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Benign gynecological conditions are those non-neoplastic pathologies that affect the female reproductive system: chronic pelvic pain, uterine prolapse, fibroids and abnormal vaginal bleeding. If left untreated, they can cause intense and prolonged pain, infections and reduced quality of life. Currently there are different surgical approaches including hysterectomy, adnexectomy and myomectomy. Conventional hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) can be performed via laparotomy, laparoscopy or ...

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Chronic limb-threatening ischaemia of the lower extremities is caused by severely narrowed or blocked arteries. It is an advanced stage of peripheral arterial disease. The severely reduced blood supply causes ischaemic pain, ulceration, tissue loss and gangrene. Chronic limb-threatening ischaemia usually needs treatment to re-establish blood flow to the affected area and to prevent major amputation. The procedure uses an endovascular, minimally invasive approach. An arteriovenous fistula is ...

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Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a condition caused by gene mutations that mean certain skin anchoring proteins are not expressed correctly or are disrupted. This results in very fragile skin that blisters and breaks frequently, particularly in response to minor trauma or friction. There are various types of EB, but birch bark extract is only indicated for dystrophic and junctional EB. The evidence is from the EASE trial, which was a phase 3 randomised double-blind trial.

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Oral health is essential for health and well-being throughout life. Oral health conditions affect the daily lives of school-aged children and adolescents. Untreated oral health conditions in children can lead to serious infections and affect growth, development and quality of life. Current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance between the benefits and harms of screening for oral diseases in asymptomatic children and adolescents aged 5 to 17 years. Current evidence is insufficient to ...

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition that affects older people with a prostate. Stromal and epithelial cells increase in number, causing the prostate to get bigger. It often happens in the periurethral region of the prostate, with large discrete nodules compressing the urethra. Symptoms include hesitancy during urination, interrupted or decreased urine stream (volume and flow rate), nocturia, incomplete voiding and urinary retention. The evidence included 1 systematic ...