Silent Intruder: Unusual Presentation of Neurocysticercosis in an HIV-Infected Patient from the Far Northern Brazilian Amazon
This article presents a case report of a 44-year-old male patient residing in the rural area of Roraima, the northernmost region of Brazil within the Amazon Forest. The patient, with chronic HIV infection, acquired the Taenia solium helminth, resulting in neurocysticercosis development. Remarkably, the diagnosis of neurocysticercosis was not initially apparent but emerged through meticulous analysis following a motorcycle accident. The absence of seizures, a common clinical manifestation, complicated the diagnostic process, making it an uncommon case of NCC, which may be related to co-infection. As the patient's condition ...
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - March 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Luis E B Galan Let ícia R M Gerolin Th áilla J M Carvalho Eloise T M Filardi Dafnin L S Ramos Domingos S M Dantas Roberto C C Carbonell Felipe A Cerni Manuela B Pucca Source Type: research
Paraspinal Muscle Changes in Individuals with and without Chronic Low Back Pain over a 4-Month Period: A Longitudinal MRI Study
Conclusions: This study provides insights into LM, ES, and psoas morphology in both healthy controls and affected individuals over a 4-month period without any intervention. Our findings suggest that psoas CSA at higher lumbar levels and CSA % asymmetry in general may be a better indicator of pathology and the development of pathology over time. Evaluating natural variations in paraspinal musculature over longer time frames may provide information on subtle changes in healthy controls and affected individuals and their potential role in chronic LBP.PMID:38541216 | PMC:PMC10971976 | DOI:10.3390/medicina60030490 (Source: Medicina (Kaunas))
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - March 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Meagan Anstruther Monica Sean Pascal T étreault Maryse Fortin Source Type: research
Polyurethane Microstructures for 2'-Deoxycytidinic Acid Delivery: Preparation and Preliminary Characterization
Conclusions: Future research could explore the efficacy of this carrier in delivering other nucleotides, as well as investigating the long-term effects and safety of these microstructures in vivo.PMID:38541217 | PMC:PMC10972242 | DOI:10.3390/medicina60030491 (Source: Medicina (Kaunas))
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - March 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Roxana Maria Jeleriu Bogdana Cavaloiu Lidia Manuela Onofrei Florin Borcan Ramona Carmen Albulescu Maria Puiu Source Type: research
Associations between Atopic Dermatitis and Behavior Difficulties in Children
Conclusions: Children with AD present a higher risk of BDs than healthy controls. Patients with severe AD experience more sleep disturbances and a greater intensity of itching compared to mild-moderate AD. The occurrence of BDs was not related to serum cortisol levels. The cortisol level, severity, age, gender, duration of illness, intensity of pruritus, and sleep disturbance did not affect the development of BDs.PMID:38541218 | PMC:PMC10972345 | DOI:10.3390/medicina60030492 (Source: Medicina (Kaunas))
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - March 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Inga Kisieliene Beatrice Aukstuolyte Antanas Mainelis Odilija Rudzevicien ė Matilda Bylaite-Bucinskiene Andreas Wolenberg Source Type: research
Comparison of Lower Extremity Alignment among Taekwondo Athletes of Various Subdisciplines
Conclusions: This study revealed that LEA characteristics vary among taekwondo athletes according to their subdiscipline. The results of this study would help in designing training programs tailored to each subdiscipline that would best address their LEA characteristics and help to prevent injuries.PMID:38541219 | PMC:PMC10972494 | DOI:10.3390/medicina60030493 (Source: Medicina (Kaunas))
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - March 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Mi-Ock Han Eun-Wook Chang Hyung-Pil Jun Source Type: research
Respiratory Support Effects over Time on Regional Lung Ventilation Assessed by Electrical Impedance Tomography in Premature Infants
Conclusions: Our study revealed that volume-targeted mechanical ventilation results in higher EELZ and DeltaZ compared to spontaneously breathing infants receiving non-invasive respiratory support. However, lung heterogeneity was lower during mechanical ventilation. Our study also reaffirmed that spontaneous breathing promotes greater involvement of the dependent lung compared to mechanical ventilation.PMID:38541220 | PMC:PMC10971897 | DOI:10.3390/medicina60030494 (Source: Medicina (Kaunas))
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - March 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Ernestas Virsilas Arunas Valiulis Raimondas Kubilius Skaiste Peciuliene Arunas Liubsys Source Type: research
Disseminated Enterovirus Infection in a Patient Affected by Follicular Lymphoma Treated with Obinutuzumab: A Case Report and a Narrative Review of the Literature
Conclusions: onco-hematological patients who receive immune-chemotherapy with a combination of treatments which depress adaptative immunity, which includes the antiCD20 obinutuzumab, could be at higher risk of disseminated EV infection, including CNS and cardiac involvement.PMID:38541221 | PMC:PMC10972032 | DOI:10.3390/medicina60030495 (Source: Medicina (Kaunas))
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - March 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Tommaso Lupia Silvia Corcione Elena Staffilano Roberta Bosio Antonio Curtoni Alessandro Busca Francesco Giuseppe De Rosa Source Type: research
Does Basal Morning Luteinizing Hormone (bLH) Predict Central Precocious Puberty (CPP) in Girls?
Conclusions: Morning bLH > 1.5 IU/L could be carefully used as a diagnostic predictor of CPP. The GnRH test, even reduced to 30 min, could be reserved for girls who show low intermediate morning bLH and specific clinical signs of pubertal development.PMID:38541222 | PMC:PMC10972438 | DOI:10.3390/medicina60030497 (Source: Medicina (Kaunas))
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - March 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Federico Baronio Valentina Assirelli Giuseppina Deiana Randa AlQaisi Rita Ortolano Valeria Di Natale Egidio Candela Alessandra Cassio Source Type: research
Overlapping Case of Advanced Systemic Sclerosis and IgG4-Related Disease after Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
We report the case of a 44-year-old female patient with overlapping progressive diffuse SSc and sinonasal IgG4-RD. After 11 years of ineffective SSc treatment, AHSCT was performed. The 63-month follow-up showed a regression of SSc symptoms. AHSCT was not intended as treatment in the case of IgG4RD, although the first symptoms of the disease developed before transplantation. The sinus lesions progressed after AHSCT and remained indolent only after surgical treatment (bilateral ethmoidectomy, sphenoidotomy, intranasal buccal antrostomy), which allowed histopathological confirmation of IgG4-RD.PMID:38541223 | PMC:PMC10972323 ...
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - March 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Alisa Julija Dulko Irena Butrimiene Alma Cypiene Valdas Peceliunas Donatas Petroska Ernesta Stankeviciene Rita Rugiene Source Type: research
Effects of Stationary Bikes and Elliptical Machines on Knee Joint Kinematics during Exercise
Conclusions: This study focused on knee joint torque variations during pedaling on indoor stationary bicycles and elliptical machines. Elliptical machines showed higher peak values of forces and torque, particularly during the propulsive and recovery phases, indicating potential challenges to the knee joint. Notably, peak pedal angles occurred earlier on indoor stationary bicycles, emphasizing the impact of equipment choice on joint kinetics.PMID:38541224 | PMC:PMC10972514 | DOI:10.3390/medicina60030498 (Source: Medicina (Kaunas))
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - March 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Min-Yan He Huai-Po Lo Wei-Han Chen Source Type: research
Exposure to Stress and Burnout Syndrome in Healthcare Workers, Expert Workers, Professional Associates, and Associates in Social Service Institutions
Conclusion: Overtime is a significant factor associated with workplace burnout. Apart from it, other significant factors associated with workplace burnout were heightened depression, anxiety, and stress levels.PMID:38541225 | PMC:PMC10971948 | DOI:10.3390/medicina60030499 (Source: Medicina (Kaunas))
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - March 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Sne žana Marković Olivera Kosti ć Zorica Terzi ć-Supic Sanja Tomic Mihajlovic Jasmina Milovanovi ć Snezana Radovanovic Neboj ša Zdravković Vladislava Stoji ć Ljiljana Jov čić Biljana Joci ć-Pivač Aleksandra Tomi ć Lučić Marina Kosti ć Mari Source Type: research
Comprehensive Evaluation of Quality of Life following Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty: A Prospective Analysis
Conclusions: The study underscores the transformative nature of upper eyelid blepharoplasty in enhancing patients' quality of life, addressing both cosmetic and functional concerns. Utilizing standardized assessment tools like the FACE-Q questionnaire facilitates a comprehensive understanding of treatment outcomes and enables patient-centered care. Overall, this research contributes to the growing evidence supporting the positive impact of upper eyelid blepharoplasty on patients' well-being, emphasizing the importance of continued research and standardized assessment protocols in advancing patient care in cosmetic surgery....
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - March 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Dolika D Vasovi ć Miodrag Lj Karamarkovi ć Milan Jovanovi ć Milan Stoji čić Dejan M Ra šić Ivan Marjanovi ć Tanja Kalezi ć Miroslav Jeremi ć Source Type: research
Fully Characterized Effective Bacteriophages Specific against Antibiotic-Resistant < em > Enterococcus faecalis < /em > , the Causative Agent of Dental Abscess
Conclusions: The findings highlight the promise of phage therapy in dental medicine, offering a novel approach to combating antibiotic resistance and enhancing patient outcomes. Further research and clinical trials will be essential to fully understand the therapeutic potential and safety profile of these bacteriophages in human populations.PMID:38541227 | PMC:PMC10972216 | DOI:10.3390/medicina60030501 (Source: Medicina (Kaunas))
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - March 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Asmaa Ramadan Mohamed O Abdel-Monem Noha K El-Dougdoug Alsayed E Mekky Shymaa A Elaskary Abdulaziz A Al-Askar Shimaa A Metwally Ahmed F El-Sayed Gehad AbdElgayed Ebrahim Saied Mohamed Khedr Source Type: research
Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Assessment of the Optic Nerve Head in Patients Hospitalized Due to COVID-19 Bilateral Pneumonia
Conclusions: No changes in the RPC network were observed among the patients with COVID-19 bilateral pneumonia in the early period after hospital discharge. However, a longer follow-up is needed to monitor COVID-19-related changes in the microvasculature of the optic nerve head.PMID:38541228 | PMC:PMC10972053 | DOI:10.3390/medicina60030502 (Source: Medicina (Kaunas))
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - March 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Magdalena Kal Micha ł Brzdęk Dorota Zar ębska-Michaluk Antonio Pinna Jerzy Mackiewicz Dominik Odrobina Mateusz Winiarczyk Izabella Karska-Basta Source Type: research
Updated Perspectives on Lifestyle Interventions as Secondary Stroke Prevention Measures: A Narrative Review
Medicina (Kaunas). 2024 Mar 19;60(3):504. doi: 10.3390/medicina60030504.ABSTRACTDespite being highly preventable, stroke is the second-most common cause of death and disability in the world. Secondary prevention is critical as the stroke recurrence risk is 6- to 15-fold higher than the risk of stroke in the general population. Stroke recurrence is associated with higher mortality rates and increased disability levels. Lifestyle modifications should address not single but multiple cardiovascular risk factors to effectively reduce the risk of stroke. Lifestyle modifications on a personal level should include adequate physica...
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - March 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Valbona Govori Hrvoje Budin čević Sandra Morovi ć Filip Đerke Vida Demarin Source Type: research
