Clinical and biomechanical outcomes of orthotic devices for progressive collapsing foot deformity: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Progressive collapsing foot deformity (PCFD) represents a progressive medial longitudinal arch collapse of the foot. This study reviewed the clinical and biomechanical efficacy of orthotic interventions for PCFD.

Methods: A systematic search was performed on Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus, resulting in 14 studies.

Rectal prolapse as an initial presentation of colorectal cancer: a systematic review.

Background: Colorectal cancer rising incidence still pose a public health challenge. In the present systematic review, we aimed to study the colorectal cancer patients with initial presentation of rectal prolapse.

Method: The study protocol was developed (PROSPERO CRD42017060473).

Significant Pathologic Response Following Neoadjuvant Therapy and Curative Resection in Patients With Rectal Cancer: Surgical and Oncological Outcomes From a Retrospective Cohort Study.

Aim: This study evaluated surgical complication rates, recurrence-free survival, overall survival (OS), and stoma status of patients with rectal cancer after significant pathologic response following neoadjuvant treatment and curative resection. Pathologic complete response (pCR) and near-pCR patients constitute patients in our study.

Methods: Included was a retrospective cohort study of patients with rectal cancer who were diagnosed between July 2011 and September 2022 and who underwent neoadjuvant therapy and surgical resection.

Post recurrence survival in early versus late period and its prognostic factors in rectal cancer patients.

To identify factors associated with post-recurrence survival (PRS), we examined our institutional recurrence patterns following definitive resection for rectal cancer. We reviewed all patients with rectal cancer diagnosed at three hospitals in the east of Iran from 2011 to 2020. The optimal cut-off value was determined by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis to determine early recurrence.

Massive aggressive angiomyxoma of ischioanal region with relapse: A case report.

Background: Aggressive angiomyxoma (AA) is a rare and slow-growing tumor in the pelvic and perineal regions that might develop into other perineal structures. It can present variably, ranging from a painless mass to non-specific symptoms such as dyspareunia. Due to the high relapse rate, extensive tumoral resection is reasonably required to prevent recurrences.

The association of preoperative hematologic parameters with short-term clinical outcomes in rectal cancer: A feature importance analysis.

Background: Various hematologic parameters have been proposed as prognostic factors in rectal cancer management, but data are conflicting and unclear. This study is designed to investigate the prognostic factor capability of preoperative hematologic parameters with postoperative morbidities and mortality in rectal cancer patients undergoing curative resection.

Methods: All 200 consecutive rectal cancer patients diagnosed at Ghaem University Hospital from 2017 to 2022 were retrospectively evaluated.

Laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer, specimen extraction: transanal or transabdominal?

Background: Comparison of natural orifice specimen extraction (NOSE) and transabdominal specimen extraction (TASE) in colorectal surgery remains controversial. Herein, we aimed to perform a retrospective analysis on surgical outcomes of NOSE and TASE at three hospitals in east of Iran.

Method: Consecutive locally advanced rectal adenocarcinoma patients who underwent laparoscopic surgery using either NOSE or TASE from 2011 to 2017 were recruited.

Mountain Biking Injuries.

With the increasing popularity of mountain biking, also known as off-road cycling, and the riders pushing the sport into extremes, there has been a corresponding increase in injury. Almost two thirds of acute injuries involve the upper extremities, and a similar proportion of overuse injuries affect the lower extremities. Mountain biking appears to be a high-risk sport for severe spine injuries.

Comparative Induction of Controlled Hypotension by Electroacupuncture at DU20 Acupoint and Remifentanil in Lumbar Laminectomy.

Hypotensive anesthesia is utilized to reduce bleeding during orthopedic surgery. One of the various drugs that have been used to reduce blood pressure is remifentanil. This study was an attempt to compare the effect of remifentanil with that of electroacupuncture (EA) at DU20 on reducing blood pressure.

Supervised group-exercise therapy versus home-based exercise therapy: Their effects on Quality of Life and cardiovascular risk factors in women with type 2 diabetes.

Objectives: Exercise is an integral part of diabetes care. In Iranian women with type II diabetes, we compared the effects of supervised group exercise therapy with the effects of home-based exercise therapy on health-related quality of life (HRQOL), anthropometric parameters, glycaemic control and lipid profile.

Materials And Methods: One hundred and two diabetic women were randomised to supervised and home-based groups.

Assessment of surgical site infection risk factors at Imam Reza hospital, Mashhad, Iran between 2006 and 2011.

Background: The present study was conducted to establish the patterns and risk factors of surgical site infections in our institution between 2006 and 2011.

Methods: This was a retrospective cross-sectional study. The surgical site infection (SSI) was identified based on the presence of ICD-10-CM diagnostic code in hospital discharge records.

Ultrasound assessment of trunk muscles and back flexibility, strength and endurance in off-road cyclists with and without low back pain.

Objectives: To compare the thickness of lateral abdominal muscles and Cross Sectional Area (CSA) of lumbar Multifidus Spinae (LM) muscles of competitive off-road cyclists with and without Low Back Pain (LBP). We also aimed to compare the maximum isometric back strength and endurance, as well as flexibility of lower back in cyclists with LBP and in the controls.

Methods: The thickness of Transversus Abdominis (TrA), Internal Oblique (IO) and External Oblique (EO) along with the CSA of LM muscles of 14 professional competitive off-road cyclists with LBP and 24 controls were measured by ultrasound (US) in hook-lying position on the examination table, and mounted on the bicycle.

Reversal time of postprandial changes of the thickness of abdominal muscles employing ultrasound measurements.

Objectives: Low thickness of Transversus Abdominis, Internal Oblique and External Oblique muscles may play a role in development of low back pain. Ultrasonography is increasingly utilized to measure the thickness of these muscles. Prandial state has recently been proposed as a confounding factor in such measurements.

Common ultramarathon injuries and illnesses: race day management.

Participation in ultramarathons has become increasingly popular especially among nonelite athletes. Ultramarathons have a wide spectrum of race characteristics from the variety of distances to environmental factors. Ultramarathons continue to attract a relatively small number of participants who on average are more experienced than marathon runners.

Dog Bites among Off-Road Cyclists: A Report of Two Cases.

Background: As the field of off-road cycling is usually remote areas with limited access to medical care, off-road cyclists are at higher risk of animal attacks and related injuries.

Case Presentation: We report two cases of dog attacks in off-road cycling and discuss the basic principles in prevention and management of such incidents. The cyclists received all 5-dose regimen of the rabies vaccine and returned to sport after 6 weeks.

Effects of a structured self-monitoring of blood glucose method on patient self-management behavior and metabolic outcomes in type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of structured self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) on patient self-management behavior and metabolic outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Methods: From January to June 2009, 30 patients with basic diabetes education were followed for a period of 90 days. To provide assessment of glycemic control and frequency of dysglycemia, patients, underwent 3 consecutive days of seven-point SMBG during each month for 3 consecutive months, using the ACCU-CHEK 360° View tool.