Volume 4 - Issue 4
Authors : Maria Camila Ramírez, Hugo Páez Ardila, Juan Felipe Casallas, Oscar Briceño Ricaurte
Adjuvant-induced autoimmune/inflammatory syndrome (ASIA) is a rare manifestation, first proposed in 2011 by Shoenfeld and Agmon-Levin,
characterized by the presence of varied manifestations and non-specific symptoms that may represent rheumatological entities and generate an
immune response after the application of a substance that acts as an adjuvant or materials for aesthetic purposes 1 among the most frequent are hyaluronic
acid, methacrylate compounds, various oils and silicone that has been used in
prostheses articular, mammary and laryngeal 1,2.
Authors : Ramirez C, Paez H , Briceno O
Every year, more than 1,000 patients are hospitalized due to adverse
drug effects, mostly antimicrobial therapies, since they cause cardiac, renal, hepatic, and neurological toxicity (1). In Europe it is estimated that 5% of all
hospitalizations are secondary to a drug reaction and close to 5% of hospitalized patients present some type of response to drugs during their hospital stay.
Authors : Hugo Páez, Camila Ramírez*, Felipe Casallas, Oscar Briceño
Syphilis is an infectious-contagious disease with a high prevalence
worldwide, especially in homosexual patients and with a diagnosis of HIV. Its incidence is higher in Africa, Europe, the lower part of the Pacific West and
the American continent, with the United States being the country with the most reported cases. (1) It is produced by the microorganism Treponema
Pallidum subspecies Pallidum, belonging to the order of spirochetes, with a size
of 6-9 microns, its transmission is sexual with lymphatic and hematogenous dissemination.
Authors : JC Montemayor, PT, DPT, Luke Lemings, MA, ATC, CSCS
A long thoracic nerve injury causes the unique phenomenon of scapular winging. Scapular winging occurs when the serratus anterior muscle loses
function. Loss of function of the serratus anterior occurs when there is compression or traction of the long thoracic nerve. Consequentially the medial
side of the scapula is not tethered down, causing the scapula to wing. Because of the paralysis of the serratus anterior, there is a decrease in range of motion
(ROM) into shoulder flexion, shoulder abduction, or any combination of the two.1 Weakness and discomfort in the affected shoulder may be present due
to an atrophied serratus anterior, especially in shoulder flexion and scapular protraction.
Authors : K.Sudheer kumar, B.V.Thimma reddy, E.Lilly grace, B.Uday kumar chowdary, R.Hemanth kumar, J.Raghavendra kumar
Children having malocclusion in the mixed dentition period are often delayed for treatment until all permanent teeth erupt or are given removable
appliances which only result in limited tooth movement.1 A stage of transition from primary to permanent dentition is the period that mostly presents with
malocclusion due to various factors. Among the problems most often seen in the mixed dentition period is the anterior crossbite.
Authors : Arifa Aziz*, Adeeba Zaki, Iffat Shehzad
Transtuzumab induced cardiotoxicity is generally reversible and can usually be managed with medical treatment. Cardiac function is improved
both in patients who continue trastuzumab and in those in whom further therapy is withdrawn, indicating that with careful cardiac management by
cardiologist, anticancer therapy can be continued. It is generally accepted that, unlike anthracyclines, the cardiotoxicity caused by trastuzumab is not dose dependent, does not occur in all patients, and is reversible.
Authors : Gregor Reid*
Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee occurs in over one third of subjects over 60 years of age and consists of joint damage
and cartilage loss. The chronic degenerative condition results in pain, reduced joint motion, stiffness and can cause an
inability to participate in certain sports. An association with co-factors such as obesity, depression and injury have led
to interventions that address these issues, including diet, exercise, topical and oral pharmacotherapy.
Authors : Vittorakis Eftychios*, Sinanis Theodoris
ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) is a frequent manifestation of coronary heart disease (CAD). The standard medical practice in centers equipped with a heart catheterization laboratory involves performing an
immediate coronary angiogram with angioplasty of the responsible lesion. This case report describes a patient with lateral STEMI where identification of the
culprit lesion causing the myocardial infarction was challenging.
Authors : Vittorakis Eftychios*, Sinanis Theodoris
Synchronised electrical cardioversion is a standardized treatment approach for the rhythm control of patients with atrial fibrillation. Its application
can occur both in emergency and non emergency settings. This is a case of a cardiogenic shock following a synchronized electrical cardioversion
and the necessity of mechanical circulation to resolve it. This case report underlines the need of performing this procedure in intensive monitor
environment, where all possible ways of circulation support are present.
Authors : Vittorakis Eftychios*, Diakakis F. Georgios, Frantzeskaki Stavroula, Sinanis Thodoris, Perogamvrakis Georgios,
Grammatikopoulos Kyriakos, Michelakis Emmanouil, Giannoulaki Georgia, Vittorakis Evangelos, Kafkala Krystalenia, Maragkoudakis Spyridon
Kounis syndrome is a rare acute allergic reaction that can lead to the inflammation of the coronary arteries, reduced blood flow to the heart,
and damage to heart cells, potentially leading to symptoms of heart failure. The condition is typically triggered by an allergic or hypersensitivity reaction
to an external stimulus, such as medications, insect bites, or environmental allergens [1]. Kounis syndrome can present with a wide range of clinical
features, depending on the severity and location of the coronary artery spasm and the degree of cardiac dysfunction.