Medicine
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Paronychia is a prevalent clinical disease profoundly affecting patients' quality of life. As ongoing evolution in modern living environments, factors contributing to paronychia are becoming increasingly diverse. Therefore, a further understanding about latest trend of paronychia is imperative and pressing. ⋯ In this area, most of the recent hotspots are not focused on the basic research about paronychia due to the basic research about traditional paronychia already reached a relative mature stage. However, with the widespread clinical application of EGFRI anticancer drugs, the incidence of drug-induced paronychia is inevitably on the rise. Therefore, with the expanding diversity in the etiology of paronychia, this area deserves a multiple discipline cooperation with a much wider international communication.
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Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability and mortality worldwide, necessitating effective rehabilitation strategies for successful recovery. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has gained recognition as a complementary and alternative approach in stroke rehabilitation, owing to its unique syndromes that offer valuable insights for personalized treatment plans. This study aims to elucidate the correlation between TCM syndromes observed during the recovery phase of stroke and the associated neurological deficits. ⋯ These findings suggest that these syndromes may serve as indicators of more severe brain injury post-stroke, thereby guiding the development of tailored rehabilitation strategies. By establishing robust connections between TCM syndromes and neurological deficits, this study contributes to advancing our understanding of stroke recovery through an integrated approach that incorporates TCM principles. Moreover, it underscores the potential benefits of integrating TCM into conventional rehabilitation protocols, offering valuable insights for healthcare professionals and potentially improving patient outcomes.
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) has a systemic consequence, influencing many systems of the body, including metabolic functions. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal complications among patients with type 2 DM in the Asser region of Saudi Arabia, identify sources of information, and investigate the association of these symptoms with disease duration and glycated hemoglobin. This cross-sectional study was conducted between November 13 and December 27, 2023. ⋯ Gastrointestinal symptoms are common among diabetic patients in Aseer. The frequency of symptoms is associated with glycemic control, duration of diabetes, and health insurance status. These findings highlight the need for improved management and support for better gastrointestinal health in diabetes.
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Heavy metal water pollution refers to the abnormal concentration of metal elements and their compounds in water with a relative density of >4.5, which causes the water quality to decline or deteriorate. To assess the presence of 7 metals in drinking water in a city in Xinjiang and the health risks to the human body caused by drinking the water and to provide a scientific basis for health risk management for drinking water. In 2021, 114 monitoring points were set up in Urumqi, Xinjiang, China, and 228 water samples were collected in the dry and in the wet seasons to monitor water quality. ⋯ Based on noncarcinogenic health risk, the order of the 7 metals was Al > Fe > Gu > Mn > Hg > Zn > Pb, and the hazard index was 3.33 × 10-7 < 1. The total noncarcinogenic health risk of 7 metals was <1, that is, within the acceptable range. Al has the highest noncarcinogenic health risk, followed by Fe.
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Spinal bulbar muscular atrophy (SBMA) is a rare X-linked recessive motor neuron degenerative disease. Due to the lack of specificity in its early clinical manifestations, SBMA is easily misdiagnosed. Herein, we present a case in which SBMA was misdiagnosed as polymyositis. ⋯ This is a case of milder SBMA being misdiagnosed as polymyositis. For patients with weak limbs, the possibility of SBMA should be considered.