Duodenal Gangliocytic Paraganglioma Requiring a Pancreaticoduodenectomy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Laurie Adams, Theodore M. Friedman, Timothy R. Shaver, George Younan

“…The majority of duodenal GPs present as gastrointestinal bleeds while others less commonly present with anemia, abdominal pain, duodenal obstructive symptoms, pancreatitis, or abnormal incidental findings on axial abdominal imaging. …”
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Malignant glomus tumor of jejunum with liver and peritoneum metastasis: a rare case report by Shilan Peng, Nan Yang, Zifan Xu, Guomiao Su, Xiaoyu Tuo, Shiyue Liu, Zi Lei, Guoqing Pan

“…The patient presented with a primary complaint of epigastric pain with nausea and acid reflux for two months. …”
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Intra-Abdominal Bleeding during Pregnancy, Preterm Delivery, and Placental Polyp in a Long-Term Survivor of Neuroblastoma: A Case Report by Noriyoshi Watanabe, Junna Tsutsui, Satsuki Kakiuchi, Seung Chik Jwa, Hironori Takahashi, Naomi Kato, Nobuaki Ozawa, Haruhiko Sago, Michihiro Kitagawa

“…Her pregnancy continued with conservative management, but she delivered a 510 g female infant at 23 weeks of gestation due to sudden onset of labor pain. She also had a placental polyp and developed massive postpartum bleeding. …”
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Evaluation of argon plasma coagulation in healing of a solitary rectal ulcer in comparison with conventional therapy: a randomised controlled trial by Farzad Jassemi Zergani, Ali Akbar Shaiesthe, Eskandar Hajiani, Jalal Hashemi, Rahim Masjedizadeh, Vaheid Sebghatollahei, Pejman Alavinejad, Ahmad Kadkhodaei, Kambeiz Akhavan, Saeid Seyyedian

“…However, the results showed no statistically significant difference between the two groups in terms of pain relief (p < 0.36). Conclusions : Argon plasma coagulation not only controlled bleeding in patients with SRUS, but also, in comparison with the conventional methods of treating SRUS, led to healing and continuation of healing of rectal ulcers.…”
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Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis by George Mwandia, Ryan Q. Simon, Hari Polenakovik, Katelyn J. Booher

“…She was admitted with fever, abdominal pain and distension without dysuria, dyspareunia, or vaginal discharge. …”
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Efficacy of an Anthocyanin and Prebiotic Blend on Intestinal Environment in Obese Male and Female Subjects by Shelly N. Hester, Angela Mastaloudis, Russell Gray, Joseph M. Antony, Mal Evans, Steven M. Wood

“…Bowel habits were improved as evidenced by reductions in the severity of bloating (p<0.05), gas (p=0.035), and abdominal pain (p=0.015) as well as significant improvements in stool consistency (p<0.05). …”
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Cost-effectiveness analysis of extended endoscopic lumbar foraminotomy (EELF) and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF): a prospective observational study by Jun-Hoe Kim, Hangeul Park, Chang-Hyun Lee, Chi Heon Kim

“…Patients with dominant unilateral radicular pain from lumbar foraminal stenosis at or above L4-5, without severe central stenosis or instability, were included from January 2021 to February 2023. …”
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Ultrasonographic measurement of the peroneal and tibial nerves in patients with rheumatoid arthritis with symptoms or signs of polyneuropathy: A cross-sectional study by Serdar Kaymaz, Hakan Alkan, Uǧur Karasu, Veli Çobankara

“…Demographic data, laboratory findings, CSA of bilateral peroneal and tibial nerves, NCS values, and painDETECT (PD-Q) scores of all patients were assessed. …”
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Photobiomodulation Therapy for Neurosensory Disturbances in Orthognathic Surgery Patients: A Systematic Review by Aneta Olszewska, Mateusz Wolny, Julia Kensy, Agnieszka Kotela, Agata Czajka-Jakubowska, Jacek Matys

“…Significant improvements were observed in tactile sensitivity, pain perception, and mechanical responsiveness. Factors such as earlier initiation of therapy, younger patient age, and higher treatment frequency were associated with improved outcomes. …”
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State-of-the-art anesthesia practices: a comprehensive review on optimizing patient safety and recovery by Guolu Fu, Lili Xu, Huaqing Chen, Jinping Lin

“…Innovations in regional anesthesia and ultrasound-guided nerve blocks have led to better pain management, reduced recovery time, and minimized morbidity. …”
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VEGFA, MYC, and JUN are abnormally elevated in the synovial tissue of patients with advanced osteoarthritis by Genxiang Rong, Zhenyu Zhang, Wenjing Zhan, Minnan Chen, Jingjing Ruan, Cailiang Shen

“…The high MYC, JUN, and VEGFA expression was positively correlated with the patients’ K-L score, pain time, and synovial score. Furthermore, the high p38-MAPK and P-p38-MAPK expression confirmed that the abnormal expression and activation of the MAPK signaling pathway occurred in the synovial tissue of patients with OA. …”
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Two Rare Cases of Feline Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis: A Novel Therapeutic Approach With Medical-Grade Honey by Alexandra Peteoacă, Niels A. J. Cremers, Linsey J. F. Peters

“…Daily dressing changes were performed without discomfort, pain, or any adverse reactions. In both cases, debridement became evident after just 1 day, and the patients fully recovered after 12 days of MGH therapy. …”
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The Effect of Different Doses of Botulinum Toxin on Masseter Muscle in Patients with Bruxism. by Kawa F. Dizaye, Sarezh Jamal Jalal

“…Conclusion: Both doses of botulinum toxin (18 and 24) units have significantly improved pain score, and bite force and have the same efficacy in treating patients with bruxism, therefore dose of 18 units of the drug is preferable over 24 units in treating bruxism. …”
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Partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection and an incidental aberrant right subclavian artery: A rare case report by Ashish Khadka, MD, Aakash Neupane, MBBS, Pramodman Singh Yadav, MBBS, Leeza Shah, MD, Abinash Dev, MBBS, Sabin Ghale, MBBS, MBBS, Amisha Karki, MBBS

“…We report a case of a 20-year-old female with worsening dyspnea and intermittent chest pain. Imaging revealed cardiomegaly and pulmonary hypertension on chest X-ray. …”
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A Comprehensive Review of the Usefulness of Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Postbiotics in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth by Adrian Martyniak, Magdalena Wójcicka, Iwona Rogatko, Tomasz Piskorz, Przemysław J. Tomasik

“…Bacterial overgrowth disrupts the bacterial balance and can lead to abdominal pain, weight loss, and gastrointestinal symptoms, including bloating, diarrhea, and malabsorption. …”
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Coexistence of adenomyomatosis in a left-sided gallbladder: a case report by Mohamed Tolba, Hadeer Hafez, John Adel

“…Case presentation We report an old man with a history of hepatitis C, carcinoma and liver cirrhosis complained of sudden epigastric pain. A CT scan revealed the presence of an LSG, which’s a congenital anomaly. …”
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Trends in osteoporosis-related fractures among the elderly in Kashan (2017-2021) by Khadijeh Kalanfarmanfarma, Esmaeil Fakharian, Mojtaba Sehat, Faezeh Asgari Tarazoj, Soudabeh Yarmohammadi

“…Background & Aim: Osteoporosis is a common condition in the elderly, contributing to fracture incidence and associated pain. This study aims to analyze trends in osteoporosis-related fractures within the elderly population from 2017 to 2021. …”
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Thoracolumbar And Lumbopelvic Spinal Alignment During The Deadlift Exercise: A Comparison Between Men And Women by Victor Bengtsson, Ulrika Aasa, Fredrik Öhberg, Lars Berglund

“…Since male and female powerlifters experience pain in different parts of their backs, it is important to examine whether men and women differ in spinal alignment during the deadlift…”
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The Relationship between Visual-Evoked Potential and Optic Coherence Tomography and Clinical Findings in Parkinson Patients by Zeynep Tuncer, Gamze Dereli Can, Hava Dönmez Keklikoğlu, Fatma Ayşen Eren, Fatma Yülek, Orhan Deniz

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Tissue Engineered Strategies for Skeletal Muscle Injury by Umile Giuseppe Longo, Mattia Loppini, Alessandra Berton, Filippo Spiezia, Nicola Maffulli, Vincenzo Denaro

“…Skeletal muscle injuries are common in athletes, occurring with direct and indirect mechanisms and marked residual effects, such as severe long-term pain and physical disability. Current therapy consists of conservative management including RICE protocol (rest, ice, compression, and elevation), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and intramuscular corticosteroids. …”
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