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We report the case of a 77-year-old male with no prior history of stroke who came in as a stroke alert for right facial droop and speech slurring, but upon presentation he had decreased responsiveness. Initial imaging for stroke was negative. Laboratory evaluation revealed no abnormalities. As lumbar puncture was about to be performed, the patient had a sudden resolution of symptoms, became responsive, and started answering questions. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed small acute infarcts in the bilateral thalami and adjacent central aspect of the midbrain, right larger than the left. General decreased responsiveness needs to be considered in the differential diagnosis of stroke.Background Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has become increasingly common in hospitals worldwide. In an era of pandemics, it is important to understand all types of infectious diseases in order to control its outcome and reduce mortality rates related to it. This study aims to identify the epidemiology of MRSA bloodstream infection, risk factors, and mortality in King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh. Methods This is a retrospective chart review study from January 2013 to June 2017. All patients with positive blood culture for MRSA at King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC), which is a tertiary care center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, were included. Data were extracted from electronic and paper medical records for patients who had a positive blood culture for MRSA. Data collected included demographics, microbiological details, risk factors, and 30-day mortality. Results From 2013 through June 2017, 633 Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia were reported in KAMC, of which 184 (29.1%) were MRSA with a meanquisition rates is to avoid unnecessary hospital and ICU admissions.Dextrocardia with situs inversus is a rare congenital anomaly in which the heart and the abdominal organs orient themselves in a mirror-image reversal of the normal anatomy. Coronary artery disease incidence is similar to that of the normal population. Performing coronary artery bypass grafting in this subset of the population poses few difficulties. These limitations can be overcome by few technical adjustments by the surgeon and the team which will be discussed in our article.Objectives The National Institutes of Health (NIH), which is the world's largest funding source for research, offers various types of competitive grants depending on the duration, research type, and budget. The Research Project Grant (RPG) is the oldest mechanism for grant allocation that is used by the NIH. In this study, we explored the gender trends of NIH RPGs and R01 grants over the last two decades. Methods By utilizing the NIH Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tool (RePORT), data for gender were extracted, and the percentage of women as RPGs Investigators, R01-equivalent grant including R01 type 1 and type 2 grant awardees, from 1998 to 2019 were tabulated. The absolute change was calculated. Results From 1998 to 2019, the percentage of female RPG awardees has increased. However, the success rates for female RPG applicants have decreased during the same period. The funding and success rates for new R01 awards have been similar for both men and women, but women have been less successful at the renewal of R01-equivalent awards. Conclusion Gender disparity exists in awardees of higher RPGs, including the R01 award. This highlights the need for further actions to ensure gender parity in grant allocations at the NIH.Uterine leiomyomas (fibroids) are the most common tumor of the reproductive system in women between menarche and menopause. Uterine lipoleiomyomas are a rare variant of leiomyoma, consisting of smooth muscle cells admixed with adipocytes. Herein is the case of a 70-year-old female who presented with acute pelvic pain and a palpable pelvic mass. A computed tomography scan of her abdomen and pelvis demonstrated a large, circumscribed, fat and soft tissue density, uterine mass suggestive of a lipoleiomyoma. Histopathology examination of the resected specimen after total abdominal hysterectomy confirmed a mature lipoleiomyoma.Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 has had an indelible effect, with 153,738,171 cases recorded globally as per the World Health Organization's dashboard. The medical establishment is racing to find repurposed medications that can be successful against this novel coronavirus due to a shortage of new drugs to treat the disease. Favipiravir, an antiviral drug originally developed for influenza, is one of the drugs that has recently received a lot of attention, particularly in India. Here, we present a case of favipiravir-induced drug fever in a young adult coronavirus disease 2019 patient.Anterior communicating artery (ACOM) aneurysm clipping with intraoperative measures to ensure total occlusion and avoid ischemic complications is standard in countries such as the United States. However, alternatives need to be considered in resource-limited settings. The clipping of an unruptured, superiorly projecting ACOM aneurysm in a resource-limited setting is presented and special nuances that optimize safety are described. Careful surgical technique, meticulous identification of relevant anatomy, post-ligation inspection of the aneurysm and adjacent vessels, and possibly needle puncture of the aneurysm dome are critical to achieve favorable results.Introduction In any laparoscopic procedure, the first and most important step is abdominal entry. This is followed by the creation of pneumoperitoneum, which is essential for lifting the abdominal wall off of the internal organs and visualizing the entered space. NS 105 GluR activator However, the entry and establishment of pneumoperitoneum are not without risks and complications, the most serious of which include vascular injuries and bowel perforations in all the different techniques used. The most commonly used techniques for abdominal entry are the closed (Veress) and open (Hasson) techniques, the choice of which varies according to the surgeon's preference and other regional and local factors. Aim To compare the outcomes between the open technique and the Veress needle for accessing the peritoneum during laparoscopic surgery. Methodology This was a retrospective cohort study that aimed to compare the outcomes between the Veress needle and the open technique for entering the peritoneum in laparoscopic surgeries. A chart review was used as an instrument to collect data.