Medicine
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Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Infraclavicular versus supraclavicular nerve block for upper limb surgeries: A meta-analysis.
The impact of infraclavicular versus supraclavicular nerve block on the analgesia for upper limb surgeries is unclear. This meta-analysis and systematic review aims to study the analgesic efficacy of infraclavicular versus supraclavicular nerve block for upper limb surgeries. ⋯ Infraclavicular nerve block may be superior to control the analgesia for upper limb surgeries than supraclavicular nerve block.
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Meta Analysis
Effect of sling exercise training on motor function in children with cerebral palsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
To systematically evaluate the efficacy of sling exercise training on balance and gross motor movement in children with cerebral palsy, and to investigate the effects of different intervention times and ages on treatment outcomes. ⋯ Sling exercise training significantly improves balance and gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy, and The average age of 5+ years is a critical period for the development of balance in children with cerebral palsy, and the treatment course is an important factor affecting walking and running and jumping function.
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Using wind-quenching and phlegm-resolving (WQPR) therapy for epilepsy has yielded beneficial results in various clinical studies. However, a comprehensive analysis of the WQPR approach to epilepsy has not yet conducted to date. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the WQPR method in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for epilepsy. ⋯ WQPR therapy appears to be an effective and safe approach for treating epilepsy, increasing clinical efficacy, reducing seizures' frequency and duration, improving patients' quality of life, ameliorating TCM syndromes, and reducing adverse reaction rates.
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Review Case Reports
Fatal invasive Aspergillus infection in an elderly patient with hepatitis E: A case report and literature review.
Elderly patients with acute liver failure are highly susceptible to severe complications, such as invasive fungal infections, due to weakened immune systems and altered gut microbiota. A thorough understanding of liver failure and opportunistic infections is crucial for effective management. ⋯ Elderly liver failure patients are particularly prone to opportunistic infections, underscoring the need for vigilant monitoring and early intervention. Despite aggressive treatments, including antifungal therapy and artificial liver support, prognosis remains poor, highlighting the importance of prompt diagnosis and comprehensive management to enhance patient outcomes.
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Review Case Reports
Cronkhite-Canada syndrome: A case report and literature review.
Cronkhite-Canada syndrome (CCS) is a nonhereditary, rare polyposis condition, first documented by Cronkhite and Canada in 1955. The primary distinct features of this syndrome include ectodermal abnormalities and diffuse gastrointestinal polyp changes accompanied by protein loss. The primary clinical manifestations of CCS include hair loss, excessive pigmentation of the skin, and malnourishment of fingernails or toenails. Other notable symptoms include weight loss, protein-losing enteropathy, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, taste abnormalities, and atrophic glossitis, which predominantly occur in middle-aged and older males. CCS is characterized by an extremely rare, nonfamilial hamartomatous polyposis syndrome, in which polyps are distributed in the stomach and colon (90%), small intestine(80%), and rectum (67%), while sparing the esophagus. ⋯ In this case, from the lower esophageal sphincter to the rectum, there is an increasing trend of eosinophil and mast cell infiltration. These lesions can cause a positive IgG result. Pathological analysis indicates that the extent and severity of lesions in the middle and lower gastrointestinal tract are more substantial than in the upper tract. During treatment, endoscopic observations reveal that lesions in the middle and lower tract tend to resolve faster than those in the upper tract. Hormone therapy has demonstrated significant efficacy in treating this disease. Early treatment and regular follow-up for this disease can reduce the risk of cancerous changes and related complications.