An endoscopic strategy for oesophageal food bolus impactions: a multicentre retrospective study of 750 patients over a decade.

Background: The management of oesophageal food bolus impactions (OFBIs) has seen a growing preference for the use of distal attachment caps over traditional devices such as nets, snares and grasping forceps.

Aim: Our aim was to evaluate the outcomes of procedural efficiency and cost implications of different endoscopic strategies.

Methods: This was a retrospective multicentre review of all adults with soft OFBIs between 2011 and 2021.

Female Dyspareunia and the Relationship to Neurophysiologic Mechanisms: A Scoping Review.

Objective: This scoping review aims to evaluate recent studies that examine the relationship between dyspareunia and neurophysiologic factors, and to synthesize their results as it pertains to the development and treatment of introital/vulvar dyspareunia and deep dyspareunia DATA SOURCES: A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed (NLM), Embase (Elsevier), CINAHL (EBSCOhost), Web of Science (Clarivate), Psycinfo (ProQuest), and Cochrane Library (Wiley) to find peer reviewed studies written in English published in 2000 or later that discussed how neurophysiology is related to dyspareunia. Search terms: dyspareunia; painful intercourse; genito-pelvic pain; penetration disorder; neuropsychology; central nervous system sensitization; neur; central sensitization.

Methods Of Study Selection: 1101 studies were screened and 108 were included in the review.

Attitudinal barriers to psychological support-seeking among carers of people with a chronic physical health condition: A qualitative meta-synthesis.

Objectives: Family/friend carers are the "invisible backbone" of our healthcare systems, providing essential support to people with chronic physical health conditions. Yet many face significant unmet needs, burdens and psychosocial concerns. Psychological interventions can help carers to manage these impacts, however, carers often demonstrate low engagement with psychological support services.

Spontaneous Psoas Hematoma Following Resistance Training in an Elderly Patient on Apixaban: A Case Report.

Regular physical activity, including resistance training, is strongly recommended for older adults to preserve muscle mass, balance, and functional independence. However, the increasing use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), such as apixaban, in this population introduces important clinical considerations, particularly the risk of spontaneous bleeding in those participating in physical activity. Various scoring systems are used to create better judgement calls when initiating an anticoagulant, however initiating the anticoagulant is up to the discretion of the physician.