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Authors : Dr. El Shahawy*, Timothy Labrada
A 61-year-old African American male with a history of ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm admitted to hospital for aortic aneurysm repair.
Referredent is retired military, under the care of VA medical center, however, he was referred secondary to resistant hypertension with systolic
blood pressure averaging 160-170. In 2005, he was diagnosed with dyslipidemia, HTN, and an ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm that was being monitored with
yearly CT.
Authors : Dr. Hatef Pourrashidi*, Dr. Seyed Reza Sajjadi Nejad
Health communication is a relatively new concept in communication studies. The goal of health communication studies is to understand the health
situation in a country and determine the best way to manage policy-making in public health. Communication involves transferring a message from a sender to
a receiver to convey the same meaning. Health communication is the method used to communicate in the field of health, encompassing interpersonal or
mass communication activities focused on improving the health of individuals and populations.
Authors : Dr Rinu J George* (ORCID - 0000-0002-2932-5648)
Even though safe patient diagnosis is an essential component of high- quality healthcare, it continues to be a source of concern due to the
considerable number of diagnostic errors that occur. There are several variables that must be considered in order to guarantee a safe diagnosis. These include
effective communication, the utilization of cutting-edge diagnostic techniques, teamwork among medical specialists, and comprehensive follow-up treatment.
In addition to this, it is highly dependent on the cognitive and technical abilities of physicians, in addition to the active participation of patients.
Authors : AMADI ES, DIRI OR AMAEWHULE MN, WAKAMA R, NONJU A, AGBARAKWE B, NWAMADI C
Drowning is a term that has been modified and redefined to include all deaths resulting from submersion in liquid regardless of the time of death
following drowning as agreed in a consensus agreement at 2002 World Congress on Drowning held in Amsterdam.1 Drowning was previously defined
as death secondary to asphyxia while immersed in a liquid, usually water, or within 24 hours of submersion.1 The current definition of drowning states
that drowning is a process resulting in primary respiratory impairment from submersion in a liquid medium which the outcomes could be death, morbidity
or no morbidity.
Authors : Anthony Edward Boakye PhD
The adolescent years can be difficult for both parents and children, while adolescents fight to develop more independence, parents struggle to set
appropriate boundaries for adolescents (Fosco, Lippold & Feinberg, 2014; Mastrotheodoros et al., 2019). Despite parents need rules and regulations to
guide decision-making and behaviour of adolescents, they (adolescents) also need to feel independent (Ciranka & van den Bos, 2019; Shah Szwedo & Allen,
2022). Allowing adolescents to feel that they are in control of their lives and making their own decisions while still offering them structure and guidance
until their brains are fully developed is one of the most difficult balancing acts of parenting (Shah Szwedo & Allen, 2022)
Authors : Didi Wahyudi*, Leonardo Lubis
Tooth avulsion is one of the common types of orofacial and dental trauma that frequently occurs in sports and requires prompt management and a good
treatment plan to achieve satisfactory outcomes. The aim of this case report is to present an overview of the tooth replantation using a trepanation procedure
that has not been previously discussed in any formal publication. A clinical case concerning the management of tooth avulsion applying trepanation principles is
narratively described along with a follow-up on the periodontal tissue condition after 2 years of treatment.
Authors : Glushkova M.V*, SIDORENKO O.A
Acquired hyperpigmentation
is widespread in the population and significantly affects the quality of life of patients [1]. It is known that one of the clinical signs of skin hyperpigmentation
is localised hyperkeratosis in the lesional area, associated with high levels of cell proliferation and melanin saturation of the cells. Cell proliferation and
hyperkeratosis are associated with an increased local metabolic rate. It was therefore of interest to investigate the likely characteristics of systemic blood
changes in patients with acquired skin hyperpigmentation (ASH).
Authors : Rogacheva Veronika Valerevna*, Olisova Olga Yurievna, Kukes Vladimir
Grigorievich, Kazimirsky Alexander Nikolaevich, Kukes Ilya Vladimirov-ich, Salmasi Zhean Mustafaevich, Panina Marina Ivanovna
Psoriasis is a genetically determined, autoinflammatory/autoimmune
skin disease, a relapsing disease characterized by impaired differentiation and
hyperproliferation of keratinocytes, inflammatory reaction in the dermis and
immune disorders, prevalence of about 0.33%-0.6% in different races
Authors : Aras G, Zirek Mandal T, Kanmaz D, Pehlivan S, Fener N, Özbek M
A 59-year-old male patient was admitted to the emergency department with a three-month history of worsening dyspnea, fatigue, and cough. His vital
signs were recorded as follows: blood pressure 138/88 mmHg, heart rate 98 beats/min, respiratory rate 25 breaths/min, temperature 37.8°C, and oxygen
saturation 91%. During the lung auscultation, breath sounds were absent in the lower left lung, while crepitant rales were audible in the upper zone and the
right lung.
Authors : Dr Rishi Agrawal MBBS*, Dr Dilbar Singh Johal MBBS FRCPath
A 51 year-old male presented with a 2-week history of a firm and tender suprapubic lump. The patient denied constitutional symptoms. His medical
history was significant for sarcoidosis. He was referred to a penile surgeon, the main clinical concern being that of malignancy.
Authors : Jun ZHANG*, Huizi TANGHE, Shungui XIANG, Yin TANG
This study aims to explore the role of emotion and behavior in the relationship between meditation and life satisfaction. Using a literature analysis approach,
the study examines the connections among emotion, behavior, meditation, and life satisfaction. Meditation training can effectively improve life satisfaction and
enhance physical and mental health. The mechanisms by which emotion and behavior influence life satisfaction are relatively complex and require further in-
depth research. Given that meditation can promote positive emotions, reduce depression and anxiety, aid in relaxation, improve sleep quality, and decrease
insomnia, it can effectively lower stress levels in modern individuals
Authors : By Waslah Mohammad Mansha MD; Gowsini Joseph MD, PhD; René Horsleben Petersen MD PhD
Mediastinal teratoma cysts (cystae mediastinale) are rare incidental findings occurring in approximately 3 to 12 % of all mediastinal cysts (1) Symptoms
arise depending on the cyst's specific location (2). This case report describes a 19-year-old female who presented with a mediastinal cyst containing a
teratoma. This rare and complex entity was diagnosed through imaging techniques and successfully treated via video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery
(VATS). The diagnosis was confirmed by histopathological examination following surgical resection, and the patient's postoperative course was uneventful, with
a favourable outcome.
Authors : Ademide Olowosale, Dr Abdul-Majeed Salmasi
Systemic hypertension is the greatest modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular death and contributes significantly to the pathology of chronic
coronary syndrome (CCS). Stress echocardiography (SE) is widely used to diagnose myocardial ischaemia. To optimise referral criteria for SE, we aimed to
identify the strongest predictors of CAD on SE.
Authors : Zhihao Huang*, Zhiqi Tian, Xiaojun Ran, Shoushi Jiang, Wenqi Jia
ntermittent hypoxia training has been proposed as a potent facilitator of hematological adaptability, especially with respect to red blood
cell proliferation and hemoglobin concentration. However, the comprehensive physiological implications of intermittent hypoxia training, as compared to
normoxia training and intermittent hypoxia exposure, remain incompletely understood.
Authors : I.yazough*; A. Jbilou; A. Rajae ;A. Ahellat; Y Agouri; S. Ait laalim
Acute peritonitis is frequently of infectious origin. We report the case of a 55-year-old patient referred for abdominal pain (epigastric and right hypochondrium)with fever without the patient reporting the accidental ingestion of a chicken
sleeve. The examination noted epigastric guarding and generalized sensitivity with a pneumoperitoneum caused by a foreign body perforating the gastric
antrum of calcic tonalitis on CT scan. Surgical exploration found peritonitis localized on perforation of the posterior surface of the stomach and a bone
crossing it. We performed suture, lavage and peritoneal drainage.
Authors : Jihane Fagouri, Youssef Lahmouz*, Hanae Elghiati, Jaouad Nguadi, Meryem Bennani, Abdelilah Benelmekki, Jamal Kheyi, Hicham Bouzel
mat, Ali Chaib, Aatif Benyass
Described for the first time in 1992(1), Brugada syndrome is a rare inherited disorder predisposing to malignant ventricular arrhythmias and the high risk of
sudden death. Despite its autosomal dominant transmission(2), there is a clear
male predominance(3). The diagnosis is based on specific electrocardiographic features(4,5), without signs of structural heart disease.
Authors : Elissa Zapeta, Miguel Angel Siguantay Chanas, Hugo Alvarado, Sabrina Asturias
Intestinal intussusception in adults is unusual and presents unclear symptoms. Due to its mostly malignant etiology, the most frequently indicated treatment
is resection of the affected segment and anastomosis. In this case a 70-year-old male patient who consults with acute abdominal symptoms is taken to
the operating room where an ileocolic intussusception is evident. A side-to-side anastomosis is performed and the patient shows adequate progress. The
pathology of the surgical specimen is reviewed and no malignant disease isevident, so it is considered a case of idiopathic etiology.
Authors : Ana Ma Rayo Pérez1*, Francisco Javier Rodríguez Castillo2, Raquel García de la Peña
Digital synovial is a soft tissue tumor that primarily affects adolescents and adults, with 30% of cases occurring in individuals under 20 years of age. It is
found in the synovial sheaths of the fingers and toes and can impact the flexor and extensor tendons. These tumors are biphasic, featuring clefts lined with
epithelioid cells and excessive mucin production, which can histologically resemble mucous cysts. Clinical diagnosis is challenging due to mild symptoms
and general absence of pain unless the mass rubs against footwear, necessitating histological and imaging tests for confirmation. As a neoplasm, its treatment is
surgical.
Authors : Augusto Esposito*, Ilenia Foffa, Simone Sorbo1, Cecilia Vecoli, Maria Giovanna Colombo1, Umberto Paradossi and Sergio Berti
We report the clinical presentation of a 22-year-old male admitted at our facility with an acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction despite having no
family history or other apparent risk factors beyond an excessive energy drink consumption. The patient reported consuming between seven to nine cans of
energy drink per day in the previous weeks. Coronagraphic study showed total occlusion of the anterior descending artery and subocclusion of diagonal branch
with wide distribution territory. Follow-up at one month showed suspected left ventricular apical thrombotic apposition.
Authors : Swarup K. Chakrabarti, Dhrubajyoti Chattopadhyay1
Climate change poses a significant challenge to public health by impacting ecosystems, weather patterns, and disease dynamics. A 2022 study in Nature
Climate Change reveals that environmental changes linked to climate affect 58% of human diseases. The 2022 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
report highlights increased risks of infectious disease spread due to climate-induced alterations, including the potential emergence of new pathogens
("Disease X") and shifts in existing disease patterns.
Authors : Mohammad Eisa Ali*, Maleeha Pandit, Motassam Ali
End-stage heart failure (ESHF) necessitates advanced therapeutic interventions such as orthotopic heart transplantation (OHT). Due to the scarcity of donor
hearts, mechanical circulatory support systems, including total artificial hearts (TAHs) and ventricular assist devices (VADs), have emerged as critical alternatives.
Despite significant technological advancements, comprehensive comparative analyses of outcomes between artificial and donor heart transplants remain limited.
Authors : Dr Rida Batool, Maryam shafqat, Arshia Shaukat, Amina Ejaz, Fatima Sughra, Fatima Mazhar
One typical sign of TMJ illness is joint and muscle pain related to temporomandibular joint disorders. Vertigo, ringing in the ears, hearing loss,
jaw stiffness, limited mobility, or locking of the jaw joint are some of the symptoms that might appear at the same time. The jaw joint may also hurt
while opening or closing the mouth. Scientists study their mechanisms and genetic makeup.
Jinwei Zhang
Associate Professor in Medicine, Institute of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, European Centre for Environment and Human Health, College of Medicine and Health, University of Exeter Medical School, UK
Key Research: Pharmacology and Physiology
Shesnia Salim
Consultant Radiologist, MD in Radio-diagnosis and Nuclear Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, China
Key Research: Neuroradiology
Guoping Jiang
School of Public Health, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
Key Research:
Bhari Sharanesha Manjunatha
College of Dentistry, University of Taif, Al Hawaiah, Saudi Arabia
Key Research:
Aydin H
Radiology,Turkey
Key Research: Non- vascular intervention, MR Imaging, Neuroradiology, Genitourinary Radiology, Thorax and Abdominopelvic Radiology, Power Lifting-Diving-Swimming-Travelling
Mantzoros Ioannis
Department of General Surgery of A.U.TH., General Hospital ‘G.Papanikolaou', Greece
Key Research: Medicine and Surgery
Anne-Marie Rodriguez
Mesenchymal stem cells, tissue repair mechanisms, mitochondria transfer and metabolism, Université Paris-Est Créteil France
Key Research: Mesenchymal stem cells, tissue repair mechanisms, mitochondria transfer and metabolism
Trumfa Ilze
Professor and Head of the Department of Pathology in Riga Stradins University, Riga, Latvia
Key Research: Tumour pathology, inflammation, cancer microenvironment, immunohistochemistry, systemic inflammatory reaction and liquid biopsy
Zhou Teng
Department of Computer Science, Shantou University, Shantou, China; Key Laboratory of Intelligent Manufacturing Technology (Shantou University), Ministry of Education, Shantou, China
Key Research: Noise immune learning, Spatial-Temporal Statistics & Data Science, Deep ensemble learning
Tanveer Mir
Internal Medicine, Detroit Medical Center Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, United States.
Key Research: Internal medicine and allied specialties including cardiology and metabolism
