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VID-19 patients, an association between COVID-19 and spontaneous pneumomediastinum should be further studied.A 27-year-old man presented to the emergency department with nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. He had been having similar episodes for the last seven years, and all of the previous workups had been unremarkable. After excluding all organic causes of his presentation, the patient was diagnosed with cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) and managed accordingly. He has shown remarkable improvement and no further attack has been reported for almost five months since the diagnosis was made. This case report highlights the diagnostic challenge represented by CVS. Also, it summarizes the main aspects of management to achieve and maintain the remission of the condition.A 71-year-old man with a recent diagnosis of pneumonia developed paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and was admitted to the cardiology service. Amiodarone was administered intravenously to restore sinus rhythm. JAK inhibitor review Significant prolongation of the QT interval (QTc = 640ms) was noted and an exceedingly prolonged (over 3 minutes), self-terminating, episode of ventricular flutter/fibrillation occurred during bedside monitoring. The event was terminated without first converting to a more organized ventricular rhythm and without any adverse neurological sequelae. Apart from the long duration of ventricular fibrillation and its spontaneous termination, our case highlights the importance of the continuous heart rhythm monitoring in patients with extreme QT interval prolongation.Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) is a rare life-threatening condition characterized by high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the blood, which increases a person's risk of developing early atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). In this report, we present two cases of related patients with aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation as complications of HoFH. We also discuss the surgical interventions they underwent and their outcomes. The two related patients with HoFH were admitted to our hospital with signs and symptoms of heart failure. Physical examination revealed an ejection systolic murmur over the aortic valve. Echocardiography revealed valvular disease, and coronary angiography revealed coronary artery disease (CAD). They had undergone the Bentall procedure, mitral valve replacement, and coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. We elaborate on the progressive course of HoFH, the possible complications associated with this condition, treatment options, and prognosis for the disease. link2 HoFH is very rare and associated with many cardiovascular complications that can be fatal. The medical treatment of HoFH is rarely sufficient to manage the disease, and surgical interventions are eventually required. The outcomes of surgical treatment are generally good and acceptable.

The heterogenous clinical course in B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia (B-CLL) can be linked to several genetic and phenotypic characteristics of malignant B-cells. Prognostic analysis in B-CLL is routinely carried out to assist patient management; particularly to predict the time to initiate treatment. Increased ZAP-70 expression is a surrogate marker for unmutated immunoglobulin genes and inferior clinical outcomes which can be quantified to predict future outcomes in B-CLL patients. The study determined the ZAP-70 expression pattern using Z-index in Pakistani patients with B-CLL.

A retrospective analysis of B-CLL cases diagnosed and confirmed on flow cytometry at Aga Khan University Hospital for the last six years which had also undergone ZAP-70 analysis were included. In all these cases, ZAP-70 expression was quantified by measuring mean fluorescence intensities (MFIs) of normal B-cells, T-cells, and CLL-cells (CD19 and CD5 double-positive population). ZAP-70 expression was divided into high, low, annd close surveillance.Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causing lung injury has been well documented in the literature recently. They do so primarily by binding to the membrane-bound form of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE-2) receptors. However, since these receptors are also expressed in the heart and blood vessels, coronavirus can also cause damage to these organs by binding to the ACE-2 receptors. A typical case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) usually presents with respiratory symptoms like cough and shortness of breath accompanied by fever. The literature regarding this pandemic has been growing and now we know very well that the effect of this deadly virus is not restricted to the lungs alone. It can, unfortunately, cause various other complications ranging from neurological damage to even myocardial injury in rare cases. We present an interesting case of a 40-year-old male patient who presented to us with shortness of breath. When further investigated, the patient was found to have a new onset of heart failure secondary to COVID-19 induced myocarditis.Statins are a group of frequently-prescribed drugs with proven cardiovascular risk-benefit. The most common adverse effects include weakness and myalgias. However, prescribers need to be aware of a less common complication, statin-associated necrotizing myopathy, which can occur at any time during the treatment course and has been found to be less then 0.1% of adverse effects. High suspicion is warranted when patients taking statins develop weakness and myalgia. Increased risk of muscle injury has been observed when using gemfibrozil in combination with statins and should be avoided. We present a case of an elderly male with chronic use of combination lipid-lowering agents who initially presented with proximal weakness. He was diagnosed with statin-associated necrotizing myopathy and subsequently developed rapid end-stage renal disease in the setting of severe rhabdomyolysis. The case report discusses the work-up of proximal muscle weakness with focus on the importance of early recognition and prompt management of rhabdomyolysis to avoid life-threatening complications.This case report presents a 66-year-old man with chest pain and shortness of breath who had a 16 cm × 9 cm × 12-cm anterior mediastinal atypical carcinoid tumor with compression causing severe right ventricular outflow tract obstruction. We were consulted for anesthetic management of surgical resection of this tumor. Thoracic epidural, femoral, and radial arterial catheterizations, and femoral central venous access were performed with sedation. Upon ensuring adequate surgical site analgesia under thoracic epidural, chest incision was performed. Thereafter, induction and intubation were performed without complication. During intubation, fiberoptic bronchoscopy highlighted external compression of the left mainstem bronchus. The procedure was completed, and the patient was extubated in the operating room and transported to the intensive care unit in stable condition without complications.Glaucoma is a multifactorial optic degenerative neuropathy characterized by the loss of retinal ganglion cells. It is a combination of vascular, genetic, anatomical, and immune factors. Glaucoma poses a significant public health concern as it is the second leading cause of blindness after cataracts, and this blindness is usually irreversible. It is estimated that 57.5 million people worldwide are affected by primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). People over 60 years of age, family members of those already diagnosed with glaucoma, steroid users, diabetics, as well as those with high myopia, hypertension, central cornea thickness of less then 5 mm, and eye injury are at an increased risk of glaucoma. link3 By 2020, it is expected that approximately 76 million people will suffer from glaucoma with that number estimated to reach 111.8 million by 2040. In this article, we perform an extensive literature review focusing on the epidemiology of glaucoma and try to determine the number of people affected; we categorize them by sex, location, and level of income. Furthermore, we strive to estimate the future projection of the disease in the next 20 years (2040) while determining the disease burden, including the cost involved in treating and preventing the disease and the disease and disability projection of glaucoma.

The use of stand-alone 2-level anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) for degenerative lumbar disease has been increasing as an alternative to routinely augmenting these constructs with posterior fixation or fusion. Despite the potential benefits of a stand-alone approach (decreased cost and operative time, decreased pain and early mobilization), there is a paucity of information regarding these operations in the literature. This investigation aimed to determine the safety profile, radiographic outcomes including fusion rates, improvement in preoperative pain, and spinopelvic parameter modification, for patients undergoing stand-alone 2-level ALIF.

This retrospective case series involved a chart review of all patients undergoing 2-level stand-alone ALIF at a single tertiary hospital from 2008 to 2018. Data included patient demographics, hospitalization, complications and radiological studies. Visual analog scale (VAS) back and leg scores were measured via patient-administered surveys preoperatively and u surgery. These procedures increase SL and disc height, but do not have the same effect on LL or LL-PI.Background Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most common diseases worldwide and affects many patients all over the globe. Diabetic complications vary between microvascular and macrovascular, affecting a wide range of organs and systems in the body. Understanding, determining, and in return, preventing such factors is essential to alleviate the quality of life of diabetic patients. Therefore, we aim to determine the poor glycemic control and the factors associated with it in our diabetes population. Methods This is a retrospective study where data was reviewed for all patients with Type II DM (T2DM) who attended the chronic illness clinic at King Khaled Hospital in Tabuk. We included patients aged ≥ 18 years, of Saudi nationality, and residents of the Tabuk region. Any patient not satisfying all the inclusion criteria was excluded from the current study. Diagnosis with diabetes was made according to the American Diabetes Association guidelines, 2020. Patients' demographic data, medical history, and social aere less prone to poor glycemic control (OR=0.98; 95% CI=0.96-0.99; p=0.010). In addition, longer disease duration was a predictive factor of poor glycemic control (OR=1.05; 95% CI=1.02-1.08; p=0.003). Furthermore, the usage of combined insulin and tablet treatments were associated with a higher risk of poor glycemic control when compared to insulin only treatments (OR=4.65; 95% CI=1.55-13.94; p=0.006). Conclusion The results of this study indicate a high prevalence rate of poor glycemic control among Saudi patients, which is higher than previous reports have shown. More interest should be given to awareness programs with regard to promoting self-control protocols for the disease.Background A number and a variety of surgical interventions were highly affected by the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. Most of the elective operations were discontinued with the fear of exacerbating the disease in patients and spreading it among healthcare professionals. Objective The objective of this study was to report postoperative rates of COVID-19 in patients who underwent emergency and urgent surgery during the pandemic and to determine a safe algorithm in order to propose an ideal approach for surgeries. Patients and methods A total of 162 patients being operated upon emergency or urgent causes between March 11 and May 31 2020 were included in the study. Safety measures advised by the World Health Organization were applied. The patients' operative data and postoperative COVID-19 status were recorded and statistically evaluated. Results Surgical interventions were required for skin cancer, upper extremity trauma, soft tissue infections, maxillofacial trauma, lower extremity trauma and other causes.