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Sjögren syndrome successfully treated with oxygen-ozone auto-hemotherapy (O2-O3-AHT): a case report

This 2022 case report details the treatment of a 69-year-old female patient with primary Sjögren syndrome (SS) using oxygen-ozone autohemotherapy (O2-O3-AHT). The patient, presenting with ocular dryness, fatigue, and pain, underwent two cycles of three O2-O3-AHT sessions between December 2020 and January 2021. Post-treatment, she experienced rapid symptom relief without

June 26, 2025 No Comments

Melanotan II: a possible cause of renal infarction: review of the literature and case report

This 2020 case report and literature review discusses a rare instance of renal infarction potentially linked to the use of Melanotan II, a synthetic melanocortin receptor agonist commonly used for skin tanning and sexual stimulation. The report describes a patient who developed a right-sided renal infarction, confirmed via CT imaging,

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Twice-Weekly 36-Hour Intermittent Fasting Practice Attenuates Hunger, Quadruples ß-Hydroxybutyrate, and Maintains Weight Loss: A Case Report

This 2024 case report evaluates the effects of a twice-weekly 36-hour intermittent fasting (IF) regimen on metabolic parameters and weight maintenance over 82 weeks. The study compared a 5:2 non-consecutive fasting protocol (5:2-NC) with a modified 4:3 protocol (M4:3-NC) that included a 500–600 kcal meal on fasting days. Findings revealed

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Low-dose Naltrexone for Pruritus in Systemic Sclerosis

This case report describes the use of low-dose naltrexone (LDN) in a patient with systemic sclerosis experiencing severe pruritus unresponsive to conventional treatments. Administration of LDN at 4.5 mg nightly resulted in significant improvement in pruritus intensity and sleep quality within two weeks, with sustained benefits over several months. The

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Facial Basal Cell Carcinoma Treated with Topical 5% Imiquimod Cream with Dermoscopic Evaluation

This 2016 case report by Singal et al. describes two elderly female patients with nodular pigmented basal cell carcinoma (BCC) on the face, treated with topical 5% imiquimod cream. Both patients applied the cream once daily for four consecutive days each week, supplemented with betamethasone valerate cream on the remaining

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Severe iatrogenic bismuth poisoning with bismuth iodoform paraffin paste treated with DMPS chelation

This case report describes a 67-year-old male who suffered from severe iatrogenic bismuth toxicity due to prolonged use of bismuth iodoform paraffin paste (BIPP) for postoperative wound packing following pelvic tumor resection. The patient presented with neuropsychiatric symptoms, and investigations revealed critically elevated bismuth levels in blood (340 µg/L) and

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The Use of Intravenous Vitamin C as a Supportive Therapy for a Patient with Glioblastoma Multiforme

This case report documents the extended survival of a female patient with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), who lived over four years following diagnosis—far surpassing the typical median survival of around 12 months. Standard care included surgical resection, radiation, and temozolomide chemotherapy, alongside adjunctive high-dose intravenous vitamin C (IVC) therapy administered two

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Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer with Intravenous Vitamin C: A Case Report

This case report details the treatment of a patient with stage IV poorly differentiated pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA) using intravenous pharmacologic ascorbic acid (PAA) as the sole therapy. The patient survived nearly four years post-diagnosis, exhibiting objective tumor regression and stable disease, as evidenced by serial CT/PET imaging. The proposed

June 26, 2025 No Comments

The Case for Mistletoe in the Treatment of Laryngeal Cancer

This 2014 case report details a 68-year-old patient with aggressive, non-resectable laryngeal carcinoma who achieved complete remission following mistletoe therapy after failing to respond to chemoradiotherapy and salvage laryngectomy. The patient received high-dose intratumoral applications of Viscum album extract (mistletoe), leading to full recovery and hospital discharge. The report underscores

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The Long-Term Survival of a Patient With Pancreatic Cancer With Metastases to the Liver After Treatment With the Intravenous Alpha-Lipoic Acid/Low-Dose Naltrexone Protocol

This 2006 case report describes the long-term survival of a patient with metastatic pancreatic cancer following treatment with an integrative protocol centered around intravenous alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) and oral low-dose naltrexone (LDN). Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and liver metastases and given a poor prognosis, the patient underwent the ALA/LDN regimen

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