Overactive Bladder Therapy: Patient Desire For Implantable Tibial Nerve Stimulator Overview Third-tier treatments for overactive bladder (OAB) presently encompass intravesical Onabotulinumtoxin-A injections (BTX-A), percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS), and sacral neuromodulation (SNM). A recent addition to this array is the implantable tibial nerve stimulator (ITNS), offering a novel therapeutic avenue for OAB
Gastroenterology
Optimizing Nutrition To Break Through Bowel Dysfunction
Optimizing Nutrition To Break Through Bowel Dysfunction Overview Functional bowel disorders (FBDs), encompassing conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), pose treatment challenges due to their elusive etiology. Addressing these conditions requires alternatives to conventional medical approaches, especially considering the increased healthcare resources they demand. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of
Dysphagia After Stroke And Depression Symptoms
Dysphagia After Stroke And Depression Symptoms Overview The study aimed to investigate the correlation between swallowing difficulties, known as dysphagia, and symptoms of anxiety and depression following ischemic stroke. Conducted as part of the STROKE-CARD Registry study from 2020 to 2022, the research assessed dysphagia upon hospital admission, its persistence until discharge,
Gastric Bypass Compared To Sleeve Gastrectomy In Diabetic Patients
Gastric Bypass Compared To Sleeve Gastrectomy In Diabetic Patients Overview This retrospective cohort study aimed to compare the effects of sleeve gastrectomy (SG) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) on overall and diabetes-specific healthcare costs among patients with type 2 diabetes. The study analyzed data from Optum's deidentified Clinformatics® Data Mart database, focusing
Obesity Treated With Expandable Oral Capsules
Obesity Treated With Expandable Oral Capsules Overview This clinical trial aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of administering 2.24 g intragastric expandable capsules twice daily for weight management in adults with overweight or obesity. The study, conducted as a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, enrolled 280 participants with a body mass index (BMI) ranging
Continuous Nursing And Surgical Site Wound Infections In Colorectal Oncology
Continuous Nursing And Surgical Site Wound Infections In Colorectal Oncology Overview In a systematic evaluation, the impact of continuous nursing on surgical site wound infections and postoperative complications in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients with stomas was thoroughly examined. Through comprehensive searches of multiple databases, including Embase, PubMed, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge
Hepatobiliary Surgery: Preventing Infections With Drainage Tubes
Hepatobiliary Surgery: Preventing Infections With Drainage Tubes Overview The utilization of prophylactic abdominal drainage tubes following hepatobiliary surgery remains a subject of debate within the medical community. This study aimed to assess the impact of prophylactic abdominal drainage tube placement post-hepatobiliary surgery on postoperative infections. Thirteen randomized controlled trials, involving 3620 patients, were
Constipation Effect On Readmission In Heart Failure Patients
Constipation Effect On Readmission In Heart Failure Patients Constipation, a prevalent gastrointestinal disorder in Japan, affects 34.8 per 1000 individuals, rising with age and linked to factors like reduced dietary fiber and physical activity. Chronic constipation, unlike other functional gastrointestinal diseases, exhibits a significantly higher mortality risk, particularly notable in cardiovascular
Protein In Diet From Plant Or Animal: Cardiovascular Outcomes In Men
Protein In Diet From Plant Or Animal: Cardiovascular Outcomes In Men Overview In this cross-sectional study involving 357 elderly men, the research aimed to explore the relationship between dietary protein intake—both total and categorized as plant or animal protein—and cardiovascular outcomes and inflammatory factors. Utilizing a reliable food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) to
Colorectal Cancer: A Nomogram To Predict Metastases
Colorectal Cancer: A Nomogram To Predict Metastases Overview This study addresses the imperative task of identifying risk factors associated with distant metastasis in early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC), aiming to enhance understanding of its etiology and facilitate preventive treatments. The research, utilizing data from EOCRC patients in the SEER database (2010-2015), seeks to
