Reducing mortality in mucormycosis of the head and neck in diabetic patients: A CARE case series

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Kaushal ◽  
N. Rajan ◽  
K. Soni ◽  
A. Sharma ◽  
B. Choudhury ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Diabetic Patients

scholarly journals Intermittent fasting: is there a role in the treatment of diabetes? A review of the literature and guide for primary care physicians

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Albosta ◽  
Jesse Bakke
Keyword(s):  
Insulin Resistance ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Treatment Option ◽  
Primary Care Physicians ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Intermittent Fasting ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Medicinal Treatment

Abstract Background Type 2 Diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia that causes numerous complications with significant long-term morbidity and mortality. The disorder is primarily due to insulin resistance particularly in liver, skeletal muscle, and adipose tissue. In this review, we detail the hormonal mechanisms leading to the development of diabetes and discuss whether intermittent fasting should be considered as an alternative, non-medicinal treatment option for patients with this disorder. Methods We searched PubMed, Ovid MEDLINE, and Google Scholar databases for review articles, clinical trials, and case series related to type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, and intermittent fasting. Articles were carefully reviewed and included based on relevance to our topic. We excluded abstracts and any non-English articles. Results The majority of the available research demonstrates that intermittent fasting is effective at reducing body weight, decreasing fasting glucose, decreasing fasting insulin, reducing insulin resistance, decreasing levels of leptin, and increasing levels of adiponectin. Some studies found that patients were able to reverse their need for insulin therapy during therapeutic intermittent fasting protocols with supervision by their physician. Conclusion Current evidence suggests that intermittent fasting is an effective non-medicinal treatment option for type 2 diabetes. More research is needed to delineate the effects of intermittent fasting from weight loss. Physicians should consider educating themselves regarding the benefits of intermittent fasting. Diabetic patients should consult their physician prior to beginning an intermittent fasting regimen in order to allow for appropriate oversight and titration of the patients medication regimen during periods of fasting.

scholarly journals The effectiveness of oral propranolol for infantile hemangioma on the head and neck region: A case series

2021 ◽  
pp. 106120
Author(s):  
Prasetyanugraheni Kreshanti ◽  
Nandya Titania Putri ◽  
Valencia Jane Martin ◽  
Chaula Luthfia Sukasah
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Infantile Hemangioma ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Oral Propranolol

Neuroendocrine carcinomas of the head and neck: A small case series

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 102992
Author(s):  
Margaret B. Mitchell ◽  
Kyle Kimura ◽  
Nikita Chapurin ◽  
Mario Saab-Chaloub ◽  
Mitra Mehrad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Small Case Series ◽  
Neuroendocrine Carcinomas

scholarly journals Current Advances in Robotics for Head and Neck Surgery—A Systematic Review

Cancers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 1398
Author(s):  
Felix Boehm ◽  
Rene Graesslin ◽  
Marie-Nicole Theodoraki ◽  
Leon Schild ◽  
Jens Greve ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Clinical Effectiveness ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
Head And Neck Surgery ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Surgical Robots ◽  
Standard Procedures

Background. In the past few years, surgical robots have recently entered the medical field, particularly in urology, gynecology, and general surgery. However, the clinical effectiveness and safety of robot-assisted surgery (RAS) in the field of head and neck surgery has not been clearly established. In this review, we evaluate to what extent RAS can potentially be applied in head and neck surgery, in which fields it is already daily routine and what advantages can be seen in comparison to conventional surgery. Data sources. For this purpose, we conducted a systematic review of trials published between 2000 and 2021, as well as currently ongoing trials registered in clinicaltrials.gov. The results were structured according to anatomical regions, for the topics “Costs,” “current clinical trials,” and “robotic research” we added separate sections for the sake of clarity. Results. Our findings show a lack of large-scale systematic randomized trials on the use of robots in head and neck surgery. Most studies include small case series or lack a control arm which enables a comparison with established standard procedures. Conclusion. The question of financial reimbursement is still not answered and the systems on the market still require some specific improvements for the use in head and neck surgery.

scholarly journals Baseline predictors of maintenance of intervention-induced changes in physical activity and sitting time among diabetic and pre-diabetic patients: a descriptive case series

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith HM Helmink ◽  
Jessica S Gubbels ◽  
Femke N van Brussel-Visser ◽  
Nanne K de Vries ◽  
Stef PJ Kremers
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Induced Changes

scholarly journals Expiratory muscle strength training for radiation-associated aspiration after head and neck cancer: A case series

2017 ◽  
Vol 128 (5) ◽  
pp. 1044-1051 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine A. Hutcheson ◽  
Martha P. Barrow ◽  
Emily K. Plowman ◽  
Stephen Y. Lai ◽  
Clifton David Fuller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Strength Training ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Expiratory Muscle ◽  
Expiratory Muscle Strength Training

A systematic review of local antibiotic devices used to improve wound healing following the surgical management of foot infections in diabetics

2018 ◽  
Vol 100-B (11) ◽  
pp. 1409-1415 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. A. Marson ◽  
S. R. Deshmukh ◽  
D. J. C. Grindlay ◽  
B. J. Ollivere ◽  
B. E. Scammell
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Wound Healing ◽  
Surgical Management ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Local Antibiotics ◽  
Wound Breakdown ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
Local Antibiotic ◽  
Antibiotic Delivery

Aims Local antibiotics are used in the surgical management of foot infection in diabetic patients. This systematic review analyzes the available evidence of the use of local antibiotic delivery systems as an adjunct to surgery. Materials and Methods Databases were searched to identify eligible studies and 13 were identified for inclusion. Results Overall, the quality of the studies was poor. A single trial suggested that wound healing is quicker when a gentamicin-impregnated collagen sponge was implanted at time of surgery, with no difference in length of stay or rate of amputation. Results from studies with high risk of bias indicated no change in wound healing when a gentamicin-impregnated sponge was implanted during transmetatarsal amputation, but a reduction in the incidence of wound breakdown (8% vs 25%, not statistically significant) was identified. A significant cost reduction was identified when using an antimicrobial gel to deliver antibiotics and anti-biofilm agents (quorum-sensing inhibitors) compared with routine dressings and systemic antibiotics. Analyses of case series identified 485 patients who were treated using local antibiotic delivery devices. The rates of wound healing, re-operation, and mortality were comparable to those that have been previously reported for the routine management of these infections. Conclusion There is a lack of good-quality evidence to support the use of local antibiotic delivery devices in the treatment of foot infections in patients with diabetes. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2018;100-B:1409–15.

scholarly journals Thyroid paraganglioma: a case series of a rare head and neck tumor

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreas Kiriakopoulos ◽  
Dimitrios Linos
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Head And Neck Tumor ◽  
Neck Tumor
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