Niger J Clin Pract
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of Post-Isometric Relaxation and Laser on Upper Trapezius Trigger Point Pain in Patients with Mechanical Neck Pain.
The current study aimed to determine the effectiveness of post-isometric relaxation and LASER treatment in minimizing pain and increasing neck range of motion and function in people with upper Trapezius trigger point pain. ⋯ Both PIR and LASER treatment have been effective in reducing pain-pressure threshold and pain intensity in the management of muscle trigger point pain. Long-term studies are warranted to further validate the effectiveness of these modalities in the management of upper Trapezius trigger point pain.
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Varicocele is the most common correctable cause of male infertility. But, it is still controversial in patients with severe oligospermia. ⋯ Varicocele surgery before assisted reproductive techniques will be more beneficial in terms of both cost-effectiveness and pregnancy rates.
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Lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) (hematochezia) is an important indication for colonoscopy, and may be caused by hemorrhoids, diverticulosis, and tumors. ⋯ Our study showed that hemorrhoids, tumors, and diverticulosis were the most common causes of LGIB in Nigerian patients - with younger age being significantly associated with hemorrhoids, and older age with tumors and diverticulosis. A third of the tumors in this study were found in younger patients. Unfortunately, this finding of such a high proportion of colorectal tumors being found in young Africans has been shown in previous reports - this work should help heighten concern and provoke further scientific probing into the phenomenon with a view to encouraging policy to help truncate its existence.