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30 / 76 results research Dose-Response Relationship of Therapeutic Oxygen: More Is Not Necessarily Better and May Be Inferior to No Supplemental Oxygen – Part 2: Implications and Consequences
More oxygen isn't always better and can sometimes be worse.
research Coronal Approach for Rehabilitative Orbital Decompression in Graves' Ophthalmopathy
The coronal approach is effective and safe for reducing eye bulging in Graves' eye disease.
research The Incidence of Diplopia Following Coronal and Translid Orbital Decompression in Graves' Orbitopathy
Orbital decompression surgery for Graves' orbitopathy caused double vision in 19% of patients, with similar rates for two surgical methods.
research Partial Penile Amputation Due to Penile Tourniquet Syndrome in a Child With Primary Nocturnal Enuresis: A Rare Emergency
An 8-year-old boy with bed-wetting issues suffered a severe penile injury from tying a thread around his penis, requiring urgent medical treatment to avoid worse outcomes.
research Warfare-Related Craniectomy Defect Reconstruction: Early Success Using Custom Alloplastic Implants
Custom-designed implants effectively repaired skull damage in most soldiers injured in combat.
research Use of High-Dose Cyproterone Acetate and Risk of Intracranial Meningioma in Women: Cohort Study
High doses of cyproterone acetate increase the risk of brain tumors in women, but the risk decreases after stopping the medication.
research Acquired Constriction Ring Syndrome as a Cause of Inconsolable Crying in a Child: A Case Report
A hair tightly wrapped around a toddler's toe caused severe crying and was treated by surgery.
research Inconsolable Crying in Infants: Differential Diagnosis in the Pediatric Emergency Department
Most inconsolable crying in infants is not due to a serious cause, and a detailed check-up is typically enough to find the reason.
research Contents
Local anesthesia is effective, safe, and cost-saving for plastic surgery.
research Medical Complications of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa
Anorexia and bulimia lead to serious health problems and increased risk of death, requiring aggressive treatment.
research Adverse Effects of Opioid Analgesic Drugs
Opioid painkillers can cause many side effects, including breathing problems and addiction, but are generally considered safe when used properly.
research Cerebellar Medulloblastoma: Treatment by Irradiation of the Whole Central Nervous System
Radiation therapy with a higher dose for the brain improves survival in cerebellar medulloblastoma.
research Update on the Dermatologic Use of Systemic Glucocorticosteroids
Systemic glucocorticosteroids are a primary treatment for various skin conditions but require careful management due to potential side effects and relapses.
research Hair-Thread Tourniquet Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review
Hair-thread Tourniquet Syndrome, where hair or thread tightly wraps around a body part, is not rare and requires early detection to prevent serious damage.
research Supercritical CO2 Extraction of Rice Bran Oil: The Technology, Manufacture, and Applications
Supercritical CO2 extraction makes rice bran oil healthier and safer than traditional methods.
research Preparing Regenerative Therapies for Clinical Application: Proposals for Responsible Translation
The document suggests a need for collaboration, better evidence, and a responsible framework to safely and effectively advance regenerative therapies to clinical use.
research The Eye and the Skin in Endocrine Metabolic Diseases
Diabetes can lead to blindness and skin problems, and managing blood sugar and blood pressure is crucial to prevent these complications.
research Increased Hair Polyamine Levels in Patients with Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's patients have higher levels of certain chemicals in their hair.
research Eclipta Prostrata Promotes the Induction of Anagen, Sustains the Anagen Phase Through Regulation of FGF-7 and FGF-5
Eclipta prostrata helps hair growth and maintains the growth phase by affecting certain growth factors.
research Treatment of a Spinal Cord Hemitransection Injury with Keratin Biomaterial Hydrogel Elicits Recovery and Tissue Repair
Keratin hydrogel from human hair helps rats recover better from spinal cord injuries.
research Hair Tourniquet Syndrome: Successful Management with a Painless Technique
Hair removal cream effectively and painlessly treated infants with hair tourniquet syndrome.
research Don't Miss This Blue Toe: Hair Tourniquet Syndrome
Early diagnosis of hair tourniquet syndrome saved a baby's toe from being lost.
research Abstracts
Young HS patients often have other physical and mental health issues, and research on HS covers a wide range of topics including genetics, triggers, treatments, and the need for more data.
research Rheumatologic Manifestations of Pregnancy
Pregnancy can cause symptoms similar to rheumatic diseases, making diagnosis difficult, and affects various body systems, requiring careful distinction between normal changes and serious conditions.
research Occipital Neuralgia After Hair Transplantation and Its Treatment
A man's severe head pain after hair transplant was greatly relieved by pulsed radiofrequency treatment.
research Complications of Liver Transplantation: A Perioperative Perspective
Liver transplant can lead to neurological, pulmonary, cardiovascular, and renal complications, with older patients facing higher risks.
research Male-Pattern Hair Loss: A Supraorbital Nerve Entrapment Syndrome?
Hair loss might be due to nerve issues, treatable with electric stimulation or acupuncture.
research Periorbital Rejuvenation
New techniques can effectively treat aging around the eyes.
research Abstracts
Get head MRI for babies with achondroplasia early, use free immunoglobulin light chains to detect certain neurodevelopmental disorders, and video calls work for speech therapy in patients with facial anomalies.