Medicina
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Background and Objectives: There is an increasing use of fecal matter transplantation (FMT) worldwide as research into the impact of the gut microbiome in various disease states is growing. FMT is the transfer of stool from a healthy human donor to a patient for the purpose of restoring intestinal dysbiosis. This review will assess the efficacy and safety of FMT in the treatment of pediatric inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) and explore the future directions of the use of FMT in children. ⋯ Most of the studies provided microbiome analyses. Conclusions: FMT is a safe treatment for paediatric IBD, and is shown to be effective in inducing clinical response by some studies. However the lack of randomized controlled trials limited the results of our study.
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Epinephrine is the most common medication used in cardiac arrest. Although the medication has been a mainstay of treatment over the last century, the utility and efficacy of epinephrine has been re-evaluated in recent years. This study aims to evaluate the literature describing the efficacy, timing, and dosing of epinephrine use in cardiac arrest. ⋯ Research on the optimal timing of epinephrine has shown that earlier administration of epinephrine in cardiac arrest is more likely to have improved outcomes compared to later administration and longer intervals, although there are still conflicting results on the improvement of neurological outcomes. Intravenous is the preferred route of administration for epinephrine, but new research suggests intramuscular administration may be beneficial. While epinephrine has been shown to improve the rates of return of spontaneous circulation and even survival to hospital discharge in several studies, epinephrine use may not provide patients who survive cardiac arrest with a meaningful neurological recovery.
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Comparative Study
Comparative Analysis of Surgical Methods for Distal, Mid-, and Proximal Shaft Hypospadias in Young Males: A Prospective Study on Postoperative Outcomes.
Background and Objectives: The purpose of this study is to report on the results of hypospadias surgery in boys using newly developed methods compared with traditional methods of urethroplasty. Materials and Methods: A total of 136 patients were divided into two groups. Fifty patients with coronal, subcoronal, and distal penile types of hypospadias were allocated to Group I. ⋯ With the standard urethroplasty method, the rate of complications was higher (p < 0.05). Even though the duration of surgery in the group undergoing a procedure using the standard urethroplasty method was lower (p < 0.001), the frequency of primary wound healing was higher in the SMU I and SMU II groups (p < 0.001). Conclusions: The proposed new methods of distal and shaft hypospadias surgery, in comparison with traditional surgical techniques, have the following advantages: good cosmetic appearance of the penis, complete straightening of the shaft, and right outflow of urine through the slit-like neomeatus at the apex of the glans penis.
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Case Reports
Clinical Challenges in Diagnosing Primordial Dwarfism: Insights from a MOPD II Case Study.
Background and Objectives. Primordial dwarfism (PD) is a rare group of genetic conditions where individuals experience severe growth restriction, both in the womb and after birth. From as early as the fetal stage, those affected are significantly smaller than their peers. ⋯ Gln518Alafs*7), alongside a deletion of exons 37-41. Conclusions. This case sheds light on the clinical and genetic complexities of primordial dwarfism, underscoring the importance of timely and accurate diagnosis for effective patient care.
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Background and Objectives: Ixazomib, used in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone (IRd), has shown efficacy in clinical trials for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM). Materials and Methods: This study evaluates the real-world effectiveness and safety of IRd in Croatian RRMM patients. A retrospective analysis was conducted on 164 RRMM patients treated with ixazomib at nine Croatian haematology centres from November 2016 to February 2023. ⋯ Ixazomib-based therapy is effective and well tolerated in a real-world Croatian RRMM population. Conclusions: The findings align with clinical trial results, demonstrating the applicability of ixazomib in routine clinical practice. Further studies are needed to optimise treatment sequencing and improve patient outcomes.