Medicine
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This study assessed the effectiveness of Yangxin Decoction (YXD) in the treatment of coronary heart disease (CHD) patients with angina pectoris (AP). ⋯ The results of this study showed that YXD was effective in the treatment of patients with AP of CHD. Further studies are required to confirm these results.
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Review Case Reports
CD20-positive subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma presenting as polycranial neuropathy: A CARE-compliant case report and literature review.
Subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma(SPTCL) is a very rare cytotoxic T-cell skin lymphoma involving subcutaneous tissue, and mainly affects young females. T-cell phenotype is characterized by CD3+, CD8+, and CD4-. SPTCT with polycranial neuropathy has rarely been described. SPTCL is believed to show an indolent clinical course unless patients develop haemophagocytic syndrome or sudden respiratory failure. Its treatment has not been established yet. ⋯ The patient's involvement with the central nervous system may be associated with positivity for CD20. Molecular biomarkers may act as therapeutic targets for SPTCL.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Evaluation of the efficacy of 1 L polyethylene glycol plus ascorbic acid and an oral sodium sulfate solution: A multi-center, prospective randomized controlled trial.
Low-volume bowel preparation has been developed to increase patient compliance. We compared 1 L of polyethylene glycol/ascorbic acid (PEG/Asc) and oral sodium sulfate (OSS) with respect to bowel preparation efficacy, compliance, and safety. ⋯ The 1L PEG/Asc treatment was comparable to OSS in terms of bowel preparation efficacy, compliance, and safety.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Fast pain relief in exercise-induced acute musculoskeletal pain by turmeric-boswellia formulation: A randomized placebo-controlled double-blinded multicentre study.
Plant extracts with analgesic properties are seldom considered for treatment of acute musculoskeletal pain due to delay in onset of analgesia. Turmeric (Curcuma longa) and boswellia (Boswellia serrata) extracts are well-studied anti-inflammatory compounds gaining in popularity and used as an alternative to conventional treatments for musculoskeletal pain. This study analyzed the analgesic effect of a formulation of turmeric and boswellia extracts in sesame oil (Rhuleave-K, TBF) in reducing exercise-induced acute musculoskeletal pain in healthy participants. ⋯ Exercise-induced acute musculoskeletal pain can be effectively relieved by TBF (Rhuleave-K) in about 3 hours signifying its strong analgesic activity.
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Review Case Reports
Superior mesenteric artery syndrome after colectomy: A case report and literature review.
Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome, also known as Wilkie syndrome, is a rare benign disease characterized by small bowel obstruction due to compression of the third portion of the duodenum by the SMA and the abdominal aorta. However, SMA syndrome after colectomy is extremely rare, establishing a clear diagnosis and formulating a treatment plan may be challenging for surgeons. ⋯ Surgeons should be aware of the fact that SMA syndrome can occur after colectomy. Every attempt should be made to correct and avoid any predisposing factors perioperatively. Prompt diagnosis of SMA syndrome after colectomy and appropriate early intervention reduce mortality.