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Nontraumatic bony abnormalities of the foot occur at different rates, according to the literature. However, it is uncommon to see rare variations presenting together in one patient. This article discusses two less common anomalies fused os intermetatarseum and polymetatarsia without polydactyly. Etiology, symptomology, diagnosis, and treatment are reviewed, in addition to the relationship of the two conditions to each other. We then discuss a case where both anomalies are present at the same time in a 17-year-old patient.

The literature is limited on staphylococcal infection in children with cystic fibrosis (CF) from tropical countries. We aimed to study the risk factors and clinical course of children with CF infected with Staphylococcus aureus.

In this chart review we compared demographic, clinical and spirometry characteristics in CF children with S. aureus alone (group A), both S. aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (group B) and P. aeruginosa alone (group C) colonization.

We included 79 cases (group A, 22; group B, 19; group C, 38). There was no difference in age of onset of symptoms, age of diagnosis, age of first isolation and spirometry parameters before colonization between the groups. The median duration of follow-up was shorter in group A. After colonization, children in group A and group B had significantly lower mean Shwachman and Kulczycki (SK) scores (44.7±5.4 and 40.8±5.8, respectively) compared with group C (49.9±6.8). Pulmonary exacerbations and hospitalizations were significantly greater in the combined group. After colonization, group A had a significant deterioration in SK score and forced vital capacity (FVC).

S. aureus colonization, especially in combination with P. aeruginosa, in children with CF was associated with worsening of FVC and clinical severity score and increased pulmonary exacerbations.

S. aureus colonization, especially in combination with P. aeruginosa, in children with CF was associated with worsening of FVC and clinical severity score and increased pulmonary exacerbations.To maximise the likelihood of success, global health programmes need repeated, honest appraisal of their own weaknesses, with research undertaken to address any identified gaps. There is still much to be learned to optimise work against neglected tropical diseases. To facilitate that learning, a comprehensive research and development plan is required. Here, we discuss how such a plan might be developed.

To examine the risk for chromosomal aberrations in fetuses of colchicine-treated patients in a large cohort, and to perform a systematic literature review on the subject.

For the observational study, a retrospective search was performed through the Ministry of Health computerized database, for all invasive tests performed due to parental colchicine treatment over the years 2003-19. The rate of aberrant karyotypes in pregnancies exposed to colchicine was compared with a local cohort of 2752 normal pregnancies, yielding six (0.2%) karyotype-detectable findings. In addition, a systematic literature search was conducted for studies examining the rate of chromosomal aberrations in pregnancies exposed to colchicine.

The study group consisted of 755 pregnancies karyotyped due to colchicine exposure. A marked decrease due to this indication was noted over the years (i.e. 67 cases in 2003 vs 8 in 2019). Five (0.66%) chromosomal aberrations were noted 47,XXY; 45,X0; 47,XYY; and two fetuses with trisomy 21. This rate was significantly increased compared with the control population [relative risk 2.2 (95% CI 1.1, 4.2)]. Literature search yielded four studies encompassing 740 pregnancies. The rate of chromosomal aberrations ranged from 'none' (in three studies) up to 1.5%. Quality assessment of the evidence was defined as 'low'.

The results of our observational study support the concern that colchicine treatment is associated with increased risk for fetal chromosomal aberrations; however, the absolute risk is relatively low (one in 151 pregnancies). This information should be taken into account when considering invasive testing in such pregnancies.

The results of our observational study support the concern that colchicine treatment is associated with increased risk for fetal chromosomal aberrations; however, the absolute risk is relatively low (one in 151 pregnancies). This information should be taken into account when considering invasive testing in such pregnancies.

To describe the clinical profile of Asian Indian patients with Takayasu's arteritis (TAK) and to compare clinical features and outcome of childhood-onset Takayasu's arteritis (cTAK) with adult-onset TAK (aTAK).

Data related to clinical features and response to treatment of patients with cTAK (age of onset <16 years) and aTAK from a large observational cohort in our tertiary care teaching hospital were noted and compared.

Altogether, 602 patients (cTAK = 119; aTAK = 483) were studied. Patients with cTAK had a blunted female male ratio; but fever, elevated acute phase reactants, involvement of abdominal aorta or its branches, hypertension, abdominal pain, elevated serum creatinine and cardiomyopathy were more common in cTAK as compared with aTAK. Patients with aTAK were more likely to have aortic-arch disease and claudication than cTAK. During follow-up, complete remission was more common in cTAK (87% vs 66%; P < 0.01), but subsequent relapses were equally common (30% vs 27%; P = 0.63). Independent tion of immunosuppression, thereby leading to extensive disease and damage, reflects ongoing disease activity as the rule rather than exception in untreated TAK.Astaxanthin (ASX) is a naturally occurring xanthophyll carotenoid. 21-dihydroxyprogesterone Both in vitro and in vivo studies have shown that it is a potent antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide, whereas other lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, and asthma are of high prevalence. In the past decade, mounting evidence has suggested a protective role for ASX against lung diseases. This article reviews the potential role of ASX in protecting against lung diseases, including lung cancer. It also summarizes the underlying molecular mechanisms by which ASX protects against pulmonary diseases, including regulating the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor/heme oxygenase-1 pathway, NF-κB signaling, mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling, Janus kinase-signal transducers and activators of transcription-3 signaling, the phosphoinositide 3-kinase/Akt pathway, and modulating immune response. Several future directions are proposed in this review.