Medicine
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Meta Analysis
Acupuncture combined with opioid for treatment of lung cancer-related pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Many individuals diagnosed with lung cancer suffer from tremendous pain, and it is crucial to implement more effective measures to assist these patients in alleviating their pain. The present study utilizes a meta-analysis to evaluate the safety and efficacy of acupuncture combined with opioids for treating lung cancer-related pain in patients. ⋯ The current evidence indicates that combining acupuncture with opioid analgesics is superior to using opioid analgesics alone for managing lung cancer-related pain. Additionally, this combination therapy has fewer adverse reactions.
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Meta Analysis
Influence of greater occipital nerve block on the relief of acute migraine: A meta-analysis.
Greater occipital nerve (GON) block may help relieve acute migraine, and this meta-analysis aimed to investigate the influence of GON block on pain relief of acute migraine. ⋯ GON block intervention may be able to alleviate pain intensity for acute migraine patients.
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Review Case Reports
Cervical angiofibroma of soft tissue: A rare case report with literature review.
Angiofibroma of soft tissue (AFST) is a rare benign fibrous tumor recently included in the 2020 WHO classification of soft tissue and bone tumors. Currently, there are limited reports on AFST, and pathologists lack sufficient understanding of its clinical and pathological characteristics. There is scarce literature available on AFST in the cervical region. ⋯ Cervical angiofibroma of soft tissue is a rare tumor with a benign clinical manifestation, minimal local recurrence, and no significant metastatic potential. Treatment primarily involves local resection with a focus on achieving negative surgical margins. By presenting this case, we aim to enhance the diagnostic and differential diagnostic capabilities of pathologists in identifying uterine tumors and preventing misdiagnosis.
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Review Case Reports
Mitochondrial diabetes presenting with spontaneous abortion and ketoacidosis onset: A case report and literature review.
Mitochondrial diabetes mellitus (MDM) is a rare form of diabetes characterized by mitochondrial dysfunction, leading to a diverse range of clinical manifestations that may result in misdiagnosis. Accurate identification of MDM is essential for proper management and reporting of diagnosed cases. ⋯ MDM presents with atypical clinical manifestations, and thorough physical examinations are crucial for its diagnosis. This case underscores the significance of genetic testing and family history in diagnosing MDM and the need for increased awareness among clinicians to prevent misdiagnosis.
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This study used network meta-analysis to compare the effects of various exercise interventions, with the aim of identifying the most effective intervention measures. ⋯ The majority of exercise interventions demonstrated a discernible impact on the QoL in women following breast cancer surgery. The effects of diverse exercise interventions on the 3 QoL outcome indicators in patients with breast cancer exhibited variability. However, irrespective of the QoL measurement technique used, aerobic and resistance exercise continue to be the most favorable choices.