research An Unusual Case of Trichotillomania and Trichophagia Associated with Authentic Hair Extension in a Young African-American Female Adult
A young woman developed a bowel obstruction from eating hair from her weave to relieve anxiety.
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30 / 1000+ results research Visual Diagnosis: A 17-Year-Old Girl with Crohn Disease
A girl with Crohn's disease had a hairball causing bowel obstruction, which was removed, and she recovered well.
research Oxalate Nephropathy Secondary to Enteric Hyperoxaluria: A Rare Cause of End Stage Renal Failure – A Report of 2 Cases
Enteric hyperoxaluria can cause severe kidney failure after bowel surgery.
research 26-Year-Old Man With New Abdominal Pain
A gluten-free diet fixed a man's severe stomach pain and bowel issue related to celiac disease, but not much his hair loss.
research An Unusual Case Report of Rapunzel Syndrome Trichobezoar in a 3-Year-Old Boy
A 3-year-old boy had a rare hairball condition usually seen in teenage girls.
research Symptom Management in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Effective symptom management in IBD improves quality of life and prevents complications.
research Acute Zinc Depletion Syndrome During Parenteral Hyperalimentation
A patient with zinc depletion improved after zinc supplementation during parenteral nutrition.
research Unusual Presentation of Rapunzel Syndrome in an 8-Year-Old Girl
Rapunzel syndrome can show vague symptoms and needs long-term psychiatric care to prevent recurrence.
research Adverse Drug Reactions Reported in 1978
A document listed serious side effects from various drugs, including deaths and diseases, emphasizing the importance of being aware of drug side effects.
research Micronutrient Deficiency and Protein-Calorie Malnutrition After Bariatric Surgery: Clinical Course and Outcome in Three Patients
Three patients suffered severe health issues due to not getting enough vitamins and minerals after weight-loss surgery.
research Harmless Herbs? A Review of the Recent Literature
Herbal remedies can cause adverse effects and need more safety research.
research Surgical Approach to Adolescent Obesity
Bariatric surgery may help severely obese teenagers but has risks and requires careful patient selection and long-term care.
research Proceedings of the RAMI Intern Section Meeting, 18th January 2014
The meeting discussed medical findings, including benefits of certain treatments for cancer and heart conditions, and highlighted issues like poor adherence to preventive measures and skill gaps among interns.
research The Profibrogenic Role of Neutrophil Extracellular Traps in Stenotic Crohn's Disease: A New Antifibrotic Target?
Targeting NETs may help reduce fibrosis in Crohn's disease.
research Perioperative Care of the Surgical Patient
Bariatric surgery patients need careful before and after surgery care for safety and long-term health.
research Infliximab Induced Lupus in Crohn's Disease
Infliximab can trigger lupus-like symptoms in Crohn's disease patients.
research Outcomes of Pediatric Patients with Chronic Liver Disease in Early Adulthood: A Heterogeneous but Representative Regional Cohort Study
Young adults who had liver disease as children often experience significant health problems and frequently need transplants.
research Mineral Malnutrition Following Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery can cause serious mineral deficiencies, requiring better patient education and monitoring.
research Rapunzel Syndrome as a Rare Presentation of Trichobezoar
A 16-year-old girl with a hair-eating disorder needed surgery to remove a hairball from her stomach and small bowel.
research Mechanical Upper Bowel Obstruction Caused by a Large Trichobezoar in a Young Woman: A Very Unusual Case Report
A young woman had surgery to remove a large hairball that blocked her intestines and then got psychiatric help.
research Trichotillomania And Trichophagia: Modern Diagnostic And Therapeutic Methods
Better-designed, long-term studies are needed to optimize treatment for trichotillomania and trichophagia.
research An Atypical Initial Manifestation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Lupus Enteritis Accompanied by Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction and Bilateral Hydronephroureter
A woman with lupus had rare severe symptoms but improved with treatment.
research Prevention and Treatment of Adverse Effects Related to Chemotherapy for Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
Nurses are crucial in managing chemotherapy side effects for ovarian cancer patients to improve their quality of life.
research Abdominal Pain in a Young Woman With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
A young woman with lupus was treated with hydroxychloroquine and prednisone.
research Ovarian Cancer Surgery: Heed This LION’s Roar
Removing lymph nodes does not improve survival for advanced ovarian cancer and may cause more complications.
research Worth a Second Look: A 72-Year-Old Man with Significant Fatigue and Weight Loss
A 72-year-old man had severe fatigue, weight loss, and frequent loose stools.
research Hair Loss in an Adolescent: A Case Study of a 13-Year-Old Girl with Alopecia Areata
The girl with autoimmune hair loss might regrow hair within a year, and treatments can help but not prevent recurrence; dermatologist referral and corticosteroids are recommended.
research Overview of Various Dermatological Conditions with Complex Classifications
The document describes various skin conditions, their features, and treatments but lacks detailed study size information.
research Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Consensus Statement by the Androgen Excess and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Society
Women with PCOS should be screened for heart disease risk and manage their health to prevent it.
research Overweight and Obesity in Children and Adolescents
Childhood obesity is rising globally due to various factors, and early prevention and healthy lifestyle changes are crucial.