Fujioka Kumi Kimura Yoshiki Abe Masahiro Abe Sena Yamamoto Harue Arao Source Type: research
Effects of Liqi Tongbian decoction on gut microbiota, SCFAs production, and 5-HT pathway in STC rats with Qi Stagnation Pattern
This study investigates the therapeutic potential of Liqi Tongbian Decoction (LTD) in the treatment of STC, especially in cases involving the context of Qi stagnation, through a multifaceted approach involving the modulation of intestinal flora and short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). We employed a rat model of STC with Qi Stagnation Pattern, established using the “loperamide + tail-clamping provocation method,” to explore the effects of LTD on fecal characteristics, intestinal motility, and colonic pathology. Importantly, LTD exhibited the ability to increase the richness, diversity, and homogeneity of intestinal flora wh...
Source: Frontiers in Microbiology - March 15, 2024 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research
Nutritional Composition and Therapeutic Potential of Pineapple Peel - A Comprehensive Review
Chem Biodivers. 2024 Mar 14:e202400315. doi: 10.1002/cbdv.202400315. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPineapple (Ananas comosus), the succulent and vibrant tropical fruit, is a symbol of exoticism and sweetness. The pineapple peel, often considered as waste, has garnered attention for its potential applications. The pineapple peel is rich in essential nutrients, including calcium, potassium, vitamin C, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and water, making it beneficial for the digestive system, weight management, and overall balanced nutrition. It contains significant amounts of sugars such as sucrose, glucose, and fructose, along ...
Source: Chemistry and Biodiversity - March 14, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Arshad Farid Mahrukh Mehraj Susmita Das Fathima Feroz Ab Waheed Wani S Q Dar Sanjeev Kumar Atif Khurshid Wani Source Type: research
Unusual Management of Fecal Impaction in an Adult with Functional Constipation: A Urological Adventure
A 27-year-old male with a history of functional constipation presented for ileostomy closure. He had a 12-cm impacted rectal stool ball precluding safe ileostomy takedown. He underwent multiple unsuccessful attempts at removal including colotomy, antegrade and retrograde enemas and manual disimpaction. The urological team suggested a novel approach using lithotripsy. A 26-French rigid nephroscope and the Olympus ShockPulse SE ultrasonic lithotripter was utilized transanally to break up the impacted stool ball. (Source: Urology)
Source: Urology - March 14, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Shruthi Srinivas, Alessandra Gasior, Richard J Wood, Molly Fuchs Source Type: research
Italian guidelines for the management of irritable bowel syndrome in children and adolescents
AbstractThe irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder (FGID), whose prevalence has widely increased in pediatric population during the past two decades. The exact pathophysiological mechanism underlying IBS is still uncertain, thus resulting in challenging diagnosis and management. Experts from 4 Italian Societies participated in a Delphi consensus, searching medical literature and voting process on 22 statements on both diagnosis and management of IBS in children. Recommendations and levels of evidence were evaluated according to the grading of recommendations, assessment, development, and e...
Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics - March 14, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Nursing management of patients dealing with spina bifida: from the prenatal diagnosis to adulthood / nursing intervention for the improvement of the impact of urinary and fecal incontinence on the quality of life of people dealing with spina bifida
Conclusionurinary and fecal incontinence have, of course, an impact on the quality of life of people dealing with spina bifida. Nevertheless, we can observe that it is possible to improve the quality of life of these people, letting them feel confident enough to take part in social activities, through education from an incredibly young age, from 0 up to 25 years old and over, supplied by the medical staff and mostly by the parents (previously educated by the medical staff as well). (Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics - March 13, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Prevalence of fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome and its association with studying medicine, a cross ‐sectional study in Al‐Baath University, Syria
ConclusionWe found an increased prevalence of IBS among medical students. The prevalence of FM did not show any relation to studying medicine. We recommend additional prospective studies to assess whether studying medicine could be a risk factor for these disorders or not. (Source: Brain and Behavior)
Source: Brain and Behavior - March 12, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Mohanad Daher,
Sara Abbas,
Zainab Asaad,
Karam Khalil,
Ghania Jadid Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
National Survey on bladder and bowel dysfunctions in Autism Spectrum Disorder population
ConclusionThis survey demonstrated that LUTS are very common in the young ASD population and that the prevalence of urinary symptoms is related to higher severity of the ASD condition. Bowel disorders are often associated with urinary symptoms and dysfunctions. Urologists should be aware of the frequent occurrence of urological disorders and symptoms in individuals with ASD and should be involved in their clinical management in a multidisciplinary team that cares for these people. (Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry)
Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry - March 11, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Safety and tolerability of atogepant for the preventive treatment of migraine: a post hoc analysis of pooled data from four clinical trials
ConclusionsOverall, atogepant is safe and well tolerated in pooled RCTs and LTS trials for the preventive treatment of EM in adults.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov identifiers: NCT02848326 (MD-01), NCT03777059 (ADVANCE), NCT03700320 (study 302), NCT03939312 (study 309).Graphical Abstract (Source: The Journal of Headache and Pain)
Source: The Journal of Headache and Pain - March 11, 2024 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Antegrade Continence Enema Alone for the Management of Functional Constipation and Segmental Colonic Dysmotility (ACE-FC): A Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium Study
Conclusion In patients with severe functional constipation and documented segmental colonic dysmotility, ACE alone is an effective treatment modality at 1-year follow-up. Patients without pelvic floor dyssynergia on anorectal manometry are more likely to receive colonic resection after ACE. The vast majority of such patients can avoid a colonic resection. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery - March 11, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Ahmad, Hira Smith, Caitlin Witte, Amanda Lewis, Katelyn Reeder, Ron William Garza, Jose Zobell, Sarah Hoff, Kathleen Durham, Megan Calkins, Casey Rollins, Michael D. Ambartsumyan, Lusine Rentea, Rebecca Maria Yacob, Desale Lorenzo, Carlo Di Levitt, Marc A Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Acute, long-term or non-vincristine-induced peripheral neuropathy among non-Hodgkin lymphoma survivors: Symptoms, daily activities, functional status, and quality of life
CONCLUSION: Numbness and cramps should be addressed in survivors of acute and long-term VIPN. Preventing falls is recommended for NHL survivors with VIPN, and psychological support is suggested for long-term VIPN survivors.PMID:38461728 | DOI:10.1016/j.ejon.2024.102540 (Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing - March 10, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Yu-Chen Su Yeur-Hur Lai Sung-Tsang Hsieh Chieh-Lin Jerry Teng Yun-Hsiang Lee Source Type: research
