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Application of virtual reality technology improves the functionality of brain networks in individuals experiencing pain

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World Journal of Clinical Cases 2025年第3期13卷 66-68页

作者： Takahiko Nagamine department of Psychiatric internal medicine Sunlight Brain Research CenterHofu 7470066YamaguchiJapan

Medical procedures are inherently invasive and carry the risk of inducing pain to the mind and ***,efforts have been made to alleviate the discomfort associated with invasive medical procedures through the use of virtual reality(VR)*** has been demonstrated to be an effective treatment for pain associated with medical procedures,as well as for chronic pain conditions for which no effective treatment has been *** precise mechanism by which the diversion from reality facilitated by VR contributes to the diminution of pain and anxiety has yet to be ***,the provision of positive images through VR-based visual stimulation may enhance the functionality of brain *** salience network is diminished,while the default mode network is ***,the medial prefrontal cortex may establish a stronger connection with the default mode network,which could result in a reduction of pain and *** research into the potential of VR technology to alleviate pain could lead to a reduction in the number of individuals who overdose on painkillers and contribute to positive change in the medical field.

关键词： Virtual reality Pain Anxiety Salience network Default mode network

Gender disparities and woman-specific trends in Barrett’s esophagus in the United States:An 11-year nationwide populationbased study

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World Journal of Methodology 2025年第1期15卷 60-71页

作者： Karina Fatakhova Faisal Inayat Hassam Ali Pratik Patel Attiq Ur Rehman Arslan Afzal Muhammad Sarfraz Shiza Sarfraz Gul Nawaz Ahtshamullah Chaudhry Rubaid Dhillon Arthur Dilibe Benjamin Glazebnik Lindsey Jones Emily Glazer Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Mather Hospital and Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra UniversityPort JeffersonNY 11777United States department of internal medicine Allama Iqbal Medical CollegeLahorePunjab 54550Pakistan Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology East Carolina University Brody School of MedicineGreenvilleNC 27834United States Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical CenterWilkes-BarrePA 18711United States department of internal medicine East Carolina University Brody School of MedicineGreenvilleNC 27834United States department of internal medicine St.Dominic's HospitalJacksonMS 39216United States department of Gastroenterology Hepatologyand NutritionCleveland Clinic FoundationClevelandOH 44195United States department of internal medicine Mather Hospital and Hofstra University ZuckerSchool of MedicinePort JeffersonNY 11777United States

BACKGROUND Barrett's esophagus(BE)is a known premalignant precursor to esophageal adenocarcinoma(EAC).The prevalence rates continue to rise in the United States,but many patients who are at risk of EAC are not *** practice guidelines include male gender as a predisposing factor for BE and *** population-based clinical evidence regarding female gender remains *** To study comparative trends of gender disparities in patients with BE in the United *** A nationwide retrospective study was conducted using the 2009-2019 National Inpatient Sample(NIS)*** with a primary or secondary diagnosis code of BE were *** major outcome of interest was determining the gender disparities in patients with *** analysis for respective outcomes for females was also reported to ascertain any time-based *** We identified 1204190 patients with BE for the study *** the included patients,717439(59.6%)were men and 486751(40.4%)were *** mean age was higher in women than in men(67.1±0.4 vs 66.6±0.3 years,P<0.001).The rate of BE per 100000 total NIS hospitalizations for males increased from 144.6 in 2009 to 213.4 in 2019(P<0.001).The rate for females increased from 96.8 in 2009 to 148.7 in 2019(P<0.001).There was a higher frequency of obesity among women compared to men(17.4%vs 12.6%,P<0.001).Obesity prevalence among females increased from 12.3%in 2009 to 21.9%in 2019(P<0.001).A lower prevalence of smoking was noted in women than in men(20.8%vs 35.7%,P<0.001).However,trend analysis showed an increasing prevalence of smoking among women,from 12.9%in 2009 to 30.7%in 2019(P<0.001).Additionally,there was a lower prevalence of alcohol abuse,Helicobacter pylori(***),and diabetes mellitus among females than males(P<0.001).Trend analysis showed an increasing prevalence of alcohol use disorder and a decreasing prevalence of *** and diabetes mellitus among women(P<0.001).CONCLUSION The prevalence of BE among

关键词： Barrett’s esophagus Gender disparity Epidemiological trends Esophageal adenocarcinoma Screening endoscopy Female gender Risk factors

Radiomics and molecular analysis:Bridging the gap for predicting hepatocellular carcinoma prognosis

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World Journal of Clinical Cases 2025年第4期13卷 56-60页

作者： Chun-Han Cheng Wen-Rui Hao Tzu-Hurng Cheng department of Medical Education Linkou Chang Gung Memorial HospitalTaoyuan 33305TaiwanChina Division of Cardiology Department of Internal MedicineShuang Ho HospitalMinistry of Health and WelfareTaipei Medical UniversityNew Taipei 23561TaiwanChina Division of Cardiology Department of Internal MedicineSchool of MedicineCollege of MedicineTaipei Medical UniversityTaipei 11002TaiwanChina department of Biochemistry School of MedicineCollege of MedicineChina Medical UniversityTaichung 404333TaiwanChina

This editorial examines a recent study that used radiomics based on computed tomography(CT)to predict the expression of the fibroblast-related gene enhancer of zeste homolog 2(EZH2)and its correlation with the survival of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).By integrating radiomics with molecular analysis,the study presented a strategy for accurately predicting the expression of EZH2 from CT *** findings demonstrated a strong link between the radiomics model,EZH2 expression,and patient *** noninvasive approach provides valuable insights into the therapeutic management of HCC.

关键词： Hepatocellular carcinoma Computed tomography Radiomics Enhancer of zeste homologue 2 expression Non-invasive imaging

Multilocular thymic cysts-a diagnostic challenge on computed tomography

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World Journal of Clinical Cases 2025年第3期13卷 61-65页

作者： Nirmal Kumar Reddy Onteddu Naga Sai Rasagna Mareddy Sai Swarupa R Vulasala Jayabharath Onteddu Mayur Virarkar department of internal medicine University of Florida College of MedicineJacksonvilleFL 32209United States department of Diagnostic Radiology University of AlabamaBirminghamAL 35294United States department of Diagnostic Radiology University of Florida College of MedicineJacksonvilleFL 32209United States department of Public Health Sciences University of FloridaGainesvilleFL 32611United States

A recent case report provided a patient scenario,wherein,a 39-year-old male patient presented with occasional palpitations,headache,and *** of tumor markers did not show any abnormal ***,a computed tomography(CT)scan was undertaken,and its findings were affirmative of thymic ***,the postoperative histopathological assessment of the mass,after its resection,confirmed it as an anterior mediastinal multilocular thymic cyst(MTC),with concurrent acute upper respiratory tract infection and acute ***,this case report advocates the need for a preoperative histopathological examination with CT imaging to minimize the risk of confusing an MTC with a malignant thymic tumor.

关键词： Imaging findings Multilocular thymic cyst Histopathology Thymic cancer Mediastinal mass

Hepatitis C virus associated glomerulopathies

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World Journal of Gastroenterology 2014年第24期20卷 7544-7554页

作者： Abdullah Ozkok Alaattin Yildiz Division of nephrology Department of Internal MedicineFaculty of MedicineIstanbul Medeniyet UniversityIstanbul 34730Turkey Division of nephrology Department of Internal MedicineIstanbul School of MedicineIstanbul UniversityIstanbul 34093Turkey

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a systemic disorder which is often associated with a number of extrahepatic manifestations including glomerulopathies. Patients with HCV infection were found to have a higher risk of end-stage renal disease. HCV positivity has also been linked to lower graft and patient survivals after kidney transplantation. Various histological types of renal diseases are reported in association with HCV infection including membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN), membranous nephropathy, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, fibrillary glomerulonephritis, immunotactoid glomerulopathy, IgA nephropathy, renal thrombotic microangiopathy, vasculitic renal involvement and interstitial nephritis. The most common type of HCV associated glomerulopathy is type I MPGN associated with type II mixed cryoglobulinemia. Clinically, typical renal manifestations in HCV-infected patients include proteinuria, microscopic hematuria, hypertension, acute nephritis and nephrotic syndrome. Three approaches may be suggested for the treatment of HCV-associated glomerulopathies and cryoglobulinemic renal disease: (1) antiviral therapy to prevent the further direct damage of HCV on kidneys and synthesis of immune-complexes; (2) B-cell depletion therapy to prevent formation of immune-complexes and cryoglobulins; and (3) nonspecific immunosuppressive therapy targeting inflammatory cells to prevent the synthesis of immune-complexes and to treat cryoglobulin associated vasculitis. In patients with moderate proteinuria and stable renal functions, anti-HCV therapy is advised to be started as pegylated interferon-α plus ribavirin. However in patients with nephrotic-range proteinuria and/or progressive kidney injury and other serious extra-renal manifestations, immunosuppressive therapy with cyclophosphamide, rituximab, steroid pulses and plasmapheresis should be administrated.

关键词： Hepatitis C virus infection Glomerulopathy Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis Cryoglobulinemia Kidney transplantation Membranous nephropathy Diabetic nephropathy IgA nephropathy Focal segmental glomerulonephritis

Chronic Nephropathies in the internal medicine department of the Sylvanus Olympio University Hospital

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Open Journal of internal medicine 2021年第3期11卷 140-150页

作者： Agbeko Kodjo Djagadou Toyi Tchamdja Abdou-Bakari Tchala Yawovi Mawufemo Tsevi Abago Balaka Awalou Mohaman Djibril department of internal medicine Sylvanus Olympio University Hospital University of Lomé Lomé Togo department of internal medicine Kara University Hospital University of Kara Kara Togo department of nephrology and Hemodialysis Sylvanus Olympio University Hospital University of Lomé Lomé Togo

Introduction: The chronic nephropathies constitute a real global public health concern due to the constant increase in the prevalence estimated between 10% and 15%. In Sub-Saharan Africa, this prevalence has been estimated at 13.9%. This study will allow knowing the epidemiological, clinical, paraclinical and etiological aspects of chronic kidney disease in the internal medicine department of CHU-SO Lomé. Method: This was a cross-sectional, retrospective and descriptive study. It concerned all the patients suffering from a chronic kidney disease, hospitalized between the 1st of January 2014 and the 31st of December 2018, for a duration of 5 years. Results: During our study, 330 cases of chronic nephropathy were identified. The prevalence of chronic kidney disease was 8.3% of admissions. The mean age of the patients was 46.3 years with extremes of 19 and 86 years and a sex ratio of 1.32. A low socio-economic level of patients was observed in 63.9% with an urban origin in 69.7%. The main risk factors for renal impairment were hypertension (55.2%), diabetes mellitus (29.1%), obesity (20.6%), use of nephrotoxic products (19.4%), HIV infection (17%) and smoking (16.1%). The causes were dominated by nephroangiosclerosis (33.3%), followed by diabetic nephropathy (25.5%) and HIV-associated nephropathy (17%). Chronic renal failure was present in 95.8% of cases and was end stage in 69.7% of cases. Anemia was the main complication during the evolution of chronic kidney disease (98.2%). Mortality was 57.3% during hospitalization. Conclusion: Chronic kidney disease is a fairly common reason for hospitalization in the internal medicine department. Emphasis should therefore be placed on preventive measures for hypertension, diabetes and HIV.

关键词： Chronic Kidney Disease Profile CHU Lomé (Togo)

Profile of Urinary Tract Infections in the Elderly in the internal medicine department of the University Hospital Center of Point G, Bamako, Mali

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Open Journal of nephrology 2021年第2期11卷 217-229页

作者： Drissa Sangaré Magara Samaké Nanko Doumbia Aboubacar Sidiki Fofana Sékou Mamadou Cissé Seydou Sy Atabième Kodio Moctar Coulibaly Sah dit Baba Coulibaly Djibril Sy Kaya Assétou Soucko Mamadou Dembélé Saharé Fongoro department of medicine and Medical Specialty The Fousseyni Daou Hospital Kayes Mali Faculty of medicine of Bamako Bamako Mali nephrology Unit of Fousseyni Daou Hospital Kayes Mali medicine department of Mali Hospital Bamako Mali nephrology department of the University Hospital Center of Point G Bamako Mali nephrology Unit of Mali Gavardo Hospital Bamako Mali nephrology Unit of Somino Dolo Hospital Mopti Mali internal medicine department of the University Hospital Center of Point G Bamako Mali

Introduction: Urinary tract infections (UTI) are frequent and of polymorphous clinical symptomatology in elderly subjects both in and out of hospital. In Mali, to our knowledge, no study concerning UTIs in the elderly has been conducted, hence the interest in this innovative work. Objectives: To determine the prevalence and clinical and paraclinical aspects of urinary tract infections in the elderly. Materials and Methods: This was a prospective descriptive and cross-sectional study from September 1, 2013 to August 31, 2014, i.e. duration of 12 months. All patients aged 65 years and over, hospitalized or ambulatory in the internal medicine department with a documented urinary tract infection were included. Results: We collected and examined 194 patients. The cytobacteriological study of urine (CBSU) was positive in 28 patients, i.e. a prevalence of 14.43%. The male sex represented 59.8% of the cases, the sex ratio was equal to 1.46. The age groups between 65 - 69 and 70 - 74 years were the most affected, respectively 28.57% and 39.28%. The main clinical signs were: asthenia, anorexia, dependence, fever, urinary burning, dysuria. Hospitalization was associated with urinary tract infection with P = 0.01. The group of enterobacteria were incriminated in 75% of cases. Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa represented 39.28%, 14.28% and 10.71% of cases. Urinary tract infections were represented by pyelonephritis, acute prostatitis, orchi-epididymitis and simple cystitis. Conclusion: Urinary tract infection is frequent in the elderly, its clinical presentation is polymorphic and enterobacteria are the most incriminated group of bacteria.

关键词： Urinary Tract Infection Elderly Subject internal medicine Point G Hospital Mali

Rhabdomyolysis following severe hypokalemia caused by familial hypokalemic periodic paralysis

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World Journal of Clinical Cases 2017年第2期5卷 56-60页

作者： Young-Lee Jung Jae-Young Kang Division of nephrology Department of Internal Medicine Sejong General Hospital

Rhabdomyolysis continues to appear with increasing frequency and represents a medical emergency requiring rapid appropriate treatment. One of the unusual causes of nontraumatic rhabdomyolysis is hypokalemic periodic paralysis without secondary causes. Primary hypokalemic periodic paralysis is a rare genetic disease characterized by episodic attacks of muscle weakness due to decreases in serum potassium. A 30-year-old woman who had 3 episodic attacks of hypokalemic periodic paralysis was admitted in emergency room with sudden onset symmetrical muscle weakness. After several hours, she started to complain myalgia and severe ache in both calves without any changes. Laboratory test showed markedly elevated creatine phosphokinase, lactic dehydrogenase levels with hypokalemia, rhabdomyolysis resulting from hypokalemia was diagnosed. Here, we report an unusual case of rhabdomyolysis caused by severe hypokalemia, which was suggested a result of familial hypokalemic periodic paralysis.

关键词： Rhabdomyolysis Hypokalemia Familial hypokalemic periodic paralysis

Choice of dialysis modality prior to kidney transplantation:Does it matter?

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World Journal of nephrology 2019年第1期8卷 1-10页

作者： Deepika Jain Danny B Haddad Narender Goel nephrology and internal medicine New Jersey Kidney Care department of internal medicine Division of NephrologyRWJ-Jersey City Medical Center

The population of patients with end stage renal disease(ESRD) is increasing,lengthening waiting lists for kidney *** of the patients are not able to receive a kidney transplant in timely manner even though it is well established that patient survival and quality of life after kidney transplantation is far better when compared to being on dialysis.A large number of patients who desire a kidney transplant ultimately end up needing some form of dialysis *** of incident ESRD patients choose hemodialysis(HD) over peritoneal dialysis(PD) as the modality of choice in the United States,even though studies have favored PD as a better choice of pre-transplant dialysis modality than *** is largely underutilized in the United States due to variety of *** a part of the decision making process,patients are often educated how the choice regarding modality of dialysis would fit into their life but it is not clear and not usually discussed,how it can affect eventual kidney transplantation in the *** this article we would like to discuss ESRD demographics and outcomes,modality of dialysis and kidney transplant related *** have summarized the data comparing PD and HD as the modality of dialysis and its impact on allograft and recipient outcomes after kidney transplantation.

关键词： Dialysis Kidney transplant Outcomes Peritoneal dialysis Health literacy