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INTRODUCTION:
Chronic venous disease (CVD) is one of the most common pathologies in the general population of adults in both industrialized and developing countries.1 the most severe form of CVD is venous ulceration with an overall prevalence of about 1 % in the adult population, which increases
efficacy of short wave diathermy in ulnar nerve entrapment on the elbow
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: Efficacy of short wave diathermy (SWD) in the treatment of ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow (UNE).
MATERIALS AND METHODS: 61 adult patients, who had been diagnosed with UNE clinically and
228 patients suffering from LDP with radiculopathy,recruited from the outpatient Clinic of Rheumatology and Rehabilitation department at Mansoura University Hospital were assessed for eligibility to participate in this study.
Those who met the inclusion criteria wereselected. Conversely, those who
The prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) is very high in Spain, being nearly 14% according to oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) results . The management of DM requires a significant consumption of healthcare resources, mainly in relation to the care of vascular complications. Among the late
The purpose of this study is to quantify the reliability of the gravity flow technique to accurately validate the position of the epidural needle tip when performing lumbar epidural analgesia/anesthesia for childbirth (vaginal and cesarean delivery) in women with a BMI greater than 30 kg/m2.
Patients:
This study was approved by our institutional review board (Tri-Service General Hospital); however, patient consent was not required for the retrospective review of records and images because patient anonymity was preserved. The patients with clinically suspected CTS evaluated by the
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), or median neuropathy at the wrist, is a medical condition in which the median nerve is compressed at the wrist, leading to paresthesia, numbness and muscle weakness in the hand. It's the most common neuro-compressive disease. With the development of the modern life, the
The aim of the current study is to increase level of the awareness regarding risk factors and warning signs of stroke among population at risk who attending the primary health care center at Jeddah city in Saudi Arabia.
The primary objective of this study is to assess the effectiveness of the health
After consumption of a meal, pancreatic secretions of various digestive enzymes results in the breakdown of carbohydrates into monosaccharides including glucose. These sugars are subsequently absorbed through the intestinal lumen, resulting in an increased plasma glucose concentration. In response
1.0 Background
While atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia requiring therapy, it is also associated with increased risk of stroke, heart failure, myocardial infarction, dementia, and death. The number of Americans affected with AF is expected to surge to nearly 16
Peripheral neuropathy causes progressive injury to the longest nerves of the body, starting in the toes, then progressing slowly up the leg. Neuropathy often causes pain, numbness, and weakness if the feet and can lead to reduced mobility, foot ulcers, and even amputation. The most common cause is
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the commonest peripheral nerve disorder in the UK. Average annual incidences (per 100 000) were 139.4 for women and 67.2 for men in East Kent, UK.
It has significant economic impact, on average having the largest recuperation period of all injuries / illness that
PROJECT TITLE: Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk in Patients with Growth Hormone Deficiency Following Transsphenoidal Surgery for Nonsecreting Pituitary Adenomas.
BACKGROUND Recently, an awareness of the risks of hypopituitarism in adults has been raised by epidemiological studies demonstrating its
The long-term effects of venous thrombosis, known collectively as PTS, include persistent swelling, pain, cramps, and numbness in the leg. These symptoms result from impaired return of blood through the veins of the lower leg to the heart. PTS is believed to occur as a result of direct damage to the