Open Access DOI:10.23937/2377-4630/1410189

An Analysis of the Quality of TikTok Videos on Epidural Anesthesia

Joshua Singavarapu, Amber Khemlani, Harsh Reshamwala, Julia Glatman, Theodoro Beck-Neto, Mudar Dalloul, MD and Ketan Shevde, MD

Article Type: Original Article | First Published: September 16, 2025

This study findings underscore the need for healthcare professionals to produce more engaging, high-quality content and increased communication between anesthesiologists and obstetricians. Further research can also be done on how platform algorithms, audience demographics, and posting strategies affect the dissemination of accurate medical information. ...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5807/1510163

Immunohistochemistry Does Not Improve Reliability of Diagnosis of Lymphovascular Space Invasion in Endometrial Cancer

Mazdak Momeni, Michael Chary, Ann Tran, Pouya Javadian, Vaagn Andikyan, Tamara Kalir and Konstantin Zakashansky

Article Type: Research Article | First Published: September 09, 2025

Lymphovascular space invasion (LVSI) predicts nodal involvement, progression-free survival, and overall survival in patients with endometrial cancer. Despite its importance, the current approach to determining LVSI relies on slide review, which has substantial variability across pathologists. This variability is clinically important because it may alter the recommendation for treatment with radiation. Our study investigates whether immunohistochemical counterstaining to mark the border of t...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2690-3164/1710017

Interventional Management of a Large Left Common Carotid Artery Pseudo aneurysm in a Neonate

Mojahed Alamri, Hassan Alshehri, Maher Sahnoun, Fahad Aldawsari, Omar Alamoudi, Munirah Alkahtani, Sultan Alammari, Sattam AlRusayyes and Turki Almutairi

Article Type: Case Report | First Published: September 09, 2025

We describe the case of a 3-week-old male neonate who developed a large pseudoaneurysm of the left common carotid artery following transcarotid ductal stent placement. The lesion was successfully managed using a stepwise endovascular technique involving embolization with thrombin and coils. The pseudoaneurysm, which caused significant airway compromise, was excluded without surgical intervention....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5750/1510133

Use of Verteporfin with Dermal Wounding to Regenerate New Hair in Androgenetic Alopecia

Melissa M Toyos, MD, Rolando Toyos, MD, Allison E Toyos, BS and Catherine G Cable

Article Type: Case Report | First Published: September 04, 2025

Verteporfin is FDA-approved for neovascular macular degeneration. Recent Stanford research has revealed a novel use for verteporfin promoting scarless skin regeneration by inhibition of Yes-associated protein (YAP), preventing the activation of En1-positive fibroblasts causing scars....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5734/1510177

Simplified Anxiety Scale (SAS-3): Development, Psychosocial Justification, and Clinical Application in Patients with Orofacial Pain

Leonardo Brigido Metello Neves, Bernardo Correia Lima, Rafael Vidal Peres, Bruno Luiz Baldessarini, Pires JDM, Renata Gueldini Mendes and Rafael Coutinho Mello Machado

Article Type: Original Article | First Published: August 21, 2025

Orofacial pain (OFP) and temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are complex conditions whose chronicity and severity are strongly influenced by psychosocial factors, notably anxiety. The assessment of these factors in dental practice is hampered by the length of traditional instruments (e.g., GAD-7, HADS), creating a gap between clinical necessity and application feasibility....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5734/1510176

The Simplified Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS-S): A Pilot Study of a Screening Tool for Orofacial Pain

Leonardo Brigido Metello Neves, Bernardo Correia Lima, Bruno Luiz Baldessarini, Pires JDM and Rafael Coutinho Mello Machado

Article Type: Original Article | First Published: August 19, 2025

The management of orofacial pain (OFP) and temporomandibular disorders (TMD) is based on the biopsychosocial model, where pain catastrophizing is a critical predictor of worse clinical outcomes. Although the 13-item Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS) is considered the gold standard, it is impractical in high-volume clinics, creating a gap between research and practice....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-4053.1510048

Association between Electronic Device Usage and Sleep Quality in Young Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-sectional Study

Rey Nuez, Claudibell Corona, Emely Angeles and Alvaro Taveras, MD

Article Type: Original Article | First Published: August 25, 2025

Poor sleep quality is a growing public health concern, particularly among young adults. Evening electronic device use disrupts circadian rhythms and suppresses melatonin secretion, impairing sleep onset and efficiency. The COVID‑19 pandemic intensified device use due to remote learning, work‑from‑home arrangements, and social isolation. This study assessed the association between pre‑sleep electronic device use and sleep quality in young adults during the pandemic....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-584X/1510094

Prevalence of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Behavior & Treatment at Tripoli City

Hamida Amer and Soad Aldukali

Article Type: Original Article | First Published: June 16, 2025

This study was conducted on 100 patients with inflammatory bowel disease attending Tripoli Medical Center during the period from June 2019 to June 2020. Information was taken from patient files. Statistical analysis was computerized using the Statistical Program for Social Sciences (SPSS version 21) that used for data entry and analysis....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5769/1510139

Management of Dengue Fever in Children: Current Situation at the Regional University Hospital of Ouahigouya (Burkina Faso)

Savadogo H, Dao L, Kiendrebeogo L, Ouermi AS, Guira I, Ouattara ABI, Sawadogo A and Koueta F

Article Type: Original Article | First Published: July 26, 2025

This was a retrospective study covering the period from January 1st to 31st December 2023. Children aged 29 days to 14 years hospitalised in the pediatric department of the Regional University Hospital of Ouahigouya, were included. ...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5831/1510058

Using Previous Longitudinal Group Randomized Rural Weight Loss Study Data to Design A Prospective Rural Weight Loss Trial

Alexandra R Brown, Byron J Gajewski, Matthew S Mayo, Edward F Ellerbeck and Christie A Befort

Article Type: Original Article | First Published: September 10, 2025

Considerations must be taken when designing group-randomized trials due to the hierarchical structure of the data. Longitudinal group-randomized trials have an added layer of nesting adding more complexity to the study design. Simulation studies have been performed to compare the operating characteristics and validate statistical models for these hierarchical data structures, but many provide simulations from parametric distributions under set assumptions....