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An Itch beyond the Skin: Syringomyelia Revealed by Localized Neuropathic Pruritus

A 67-year-old man presented with an eight-month history of persistent pruritus accompanied by a burning sensation in the left upper limb. Neurological examination revealed a pattern of hypoesthesia in the left upper limb that was inconsistent with a peripheral nerve or spinal root lesion; subsequent involvement of the right lower limb was also noted. The pruritus proved refractory to multiple therapeutic option...

Hemiathetosis-Hemichorea as Initial Manifestation of Brain Metastases from Urot...

Brain metastases rarely present with movement disorders. We report a case of a 77-year-old woman with invasive urothelial carcinoma who developed right hemichorea-hematitestosis as the initial manifestation of multiple brain metastases. The patient presented to the emergency department with behavioral changes, disorientation, and involuntary movements of the right hemibody lasting five hours. Brain magnetic res...

A Hidden Burden: The Impact of Medication Collection in Hospital Pharmacies in ...

Introduction: Besides dosage, monitoring, and adverse effects, difficulties in accessing treatment contribute to the overall burden associated with medication. Collecting multiple sclerosis (MS) and migraine medications from Hospital Pharmacy Services (HPS) improves adherence, but the distance from home and the time-consuming process may negatively affect patients' lives. We aimed to evaluate the impact of coll...

Idiopathic Orbital Myositis in the Pediatric Age Group: A Rare Cause of Ocular ...

Idiopathic orbital myositis is a rare clinical entity in pediatric age, with its pathophysiology not yet fully understood. Patients typically present with unilateral ocular complaints such as pain aggravated by eye movements, erythema and eyelid edema, chemosis, and conjunctival hyperemia. Magnetic resonance imaging plays a crucial role in identifying the affected muscles. We report the case of a 14-year-old ad...

Some Considerations on Medical Education in the New Millennium

Editorial Acknowledgment to Reviewers of Scientific Letters in 2025

On behalf of the Editorial Board of Scientific Letters, I would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all reviewers who generously contributed their time and expertise throughout 2025. Their thoughtful evaluations, scientific rigor, and constructive feedback have been fundamental to maintaining the high editorial standards of the journal. The peer-review process relies on the dedication of specialists who ...

The Role of Psychosocial Factors in Adherence to a Cardiovascular Rehabilitatio...

Cardiovascular rehabilitation is a key multidisciplinary intervention in patient recovery after cardiac events such as acute myocardial infarction. Despite evidence of its benefits in reducing morbidity and mortality, adherence to cardiovascular rehabilitation programmes remains suboptimal. Psychosocial factors, including illness perception, coping styles, and lifestyle behaviours, have been identified as criti...

Progress and Insights in Health and Biomedical Research

On behalf of the Editorial Team of Scientific Letters, we are pleased to announce the publication of the journal’s fourth issue. In 2025, Scientific Letters continued its mission of disseminating high-quality open-access research across the fields of biology and medicine. The two review articles and five original research papers published this year highlight both foundational biological mechanisms and pressing ...

Small Scale Testing of Poultry Feces to Enumerate the Risk of Environmental Con...

Live poultry stocks from local grocery markets are a potent reservoir of environmental contamination and foodborne illness. Bacteria present in poultry feces pose a potential health risk to humans through cross-contamination, which may lead to the spread of infectious diseases. The present study specifically focused on bacteria associated with poultry feces. We aimed to conduct microbiological analysis to isola...

Evidence-based strategies for the treatment of sleep apnea: a systematic litera...

Obstructive sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterized by repeated upper airway obstruction during sleep, causing intermittent oxygen desaturation, sleep fragmentation, and reduced quality of life. Among the main treatments, continuous positive airway pressure and nocturnal oxygen therapy are widely used. Despite their efficacy, both have limitations, including poor long-term adherence, device-induced...