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Case Report
Nimotuzumab and Docetaxel in Skin
metastases of Prostate Cancer
Iraida Caballero Aguirrechu, Ernesto Arteaga, Adolfo
García García and Tania Crombet Ramos*
Abstract
In Cuba, prostate cancer remains the most frequent non-cutaneous
cancer in men. Skin metastases from internal malignancies are rare and
arise mainly from breast and digestive tumors. Prostate cancer metastasis to
the skin is also uncommon and often signifies terminal disease.
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Case Report
Treatment of Aerococcus Urinae in an
Older Adult in Living Liver Donors
Emily Cai, Scott Pearson, Sunny Linnebur, and Danielle
Fixen*
Abstract
There is an increasing number of Aerococcusurinaeurinary tract infections
(UTI) seen in the United States due to better identification of bacteria species.
We report a case of recurrent A.
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Research Article
Preliminary Results of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Case Series on 12 Patients
Boram Cha1#, Jitaek Hong2#, Park Jin-Seok1*, Weonjin Ko1, and Yong Woon Shin1
Abstract
Background and Aim: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is associated with intestinal dysbiosis and it has been suggested Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) has a positive effect on the condition. In this preliminary study, we recruited 12 IBS patients with moderate to severe diarrhea (IBS-D) and assessed the clinical outcomes of single FMT.
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Research Article
Effect of Local Application of the Combination of Lidocaine and Capsaicin in Patients with Neuropathic Pain
Yasunari Matsuki1,2, Yuka Matsuki3*, Norihiko Sukenaga2, Kazuma Hashimoto2, Takako Nagai2, Yumiko Takao2, Maki Mizogami3,4, Kenji Shigemi3, and Munetaka Hirose2
Abstract
Purpose: Although lidocaine and capsaicin ointments are effective for treating neuropathic pain, the effects of using a combination of these compounds is unknown. We hypothesized that the combination of capsaicin and lidocaine is more effective for neuropathic pain than each compound used alone.
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