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Immunology
Michael W. van Kalleveen, Andries E. Budding, Marc A. Benninga, Paul H. M. Savelkoul, Tom van Gool, Iris van Maldeghem, J. W. Dorigo-Zetsma, Aldert Bart, Frans B. Ploetz, Tim G. J. de Meij
Summary: This study found no significant differences in intestinal microbiota composition and diversity between children with D. fragilis infection and gastrointestinal symptoms compared to healthy controls. Despite a high prevalence of positive fecal PCR for D. fragilis in asymptomatic children, the role of microbiota in the presence of clinical symptoms in children with D. fragilis remains unclear. Further research is needed to clarify the pathogenicity of D. fragilis and the mechanisms underlying the development of gastrointestinal symptoms.
PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE JOURNAL
(2021)
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Michael W. van Kalleveen, Merel van Bergen, Marc A. Benninga, Paul H. M. Savelkoul, Frans B. Plotz, Tim G. J. de Meij
Summary: This study reveals heterogeneity in clinical practice among Dutch physicians regarding the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to Dientamoeba fragilis in children. Variations in attitudes towards pathogenicity and inconsistent guidelines are possible causative factors.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION
(2021)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Michael Ganci, Henry Butt, Jean Tyrrell, Emra Suleyman, Michelle Ball
Summary: This study investigated the effect of protozoan carriage on psychological symptom severity, and found that there was no significant difference in symptom severity based on the presence of Blastocystis sp. or Dientamoeba fragilis. However, females reported more severe symptoms compared to males across all psychological domains.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
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Orthopedics
E. P. Rampazo, V. R. da Silva, A. L. M. de Andrade, C. G. N. Back, P. M. Madeleine, L. Arendt-Nielsen, Richard Eloin Liebano
Summary: This study reveals significant differences in central sensitization, psychosocial factors, and range of motion between individuals with chronic neck pain and healthy controls. It also shows a correlation between pain intensity, neck disability, and psychosocial factors in people with chronic neck pain.
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Microbiology
Adriana Calderaro, Mirko Buttrini, Sara Montecchini, Sabina Rossi, Benedetta Farina, Maria Cristina Arcangeletti, Flora De Conto, Carlo Chezzi
Summary: This study investigated the occurrence and prevalence of intestinal parasites, with a focus on Dientamoeba fragilis, in a hospital in Northern Italy over a 10-year period. The study found that D. fragilis is a common intestinal parasite, especially in foreigners and children. Anal pruritus was the only symptom statistically related to dientamoebiasis. The findings highlight the importance of considering D. fragilis in the differential diagnosis of gastrointestinal diseases.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Matteo Bonetti, Dorina Lauritano, Gian Maria Ottaviani, Alessandro Fontana, Michele Frigerio, Alessio Zambello, Luigi Della Gatta, Mario Muto, Francesco Carinci
Summary: This study compares the clinical outcome of different treatments for chronic low back pain and finds that the combination of alpha-lipoic acid, palmitoylethanolamide, myrrh, and oxygen-ozone therapy can be considered a valid alternative to traditional approaches.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Esther Diaz-Mohedo, Gloria Gonzalez-Roldan, Inmaculada Munoz-Gamez, Virginia Padilla-Romero, Eduardo Castro-Martin, Irene Cabrera-Martos, Clara Sanchez-Garcia
Summary: The study aimed to justify the use of Implicit motor imagery (IMI) as a therapeutic tool for chronic pelvic pain (CPP) by analyzing the differences between CPP patients and healthy individuals. The results showed significant differences in accuracy, CPPQ-Mohedo score, and pain intensity between the two groups, while no difference was found in response time. The study suggests that IMI can be a valuable and complementary tool for treating CPP.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Vivak Hansrani, David Riding, Mourad W. Seif, Ann-Louise Caress, Katherine Payne, Jonathan Ghosh, Charles N. McCollum
Summary: This case-control study found a significant association between chronic pelvic pain (CPP) and pelvic vein incompetence (PVI) or pelvic varices. The results showed that 62% of patients with CPP had PVI detected by transvaginal duplex ultrasound, compared to only 19% in the control group, suggesting a strong correlation between PVI and CPP.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Milan Jirku, Andrea Kasparova, Zuzana Lhotska, Miroslav Obornik, Kristyna Brozova, Klara J. Petrzelkova, Peter Samas, Oldriska Kadlecova, Christen Rune Stensvold, Katerina Jirku
Summary: This study focuses on the epidemiology of Dientamoeba fragilis in humans and animals, and the analysis of samples reveals the prevalence rates and related factors of this protist in healthy individuals.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
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Clinical Neurology
Hyung Cheol Kim, Min Cheol Chang, Sung Han Oh, Su Bin Lee, Soo Young Yang, Dong Ah Shin
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the perception of thermal grill illusion (TGI)-related sensations or pain in patients with chronic lower back pain (CLBP). The CLBP group showed a less intense perception of TGI for sensations of warmth/heat, unpleasantness, and pain than the control group. These results may be useful for clinicians to evaluate the effectiveness of drugs or interventions to manage centralized LBP.
JOURNAL OF PAIN RESEARCH
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jana Caudet, Maria Trelis, Susana Cifre, Gabriela Tapia, Jose M. Soriano, Regina Rodrigo, Juan F. Merino-Torres
Summary: The diagnosis of obesity and the development of insulin resistance and metabolic comorbidities are linked. Enteric eukaryotic unicellular parasites may play an important role in modulating the antioxidant defenses of an obese host, thus potentially beneficial in the development of systemic metabolic disorders.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Aurora Castro-Mendez, Inmaculada Requelo-Rodriguez, Manuel Pabon-Carrasco, Maria Luisa Gonzalez-Elena, Jose Antonio Ponce-Blandon, Inmaculada Concepcion Palomo-Toucedo
Summary: The study found that chronic low back pain may alter some normal gait patterns, leading to imbalances in the gait cycle. Further research is deemed necessary to explore this phenomenon. Gait plays a crucial role in maintaining optimal health and affects daily life.
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Surgery
Johanne Gormsen, Jakob Burcharth, Ismail Gogenur, Frederik Helgstrand
Summary: Research revealed that 10% of patients undergoing RYGB surgery develop chronic abdominal pain, with 5% suffering from severe abdominal pain. Risk factors for severe self-reported pain include preoperative use of strong analgesics, unemployment, postoperative complications, and smoking.
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Brian E. Lacy, David Cangemi, Maria Vazquez-Roque
Summary: Abdominal bloating and distension are common gastrointestinal symptoms that often coincide with other functional gastrointestinal disorders. Treatment involves identifying the etiology, educating patients, setting expectations, and using a variety of therapeutic options.
CLINICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY
(2021)
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Parasitology
Libera Clemente, Mariangela Pasut, Romina Carlet, Maurizio Ruscio, Francesco Fontana
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of D. fragilis in North-East Italy and the clinical improvement of symptoms after treatment, finding unexpected results such as a high rate of anal itching. Paromomycin showed high efficacy for treating D. fragilis infections, recommending its use for empirical treatment.
PARASITOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2021)