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Ventral Column Spinal Cord Stimulation for Pain Management

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a form of neuromodulation that delivers electrical impulses to the spinal cord, altering pain signals to provide relief from chronic pain. Since its introduction in the 1960s, SCS has primarily targeted the dorsal columns of the spinal cord. While...

Biomarkers in Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Bridging Gut–Brain Mechanisms to Precision Care

Abstract Purpose of Review Irritable bowel syndrome is a common disorder of gut-brain interaction characterized by chronic abdominal pain and altered bowel habits in the absence of structural pathology. Its pathophysiology reflects a complex interplay between the central nervous...

An epidemiological assessment of hemodialysis, continuous kidney replacement therapy, and peritoneal dialysis in pediatric acute kidney injury patients

INTRODUCTION: Hemodialysis (HD), peritoneal dialysis (PD), and continuous kidney replacement therapy (CKRT) are major modalities of kidney replacement therapy (KRT) in pediatric acute kidney injury (AKI). This study uses TriNetX data to identify clinical characteristics of pediat...

Validation of STARZ scoring in very low birth weight (VLBW) neonates in the United States

Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a significant complication in very low birth weight (VLBW) neonates, associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and prolonged hospitalization. Early identification of at-risk infants enables timely interventions. The STARZ sco...