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Post-traumatic stress disorder and motor vehicle accidents

Abstract

Introduction

Complexities of motor vehicle crashes

Motor vehicle accident related PTSD in children and youth

Early comments from North America

PTSD and MVAs: Research finally occurs in children in the 20th century

Conclusion

References

REVIEW ARTICLES

The combination of NK1 receptor antagonist, palonosetron, and dexamethasone compared to palonosetron and/or dexamethasone for the prophylaxis of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled t...

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Selection criteria

Data extraction and endpoints

Statistical analysis

Results

Characteristics of included studies

Complete response

Complete control

No nausea

No vomiting

Heterogeneity

Table 1. Characteristics of randomized controlled trials included in meta-analysis

Table 2. Outcomes of individual included randomized controlled trials

Table 3. Absolute risk difference PALO and NK1 RA + PALO for all included CINV endpoints

Discussion

Acknowledgments

References

From Nicander of Colophon, Ludwig van Beethoven,

Vincent van Gogh, and now the children of Flint, Michigan, United States: The long, lethal legacy of lead neurotoxicity tragically lingers

Abstract

Introduction

Lessons from the 20th century

Neurotoxicity of lead

Neuro-behavioral complications of lead poisoning

Hearing loss

Decline in intelligent quotient

Attention span deficits

Juvenile delinquency

Effects of lead on adults

Conclusion

References

ORIGINAL ARTICLES

Effect of metformin on body mass index in adolescent females with polycystic ovary syndrome

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Results

Table 1. Distribution of participants in Metformin and Control group and their BMI classification at baseline and follow up

Table 2. The percent of patients in each treatment group stayed in the same BMI classification or change BMI classifications

Discussion

References

Pharmacological management of chronic low back pain: A clinical assessment

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Medications

Materials and measures

Procedure

Statistical analysis

Evaluation of latent growth curve analyses

Results

Table 1. Sample characteristics (N = 139)

Table 2. Proportions and average morphine equivalent milligram amounts of medication use across time

Assessment of opioid use and pain ratings across time

Assessment of opioid and non-opioid use with pain ratings across time

Conclusion

References

Shock wave versus phonophoresis on mechanical neck dysfunction

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Instrumentation

Procedures

Data analysis

Results

Table 1. Means and standard deviations of age, height, weight and body Mass index of groups A, B and C

Pain level

Neck flexion ROM

Table 2. Results of ANOVA among the three groups for neck flexion ROM

Neck extension ROM

ROM of neck rotation to the right

Functional disability

Table 3. Results of ANOVA among the three groups for neck extension ROM

Table 4. Results of ANOVA among the three groups for right neck side bending ROM

Table 5. Results of ANOVA among the three groups for right neck rotation ROM

Table 6. Results of ANOVA among the three groups for functional disability

Discussion

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Progression of benign to malignant cartilage tumor of the femur: A case report

Abstract

Introduction

Case report

Discussion

Conclusion

References

Using external beam radiation treatment as an adjunct in radium-223 treatment

Abstract

Introduction

Case report

Discussion

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Differential response to external beam radiation therapy in the treatment of painful bone metastases

Abstract

Introduction

Case report

Discussion

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

The importance of biopsies in distinguishing lung adenocarcinoma from remote breast cancer: A case report

Abstract

Introduction

Case report

Discussion

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References