Case Report 10.5281/zenodo.18795198

Metastatic Salmonella Thoracic Discitis in a 52‑Year‑Old Woman Following Febrile Diarrheal Illness and Mediastinal Lymphadenitis: A Complex Diagnostic Journey Across Two Continents

Govani DR, Mehta AR, Midha PK, et al.

A 52‑year‑old woman developed a febrile diarrhoeal illness during a pilgrimage in India, requiring intravenous ceftriaxone. She later experienced persistent dry cough and mediastinal lymphadenitis. Two months after returning to the UK, she developed sudden severe thoracic pain with systemic…...

Case Report 10.5281/zenodo.18829662

Comparative Effectiveness of Intermittent Neuromuscular Versus Dietary Intervention (Fruits and Vegetables) as Complementary Interventions in a Patient with Cervicogenic Headache: A Case Study

Nagamanikandan R, Muthukrishnan P

Background: Cervicogenic Headache (CGH) is a symptomatic headache disorder originating from cervical spine musculoskeletal impairment in functional capacity. Complementary investigations, such as Intermittent Neuromuscular Technique (INMT) and nutrition-based interventions, may…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.18809634

Prevalence of Respiratory Complications in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients: A Cross-sectional Study

S. Bavani, M. Nisarudeen, P. Muthukrishnan

Background: Respiratory complications are increasingly recognized as significant comorbidities in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, yet their prevalence and clinical characteristics remain inadequately documented in the Indian…...

Case Report 10.5281/zenodo.18795347

Congenital Neonatal Infected and Bleeding Hepatic Hamartoma Presenting as a Falciform Ligament Abscess, Successfully Treated by Emergency Left Hepatic Lobectomy, with Subsequent Development of Infantile Hemihypertrophy

Govani DR, Mehta AR, Midha PK, et al.

Mesenchymal Hamartoma of the Liver (MHL) is a rare benign hepatic pediatric tumor of infancy with approximately 20% of cases diagnosed during the neonatal period, typically presenting as an enlarging abdominal mass. Rare acute complications such as intralesional bleeding and infection can lead…...

Case Report 10.5281/zenodo.18811338

Conservative vs. Surgical Treatment for Large Hematocele with Intact Tunica Vaginalis: An Ongoing Debate with Two Clinical Case Reports

Mohamed Mohamed Elawdy, Mohand M. Mustafa, Mugtaba S. M. Mohamed, et al.

Two cases had blunt scrotal trauma that led to large hematocele and Ultrasound confirmed that tunica vaginalis was intact. Both patients were offered conservative treatment, which included bed rest, anti-inflammatory medications, and antibiotics. One patient reported significant comorbidities…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.18829469

Impact of Prolonged Mobile Phone Use and Sustained Forward Head Posture on Musculoskeletal Dysfunction, Stress Hormone Regulation, and Autonomic Physiological Responses: A Physiotherapy Perspective

Muthukrishnan P, Rajadurai S

Smartphone use has become ubiquitous in modern society, with global users exceeding 6.8 billion individuals. Sustained Forward Head Posture (FHP) adopted during prolonged mobile phone engagement represents a significant public health concern, influencing musculoskeletal integrity, neuroendocrine…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.18824017

Demography, Incidence, Prevalence, and Comorbidities in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Insights from a Large-Scale Database Analysis

Nima Karodeh, Jordan Young, Shanae' Henry, et al.

Background and Aims: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by painful nodules, abscesses, and draining tunnels in intertriginous regions. Despite extensive research since its description in 1854, the global prevalence remains highly…...

Case Report 10.5281/zenodo.18811489

Subclinical Hypothyroidism as An Unexpected Etiology of Recurrent Miscarriages

Salem Bouomrani, Wided Letaïef, Sawssan Ben Teber, et al.

Recurrent miscarriages are a rare occurrence in routine medical practice (1-3% of pregnancies) and represent a significant diagnostic challenge.

Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) is the most common thyroid disorder during pregnancy (3-5% of pregnant women) and can be responsible for…...

Review Article 10.5281/zenodo.18869918

Multimodal Biomechanical, Neuromuscular, and Sensorimotor Alterations Associated with Prolonged Smartphone Use and Their Response to Targeted Physiotherapy Intervention

Muthukrishnan P, Rajadurai S

Smartphone use has emerged as a significant risk factor for cervical musculoskeletal dysfunction, yet the integrated mechanistic pathways remain inadequately characterized. This study examined the temporal relationship between smartphone exposure and biomechanical, neuromuscular, and…...