Medical Devices Made of Substances: The Need for a Change in Approach in Paediatrics by Stefano Stagi

“…The benefits of using MDMSs to treat paediatric conditions such as gastrointestinal disorders and obesity have been proven, although there remains a degree of uncertainty about the precise mechanism of action underlying their therapeutic effectiveness. This paper argues in favour of using MDSMs when there is scientific grounds to prove their efficacy.…”
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A Case Study Using a Behavioural Contract in Alcohol Dependence within a Crisis Home Treatment Team by Andrew John Howe, Cholan Anandarajah

“…In psychiatric settings, the behavioural contract often finds use in Democratic Therapeutic Communities but rarely in crisis or acute services. …”
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Alternative RNA Splicing in Cardiac Diseases by Junli Gao, Yanan Zhang, Meiyu Hu, Tao He, Xiaohang Yin, Tian Hao, Guoping Li, Junjie Xiao

“…We also review the application of AS in the design of innovative therapeutic approaches.…”
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Dietary Glycaemic Index and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Potential Modulation of Gut Microbiota by Hanusha Durganaudu, Thubasni Kunasegaran, Amutha Ramadas

“…As a conclusion, we have pointed out several key research directions that may have helpful impact on diet interventions with modulation of gut microbiota on the pathogenesis and therapeutic implications in T2DM.…”
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Drug-induced psoriasis by Sunil Dogra, Divya Kamat

“…Psoriasis is known to be triggered by a number of factors including drugs. Some therapeutic agents for the treatment of psoriasis are also known to have a paradoxical effect and alter the course of the disease. …”
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The Role of Physical and Recreational Activities in Occupational Therapy at Social Welfare Centres in Poland by Olszewski-Strzyżowski Dariusz Jacek

“…It is important for Social Welfare Centres to continue and develop further projects and programmes in the future that would include these activities as effective and efficient therapeutic tools, aimed at the reintegration and social inclusion of people affected by exclusion.…”
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In Search of Inner Wisdom: Guided Mindfulness Meditation in the Context of Suicide by Liora Birnbaum, Aiton Birnbaum

“…This article presents Internet data and clinical case material bearing on the topic, and describes an innovative therapeutic intervention administered in a group-workshop format with suicide survivors and mental health professionals. …”
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Role and Function of Regulatory T Cell in Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyposis by Chenyang Lei, Juan Jiang, Yanyan Zhang, Gaoyun Xiong

“…We also summarize the current drug treatments for CRSwNP with Tregs as the potential therapeutic target, which will provide new ideas for the treatment of CRSwNP in the future.…”
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Cannabinoids: A New Group of Agonists of PPARs by Yan Sun, Andy Bennett

“…An increasing number of therapeutic actions of cannabinoid are being reported that do not appear to be mediated by either CB1 or CB2, and recently nuclear receptor superfamily PPARs (peroxisome-proliferator-activated receptors) have been suggested as the target of certain cannabinoids. …”
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Using Intravenous Inmunoglobulin in an Atypical Case of Lambert Eaton Síndrome. by Erélido Hernández Valero, Osbert Rodríguez Miranda

“…This result make us consider the usage of this medication as a therapeutic option in similar cases.<strong><br /></strong>…”
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Modes and mechanisms for the inheritance of mitochondria and plastids in pathogenic protists. by Sophie L Collier, Sarah N Farrell, Christopher D Goodman, Geoffrey I McFadden

“…Therefore, it is important to understand how organellar genomes, and the resistance mutations encoded within them, are inherited during protist sexual reproduction and how this may impact the spread of drug resistance and future therapeutic approaches to target these organelles. In this review, we detail what is known about mitochondrial and plastid inheritance during sexual reproduction across different pathogenic protists, often turning to their better studied, nonpathogenic relatives for insight.…”
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Nanotechnology in cancer: advancements in treatment and detection—a review by Abhirami K. Parthasarathi, Someshwar S. Karabsanawar, Prajnashree Acharya

“…These nanoscale materials have the potential to reduce side effects and overcome drug resistance, thus boosting the therapeutic effectiveness. Additionally, NPs play a critical role in early cancer detection and metastasis imaging. …”
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Sisyawaytii tarawaytii : sifflements serpentins et autres voix d’esprits dans le chamanisme quechua du haut Pastaza (Amazonie péruvienne) by Andréa-Luz Gutierrez-Choquevilca

“…The article analyzes the sound symbolic and musical means of addressing spirits in Quechua ritual songs, in both therapeutical and cynegetical contexts. Adopting a pragmatic perspective, the author describes the learning context of ritual knowledge and pays close attention to the embedding of spirit voices in ritual discourse. …”
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Palmoplantar plaque psoriasis responsive to upadacitinib: A report of two cases by Bohmyi Choi, Heidi Oi-Yee Li, Steven J Glassman

“…JAK1 inhibitors may be considered as third-line therapeutic options in patients with refractory palmoplantar plaque psoriasis and no contraindications to JAK inhibitors.…”
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Ataxia and Seizures despite Phenytoin: A Case Report Highlighting the Importance of TDM and Genetic Influences by Rachel Manoj, Arpita Meher, Jefry Winner G.

“…Laboratory tests and imaging were inconclusive, leading to a therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) consultation, which revealed elevated phenytoin levels. …”
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Nanoparticles for Biomedical Imaging: Fundamentals of Clinical Translation by Hak Soo Choi, John V. Frangioni

“…By analyzing those nanomaterials that have already received regulatory approval, most of which are actually therapeutic agents, we attempt to predict which types of NPs hold potential as diagnostic agents for biomedical imaging. …”
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Benign and non-neoplastic tumours of the duodenum by Wojciech Latos, Aleksandra Kawczyk-Krupka, Natalia Strzelczyk, Aleksander Sieroń, Grzegorz Cieślar

“…Early duodenal tumour recognition, especially with histological assessment, plays a crucial diagnostic role with future therapeutic implications. In recent years the prevalence of benign duodenal tumours has been rising due to a higher level of clinicians’ doubts and the convenience of gastrointestinal endoscopy; hence, knowledge of this problem is important in routine clinical practice. …”
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Cutaneous metastases of invasive lobular breast cancer as the first clinical manifestation: a case report by Saja Karaja, Ahmad Almohamed, Ayham Qatza, Ahmed Aldolly, Sanaa Mansour, Alae Aldin Almasri

“…Despite the promising outcome of the initial treatment, the disease progression in this case highlights the aggressive nature of CMs and the ongoing need for research and advanced therapeutic strategies.…”
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A Case Series of Rare Ectopic Pregnancies - Clinical Presentation and Management at Vani Vilas Hospital by Sushmitha V, Raksha M, Sudha HC

“…This case series provides an in depth analysis of these uncommon yet high risk ectopic pregnancies focusing on clinical presentation diagnostic intricacies and therapeutic approaches. Through retrospective case reviews we highlight the complexities in identifying these rare conditions. …”
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MRI Texture Analysis in Multiple Sclerosis by Yunyan Zhang

“…It may also become a new tool to assess therapeutic efficacy if technique issues are resolved and pathological correlates are further confirmed. …”
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