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View article: AYURVEDIC INTERVENTION FOR SPLEENOMEGALY AND HEPATOMEGALY (PLEEHAVRUDDHI AND YAKRUTVRUDDHI)
AYURVEDIC INTERVENTION FOR SPLEENOMEGALY AND HEPATOMEGALY (PLEEHAVRUDDHI AND YAKRUTVRUDDHI) Open
Yakrut Vriddhi and Plihavruddhi, traditionally described in Ayurvedic texts as conditions involving the enlargement of the liver and spleen respectively, represent significant health concerns often correlating with modern medical diagnoses…
View article: AYURVEDIC INTERVENTION FOR SPLEENOMEGALY AND HEPATOMEGALY (PLEEHAVRUDDHI AND YAKRUTVRUDDHI)
AYURVEDIC INTERVENTION FOR SPLEENOMEGALY AND HEPATOMEGALY (PLEEHAVRUDDHI AND YAKRUTVRUDDHI) Open
Yakrut Vriddhi and Plihavruddhi, traditionally described in Ayurvedic texts as conditions involving the enlargement of the liver and spleen respectively, represent significant health concerns often correlating with modern…
View article: AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF FISSURE-IN-ANO ASSOCIATED WITH IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME: A PERSPECTIVE
AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF FISSURE-IN-ANO ASSOCIATED WITH IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME: A PERSPECTIVE Open
Anal fissure, or fissure-in-ano, is a prevalent anorectal condition characterized by a linear tear in the mucosa of the anal canal. It frequently coexists with bowel disturbances such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which alter st…
View article: AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF FISSURE-IN-ANO ASSOCIATED WITH IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME: A PERSPECTIVE
AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF FISSURE-IN-ANO ASSOCIATED WITH IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME: A PERSPECTIVE Open
Anal fissure, or fissure-in-ano, is a prevalent anorectal condition characterized by a linear tear in the mucosa of the anal canal. It frequently coexists with bowel disturbances such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which alter stool co…
View article: Gut State: An Extension of the Integrated Gut Rehabilitation Framework for Abdominal Bloating
Gut State: An Extension of the Integrated Gut Rehabilitation Framework for Abdominal Bloating Open
This article extends the “Integrated Gut Rehabilitation Framework for Abdominal Bloating” by focusing on the concept of Gut State as a dynamic condition reflecting the integrated balance between gut microbiota, the nervous system, hormonal…
View article: Gut State: An Extension of the Integrated Gut Rehabilitation Framework for Abdominal Bloating
Gut State: An Extension of the Integrated Gut Rehabilitation Framework for Abdominal Bloating Open
This article extends the “Integrated Gut Rehabilitation Framework for Abdominal Bloating” by focusing on the concept of Gut State as a dynamic condition reflecting the integrated balance between gut microbiota, the nervous system, hormonal…
View article: Effects of early enteral and parenteral nutrition support combined with “Internet + nursing service” on quality of life and complications in patients with malignant obstructive jaundice after percutaneous hepatic puncture biliary drainage
Effects of early enteral and parenteral nutrition support combined with “Internet + nursing service” on quality of life and complications in patients with malignant obstructive jaundice after percutaneous hepatic puncture biliary drainage Open
Aim We explored the effects of early enteral and parenteral nutrition support combined with “Internet + nursing service” on quality of life and complications in patients with malignant obstructive jaundice after percutaneous transhepatic c…
View article: Clinical utility of a novel concentrated enteral formula in patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery: A randomized controlled trial
Clinical utility of a novel concentrated enteral formula in patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery: A randomized controlled trial Open
BACKGROUND Compared to standard hospital meals, nutritional intervention using recovery K5 (RK5), a concentrated liquid diet, offers a comprehensive immunonutritional profile, suggesting its potential effectiveness in preventing surgical s…
View article: Effectiveness of Guardix-SG in Preventing Postoperative Bowel Complications After Radical Cystectomy: A Single-Arm Prospective Observational Study
Effectiveness of Guardix-SG in Preventing Postoperative Bowel Complications After Radical Cystectomy: A Single-Arm Prospective Observational Study Open
Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of intraoperative Guardix-SG application in reducing postoperative ileus (POI) and preventing adhesive small bowel obstruction (SBO) following radical cystectomy (RC) for bladder canc…
View article: Effect of whole-process management based on planned behavior theory on postoperative recovery of acute appendicitis patients
Effect of whole-process management based on planned behavior theory on postoperative recovery of acute appendicitis patients Open
BACKGROUND The theory of planned behavior (TPB) and whole-course nursing are mainly used for patients with cancer, chronic diseases, and other conditions that require long-term rehabilitation. There are few studies on diseases, such as acu…
View article: Comparative effects of traditional Thai abdominal massage versus prune consumption on constipation and quality of life in elderly women: A randomized controlled trial
Comparative effects of traditional Thai abdominal massage versus prune consumption on constipation and quality of life in elderly women: A randomized controlled trial Open
Thai abdominal massage offers a superior, low-cost intervention for functional constipation in elderly women, while prune consumption may complement care through quality-of-life gains.
View article: Demographic, Environmental and Clinical Correlates of Intestinal Parasitic Infections Among Patients Attending Primary Healthcare Centers in Demsa Local Government Area of Adamawa State
Demographic, Environmental and Clinical Correlates of Intestinal Parasitic Infections Among Patients Attending Primary Healthcare Centers in Demsa Local Government Area of Adamawa State Open
Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) remain a major public health problem in Nigeria, particularly in rural communities where sanitation and access to clean water are limited. This study investigated the prevalence and correlates of IPIs…
View article: Treatment of chronic anal fissure in Crohn’s disease patients with freshly collected autologous adipose tissue: a pilot study
Treatment of chronic anal fissure in Crohn’s disease patients with freshly collected autologous adipose tissue: a pilot study Open
Background Chronic anal fissures in patients with Crohn’s disease (CD) remain a significant therapeutic challenge, particularly when linked to active perianal disease. Conventional treatments often fail, highlighting the need for alternati…
View article: HUBUNGAN KEGEL EXERCISE TERHADAP TINGKAT RUPTUR PERINEUM PADA IBU BERSALIN DI RSI SUNAN KUDUS
HUBUNGAN KEGEL EXERCISE TERHADAP TINGKAT RUPTUR PERINEUM PADA IBU BERSALIN DI RSI SUNAN KUDUS Open
Latar belakang: Persalinan mempunyai berbagai macam komplikasi, diantaranya karena rupture perineum. Salah satu cara yang dapat dilakukan untuk meminimalkan rupture perineum adalah kegel exercise secara rutin. Kegel salah satu gerakan di d…
View article: Presentation, diagnosis and treatment of a prostatic abscess in an adult, male, neutered cat
Presentation, diagnosis and treatment of a prostatic abscess in an adult, male, neutered cat Open
A 6‐year‐old, male, neutered Maine Coon cat presented with a 1‐week history of hyporexia, stranguria, pollakiuria and dysuria. Investigations, including abdominal ultrasound, positive contrast retrograde urethrocystogram and cytology of th…
View article: Idiopathic megacolon and slow-transit constipation: the comparison of clinical features and quality of life
Idiopathic megacolon and slow-transit constipation: the comparison of clinical features and quality of life Open
AIM: to compare the clinical features and quality of life estimation in patients with chronic constipation due to idiopathic megacolon/megarectum and slow-transit constipation. PATIENTS AND METHODS: the comparative retrospective analysis (…
View article: Rectocele in females: unresolved issues (review)
Rectocele in females: unresolved issues (review) Open
Among the lesions of the perineum in women, pelvic organ prolapse occupies a prominent place. One of its variants is rectocele — protrusion of the rectum wall together with the posterior vaginal wall (PVW) towards the vagina (anterior rect…
View article: Efficacy of low volume transanal irrigation in children with retentive fecal incontinence: A randomized controlled trial
Efficacy of low volume transanal irrigation in children with retentive fecal incontinence: A randomized controlled trial Open
Objectives To assess whether low‐volume transanal irrigation (L‐TAI) is effective as add‐on to oral laxative therapy for children with functional constipation and retentive fecal incontinence. Methods Two‐arm randomized controlled trial, i…
View article: Antegrade Continence Enema vs. Botulinum Toxin in Pediatric Chronic Idiopathic Constipation: A 10-Year Retrospective Study at a Single Center
Antegrade Continence Enema vs. Botulinum Toxin in Pediatric Chronic Idiopathic Constipation: A 10-Year Retrospective Study at a Single Center Open
Introduction: Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) is a common pediatric gastrointestinal disorder (GI) characterized by persistent difficulty in defecation, with no identifiable underlying cause. Although most patients are successfully t…
View article: Toilet behaviors and lifestyle factors in anorectal diseases: a cross-sectional analysis
Toilet behaviors and lifestyle factors in anorectal diseases: a cross-sectional analysis Open
Background Anorectal diseases including hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and fistulas significantly impact quality of life, yet the relationship between toilet behaviors and disease development remains poorly understood. Methods This cross-sect…
View article: Anal Stenosis Following Sclerotherapy for Hemorrhoids: A Case Report
Anal Stenosis Following Sclerotherapy for Hemorrhoids: A Case Report Open
INTRODUCTION Sclerotherapy is a widely used non-surgical treatment for hemorrhoids but can lead to rare severe complications. We present a case of severe anal stenosis developing one year after sclerotherapy, a debilitating iatrogenic comp…
View article: Reconstruction of a massive abdominal wall defect after colon cancer surgery using bilateral thoracoabdominal flaps and a vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap: a case report
Reconstruction of a massive abdominal wall defect after colon cancer surgery using bilateral thoracoabdominal flaps and a vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap: a case report Open
A 35-year-old woman presented with a local recurrence at the stoma site three months after Hartmann’s procedure for sigmoid colon cancer. In the subsequent months, the tumor exhibited rapid progression, with direct invasion into the abdomi…
View article: Assisted infant toilet training and the prevalence of functional gastrointestinal disorders up to the age of 9 months: a randomised, controlled trial
Assisted infant toilet training and the prevalence of functional gastrointestinal disorders up to the age of 9 months: a randomised, controlled trial Open
Background It is suggested that late initiation of toilet training contributes to functional gastrointestinal disorders in children. This study aims to evaluate if assisted infant toilet training can reduce the prevalence of functional gas…
View article: Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol in augmentation cystoplasty for patients with urogenital tuberculosis
Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol in augmentation cystoplasty for patients with urogenital tuberculosis Open
Introduction. The implementation of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol may improve quality of life in patients undergoing subtotal cystectomy followed by intestinal reconstruction. Objective. To evaluate the outcomes of sub…
View article: Clinical Efficacy of Abdominal Massage Combined With Moxibustion for Treatment of Chronic Constipation in Elderly Patients
Clinical Efficacy of Abdominal Massage Combined With Moxibustion for Treatment of Chronic Constipation in Elderly Patients Open
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of abdominal massage combined with moxibustion in alleviating chronic constipation in elderly patients. Methods A total of 74 elderly patients with constipation who visited Shijiazhuang People's H…
View article: Fate of Trypanosoma cruzi, the causative agent of Chagas disease, in bed bugs after oral ingestion or intrathoracic injection
Fate of Trypanosoma cruzi, the causative agent of Chagas disease, in bed bugs after oral ingestion or intrathoracic injection Open
The parasite Trypanosoma cruzi , transmitted by kissing bugs, causes Chagas disease in millions of people in Central and South America. Here we studied potential transmission of T. cruzi by common bed bugs, Cimex lectularius . Trypanosoma …
View article: Integrating Acupuncture and Diet Therapy in the Management of Slow-Transit Constipation with Liver-Qi Stagnation: A Case Study
Integrating Acupuncture and Diet Therapy in the Management of Slow-Transit Constipation with Liver-Qi Stagnation: A Case Study Open
Slow transit constipation is a pathological condition characterised by an irregular bowel pattern, abdominal discomfort, sensation of incomplete evacuation, and dry stools. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), these symptoms can be…
View article: Integrating Acupuncture and Diet Therapy in the Management of Slow-Transit Constipation with Liver-Qi Stagnation: A Case Study
Integrating Acupuncture and Diet Therapy in the Management of Slow-Transit Constipation with Liver-Qi Stagnation: A Case Study Open
Slow transit constipation is a pathological condition characterised by an irregular bowel pattern, abdominal discomfort, sensation of incomplete evacuation, and dry stools. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), these symptoms can be corre…
View article: Symmetrical single-port +2 around the umbilicus (Tang style) laparoscopic total colectomy for refractory constipation
Symmetrical single-port +2 around the umbilicus (Tang style) laparoscopic total colectomy for refractory constipation Open
Background and objective: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the symmetrical single-port + 2 around the umbilicus laparoscopic (Tang style) total colectomy in the treatment of refractory constipation.. Methods From June 2023 to D…
View article: Achieving Open Defecation Free: Lessons from Rural Sanitation and Hygiene Success in Svay Rieng Province, Cambodia
Achieving Open Defecation Free: Lessons from Rural Sanitation and Hygiene Success in Svay Rieng Province, Cambodia Open
Purpose of the study: This study documents Svay Rieng as Cambodia’s first Open Defecation Free province, offering a replicable model for others. It emphasizes effective coordination, implementation, and the Provincial Department of Rural D…