Early versus delayed appendicectomy for appendiceal phlegmon or abscess
CONCLUSIONS: For the comparison of early versus delayed open or laparoscopic appendicectomy for paediatric and adult participants with appendiceal phlegmon, very low-certainty evidence suggests that early appendicectomy may reduce the abdominal abscess rate. The evidence is very uncertain whether early appendicectomy prevents overall morbidity or other complications. Early appendicectomy may reduce the total length of hospital stay and increase the time away from normal activities, but the evidence is very uncertain. For the comparison of early versus delayed laparoscopic appendicectomy for paediatric participants with app...
Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - May 2, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Shiyi Zhou Yao Cheng Nansheng Cheng Jianping Gong Bing Tu Source Type: research
Anticoagulation and vascular anomalies
Res Pract Thromb Haemost. 2024 Apr 3;8(3):102402. doi: 10.1016/j.rpth.2024.102402. eCollection 2024 Mar.ABSTRACTA State of the Art lecture titled "Anticoagulation and Vascular Anomalies" was presented at the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) Congress in 2023. Vascular anomalies have been classified by the International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies into vascular tumors and vascular malformations. Although some vascular tumors, such as tufted angioma and kaposiform hemangioendothelioma, and other vascular malformations can present with coagulation aberrancies, these are not generally m...
Source: Thrombosis and Haemostasis - May 2, 2024 Category: Hematology Authors: Shelley E Crary Joana M Mack Source Type: research
Plantar vein thrombosis: 17-year longitudinal study of consecutive patients from a Swiss academic center
CONCLUSION: We provided initial information on the clinical characteristics, treatment, and course of PVT, which partly resembles that of distal deep vein thrombosis.PMID:38694839 | PMC:PMC11061322 | DOI:10.1016/j.rpth.2024.102396 (Source: Thrombosis and Haemostasis)
Source: Thrombosis and Haemostasis - May 2, 2024 Category: Hematology Authors: Margarita Serifi Philippe A Kaufmann Riccardo M Fumagalli Adrian Kobe Nils Kucher Stefano Barco Source Type: research
Comparison of Short ‑Term Outcomes and 3-Year Overall Survival between Robotic and Laparoscopic Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis
Conclusion: Our findings suggest that RG may offer advantages in terms of blood loss, surgical complications, recovery time, and pain management compared to LG while maintaining similar overall survival rates. However, RG is associated with higher hospital costs, potentially limiting its wider adoption. Further research, including large, multi-center randomized controlled trials with longer patient follow-up, particularly for advanced gastric cancer, is needed to confirm these findings.PMID:38693890 | DOI:10.1080/00015458.2024.2348256 (Source: Acta Chirurgica Belgica)
Source: Acta Chirurgica Belgica - May 2, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Li Zhang Jingli Cui Mingzhi Cai Bin Li Gang Ma Xuejun Wang Yong Liu Jingyu Deng Rupeng Zhang Han Liang Jilong Yang Source Type: research
Iliac artery endofibrosis: diagnostic dilemna and treatment options
CONCLUSION: Correct diagnosis is essential in the treatment of EIAE. A complete and multidisciplinary pathway should be followed to distinguish vascular from non-vascular causes. Correct lesion localization is crucial and besides CTA or MRA, more sophisticated techniques such as dynamic angiography or intravascular ultrasound might be needed.PMID:38693887 | DOI:10.1080/00015458.2024.2348234 (Source: Acta Chirurgica Belgica)
Source: Acta Chirurgica Belgica - May 2, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: K VanLangenhove Uijtterhaegen G Moreels N Randon C Vermassen F Source Type: research
Therapeutic use of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) in patients with febrile neutropenia: a comprehensive systematic review for clinical practice guidelines for the use of G-CSF 2022 from the Japan Society of Clinical Oncology
CONCLUSION: A weak recommendation is made that G-CSF treatment not be administered to patients with febrile neutropenia during cancer chemotherapy. G-CSF treatment can be considered for patients at high risk.PMID:38696053 | DOI:10.1007/s10147-024-02541-z (Source: Clinical Breast Cancer)
Source: Clinical Breast Cancer - May 2, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Kenji Tsuchihashi Mamoru Ito Yuta Okumura Kenta Nio Yukinori Ozaki Hiroshi Nishio Eiki Ichihara Yuji Miura Makoto Endo Shingo Yano Dai Maruyama Tetsuhiro Yoshinami Nobuyuki Susumu Munetaka Takekuma Takashi Motohashi Nobuaki Ochi Toshio Kubo Keita Uchino T Source Type: research
Equine-Assisted Service's Effect on Cartilage and Skeletal Biomarkers for Adults and Older Adults with Arthritis: A Pilot Study
CONCLUSION: Although equine-assisted therapy may reduce pain and improve quality of life for adults with arthritis, findings here are not fully corroborated with biomarkers.PMID:38697487 | DOI:10.1016/j.ctim.2024.103047 (Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine - May 2, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Matthew Chrisman Sharon White-Lewis Sue Lasiter Steven R Chesnut Cynthia L Russell Source Type: research
Therapeutic use of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) in patients with febrile neutropenia: a comprehensive systematic review for clinical practice guidelines for the use of G-CSF 2022 from the Japan Society of Clinical Oncology
CONCLUSION: A weak recommendation is made that G-CSF treatment not be administered to patients with febrile neutropenia during cancer chemotherapy. G-CSF treatment can be considered for patients at high risk.PMID:38696053 | DOI:10.1007/s10147-024-02541-z (Source: Clinical Genitourinary Cancer)
Source: Clinical Genitourinary Cancer - May 2, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Kenji Tsuchihashi Mamoru Ito Yuta Okumura Kenta Nio Yukinori Ozaki Hiroshi Nishio Eiki Ichihara Yuji Miura Makoto Endo Shingo Yano Dai Maruyama Tetsuhiro Yoshinami Nobuyuki Susumu Munetaka Takekuma Takashi Motohashi Nobuaki Ochi Toshio Kubo Keita Uchino T Source Type: research
Cytarabine-induced peripheral neuropathy in a young patient with acute myeloid leukemia: a case report
CONCLUSION: Although rare, even a conventional dosage of cytarabine can cause peripheral neuropathy, and routine neuromuscular examinations can help in the early diagnosis and intervention to limit further progression and reverse the course of the disease.PMID:38694396 | PMC:PMC11060256 | DOI:10.1097/MS9.0000000000001937 (Source: Annals of Medicine)
Source: Annals of Medicine - May 2, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Kshitiz Karki Sugat Adhikari Suraj Shrestha Jenish Bhandari Bidisha Baral Aastha Baral Source Type: research
Richter supraumbilical hernia managed with invagination: a case report
CONCLUSION: Diagnosis of Richter's hernia demands higher suspicion, particularly in patients with predisposing factors like a history of minimally invasive surgery. Prompt surgical intervention is crucial for reducing mortality and enhancing prognosis, with invagination alone being adequate if ischaemia is confined and mesh placement is unnecessary.PMID:38694393 | PMC:PMC11060237 | DOI:10.1097/MS9.0000000000001943 (Source: Annals of Medicine)
Source: Annals of Medicine - May 2, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Santosh Dev Prajjwol Luitel Sujan Paudel Shishir Devkota Laxman Khadka Sanjeev Jha Barsha Dev Nischal Neupane Bikal Ghimire Source Type: research
Antinociceptive effects of gamma-linolenic acid in the formalin test in the rats
CONCLUSION: The findings have validated the antinociceptive impact of GLA and hinted towards its immunomodulatory influence in the formalin test.PMID:38694379 | PMC:PMC11060212 | DOI:10.1097/MS9.0000000000002001 (Source: Annals of Medicine)
Source: Annals of Medicine - May 2, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Kaveh Rahimi Arman Nourishirazi Hamidreza Delaviz Zohreh Ghotbeddin Source Type: research
Assessing the impact of lubricant on liquid-based Pap smear test outcomes: a randomized clinical trial
CONCLUSION: The use of lubricant gel in patients can reduce pain in patients during examination and testing, but does not affect the cytological and pathological results of patients.PMID:38694378 | PMC:PMC11060314 | DOI:10.1097/MS9.0000000000001803 (Source: Annals of Medicine)
Source: Annals of Medicine - May 2, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Mansooreh Yaraghi Sarvenaz Gharavi Ayda Najafian Vajihe Hazari Source Type: research
Teucrium polium: new toxic effects added to the literature: a case report
CONCLUSION: For this reason, herbal treatment should be used with caution to avoid catastrophic side effects.PMID:38694375 | PMC:PMC11060313 | DOI:10.1097/MS9.0000000000001760 (Source: Annals of Medicine)
Source: Annals of Medicine - May 2, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Ali Ghassa Mousa Ismail Leen Alabd Alrazak Alani Source Type: research
Incidental diagnosis of primary appendiceal signet-ring cell adenocarcinoma after appendectomy for acute appendicitis: a case report
CONCLUSION: Early diagnosis of ASCA can incidentally be made on pathological specimen following appendectomy for appendicitis. A routine pathological examination should be emphasized, and appendectomy may not be the endpoint of the treatment. Hemicolectomy and adjuvant therapy might ensue upon the diagnosis of appendiceal neoplasm. The poor prognosis of ASCA makes a timely diagnosis significant. Basic research is promising to unravel the molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis, finding typical tumor markers for screening and novel effective therapies for advanced cases.PMID:38694365 | PMC:PMC11060291 | DOI:10.1097/MS9.0000000...
Source: Annals of Medicine - May 2, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Miao Xie Fei Li Source Type: research
Concurrent ascending colon adenocarcinoma and colonic tuberculosis: a case report from Syria
CONCLUSION: The two diseases may co-exist; thus, diagnosing them may not be the easiest, not to mention the lack of a clear treatment protocol in case of their accompany.PMID:38694366 | PMC:PMC11060274 | DOI:10.1097/MS9.0000000000001927 (Source: Annals of Medicine)
Source: Annals of Medicine - May 2, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Basel Ahmad Suzana Durra Sabine Tayfour Sandra Habka Bassel Albatal Mohamad Ahmad Source Type: research
