Non-invasive Resolution of Pathological Ovarian Masses with Homeopathic Treatment—A Case Series

Homeopathy ◽

10.1055/s-0041-1735849 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Vinitha Edavattath Ramanan ◽

Reshma Radhakrishnan

Keyword(s):

Invasive Surgery ◽

Causal Attribution ◽

Case Series ◽

Reproductive Organs ◽

Ca 125 ◽

Homeopathic Treatment ◽

Non Invasive ◽

Multiparous Women ◽

The Right ◽

Ovarian Masses

Abstract Background Ovarian masses may be either physiological or pathological. Physiological ovarian masses are non-neoplastic. Pathological masses grow more than 7 cm and persist beyond 3 months; they do not resolve spontaneously, and invasive surgery with removal of reproductive organs is the conventional treatment. It usually results in further co-morbidities and hampers the quality of life of the patient. Objectives This case series of pathological left ovarian masses demonstrates the role of homeopathic treatment in each of two multiparous women where the right ovary was surgically removed previously for similar pathology and in an adolescent girl with increased tumor marker CA-125. Methods Three cases of women with pathological ovarian masses in the left ovary, and advised invasive surgery by attending gynecologists, were treated with homeopathic medicines at the outpatient department of the National Homeopathy Research Institute in Mental Health, Kottayam, Kerala, from 2017 to 2020. Each case was followed up with clinical and ultrasonographic evidence and reported according to the criteria set out in the HOM-CASE guidelines. Result Complete resolution of the ovarian masses was observed in all three cases, evidenced by ultrasonography, with normalizing CA-125 values also observed in the case of endometrial cyst. The patients improved within 4 to 15 months of treatment using Thuja and other individualized homeopathic medicines. The MONARCH score was calculated as +7/13, +9/13, and +9/13 for the three cases, respectively, indicating a positive causal attribution of homeopathy in the resolution of these pathological ovarian masses. Conclusion This case series suggests that individualized homeopathy, and notably Thuja, can be useful in the treatment of pathological ovarian masses.

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Homeopathic Treatment in Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Case Series

Homeopathy ◽

10.1055/s-0041-1725039 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Suraia Parveen ◽

Subhrasankha Das

Keyword(s):

Side Effects ◽

Polycystic Ovary ◽

Causal Attribution ◽

Case Series ◽

Complementary Therapy ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Polycystic Ovaries ◽

Homeopathic Treatment ◽

Ovulatory Dysfunction ◽

Associated Symptoms

Abstract Background and Objectives Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common heterogeneous endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. It is characterized by various clinical presentations such as ovulatory dysfunction, polycystic ovaries, and hyperandrogenism. Considering the side effects associated with conventional treatment and the patients who fail to respond to these measures, there is a demand for a complementary therapy that would alleviate symptoms of PCOS without side effects. Homeopathy is a complementary system of medicine that has been successfully used in different disease conditions, including PCOS. A case series of PCOS is hereby presented, to demonstrate some positive results of individualized homeopathic treatment. Methods Seven cases of young women with PCOS were treated with individualized homeopathic medicines. Each case was followed up with clinical and ultrasonographic evidence and was reported according to the criteria set out in the HOM-CASE guidelines. The assessment of causal attribution of homeopathic treatment effect was carried out using the Modified Naranjo Criteria. Results Marked improvement was observed in all seven cases of PCOS. The irregular menstrual cycles and other associated symptoms became normal, along with a resolution of cysts in ovaries as evidenced by ultrasonography. All cases improved within 4 to 12 months of treatment. The Modified Naranjo Criteria total score was +9/13 for each case, which indicates a positive causal attribution of homeopathy in relieving the symptoms of PCOS. Conclusion This case series suggests a significant role of individualized homeopathic medicines in PCOS by regularizing the menstrual cycle along with the resolution of cysts and associated symptoms.

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Sonographic Features of TOA With Highly Elevated CA-125: A Case Series

Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography ◽

10.1177/87564793211005744 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 875647932110057

Author(s):

Priya R. Patel ◽

Elizabeth Crabtree-Burton

Keyword(s):

Delayed Diagnosis ◽

Clinical Signs ◽

Case Series ◽

Reproductive Organs ◽

Ca 125 ◽

Diagnostic Tools ◽

Inclusion Criteria ◽

Ovarian Abscess ◽

Prompt Diagnosis

Given the significant morbidity and mortality associated with tubo-ovarian abscess (TOA), prompt diagnosis and initiation of treatment is critical. If a diagnosis is made early, medical management remains an option thereby improving the chance of conservation of reproductive organs. TOA is a sequalae of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and the diagnosis remains difficult due to the wide inclusion criteria for this condition, which should exclude other causes of pelvic pain. This case study presents two atypical cases of TOA in which neither patient met the diagnostic criteria for PID, on initial presentation and delayed diagnosis. Sonographic findings of enlarging, complex hyper-vascular masses and markedly elevated CA-125 levels instead raised concerns for malignancy influencing management decisions. In retrospect, utilizing these two predictive diagnostic tools may facilitate an earlier diagnosis of TOA therefore even without overt PID. This becomes more important when the clinical signs support a potential diagnosis of malignancy.

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Evaluation of Plasma Assisted Non-Invasive Surgery (PANIS) As a New Approach for the Treatment of Conjunctivochalasis; A Clinical Case Series

Expert Review of Ophthalmology ◽

10.1080/17469899.2021.1912594 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Khosrow Jadidi ◽

Nazanin-Sadat Nabavi ◽

Mohammad-Amin Nejat ◽

Hossein Aghamollaei ◽

Seyede-Yasamin Adnani ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Invasive Surgery ◽

Clinical Case ◽

Case Series ◽

New Approach ◽

Non Invasive

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A Co-morbid Condition of Warts and Vitiligo Treated with Individualized Homeopathy: An Evidence-Based Case Report

Homeopathy ◽

10.1055/s-0041-1733975 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Akhyaya Kumar Prusty ◽

Preeti Bhandari

Keyword(s):

Skin Diseases ◽

Task Force ◽

Causal Attribution ◽

Well Being ◽

Homeopathic Treatment ◽

Non Invasive ◽

Co Morbidity ◽

Common Skin ◽

European Task

Abstract Background Whilst warts and vitiligo are both common skin diseases, their co-morbidity is rare. Here we present a clinical case of warts with vitiligo to illustrate the utility of individualized homeopathic treatment. Method The homeopathic medicine Sepia officinalis was prescribed, based on individualization. During follow-up, changes were documented by photographs. The non-invasive methods ORIDL (Outcome Related to Impact on Daily Living), VASI (Vitiligo Area and Scoring Index), and VETF (Vitiligo European Task Force) were used to assess treatment progress. Possible causal attribution of outcome with treatment was evaluated using the Modified Naranjo Criteria for Homeopathy (MONARCH). Result There was a marked improvement of vitiligo, along with the disappearance of warts, as evidenced photographically. VASI and VETF scores were significantly reduced. Main complaints, as well as overall well-being, improved on the ORIDL scale (+3). The MONARCH score (+9) suggested that the clinical improvement was attributable to the homeopathic intervention. Conclusion The study suggests a significant role for individualized homeopathic treatment in the co-morbidity of warts and vitiligo.

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BOST : BOOST YOUR GINGIVAL HEALTH IN A SINGLE DAY

Clinical Dentistry ◽

10.33882/clinicaldent.14.25588 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Gaurav Shetty ◽

Kashmira Ghangrekar ◽

Dipika Mitra ◽

Rohit Shah ◽

Ankit Desai

Keyword(s):

Periodontal Disease ◽

Human Body ◽

Invasive Surgery ◽

The Body ◽

Invasive Treatment ◽

Non Invasive ◽

Novel Technique ◽

Gingival Health ◽

New Treatment ◽

The Right

INTRODUCTION: - BOST or Bone One Session Treatment, is a new treatment in tackling the problems of severe gingival disease. The treatment was pioneered by Dr. William Hoisington in the year 2005 for the non-invasive treatment of periodontal disease. METHODOLOGY: - BOST is a one session treatment that treats periodontitis at the source of the infection - Periodontium. After any injury, the human body has the capacity of healing and repair. The treatment takes around four to five hours and requires no invasive surgery. It is fast, comfortable and almost certain to be successful. The technique used in BOST is called the ‘stretch flap’ method. CONCLUSION:- BOST is a novel technique that creates the right circumstances to allow the body to heal and regenerate itself. Key Words: Periodontal therapy, BOST, Periodontitis, TIP

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Unprecedented emergencies during radiofrequency ablation procedure: a case series

International Journal of Advances in Medicine ◽

10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20214525 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (12) ◽

pp. 1861

Author(s):

Margaret Chabungbam ◽

Akoijam Joy Singh ◽

Longjam Nilachandra Singh ◽

Sreejith Choorapra ◽

Tasso Opo ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Radiofrequency Ablation ◽

Case Series ◽

Suprascapular Nerve ◽

Non Invasive ◽

Suprascapular Nerve Block ◽

Osteoarthritis Knee ◽

Chief Complaints ◽

Effective Pain Relief ◽

The Right ◽

Bluish Discoloration

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of nerves is an upcoming intervention for relieving chronic musculoskeletal pain. However, being relatively new not much publications are available on emergencies during the procedure. 66 years old male, a case of Osteoarthritis knee, underwent RFA genicular nerve of right knee. Conventional RFA of Superolateral, Inferomedial, Superomedial genicular nerves were done under C- arm guidance. Thirty minutes after the procedure, we found a boggy swelling developing over his right knee. It was a hematoma developing on the superomedial aspect of the right kneecap most likely due to injury to Superomedial genicular vessels accompanying the nerve. 67 years old female planned for RFA genicular nerves of both knees under C arm guidance. During the intervention, she complained of numbness around face, and suddenly went into disoriented state with muscle twitching and bluish discoloration of lips. Medicine consultation diagnosed the incident as LA associated systemic toxicity. 57 years old female with chief complaints of pain in left hemiplegic shoulder pain for 6 months duration admitted for suprascapular nerve block. During the procedure patient goes into hypotensive bradycardic episode. 65 years old female admitted for Medial calcaneal block for right heel pain. 24 hours after the procedure she has aggravated pain of foot. RFA is considered as a non-invasive, OPD based procedure for effective pain relief but it is also important to understand such unprecedented emergencies that can happen.

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Homeopathic Treatment of Psoriasis: A Case Series

10.1055/s-0040-1702104 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Francisco Eizayaga ◽

Carolina Aguilar ◽

Adriana Ceballos

Keyword(s):

Case Series ◽

Homeopathic Treatment

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Diverticulization Duodenal Distal Technique for Injury Angle Duodenojejunal

Open Medicine Journal ◽

10.2174/1874220301603010265 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 265-268

Author(s):

Luis R. Martinez ◽

Pablo Valsangiacomo ◽

Gabriela Espinosa ◽

Gabriela Wagner ◽

Roberto Taruselli

Keyword(s):

Case Series ◽

Average Hospital ◽

Single Anastomosis ◽

Observational Technique ◽

Mortality Case ◽

Management Techniques ◽

The Right ◽

Serious Injuries ◽

Suture Failure ◽

Initial Results

Duodenojejunal injuries region at the angle of Treitz are rare, variable etiology and often associated with other serious injuries. In trauma situations with perforations and bleeding, his approach is often difficult. The primary suture, resection / anastomosis and duodenal exclusion are the usual for trauma management techniques in this region. The aim of this paper is to show the initial results of an alternative for injuries duodenojejunal angle (IDJA) by filling a retrospective, descriptive and observational technique, 12 patients operated were analyzed over a period of 15 years, carriers IDJA, age: 34, 11 gunshot wound. 92% of the cases had other associated visceral injuries. The average for the ISS was 29. In all cases located in duodenum duodenojejunoanastomosis II, via the right lateromesenterica upon closing section and duodenum level III was performed. 58% of cases were complicated. Mortality case series were 1 (8%) digestive suture failure colon. Average Hospital stay 26 days. Conclusion: A simple, safe and maintaining gut physiology is proposed technique; with a single anastomosis, located in well-vascularized area and away from bruising and contaminated areas. The complications were pancreatic fistula and digestive suture failure.

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Steering the Mandible in the Right Direction : Forsus Case Series

The Journal of Indian Orthodontic Society ◽

10.1177/03015742211005404 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 030157422110054

Author(s):

Prachi Gohil ◽

Sonali Mahadevi ◽

Bhavya Trivedi ◽

Neha Assudani ◽

Arth Patel ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Orthodontic Treatment ◽

Case Series ◽

Treatment Compliance ◽

Class Ii ◽

Skeletal Class ◽

Skeletal Class Ii ◽

Technological Advances ◽

Functional Appliances ◽

The Right ◽

Mandibular Retrognathia

We are in the process of discovery of new vistas for technological advances in terms of various appliances with a vision of making orthodontic treatment compliance free as well as successful. Due to improved technology, the enigma of treating the Class II syndrome is palliated. “Out of the box” thinking has become a norm to treat certain situations that were not corrected in noncompliant patients. Fixed functional appliances are valuable tools introduced to assist the correction of skeletal Class II malocclusion with mandibular retrognathia at the deceleration stage of growth for achieving stable results. In this direction a case series is reported of patients having the above conditions and undergoing orthodontic treatment using a Forsus FFA. Joining hands with technology is a win-win situation for both the patient and the orthodontist.

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