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{"title":"Bilateral hand dystonia following high-velocity thrust manipulation: a case report.","authors":"Min Cheol Chang, Mathieu Boudier-Revéret, Jean-Paul Brutus, Seoyon Yang","doi":"10.1177/03000605241289284","DOIUrl":"10.1177/03000605241289284","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Thrust manipulation is one of the most commonly used techniques for managing musculoskeletal pain in clinical practice. This involves the application of a high-velocity, low-amplitude force directed to the joints with the intent of achieving joint cavitation. This current case report describes a female in her mid-20s who presented with excessive bilateral and involuntary hand muscle contractions after bilateral thrust manipulation. Dystonia appeared both at rest and during voluntary movements but was aggravated by actions such as finger flexion or spreading and disappeared during sleep. A diagnosis of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) type I combined with dystonia was made. Prednisolone administered between 2 and 5 weeks after symptom onset significantly reduced CRPS symptoms, but intramuscular botulinum toxin injection 5 weeks after symptom onset was ineffective at controlling her symptoms. Seven weeks after symptom onset, the patient was administered 2 mg trihexyphenidyl oral twice a day, 2.5 mg diazepam oral twice a day and 5 mg baclofen oral three times a day for 1 month and this significantly reduced dystonia, but complete resolution was not achieved. Clinicians should be aware that dystonia is a rare complication of thrust manipulation.</p>","PeriodicalId":16129,"journal":{"name":"Journal of International Medical Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11483671/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142467612","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Anticoagulation therapy for a rare case of pseudo-Meigs' syndrome complicated by massive ascites in the postpartum period.","authors":"Xiaoxiao Lin, Bailei Zhang","doi":"10.1177/03000605241285316","DOIUrl":"10.1177/03000605241285316","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Most persistent symptoms of pseudo-Meigs' syndrome (PMS) are alleviated by surgical tumor removal. The present case report suggests that PMS may present with ascites and hypercoagulation and that emergency anticoagulation can improve the patient's condition. We herein describe a postpartum woman with an acute presentation including abdominal pain, ascites, postpartum hemorrhage, and degeneration of a large uterine fibroid. Initial evaluation revealed unexpected massive ascites, pleural effusion, a highly elevated D-dimer level, and a moderately elevated CA125 level. Following anticoagulation therapy, the ascites, abdominal pain, and pleural effusion resolved. There was no recurrence of these symptoms during follow-up, although the large degenerating uterine fibroid and mildly elevated serum CA125 level persisted. Postoperatively, pathological analysis confirmed leiomyoma, the patient's CA125 level returned to normal, and the ascites resolved, meeting the diagnostic criteria for PMS. Further studies are needed to determine whether a hypercoagulable state is common in pregnant patients with PMS and to develop strategies to improve outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":16129,"journal":{"name":"Journal of International Medical Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11489978/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142467608","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of wearable device training on upper limb motor function in patients with stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Qianqian Song, Qin Qin, Lorna Kwai Ping Suen, Guangmei Liang, Haixia Qin, Lingling Zhang","doi":"10.1177/03000605241285858","DOIUrl":"10.1177/03000605241285858","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To evaluate the effect of wearable device training on improving upper limb motor function in patients who experienced strokes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, MEDLINE, SCOPUS, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, WanFang, and VIP databases were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that assessed the effectiveness of wearable device training in improving upper limb motor function in patients with stroke. Two investigators independently screened studies by their titles and abstracts and cross-checked, downloaded, and evaluated the results. Disagreements were resolved by a third highly experienced researcher. Risk of bias was evaluated using the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool. This meta-analysis was registered in PROSPERO (registration No. CRD42023421633).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>This study comprised 508 patients from 14 RCTs. The experimental group assessed various wearable devices, including 3D-printed dynamic orthoses, inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensors, electrical stimulation devices, and virtual reality (VR) devices for virtual interactive training. The control group received traditional rehabilitation therapies, including physical and conventional rehabilitation. The experimental group scored better on the Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA-UE) scale (standardized mean difference [SMD] 0.26, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.07, 0.45) and Box and Block Test (BBT) (SMD 0.43, 95% CI 0.17, 0.69) versus controls. No significant intergroup differences were observed in the Action Research Arm Test (SMD 0.20, 95% CI -0.15, 0.55), motor activity log (mean difference [MD] 0.32, 95% CI -0.54, 0.33), and modified Ashworth scale (MD -0.08, 95% CI -0.81, 0.64). The probability rankings of wearable devices that improved FMA-UE scores in patients with stroke were: orthotic devices, with the highest probability ranking of 0.45, followed by sensor devices at 0.23, electrical stimulation devices at 0.21, and VR devices at 0.11.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Wearable device training was found to significantly improve upper limb motor function in patients with stroke, particularly for large-range movements. Improvements in FMA-UE and BBT scores reflected reduced impairment and enhanced manual dexterity, respectively. However, the training had no significant effect on hand movement frequency, fine motor skills, or spasticity. Among the different wearable devices tested, orthoses produced the most effective results.</p>","PeriodicalId":16129,"journal":{"name":"Journal of International Medical Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11529673/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142391082","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Coexistence of papillary thyroid carcinoma and sarcoidosis: a case report and literature review.","authors":"Chengcheng Duan, Ping Yu, Xianji Wu, Siqi Xiao, Wenxi Yu, Jingyue Zhong, Xinran Wei, Guang Zhang","doi":"10.1177/03000605241290484","DOIUrl":"10.1177/03000605241290484","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Papillary thyroid carcinoma is a differentiated thyroid cancer that arises from thyroid follicular epithelial cells. Sarcoidosis is a multisystem disease of unknown cause, characterized by monocytic infiltration and granuloma formation. We herein report a case of thyroid carcinoma complicated by sarcoidosis. When thyroid nodules and lymph node lesions are suspected, it is essential to avoid fixed thinking, conduct a comprehensive preoperative evaluation, and select the appropriate surgical approach. This can help reduce the likelihood of postoperative complications and improve the patient's quality of life. Therefore, comprehensive diagnosis of the coexistence of papillary thyroid carcinoma and sarcoidosis is crucial.</p>","PeriodicalId":16129,"journal":{"name":"Journal of International Medical Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11529727/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142502137","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Reduced lipoprotein (a) in patients with severe hypertriglyceridaemia.","authors":"Erin O Jacob, Adam D McIntyre, Jian Wang, Robert A Hegele","doi":"10.1177/03000605241289294","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/03000605241289294","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To investigate the relationship between plasma lipoprotein (a) (Lp[a]) and lipid profiles in patients with severe hypertriglyceridaemia (HTG).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This case-control study undertook a retrospective chart review of patients from the Lipid Genetics Clinic at London Health Sciences Centre in Ontario, Canada. Plasma Lp(a) was compared between patients with severe HTG and healthy normolipidaemic control subjects. Severe HTG was defined by plasma triglycerides (TG) ≥ 10 mmol/l. Pairwise correlations between Lp(a), TG, apolipoprotein B (apo B) and non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C) were evaluated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>This study reviewed 4400 patients and identified 154 patients with severe HTG, which were compared with 272 control subjects. The median Lp(a) was significantly lower in patients with severe HTG compared with control subjects (5.0 versus 10.2 mg/dl, respectively). No correlation was observed between Lp(a) and TG or non-HDL-C. Lp(a) and apo B were modestly correlated in patients with severe HTG (<i>r</i> = 0.235) and control subjects (<i>r</i> = 0.175). There were no significant differences between the genetic subgroups of patients with severe HTG.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Patients with severe HTG have lower plasma Lp(a) than normolipidaemic control subjects. The basis for this relationship is not immediately apparent but is hypothesis-generating and warrants further investigation.</p>","PeriodicalId":16129,"journal":{"name":"Journal of International Medical Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11481061/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142467537","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Visceral to subcutaneous fat area ratio predicts early postoperative small bowel obstruction after total gastrectomy for cardia cancer.","authors":"Changfeng Fan, Hailu Yang","doi":"10.1177/03000605241282077","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/03000605241282077","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>We aimed to investigate the relationship between the visceral to subcutaneous fat area ratio (V/S ratio) and incidence of early postoperative small bowel obstruction (EPSBO) following total gastrectomy for cardia cancer.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted a retrospective analysis among patients with cardia cancer who underwent elective total gastrectomy with esophagojejunostomy Roux-en-Y anastomosis at Nanjing Yimin Hospital between November 2019 and April 2024. Preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative factors were meticulously monitored. The V/S ratio was calculated using computed tomography scans at the umbilical level with Slice-O-Matic software (Tomovision, Montreal, Canada). Statistical analyses included logistic regression and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among 175 patients, 27 (15.4%) developed EPSBO. The V/S ratio was significantly higher in the EPSBO group (1.76 ± 1.05 vs. 1.01 ± 0.54). Logistic regression identified the V/S ratio as a significant predictor of EPSBO (odds ratio [OR] = 1.612, 95% [CI]: 1.102-1.605). ROC curve analysis demonstrated high sensitivity (92%) and specificity (100%) for the V/S ratio in predicting EPSBO, with a 0.83 AUC.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Our findings indicated a higher V/S ratio was a significant predictor of EPSBO following total gastrectomy for cardia cancer. Preoperative assessment of the V/S ratio can inform risk stratification and guide targeted interventions to improve postoperative outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":16129,"journal":{"name":"Journal of International Medical Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11483825/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142467542","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Abscesses in different body sites among children: a single-center prospective study.","authors":"Omar Abdulqader Ajaj, Hashim Talib Hashim, Zainab Ali Hussein","doi":"10.1177/03000605241281678","DOIUrl":"10.1177/03000605241281678","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>An abscess is a localized collection of pus contained within a fibrous capsule. In this study, we aimed to determine the demographic pattern, common anatomical sites, risk factors, and the microbial profile of abscesses in different body sites among children.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted a prospective study in our pediatric surgical department among children with abscesses in different body sites between January 2019 and December 2022.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>During the study period, 85 children were included. The participant age range was 0 to 14 years old, and 66% of participants were boys. The most common anatomical sites where abscesses formed were the pelvis (n = 29, 34%), abdomen (n = 22, 26%), neck (n = 14, 16%), and extremities (n = 12, 14%). Risk factors of abscesses in different body sites included cannulation, lymphadenitis, mastitis, perforated appendix, and perianal fistula. We observed that 74% of abscesses were of a polymicrobial nature.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The most common anatomical sites for abscesses in children included the pelvis, abdomen, neck, and extremities. Most abscesses in these sites were polymicrobial in nature.</p>","PeriodicalId":16129,"journal":{"name":"Journal of International Medical Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11456201/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142365517","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Risk factors for positive cervical cytology during early pregnancy screening and awareness of positive cytological results in Japan: a report from the Pregnant Women Health Initiative.","authors":"Emiko Ushio, Taichi Mizushima, Akiko Sukegawa, Yusuke Saigusa, Kentaro Kurasawa, Akiko Iwata, Shigeru Aoki, Yutaka Ueda, Masayuki Sekine, Etsuko Miyagi","doi":"10.1177/03000605241285548","DOIUrl":"10.1177/03000605241285548","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Cervical cancer screening rates are low in Japan. Therefore, when a woman is pregnant, this is a good opportunity to visit an obstetrics and gynecology clinic to have cervical cytology. This study aimed to clarify the association between cervical cancer screening and the management of pregnant women's health.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We prospectively examined the relationships between cervical cytological results during prenatal checkups and the following factors: participant's background, cytological sampling instruments, and awareness of cytological results.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 2725 participants, 71 showed abnormal results defined as atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance or higher grade (ASC-US⁺). ASC-US⁺ detection rates were higher in smokers, younger participants, those with a low education, those without cancer screening in the past 2 years, and those who received cytology using a spatula or brush. A multivariable logistic regression analysis identified smoking (adjusted odds ratio: 2.99 [95% confidence interval: 1.41-6.33]) and a spatula/brush (adjusted odds ratio: 2.46 [95% confidence interval: 1.09-5.53]) as independent variables associated with detecting ASC-US⁺. Among the participants, 39.4% (28/71) self-reported \"no abnormalities,\" despite obtaining an ASC-US⁺ result.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Pre-pregnancy smoking and cytological sampling tools may contribute to detecting ASC-US⁺. Patients with detected abnormalities need accurate information and reliable follow-up.</p>","PeriodicalId":16129,"journal":{"name":"Journal of International Medical Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11536866/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142568696","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Autoimmune encephalitis following treatment with durvalumab for small-cell lung cancer.","authors":"Yu-Lan Qian, Ye Jiang, Yin-Hua Gong, Jian-Kang Yu, Chao Liu, Wen-Ting Wu, Dan Shen","doi":"10.1177/03000605241287015","DOIUrl":"10.1177/03000605241287015","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The traditional treatment for small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) has been traditional systemic platinum-containing chemotherapy because the response rate is 50-90%. Durvalumab is an immune checkpoint inhibitor that blocks the binding of programmed cell death protein 1 and programmed cell death 1 ligand 1. Durvalumab combined with traditional chemotherapy agents has been recommended as the first-line treatment for extensive-stage SCLC, but its use may cause immune-related adverse events. Autoimmune encephalitis is a rare and potentially fatal neurological adverse event. This current case report describes a male patient in his late 50s with ES-SCLC who developed autoimmune encephalitis associated with durvalumab treatment after three cycles of combination chemotherapy. This current case furthers the understanding of autoimmune encephalitis caused by durvalumab treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":16129,"journal":{"name":"Journal of International Medical Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11497526/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142467611","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix associated with choriocarcinomatous differentiation: a case report and review of the literature.","authors":"Fenfen Wang, Shanshan Xu, Xiaofei Zhang, Yeqing Qian, Yaxia Chen","doi":"10.1177/03000605241283632","DOIUrl":"10.1177/03000605241283632","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The morphology of the choriocarcinomatous variant of cervical squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) suggests an undifferentiated aggressive biological behaviour and a poor outcome, for which standard treatment has not been established. In addition, cases are rarely reported, with only five cases of patients with cervical carcinoma with choriocarcinoma reported previously in the literature. This current case report describes in detail a patient who was diagnosed with cervical SCC mixed with choriocarcinomatous differentiation. The case report includes details of the diagnosis, pathology, short tandem repeat genotyping, treatment and follow-up of this patient. As there is no standard treatment for this variant, the patient underwent surgery followed by radiotherapy. Unfortunately, 4 months after therapy discontinuation, radiological evaluation and laboratory tests documented a recurrence of the disease and the patient died. This report also systematically reviews the literature on cervical cancer associated with choriocarcinomatous differentiation and the five previous cases. It provides the most up-to-date summary of this disease, including its clinical manifestations, histopathology, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":16129,"journal":{"name":"Journal of International Medical Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11456200/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142365519","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}