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Recurrent Pneumococcal Meningitis From Post-traumatic Frontoethmoidal Encephalocele: A Case Report.

Recurrent bacterial meningitis (≥2 episodes with complete recovery between episodes) warrants evaluation for skull-base defects with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak and for immune deficiencies. In adults, Streptococcus pneumoniae often indicates an anatomic breach (e.g., post-traumatic encephalocele/CSF rhinorrhea), whereas Neisseria suggests complement deficiency. We report a case of a 22-year-old man with his second attack of pneumococcal meningitis within a one-year timeframe after sustaining a road traffic accident about four years ago. The patient sustained a left frontal bone fracture com

A Hydrophilic Polyurethane Foam Containing Nigella sativa Oil as a Wound Dressing.

PURPOSE: Some challenges with current wound dressings include limited availability of advanced options and antimicrobial effectiveness. Polyurethane (PU) foams could be suitable choices as wound dressings once their disadvantages are resolved. PU wound dressings with antimicrobial and therapeutic properties are emerging as valuable options to prevent wound infection and improve the healing process. This study is aimed at developing a hydrophilic antimicrobial PU foam incorporated with N. sativa oil (NSO) for potential use as a wound dressing material. METHODS: In the formulation of PU foam, p

Воздействие холодноводного рта на тепловые восприятия и связанные с теплом симптомы для людей с множественным склерозом, упражняющихся в жаркой среде.

ЦЕЛЬ: Проглатывание холодной воды повышает способность людей с множественным склерозом (МС) к упражнению в жаре. Неизвестно, смягчает ли проглатывание холодной воды симптомы СМ, связанные с теплом. Инъекция также ограничивает возможности людей, у которых MS с нарушениями функции мочевого пузыря. Поэтому мы проверили гипотезу о том, что промывка или проглатывание холодной воды (7°C) по сравнению с поглощением термонейтральной воды (37°C) могли бы смягчить наступление симптомов, связанных с теплом MS, и теплового ощущения у людей с теплочувствительностью и MS во время упражнений в жаре.МЕТОДЫ: В

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… This increase was achieved despite similar rises in core and skin temperature with cold-water ingestion at a comparable exercise time point to the thermoneutral water. … Data are shown for whole-body sweat rate (WBSR; A), the change in skin temperature ( T sk ; B) and heart rate (HR; C). Dark gray circles represent participants who completed 60 min of cycling. …

Amnion-derived hydrogels as a versatile platform for regenerative therapy: from lab to market.

In recent years, the amnion (AM) has emerged as a versatile tool for stimulating tissue regeneration and has been of immense interest for clinical applications. AM is an abundant and cost-effective tissue source that does not face strict ethical issues for biomedical applications. The outstanding biological attributes of AM, including side-dependent angiogenesis, low immunogenicity, anti-inflammatory, anti-fibrotic, and antibacterial properties facilitate its usage for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. However, the clinical usage of thin AM sheets is accompanied by some limitations

Biocompatible and Biodegradable 3D Graphene/Collagen Fiber Hybrids for High-Performance Conductive Networks and Sensors.

Polymer-based flexible conductive materials are crucial for wearable electronics, electronic skin, and other smart materials. However, their development and commercial applications have been hampered by the lack of strain tolerance in the conductive network, poor bonding with polymers, discomfort during wear, and a lack of biocompatibility. This study utilized oil-tanned leather with a natural network structure, high toughness, and high tensile deformation recovery as a structural template. A graphene (Gr) conductive network was then constructed on the collagen network of the leather, with coo

Pediatric Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Unraveling Complexities in Intensive Chemotherapy and the Emergence of Superbugs - A Case Study.

BACKGROUND: This case report underscores the intricate challenges in managing paediatric patients with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) undergoing intensive chemotherapy, particularly when complicated by the emergence of multidrug-resistant pathogens such as Carbapenem-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CRPA). CASE PRESENTATION: An 11-year-old male with AML presented with skin purpura and persistent cough. Clinical and laboratory assessments revealed a high-risk AML profile with genetic mutations, leading to the initiation of intensive chemotherapy per the C-HUANA-AML-2015 protocol. Despite succe

Functional interactions between coat structure and colour in the determination of solar heat load on arid living kangaroos in summer: balancing crypsis and thermoregulation.

Interactions of solar radiation with mammal fur are complex. Reflection of radiation in the visible spectrum provides colour that has various roles, including sexual display and crypsis, i.e., camouflage. Radiation that is absorbed by a fur coat is converted to heat, a proportion of which impacts on the skin. Not all absorption occurs at the coat surface, and some radiation penetrates the coat before being absorbed, particularly in lighter coats. In studies on this phenomenon in kangaroos, we found that two arid zone species with the thinnest coats had similar effective heat load, despite mark

Physiological parameters to support attention deficit hyperactivity disorder diagnosis in children: a multiparametric approach.

INTRODUCTION: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a high-prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, … on-invasively analyzed heart rate variability (HRV), electrodermal activity (EDA), respiration, and skin temperature parameters of 69 treatment-naïve ADHD children and 29 typically developing (TD) controls (7-12 years old). To identify the most relevant parameters to discriminate ADHD children from controls, we explored the physiological behavior at baseline and d …

Musculoskeletal Morphology and Joint Flexibility-Associated Functional Characteristics across Three Time Points during the Menstrual Cycle in Female Contemporary Dancers.

Findings are inconsistent with regards to whether menstrual cycle phase-associated changes in physical functioning exist. It is possible tha … l activity per week, were recruited. Sex hormone level (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA), skin temperature and ovulation kits), physical pain assessments (Ice Water Test, Visual Analogue Scale, The Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire, Self-Estimated Functional Inability Because of Pain Questionnaire, and Pain Anxiety Symptoms Scale), muscle archite …

Clinical efficacy of vibration stimulation therapy to relieve acute exercise fatigue.

BACKGROUND: Previous studies showed that local vibration stimulation therapy was effective in relieving fatigue, and the effects of different modes of vibration stimulation therapy were further investigated. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to examine the effects of different vibration stimulation modes on relieving acute exercise fatigue based on the multiphysiological indicators such as heart rate variability (HRV), skin conductance level (SCL), and ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) subjective scale. METHODS: Sixty participants selected from the dragon boat team of the Shanghai University of

Large retroperitoneal extraskeletal Ewing's sarcoma with renal pedicle invasion: a case report.

BACKGROUND: Extraskeletal Ewing's sarcoma (EES) is a rare malignant tumor primarily found in children and young adults. Localized disease can present with nonspecific symptoms such as local mass, regional pain, and increased skin temperature. More severe cases may present with systemic symptoms such as malaise, weakness, fever, anemia, and weight loss. Among these lesions, retroperitoneal sarcomas are relatively uncommon and difficult to diagnose. Since they are usually asymptomatic until large enough to compress or invade the surrounding tissues, most are already advanced at first detection. …

Promotive effects of four herbal medicine ARCC on wound healing in mice and human.

BACKGROUND: Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) had been extensively used in China for wound management and had shown great potential in wound treatment while its mechanism is still needed to be addressed. OBJECTIVE: The present study sought to investigate the therapuetic effect of the TCM ARCC on acute and chronic wounds. METHODS: Here, using the ultra-low temperature preparation method, the mixed ultramicro powder prepared with Angelica (A), Angelica (R), Calcined Gypsum (C) and Caleramide (C) named as ARCC. The effects of ARCC on wound healing in adult and aged mice were comparatively eval

Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Increased Hamstring Mobility.

CONTEXT: Limited research reveals that the use of different soft tissue mobilization techniques increases tissue mobility in different regio … or side being tested), goniometric measurement for straight-leg hip-flexion motion, and superficial skin temperature. The timeline for data collection included: (1) intervention measurements for the first randomized leg, (2) 5-minute treatment with the first intervention treatment, (3) intervention measurements repeated for postintervention outcomes, and (4) repea …

Antinociceptive, physiologic and biochemical effects of electroacupuncture combined with xylazine in hybrid goats.

OBJECTIVE: To elucidate the antinociceptive, physiologic and biochemical effects of electroacupuncture (EA) and xylazine in hybrid goats. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective experimental study. ANIMALS: A total of 30 female hybrid goats aged 1-2 years and weighing 25 ± 2.9 kg (mean ± standard deviation). METHODS: The goats were divided into five groups and administered xylazine (0.1 mg kg-1; group XYL.1), xylazine (0.3 mg kg-1; group XYL.3), EA (group EA), EA + xylazine (0.1 mg kg-1; group XYL.1-EA) and 0.9% saline (0.3 mL; control group CON). Nociceptive threshold and serum glucose concentration wer

Why is the Incidence of Type 1 Diabetes Increasing?

Type 1 diabetes is a condition that can lead to serious long-term complications and can have significant psychological and quality of life implications. Its incidence is increasing in all parts of the world, but the reasons for this are incompletely understood. Genetic factors alone cannot explain such a rapid increase in incidence; therefore, environmental factors must be implicated. Lifestyle factors have been classically associated with type 2 diabetes. However, there are data implicating obesity and insulin resistance to type 1 diabetes as well (accelerator hypothesis). Cholesterol has als

Synergistic Effect of Screen-Printed Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes and Phosphorylated Cellulose Nanofibrils on Thermophysiological Comfort, Thermal/UV Resistance, Mechanical and Electroconductive Properties of Flame-Retardant Fabric.

Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) and phosphorylated nanocellulose fibrils (PCNFs) were used as functional screen-print coatings on flame-retardant (FR) fabric, to improve its thermal resistance and thermophysiological comfort (wetting, water vapour and heat transmission) properties, while inducing it with electrical conductivity and UV protection. The effect of PCNF printing, followed by applying a hydrophobic polyacrylate (AP), on the same (back/B, turned outwards) or other (front/F, turned towards skin) side of the fabric, with and without the addition of 0.1-0.4 wt% SWCNTs, was studi

Putting the Squeeze on Compression Garments: Current Evidence and Recommendations for Future Research: A Systematic Scoping Review.

BACKGROUND: Compression garments are regularly worn during exercise to improve physical performance, mitigate fatigue responses, and enhance … blood pressure, heart rate, and cardiorespiratory measures. Compression garments increase localised skin temperature and may reduce perceptions of muscle soreness and pain following exercise; however, rating of perceived exertion during exercise is likely unchanged. It is unlikely that compression garments negatively influence exercise-related outcomes. Future res …

Epidemiology of Epizootic Lymphangitis Among Carthorses in Ethiopia.

Epizootic lymphangitis caused by Histoplasma capsulatum variety farciminosum is a debilitating disease incurring considerable economic losses and affecting the welfare of carthorses. Understanding of its epidemiology is important for devising effective prevention and control measures. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 4,162 carthorses in 17 towns in Ethiopia between October 2018 and June 2019. Clinical and microscopic examinations, fungal culturing, and polymerase chain reaction were used to undertake this study. The overall prevalence of epizootic lymphangitis was 16.67% (95% CI: 15.55

[Neonatal capillary malformation-arteriovenous malformation complicated with acute heart failure: a case report and literature review].

Objective: To study the clinical characteristics and current treatment of neonatal capillary malformation-arteriovenous malformation (CM-AVM … fant was admitted to hospital due to swelling of both lower extremities with erythema with elevated skin temperature, who later presented with acute heart failure on the third day of hospitalization. A giant spinal arteriovenous fistula was identified by abdominal contrast-enhanced computed tomography and digital subtraction angiography. After surgical ligation of …

Syndrome of the trephined: A rare challenge in head & neck reconstruction.

BACKGROUND: Syndrome of the trephined (ST) refers to the rare, reversible event of neurological deterioration following craniectomy. ST is also known as "sinking skin flap syndrome" and typically occurs in the weeks to months following operation. The mechanism underlying syndromic onset is poorly understood. Changes to cerebrospinal fluid flow, alteration of temperature-related perfusion, and scarring at the intracranial surgical site have all been proposed. Patients present with a variety of symptoms related to paradoxical increased intracranial pressure. Sometimes falsely attributed as a con