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8 (9.5-23) ng/ml, 9.2 (8.9-9.5) ng/ml, 91 (77.3-111) U/L, and 4.2 (4-4.5) g/dl, respectively. No significant association between distal radius fracture and vitamin D levels was found in males, whereas a significantly higher proportion of females with no fracture had a mild-moderate deficiency in comparison to females with fracture. Conclusion No significant association was noted between patients with and without distal radius fracture and vitamin D levels, however, we recommend more studies on this topic so that more comprehensive results can be obtained.Trastuzumab is a mainstay chemotherapeutic agent used in the treatment of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)/neu-positive breast cancer that, though generally well-tolerated, is classically associated with side effects like cardiotoxicity. BAY876 Cytopenias can be seen but are generally secondary to other chemotherapeutic agents used in conjunction with trastuzumab. Herein, we present a case of recurrent severe thrombocytopenia following trastuzumab use that resolved following discontinuation. Our patient then finished a year of maintenance therapy with pertuzumab alone and is still in remission four years later. This is the eleventh report of this severe adverse effect described in the literature. This report contributes to the body of work describing this severe side effect by illustrating a clear temporal relationship between trastuzumab and severe thrombocytopenia, while also providing an alternate treatment option with chemotherapy and pertuzumab monotherapy. Given that pertuzumab is typically only used in addition to trastuzumab, evidence of its successful independent use is of clinical value to patients who may not be able to tolerate trastuzumab.Background The aim of the present study was to compare the clinical outcome of the David operation and the Bentall operation in patients with Stanford type A acute aortic dissection (AADA) from the viewpoint of hemostasis. Methods Between April 2016 and April 2020, 235 patients underwent emergent surgery for AADA. Of them, 38 patients required aortic root replacement (ARR The David operation 17, the Bentall operation 21). The mean age was 59.3±12.6 years. In the present series, the David operation was the first choice for relatively young people, and the Bentall operation was performed for relatively elderly patients and cases in which valve-sparing seemed impossible. Results Between the David and the Bentall group, the 30-day mortality rate did not differ significantly. However, hemostasis time (144.6±50.3 vs. 212.5±138.1 min, p=0.047), defined as the interval from the cessation of cardio-pulmonary bypass (CPB) to the end of the operation, and total operation time (477.8±85.7 vs. 578.3±173.6 min, p=0.027) were significantly shorter in the David group than in the Bentall group, and the amount of blood transfusion was less in the David group than in the Bentall group (red blood cells 3.5±3.6 vs. 9.2±5.9 units, p=0.013; fresh frozen plasma 4.1±4.7 vs 9.4±5.1 units, p=0.002; platelet concentrate 33.2±11.3 vs 42.2±12.0 units, p=0.025). Conclusion David operation offers a shorter hemostasis time and consequently shorter operation time than the Bentall operation in the setting of AADA, probably due to double suture lines, despite its surgical complexity.The emergence of COVID-19 also began an unprecedented production and distribution of several novel COVID-19 vaccines to combat the pandemic. Unfortunately, with the history of vaccine hesitancy in the United States and abroad, concern remains regarding the ability to vaccinate enough of the population to achieve herd immunity. In this study, 101 adults were surveyed about their vaccine experience in the waiting room of their visit to a Med-Peds clinic in Albany County, NY, to gauge interest in the upcoming rollout of COVID-19 vaccines. Questions included their opinions on seasonal influenza vaccines, the 2009 H1N1 vaccine, and the COVID-19 vaccine. The results of our survey are consistent with previous studies where gaps in acceptance were notable in black populations, lower education, and individuals with public health insurance. Furthermore, 92.9% of respondents who denied getting the 2009 H1N1 pandemic vaccine also did not plan to receive the COVID-19 vaccine (p less then 0.05), therefore a strong correlation was found between receipt of the previous 2009 H1N1 pandemic vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccine acceptance. The qualitative results of our study revealed that COVID-19 precautions deterred people from receiving the seasonal influenza vaccine, and a lack of information on the COVID-19 vaccine caused hesitancy to receive the vaccine on behalf of patients.Cervical carcinoma is one of the preventable malignancies in the United States. Age-appropriate screening has decreased the incidence of cervical cancer. A multitude of age-appropriate screening methods is available including Papanicolaou (Pap) smear cytology, human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA testing, and visual inspection tests. Patients who are not up to date with the screening can remain asymptomatic until the advanced stage like in the case of our patient. We present a 59-year-old female, who came in with progressively worsening shortness of breath on exertion, chest tightness, significant weight loss, and vaginal bleeding for the past six months. On investigations, she was found to have cannonball metastases in the lung. The patient remained critically ill during her course of hospital stay and eventually passed away.Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a prothrombotic state caused by blood flow stasis, vascular injury, and/or hypercoagulability, resulting in partial or complete occlusion of the portal vein. PVT is a rare diagnosis, particularly among those without liver disease. Typical risk factors for PVT include cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, myeloproliferative neoplasms, other malignancies, oral contraceptive use, bowel infections, and inherited hypercoagulable disorders. The goal of this study is to analyze a case of PVT in a patient in which no clear etiology could be identified and to evaluate whether the patient's methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) polymorphism may have been a risk factor. This is a case of a 44-year-old female with a history of irritable bowel syndrome, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, sleep apnea, gastric bypass surgery, and MTHFR polymorphism who presented to a walk-in clinic with five days of severe abdominal pain associated with diarrhea, nausea, and anorexia. Hypertension and tenderntrates that further research on the various MTHFR polymorphisms and their effects on coagulation, potentially via homocysteinemia, is warranted. Further research on the MTHFR polymorphisms may help determine whether providers should test for MTHFR in the evaluation of thrombotic risk factors and may help optimize the treatment of thrombotic events for affected individuals.Not much was known about the resolution of inflammation until the recent past when significant breakthroughs led to the unveiling of the exact mechanism of this. It is now known that the resolution of inflammation involves specific mediators of resolution such as lipoxins, protectins, resolvins, and maresins, making it an active process. Of these mediators, maresins are the latest discovery. Maresins are macrophage-derived mediators that are involved in the resolution of inflammation. Various studies on what maresins do to resolve periodontitis are ongoing. Reportedly, maresins help in periodontal regeneration and wound healing. Having known the numerous roles of these mediators, our current focus is shifting from anti-inflammatory pharmacotherapy to resolution pharmacotherapy.In 2020, a 45-year-old woman was started on fulvestrant and abemaciclib therapy to treat breast cancer which had recurred in her left breast after surgery. We were able to control her cancer using this treatment; however, the ground-glass opacity in the lower lobe of her right lung expanded, along with an increase in her peripheral blood eosinophil count. She was referred to the respiratory medicine department for a detailed examination including bronchoscopy. We discovered a high proportion of eosinophils in her bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and diagnosed the condition as drug-induced eosinophilic pneumonia. The ground-glass change improved after steroid administration. In this case, the adverse effects of abemaciclib, a cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 inhibitor playing an essential role in breast cancer treatment, were discovered by combining blood, imaging, and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid findings. This contributed to an early introduction of treatment and prevented the deterioration of her quality of life.After the surging rise in the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved emergency approval of vaccinations to prevent life-threatening complications of COVID-19 infection. These vaccines are BNT162b2, mRNA-1273. Later, the FDA also approved JNJ-78436735. COVID-19 vaccination does not have major side effects, but there are some concerning adverse events reported right after vaccination. Myocarditis is one of them. Based on our analysis of 40 case reports, we are presenting the epidemiology and clinical picture of myocarditis related to the COVID-19 vaccine. Based on our analysis, we found that the majority of cases were seen in males with 90% predominance, and these cases were seen in the age group of 29.13 years old (mean, SD of 14.39 years). In 65% of cases, patients took the BNT162b2 vaccine; 30% of cases were reported with the mRNA-1273 vaccine; and 5% of cases with JNJ-78436735. Of all the cases, 80% of them are reported after the second dose of the vaccine with either Moderna or Pfizer. The characteristics of COVID-19 vaccine-related myocarditis were analyzed in this study. We identified several findings, ranging from age, gender, type of vaccination, presentation of symptoms, and diagnosis modality. This depicts the picture of COVID-19 vaccine-related myocarditis and what physicians should expect when dealing with the disease. Our analysis showed that more cases were reported after receiving the BNT162b2 vaccine compared to mRNA-1273 and JNJ-78436735 vaccines. Further research needs to be conducted to analyze the underlying cause of this association.Pemphigus defines a group of rare autoimmune blistering diseases that affect the skin and mucous membranes, with pemphigus vulgaris being the most common form that has increased morbidity and mortality in the absence of an early diagnosis and treatment. We report the case of a 24-year-old male with an atypical form of pemphigus vulgaris with cutaneous onset and subsequent involvement of the oral cavity. The management of the patient initially consisted of long-term systemic corticosteroid therapy. Following a mild form of SARS-CoV-2 infection and a flare-up of the disease in this context, which was not controlled with high doses of systemic corticosteroids, targeted therapy with rituximab was initiated but immediately stopped due to the manifestations of urticaria and angioedema. Considering the magnitude of these reactions, dapsone systemic therapy i.e., a steroid-sparing agent with minimal risk of infections, was started and managed to control the underlying disease. The management of this case of pemphigus vulgaris was challenging for both the patient and his physician, as the patient developed COVID-19 which caused disease complications and implied additional costs.