Volume 8 - Issue 1
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.