1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (461+ words) Background Melanin accumulation in the oral epithelium causes gingival hyperpigmentation, which is a common aesthetic problem. Precision, low invasiveness, and favorable recovery make diode laser depigmentation (LD) the ideal method. Yet, recurrence of pigmentation is still a concern. The antioxidant and…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (205+ words) Laparoscopic training is prolonged because it requires adaptation to indirect two-dimensional vision and hand-eye dissociation. Yet, access to effective off-the-job training remains uneven because of limited time, space, mentorship, and simulation resources. We propose the "Dry Cup" as a portable,…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago  (146+ words) Posterior scoliosis correction is associated with severe postoperative pain and substantial opioid requirements, which may pose a significant risk in patients with limited ventilatory reserve. We report the anesthetic management of a 20-year-old male with extremely severe scoliosis and very…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (448+ words) Background: Marriage is one of the most important life events for an individual because it can influence psychological well-being and social functioning and, in some communities, has been linked to quality of life. Yet, for several reasons, individuals with mental…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (323+ words) Background Intracranial hemorrhage is a potentially fatal neurological emergency. It requires rapid diagnosis to guide the management plan. Non-contrast computed tomography (NCCT) is the primary imaging method for detecting acute intracranial bleeding due to its speed and accessibility. Recent advances…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (268+ words) In recent years, there has been a shift from the inguinal approach to coronary artery treatment to the radial approach, which has fewer complications. However, the inguinal approach is still often used in cases of dialysis. Following inguinal puncture, vascular…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (223+ words) The benefits of simulation training for technical skills development in orthopaedic arthroscopic surgery have been well documented. Access and high costs are barriers to regular use, which may be overcome with a low-cost, self-made model. Examples from established knee arthroscopy…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (203+ words) Breast-conserving surgery combined with radiotherapy has been established as a standard therapeutic option for the management of early-stage breast cancer. Although radiation-associated tumors most frequently include sarcomas, lung cancer, and contralateral breast carcinoma, lymphoid malignancies arising within previously irradiated breast…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (283+ words) Osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) is known for its therapeutic potential on the musculoskeletal system, and its emerging role and potential benefits in oncology care are gaining attention. Patients with primary and metastatic bone cancer tend to experience pain, restricted movement,…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (162+ words) Bilateral chronic Achilles tendon rupture is an exceptionally rare condition with limited evidence guiding optimal management. We present a unique within-patient comparison of two reconstructive techniques: endoscopic flexor hallucis longus (FHL) tendon transfer on one side and open FHL transfer…...