Article
Surgery
Demetria J. Smith-Graziani, Patricia A. Parker, Susan K. Peterson, Isabelle Bedrosian, Y. Shen, Dalliah M. Black, Sarah M. DeSnyder, Kelly K. Hunt, Wenli Dong, Abenaa M. Brewster
Summary: This study aimed to assess pain severity and interference with life in women after different types of breast cancer surgery, and to analyze the demographic, treatment-related, and psychosocial variables associated with these pain outcomes. The results showed differences in pain and quality of life among different surgical procedures and racial/ethnic groups.
Letter
Oncology
Sonya Reid, Mya L. Roberson, Kenna Koehler, Tiana Shah, Anne Weidner, Jennifer G. Whisenant, Tuya Pal
Summary: This case series study investigates the differences in surgical treatment between adult females with invasive breast cancer who have pathogenic or likely pathogenic variants in genes with high vs moderate breast cancer penetrance.
Article
Surgery
Antonio Toesca, Claudia Sangalli, Patrick Maisonneuve, Giulia Massari, Antonia Girardi, Jennifer L. Baker, Germana Lissidini, Alessandra Invento, Gabriel Farante, Giovanni Corso, Mario Rietjens, Nickolas Peradze, Alessandra Gottardi, Francesca Magnoni, Luca Bottiglieri, Matteo Lazzeroni, Emilia Montagna, Piergiorgio Labo, Roberto Orecchia, Viviana Galimberti, Mattia Intra, Virgilio Sacchini, Paolo Veronesi
Summary: This study aimed to compare the outcomes of robotic mastectomy with open classical technique in breast cancer patients. The use of robotic nipple sparing mastectomy is increasing, and it is important to understand the surgical, oncologic, and quality of life outcomes to select appropriate patients and better understand the indications, limits, advantages, and risks.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Antoine Premachandra, Xiaomeng Wang, Mary Saad, Sahar Moussawy, Roman Rouzier, Aurelien Latouche, Aline Albi-Feldzer
Summary: This study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of erector spinae plane block (ESPB) and thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) in preventing acute postsurgical pain (PSP) following breast cancer surgery. The results showed that ESPB was less effective in preventing morphine consumption in the PACU than TPVB. The findings suggest that randomized trials comparing ESPB and TPVB are needed.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hasan Nadeem, John A. Romley, Shaneda Warren Andersen
Summary: Racial disparities in breast cancer treatment contribute to Black women having the worst breast cancer survival rates in the U.S. Our study found that from 2008-2010, Black women had a lower receipt of optimal locoregional treatment (OLT) compared to White women. However, from 2010-2011, there was an increase in OLT for Black women, particularly in the receipt of radiation therapy following breast-conserving surgery.
Article
Oncology
Ananya Gopika Nair, Vasily Giannakeas, John L. Semple, Steven A. Narod, David W. Lim
Summary: Breast reconstruction rates are increasing among non-metastatic IBC patients, particularly in young women and those with access to reconstruction. Breast reconstruction is not associated with inferior breast cancer-specific survival and can be an option for select patients.
ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Dang Van Nguyen, Sang-Won Kim, Young-Taek Oh, O. Kyu Noh, Yongsik Jung, Mison Chun, Dae Sung Yoon
Summary: Young women undergoing breast conserving therapy have a higher risk of local recurrence compared to mastectomy alone. Despite aggressive salvage treatments, those with local recurrence after breast conserving therapy have poor prognosis. Novel systemic treatments are needed to improve outcomes for young women with breast cancer undergoing breast conserving therapy.
Review
Surgery
David W. Lim, Kelly A. Metcalfe, Steven A. Narod
Summary: In recent years, rates of bilateral mastectomy among average-risk women with unilateral breast cancer have been increasing, partly due to the wider use of breast magnetic resonance imaging and genetic testing. However, the decision for contralateral prophylactic mastectomy is not directly linked to the actual risk of contralateral breast cancer, but rather to the likelihood of distant recurrence.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Zhi-Hong Sun, Chuang Chen, Xin-Wen Kuang, Jun-Long Song, Sheng-Rong Sun, Wei-Xing Wang
Summary: This study found that, compared to mastectomy, breast-conserving therapy (BCT) can provide better breast cancer-specific survival and overall survival benefits in young white patients under 40 with early-stage breast cancer, especially in the 36 to 40 years age group.
Article
Surgery
Hannah Kapur, Rebecca Warburton, Jin-Si Pao, Carol Dingee, Leo Chen, Elaine McKevitt
Summary: Contralateral prophylactic mastectomy (CPM) is not recommended for average-risk women with breast cancer due to lack of evidence for survival benefit, yet recent studies demonstrate increasing CPM rates. Patients receiving CPMs tend to have higher reconstruction rates and be younger in age.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2021)
Review
Surgery
Rachel Xue Ning Lee, Maria Joao Cardoso, Kwok-Leung Cheung, Ruth M. Parks
Summary: The uptake of postmastectomy immediate breast reconstruction (PMIBR) in older women is significantly lower than in younger women, and there are definable (and some correctable) barriers to this trend.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jacob S. Nasser, Joseph N. Fahmy, Yao Song, Lu Wang, Kevin C. Chung
Summary: This study examined whether implicit racial bias is associated with disparities in breast reconstruction and found that regional variations in utilization exist but are not associated with implicit bias. The results suggest that collaboration, data collection systems, and collaboration with high-volume breast centers can improve utilization rates and quality of care for breast cancer patients.
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Zheng Huang, Ning Liu, Shenghong Hu, Xia Ju, Siqi Xu, Shengbin Wang
Summary: Dexmedetomidine plus esketamine improved postoperative recovery quality and decreased the incidence of bradycardia, but prolonged awakening time, extubation time, and post-anesthesia care unit stay, especially dexmedetomidine plus 4 μg/kg/min esketamine.
DRUG DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND THERAPY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Bernard Fisher, John Bryant, Norman Wolmark, Eleftherios Mamounas, Ann Brown, Edwin R. Fisher, D. Lawrence Wickerham, Mirsada Begovic, Arthur DeCillis, Andre Robidoux, Richard G. Margolese, Anatolio B. Cruz Jr, James L. Hoehn, Alan W. Lees, Nikolay V. Dimitrov, Harry D. Bear
Summary: This study compares the efficacy of preoperative and postoperative chemotherapy in women with primary operable breast cancer, and explores the correlation between tumor response to preoperative chemotherapy and prognosis. The results showed no significant difference in DFS, DDFS, or survival between the preoperative and postoperative chemotherapy groups. Preoperative chemotherapy allows for more lumpectomies and tumor response is associated with prognosis.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Arvind Oemrawsingh, Marloes E. Clarijs, Andrea L. Pusic, Hester F. Lingsma, Cornelis Verhoef, Jan A. Hazelzet, Linetta B. Koppert
Summary: The study aims to acquire normative data of BREAST-Q's Breast-Conserving Therapy Module from a Dutch population sample and compare it with existing values. The results show that the Dutch normative BREAST-Q scores follow similar patterns across domains to previously published data, enabling future comparisons in breast-related satisfaction and quality of life issues.
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gopal Nambi, Mshari Alghadier, Faizan Zaffar Kashoo, Osama R. Aldhafian, Naif A. Nwihadh, Ayman K. Saleh, Mohamed A. Omar, Tohamy G. T. Hassan, Mohamed Nagah Ahmed Ibrahim, Hassan Fathy El Behairy, Abdehamid A. Attallah, Mohammed Abdelgwad Ismail
Summary: This study investigated the effects of advanced physiotherapeutic exercise programs on imaging findings and inflammatory biomarkers in soccer players with chronic non-specific low back pain (CNLBP). The results showed that virtual reality exercise and isokinetic exercise had equal effects on reducing pain intensity. Isokinetic exercise was beneficial in increasing muscle cross-sectional area and thickness, while virtual exercises helped attenuate the inflammation process in soccer players with CNLBP.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Mohammad Abu Shaphe
Summary: The objective of this study was to determine the effect of a standardized physiotherapy program on pulmonary function and walking capacity in obese and non-obese patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting. It was found that obese individuals had worse lung and physical functioning at baseline, and both groups deteriorated on postoperative day 4, with the obese group deteriorating more. Both groups improved on day 7, with the non-obese group improving at a faster rate. However, the obese group showed faster improvement in terms of functional capacity. Therefore, a new strategy for managing obese individuals after CABG is required.
ISOKINETICS AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Siddig Ibrahim Abdelwahab, Ibrahim M. Elhassan, Osama Albasheer, Manal Mohamed Elhassan Taha, Nasir Ahmed Ali, Yahya Salem Al-Jabiri, Waleed Madkhali, Ahmad A. Sahly, Bassem Oraibi, Ahmed Abdallah Ahmed Altraifi, Nasser Hakami, Mohammed M. Alshehri, Mohammad Abu Shaphe, Rashid Ali Beg, Meshal Alshamrani
Summary: This study aimed to measure the level of community understanding of malaria transmission, protection, and treatment in Southwestern Saudi Arabia. The majority of participants had heard about malaria and knew that fever was the main symptom. However, a significant number of participants were unaware that stagnant water is a key breeding site for mosquitoes. Knowledge levels were satisfactory overall, but differences were observed based on the participants' place of residence.
Article
Rehabilitation
Shikshita Sharan, Fauzia Javed Sheereen, Aksh Chahal, Mohammed M. Alshehri, Ayat Abdullah Ahmad Najmi, Ramzi Abdu Alajam, Mohammad Abu Shaphe
Summary: Comparing the fatigue level, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), and physical activity level of aircraft engineers working morning shift and night shift, it was found that night shift work has an impact on the individual's physiological health, leading to fatigue, MSDs, and changes in physical activity.
PHYSIKALISCHE MEDIZIN REHABILITATIONSMEDIZIN KURORTMEDIZIN
(2023)
Article
Biology
Mohammad Abu Shaphe, Mohammed. M. M. Alshehri, Ramzi Abdu Alajam, Rashid Ali Beg, Najat Ibrahim A. Hamdi, Saravanakumar Nanjan, Vandana Esht, Mohammed. A. A. Aljahni, Hashim Ahmed, Ausaf Ahmad, Aafreen, Ashfaque Khan, Abdur Raheem Khan
Summary: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common inner ear disorder that causes brief episodes of vertigo. Epley-canalith repositioning procedure (ECRP) and vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) are commonly used interventions for treating BPPV. This study compared the effectiveness of ECRP and VR therapy in managing vertigo among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ujjwal Gupta, Ankita Sharma, Moattar R. Rizvi, Mazen M. Alqahtani, Fuzail Ahmad, Faizan Z. Kashoo, Mohammad Miraj, Mohammad R. Asad, Shadab Uddin, Waseem M. Ahamed, Saravanakumar Nanjan, Sayed A. Hussain, Irshad Ahmad
Summary: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of IASTM and static stretching on ankle flexibility, foot posture, foot function, and balance in patients with a flexible pronated foot. The results showed that the IASTM group had significant improvements in ankle dorsiflexion, plantar flexion, inversion, eversion, foot function, and dynamic balance. Therefore, IASTM combined with foot exercises can be a choice of treatment for patients with a flexible pronated foot.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Insha Azam, Aksh Chahal, Gaurav Kapoor, Pooja Chaudhuri, Ahmad H. Alghadir, Masood Khan, Faizan Z. Kashoo, Vandana Esht, Mohammed M. Alshehri, Mohammad Abu Shaphe, Abdur Raheem Khan, Gurjant Singh
Summary: This study examined the effects of a 3-week program involving SCST, phonophoresis, heat therapy, and stretching exercises on pain and functions in patients with TMD. The results showed that these interventions significantly reduced pain and improved TMJ function in patients suffering from TMD.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Mohammad Abu Shaphe, Mohammed M. Alshehri, Bushra Alfaifi, Mohammed A. Aljahni, Vandana Esht, Shazia Malik, Marissa J. Bautista, Abdulfattah S. Alqahtani, Ausaf Ahmad, Ashfaque Khan, Takaaki Senbonmatsu, Aafreen Aafreen, Abdur Raheem Khan
Summary: This study aimed to identify the risk factors associated with hypothyroidism and assess the relationship between hypothyroidism and hypertension in patients with diabetes. The study found a higher prevalence of diabetes mellitus among patients with hypertension, and subclinical hypothyroid subjects need to be frequently screened for hypertension. These findings highlight the importance of an integrated approach to managing hypertension and diabetes in high-risk populations.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Sonakshi Sehgal, Aksh Chahal, Vandana Esht, Mohammed M. Alshehri, Rashid Ali Beg, Mohammad Abu Shaphe, Ramzi Abdu Alajam, Faizan Z. Kashoo, Ahmad H. Alghadir, Masood Khan
Summary: This study investigated the impact of a four-week exercise program on the roller skating talent and overall physical fitness proficiency in young male roller skaters. The results showed that the exercise program significantly improved skating performance, agility, and speed compared to physical education classes activities. However, there was no significant difference in balance improvement between the two groups.
BMC SPORTS SCIENCE MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Shaima A. Alothman, Mohammed M. Alshehri, Alaa A. Almasud, Mohanad S. Aljubairi, Ibrahim Alrashed, Mohammad Abu Shaphe, Abdullah F. Alghannam
Summary: This study aimed to assess the feasibility of a virtual behavioral intervention for promoting healthy lifestyle practices during the stay-at-home advisory phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that 78% of the participants completed the trial, with a dropout rate of 22.2% in the intervention group. Participating in the intervention had a significant positive effect on physical activity level, distress, and fear of COVID-19.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Abhishek Sharma, Nidhi Sharma, Sakshi Vats, Mansi Jain, Aksh Chahal, Faizan Z. Z. Kashoo, Ali Hakamy, Ramzi Abdu Alajam, Mohammed M. M. Alshehri, Mallela Bharath Kumar, Ramya Ramasamy Sanjeevi, Fawwaz Alwadaani, Mohammad Abu Shaphe
Summary: Resistance Training has gained attention for its effectiveness and safety in treating various cerebrovascular diseases. It should be offered to patients with coronary artery disease to improve their functional status, mobility, physical performance, and muscle strength.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Aafreen Aafreen, Abdur Raheem Khan, Ashfaque Khan, Ausaf Ahmad, Abdullah Hussain Alzahrani, Abdullah Ibrahim Alhusayni, Abdulaziz H. Alameer, Ramzi Abdu Alajam, Bhuvanesh Babu Mondey Ganesan, Mohammad Abu Shaphe
Summary: Neck pain in bike drivers is associated with decreased cervical ROM, compromised neck proprioception, and reduced CVA, leading to a lower quality of life.
JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY HEALTHCARE
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
S. Bharal, M. R. Rizvi, M. M. Alqahtani, R. A. Alajam, A. Sharma, I. Ahmad, M. L. Al-Otaibi, M. M. Alshehri, M. M. Ahmad, M. A. Shaphe, I. Ahmad, F. Ahmad, M. Miraj, M. Alzhrani, A. D. Alanazi, G. M. Shawky
Summary: This study investigated the effectiveness of neck stabilization training and Contrology training in individuals with Text Neck Syndrome. The results suggest that neck stabilization training is more effective in increasing the craniovertebral angle, reducing pain intensity, and improving neck mobility in individuals with Text Neck Syndrome.
EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Aafreen, Ashfaque Khan, Ausaf Ahmad, Abdur Raheem Khan, Neeraj Maurya, Mohammed M. Alameer, Ahmad H. Hakamy, Mohammed A. Hakami, Yousef M. Alshehre, Mohammed Aljahni, Karthick Balasubramanian, Mohammed M. Alshehri, Mohammad Abu Shaphe
Summary: The study demonstrates that the Surgimap smartphone application and Surgimap system software have high correlation and reliability in measuring craniovertebral angle in different positions and age groups. The measurement of CVA in sitting position was significantly lower than in standing position, regardless of methodology or age. Both positions showed high intra-rater reliability.
