Sex-Related Effects of Adrenergic Drugs on Conditioned Pain Modulation: A Randomized Controlled Cross-Over Double-Blind Trial by Marie-Philippe Harvey, Marie-Chantal Dubois, Philippe Chalaye, Yanick Sansoucy, Serge Marchand

“…It will be interesting to verify if the same results are present in patients suffering from chronic pain and if adrenergic agonists could have better therapeutic effects in women showing reduced CPM effectiveness.…”
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Effects of Flotation-REST on Muscle Tension Pain by Anette Kjellgren, Ulf Sundequist, Torsten Norlander, Trevor Archer

“…Thirty-seven patients (14 men and 23 women) suffering from chronic pain consisting of aching muscles in the neck and back area participated in the study. …”
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Presence of an Isolated Hydatid Cyst in the Left Kidney: Report of a Case of This Rare Condition Managed Surgically by Daniel Paramythiotis, Petros Bangeas, Konstantinia Kofina, Vassileios Papadopoulos, Antonios Michalopoulos

“…We present a case of a female patient suffering from this condition that was treated successfully in our department. …”
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Roundtable Discussion from the Annual Desmond Tutu Centre for Religion and Social Justice Public Lecture on Economies of Violence by Sa’diyya Shaikh, Fatima Seedat, Farah Zeb

“…The 2021 symposium considered the importance of resisting/transcending the epistemic violence which de-mands that black women focus on research and teaching that is perpetually located within pain and suffering. By doing so, the keynote presenter, Prof Sa’diyya Shaikh, and respondents, Dr Fatima Seedat and Dr Farah Zeb, also considered the spiritual reflections and practices which bring us joy and rest. …”
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Phenotypes of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Different Regions of the Russian Federation, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approach in Clinical Practice by V. T. Ivashkin, M. S. Zharkova, N. V. Korochanskaya, I. B. Khlynov, Yu. P. Uspensky

“…The collected information allows to improve both administrative and treatment and diagnostic-related activities in managing patients suffering from this disease.…”
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Exploring the Potential of Postbiotics for Food Safety and Human Health Improvement by Folayemi Janet Isaac-Bamgboye, Chiamaka Linda Mgbechidinma, Helen Onyeaka, Ireoluwa Toluwalase Isaac-Bamgboye, Deborah C. Chukwugozie

“…Food safety is a global concern, with millions suffering from foodborne diseases annually. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports significant morbidity and mortality associated with contaminated food consumption, and this emphasizes the critical need for comprehensive food safety measures. …”
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Greater and More Focused Measures Are Needed to Tackle Diabetes and Obesity Epidemics in the Nations of the Gulf Cooperation Council by Abdelilah Arredouani

“…Beyond the suffering of the affected subjects, type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity epidemics gripping the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states are expected to seriously jeopardize these nations’ economies and development due to productivity losses. …”
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Automated mechanical ventilator design and analysis using neural network by S. Hariharan, Hemalatha Karnan, D. Uma Maheswari

“…During the pandemic, many people were suffering from lung disorders, which elevated the demand for mechanical ventilators. …”
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Systemic Inflammatory Response during Laparotomy by Ahmad Mahamid, Basel Jabarin, Gidon Almogy

“…The aim of this study was to analyze the influence of laparotomy on the systemic inflammatory response in human patients suffering from secondary peritonitis. Study Design. …”
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In Vitro Contracture Test Results and Anaesthetic Management of a Patient with Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy for Cardiac Transplantation by Frank Schuster, Carsten Wessig, Christoph Schimmer, Stephan Johannsen, Marc Lazarus, Ivan Aleksic, Rainer Leyh, Norbert Roewer

“…We reported an uneventful general anaesthesia using total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA) for cardiac transplantation in a 19-year-old woman suffering from EDMD. In vitro contracture test results of two pectoralis major muscle bundles of the patient suggest that exposition to triggering agents does not induce a pathological sarcoplasmic calcium release in the lamin A/C phenotype. …”
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COVID-19 in Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease by Lama A Ammar, Joseph E Nassar, Fadi Bitar, Mariam Arabi

“…Patients with CHD are at a higher risk of mortality from COVID-19 infection or suffering worse complications. While the anatomic complexity of CHD does not seem to predict the severity of infection, patients with worse physiological stages are more susceptible such as cyanosis and pulmonary hypertension. …”
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A Case of Persistent Generalized Retrograde Autobiographical Amnesia Subsequent to the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011 by Yuji Odagaki

“…This case report describes a patient suffering from retrograde episodic-autobiographical amnesia for whole life, persisting for even more than five years after the disaster. …”
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Rational Suicide, Euthanasia, and the Very Old: Two Case Reports by Anne Pamela Frances Wand, Carmelle Peisah, Brian Draper, Carolyn Jones, Henry Brodaty

“…Palliative care models promote best care as holistic and relieving suffering without hastening death in severely ill patients; but what of those old people who are tired of living and may have chronic symptoms, disability, and reduced quality of life? …”
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Neck of Femur Fracture in a Patient with a Chronic Osteomyelitis of the Ipsilateral Foot by Anne-Carolin Döring, Anne J. H. Vochteloo, Kees van Doorn, Rianne M. H. A. Huis in ’t Veld, Anil Peters

“…This case report describes a successful two-stage treatment in a 75-year-old male with a displaced neck of femur fracture, also suffering from an active chronic osteomyelitis of the ipsilateral calcaneus. …”
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Transformasi Kesehatan melalui Perbaikan Sanitasi: Kiprah dr. Budi Laksono sebagai Relawan Kesehatan, 1991-2019 by Ckrystin Natalia Hutapea, Mahendra Pudji Utama

“…Budi Laksono is a doctor who deeply concerned with Indonesian public health, encountered numerous patients suffering from gastrointestinal diseases during his tenure as a general practitioner. …”
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Drug-Drug interactions prediction calculations between cardiovascular drugs and antidepressants for discovering the potential co-medication risks. by Tie Hua Zhou, Tian Yu Jin, Xi Wei Wang, Ling Wang

“…The intensification of societal aging and the increase in life stress have led to a growing number of patients suffering from both heart disease and depression. These patients often need to use cardiovascular drugs and antidepressants for polypharmacy, but potential DDIs may compromise treatment effectiveness and patient safety. …”
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Arm Propulsion in Front Crawl Stroke by Cristian Romagnoli, Vincenzo Bonaiuto, Giorgio Gatta

“…Indeed, deeper knowledge about the athlete’s swimming technique can reduce the possibility of suffering micro-traumas in the elbows and shoulders.…”
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Perilunar Luxation. Case Report by Yaniel Truffín Rodríguez, José Julio Requeiro Molina, Rafael Ezmandy Gámez Arregoitía, Osmany Pérez Martínez

“…Throughout the above, the case of a 19 year old patient is presented, that came to the emergency room of Gustavo Aldereguía Lima, Cienfuegos Hospital, after suffering a fall on his left hand with background of previous health. …”
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FARMERS-HERDERS CONFLICTS AND FOOD INSECURITY IN NIGERIA by DAUPAMOWEI HENRY ASANEBI

“…These conflicts have a terrible impact on the economy of the country, which is already suffering from food shortages and insecurity as well as constant price rises for food. …”
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Missed, but Momentous: A Comprehensive Review of Neglected Tropical Skin Diseases in Southern India and their Global Impact by Ramesha M Bhat, N Swathi

“…India, a significant hotspot, suffers immensely from these diseases, with South India providing a conducive environment for the spread and persistence of causative pathogens, leading to disastrous local and, ultimately, global consequences. …”
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