Palliative care practice of a patient with envolizumab-induced exfoliative dermatitis complicated with schizophrenia (1例免疫治疗致剥脱性皮炎合并精神分裂症患者的安宁疗护实践)... by ZHANG Lufen (张芦芬), MENG Weifen (孟卫芬), LIU Wei (刘伟), YUE Jingyan (岳静燕)

“…According to the changes of the patient at different stages of illness, personalized palliative care program was formulated to help patient effectively control symptoms, relieve pain, increase comfort, provide care from physical, psychological, social and spiritual aspects, and improve the quality of life. …”
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Bone-patellar tendon-bone vs hamstring tendon autograft for anatomical anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: outcomes at a mean follow-up of 8 years by Thatchinamoorthy Santhamoorthy, Anish Anto Xavier, Lalithambigai Chellamuthu, Arun Kaliaperumal, Dharamveer Kumar Dubey

“…There was no difference between the groups in terms of objective and subjective IKDC forms (p = 0.363 and p = 0.154, relatively), the Lysholm score (p = 0.894), anterior knee pain (p = 0.678), single-leg hop testing (p = 0.248) and osteoarthritic change (p = 0.550) at a mean follow-up of 8 years. …”
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Case report: Accidental aconitine poisoning caused by the inappropriate use of a type of Chinese patent medicine by Ruikai Shang, Ruikai Shang, Hongyu Liu, Qiaoxin Tian, Qiaoxin Tian, Yuru Liu, Xiangdong Jian, Xiangdong Jian, Qilu Li

“…It has the effect of dispelling wind, eliminating dampness, reducing swelling, and relieving pain. Clinically, it is used for anal fumigation and treatment of external hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and other diseases. …”
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“If that would have lessened my symptoms, that would have been great...”: a qualitative study about the acceptability of tecovirimat as treatment for mpox by Sara Paparini, Rosalie Hayes, Benjamin Weil, Will Nutland, Ismael Maatouk, Teodora Wi, Chloe M. Orkin, Rosamund Lewis

“…To increase acceptability of such treatments, clinicians should ensure patients are aware of mpox symptom management options, including pain relief; acknowledge and address patient concerns upfront and within the context of non-stigmatising care; and communicate offers in a consistent and supportive manner in line with locally approved eligibility criteria and protocols at the time.…”
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The Value of Serum YKL-40 and TNF-α in the Diagnosis of Acute ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction by Caoyang Fang, Zhenfei Chen, Jing Zhang, Jianyuan Pan, Xiaoqin Jin, Mengsi Yang, Luyao Huang

“…From October 2020 to February 2022, 120 patients with STEMI were admitted to the Chest Pain Center of the Second People’s Hospital of Hefei, and 81 patients with negative coronary angiography were selected as the control group. …”
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Effect of perioperative esketamine use on emergency delirium in children undergoing tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled... by Junfeng Liu, Jinming Liu, Hong Sun, Xue Cheng, Chunhui Wang, Daoyun Lei, Chao Han

“…Children in the esketamine group have lower postoperative pain scores (SMD = -0.51, 95% CI: [−0.80,-0.39], p < 0.00001, I2 = 74%). …”
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2-Brain Regulation for Improved Neuroprotection during Early Development (2-BRAINED): a translational hyperscanning research project by Lucia Billeci, Valentina Riva, Elena Capelli, Serena Grumi, Miriam Paola Pili, Maddalena Cassa, Eleonora Siri, Elisa Roberti, Renato Borgatti, Renato Borgatti, Livio Provenzi, Livio Provenzi

“…IntroductionVery preterm (VPT) birth is a major risk condition for child development and parental wellbeing, mainly due to multiple sources of stress (e.g., separation and pain exposure) during the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) stay. …”
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Public insight into knee osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional study from the West Bank, Palestine by Haya Jebreen Mohammed Warasna, Bashar Yaser Hasan Awad, Mohamad A. Banat, Mohammad Yaser Hasan Awad, Ahmed Farid Gadelmawla, Jameel Suliman, Tarek A. Owais, Ahmad J. Warasna

“…Abstract Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is a significant global health concern and is characterized by the degeneration of joint structures, leading to pain, stiffness, and functional limitations It is estimated that 654.1 million individuals are affected by osteoarthritis worldwide, with females, especially those older than 60 years of age, being the population most impacted. …”
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Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells combined with platelet-rich plasma are superior options for the treatment of osteoarthritis by Weijie He, Jie Zhao, Jiafei Liu, Fangxing Wang, Zhenyu Xu

“…Conclusions Repeated intra-articular injections of PRP and ADSCs alleviated inflammation and pain, promoted tissue repair, and modulated immune responses in rats with surgically induced OA. …”
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Comparison of conventional versus robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty using the Mako system: An Italian retrospective study by Roberta Banchetti, Silvia Dari, Maria Elisabetta Ricciarini, Domenico Lup, Francesco Carpinteri, Fabio Catani, Patrizio Caldora

“…Western Ontario and McMaster (WOMAC) Osteoarthritis Index, Harris Hip Modified Score (HHS), and Numeric Pain Rating Score (NPRS) scales were administered. …”
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Infiltration of Blood-Derived Macrophages Contributes to the Development of Diabetic Neuropathy by Jing-Jing Sun, Lin Tang, Xiao-Pei Zhao, Jun-Mei Xu, Yang Xiao, Hui Li

“…Background and Objective. Diabetic neuropathic pain (DNP) is a common complication associated with diabetes. …”
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Role of the androgen receptor in melanoma aggressiveness by Marzia Di Donato, Costanza Maria Cristiani, Mariaelena Capone, Cinzia Garofalo, Gabriele Madonna, Lucia Carmela Passacatini, Margaret Ottaviano, Paolo Antonio Ascierto, Ferdinando Auricchio, Ennio Carbone, Antimo Migliaccio, Gabriella Castoria

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On writing about illness in Kuwait. A discussion with Shahd Al Shammari by Marion Breteau

“…It can also become a “politics of love” when expressing pain and anger is less important than raising awareness and inviting to solidarity through writing and teaching. …”
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Australian children’s foot, ankle and leg problems in primary care: a secondary analysis of the Bettering the Evaluation and Care of Health (BEACH) data by Hylton B Menz, Christopher Harrison, Peter A Lazzarini, Cylie M Williams, Julie Gordon

“…The top four most frequently managed problems were injuries (755.9 per 100 000 encounters), infections (458.2), dermatological conditions (299.4) and unspecified pain (176.3). The most frequently managed problems differed according to age grouping.Conclusions Children commonly present to GPs for foot, ankle and leg problems. …”
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Research and Design of High Altitude Wind Power Station Operation and Maintenance Auxiliary System by Hang HE, Shaoyong WANG, Jiakang ZHOU, Yuan YANG, Wenjun ZHANG, Kan LIN

“…Based on the investigation of China's first demonstrative high-altitude wind power station with an umbrella-ladder combination system, the pain points of operation and maintenance at the present stage were analyzed, and a set of intelligent operation and maintenance assistance system was designed to solve the problems such as scattered monitoring and background in the station, various operating data forms, unsystematic equipment records and inconvenient tracing of fault maintenance history. …”
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Lysozyme-based spray for treatment of radiotherapy-induced oral mucositis by Zdenka Gojković, Jelena Rožić, Nataša Gašpar, Aziz Šukalo, Meliha Mehić, Amna Tanović Avdić, Una Glamočlija

“…A significantly lower pain intensity when eating solid food was observed after 21 days in lysozyme compared to the control group. …”
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Clinical and neurological specifics of the vertebrogenic lumbosacral radiculopathy course in the patients with RS1143627 polymorphism of the <i>IL-1β</i> gene by Elena A. Statinova, Natalya V. Fominova, Maria S. Kishenya

“…The DRS scores under treatment showed the significant predominance of pain in the T (CT + TT) allele carriers (p 0.001). …”
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Colchicine combination therapy increases treatment tolerance in patients with arthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Changwei Zhao, Xiaogang Hao, Wenjun Cai, Ling-Feng Zeng, Wenhai Zhao, Xiangxin Li

“…However, combined colchicine treatment did not improve visual analog scores (VAS) (SMD = -0.96, 95% CI [-2.85, 0.93], P = 0.13, I2 = 97.99%]), Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) pain (SMD = 0.01, 95% CI [-0.24, 0.27], P = 0.91, I2 = 0]), WOMAC function (SMD = -0.01, 95% CI [-0.36, 0.16], P = 0.44, I2 = 0]), Total WOMAC scale (SMD = -0.05, 95% CI [-0.33, 0.22], P = 0.70, I2 = 0]), physician 's global assessment (SMD = 0.36, 95% CI [-2.27, 3.00], P = 0.79, I2 = 97.04%]) and Modified Clinical Health Assessment Questionnaire (ModHAD) (SMD = -1.72, 95% CI [-4.90,1.45], P = 0.29, I2 = 99.11%]).…”
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Identification and Analysis of Potential Immune-Related Biomarkers in Endometriosis by Yanan He, Jixin Li, Yanjun Qu, Liyuan Sun, Xibo Zhao, Han Wu, Guangmei Zhang

“…Endometriosis is an inflammatory gynecological disease leading to deep pelvic pain, dyspareunia, and infertility. The pathophysiology of endometriosis is complex and depends on a variety of biological processes and pathways. …”
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Responsiveness and clinical utility of PROMIS instruments in pediatric Crohn's disease: insights from a longitudinal study by Sara Azevedo, Sara Azevedo, Maria Miguel Oliveira, Maria Miguel Oliveira, Paulo Nogueira, Paulo Nogueira, Paulo Nogueira, Ana Isabel Lopes, Ana Isabel Lopes

“…Notable reductions were observed in PROMIS Pain Interference and Fatigue scores, indicating better physical health. …”
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