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Objectives The primary goal of this inpatient study is to assess the risk of in-hospital mortality due to cancer and chronic comorbidities in post-percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) patients. Methods We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional study, including 1,131,415 adult patients (age +18 years) by using the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) from 2012 to 2014. These patients underwent PCI, and they were further sub-grouped by the co-diagnosis of cancer. Logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate the risk of association between comorbid cancer and in-hospital mortality in post-PCI inpatients. Results Most PCI inpatients with cancer were older adults (mean age 70.6 years), males (71.8%), and white (80.6%). Post-PCI mortality risk was 1.28 times higher in females (95% CI 1.235 - 1.335) as compared to males. Coagulopathy and anemias significantly increased the risk of post-PCI mortality by three times (95% CI 2.837 - 3.250) and 1.6 times (95% CI 1.534 - 1.692), respectively. Comorbid cancer was associated with an increased risk of in-hospital mortality in post-PCI patients by 1.9 times (95% CI 1.686 - 2.086) after controlling for demographic confounders and chronic comorbidities. Conclusion Our analysis showed that cancer is an independent risk factor for in-hospital mortality after PCI. This association calls for an integrated care model in the management of a complex patient population with cancer and other comorbidities requiring more vigilance and aggressive management.Background There is conflicting literature pertaining to the risk factors of asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASBU) in diabetic women. ASBU is a well-established risk factor for frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs), and the risk factors that predispose diabetic women to ASBU should, therefore, be evaluated. Objectives This study aims to discern these aforesaid risk factors in type-2 diabetic women, define a population subset at particularly high risk for ASBU, and gauge the efficacy inherent in adhering to an antibiotic regimen in combatting ASBU. Methods An analytical, case-control study was conducted at the Diabetic Clinic of the Holy Family Hospital (HFH), Rawalpindi, Pakistan. The participants included were type-2 diabetic women reporting to the clinic for routine follow-up. Six hundred and sixty-seven urine samples from these type-2 diabetic women were evaluated. Positive cases were those in which patients were diagnosed with ASBU according to the guidelines, while those with no ASBU constituted the controltors and revise the patient management in at-risk cases for ASBU and UTIs.Paraneoplastic syndromes exist for a number of malignancies and their presentations are diverse. Some of them are self-limited, while others can be life-threatening but regardless of the outcome, understanding the presentation is vital to picking up on the diagnosis for further treatment. The case that is presented here is a rare paraneoplastic skin process called Bazex syndrome that was associated with pancreatic adenocarcinoma.Introduction Astragalus species have been widely used in Chinese herbal medicine to treat gastrointestinal and inflammatory disorders. This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of Astragalus sarcocolla (ASE) and to rationalize its medicinal use as an antispasmodic drug for the treatment of spasmodic gastrointestinal and inflammatory disorders associated with increased intestinal motility. Methods The ethanolic extract of ASE was studied to examine its antispasmodic effect on the isolated rabbit ileum preparations, and the contractions were recorded on PowerLab (ADInstruments, Sydney, Australia). Results ASE was able to inhibit spontaneous ileum contractions. Anisomycin clinical trial It also completely inhibited K+ (25 mM)-induced contractions but was unable to inhibit high K+ (80 mM)-induced sustained contractions. Pretreatment of the tissue with glibenclamide, a potassium channel blocker, caused a rightward shift of the dose-response curve when stimulated with K+ (25 mM) in the presence of an increasing concentration of the extract. Verapamil at very low doses inhibited both the 25 mM and 80 mM K+-induced contractions. Conclusion The results of our study demonstrated the spasmolytic activity of ASE with the potential mechanism of activation of K+ATP, which provides a strong basis for its medicinal use in motility and inflammatory disorders of the intestine.Background Metabolic abnormal conditions, such as diabetes and high triglycerides (TGs), are commonly associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Currently, there is no approved pharmacotherapy for NAFLD. Saroglitazar, the world's first approved dual peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPAR) α and γ agonist, was approved in India for the treatment of diabetic dyslipidemia. The objective of this study was to observe the safety and effectiveness of saroglitazar, 4 mg once daily, in reducing glycemic parameters and liver fibrosis in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients with NAFLD. Method In this prospective observational study, we enrolled 30 patients with T2DM and NAFLD (primarily detected by ultrasonography (USG) of the abdomen) who were treated with saroglitazar, 4 mg once daily, and the follow-up data were available for six months after saroglitazar treatment. During follow up, all patients were on stable antidiabetic and statin therapy. Liver stiffness was measured by FibroScan® (Echosens™ North America, Waltham, MA) elastography at baseline and at the six-month follow-up. Results At the six-month follow-up after saroglitazar treatment, significant improvement was observed in glycemic parameters, liver stiffness on FibroScan, and serum transaminase levels. The serum TG levels were significantly reduced with saroglitazar. No major adverse event was reported. Conclusion In this observational study of patients with T2DM and NAFLD, saroglitazar improved liver stiffness, as well as the glycemic and lipid parameters. A long-term randomized controlled clinical trial is required to further establish the safety and efficacy of saroglitazar in the treatment of T2DM and NAFLD.Widespread prenatal screening has resulted in increased detection of anomalies of the kidneys and urinary tract. Antenatal hydronephrosis (AHN) and vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) are among the most common congenital anomalies diagnosed in utero or after birth. Pediatric urologists frequently rely on continuous antibiotic prophylaxis (CAP) for managing AHN, VUR, and ureterocele, unless definitive treatment is performed. The main aim of antibiotic prophylaxis (ABP) is to prevent urinary tract infection and long-term complications. Nevertheless, the efficacy of ABP has been a source of considerable debate, and pediatricians have varied opinions on who would benefit from ABP. In this review article, we searched the currently available literature, for evidence of the role of ABP in the setting of AHN, VUR, and ureterocele. Most of our studies showed a limited benefit of ABP for HN and VUR. The data on the use of CAP in the management of ureterocele is scarce. However, due to the involvement of independent risk factors and other variables, a conclusion cannot be drawn from these studies alone. Pediatric urologists are urged to conduct randomized controlled trials to compare patients followed up with and without ABP. Given the lack of guidelines, an individualized approach should be used for the use of ABP, until precise guidelines and recommendations are developed.

Surgical approaches for reduction mammoplasty most commonly incorporate a parenchymal vascular pedicle. For patients with larger breasts where pedicle viability may be compromised due to excessive length, the free nipple graft (FNG) technique provides a safe alternative. Criteria for whether a patient should undergo a FNG remains controversial due to variable reports in the literature with small sample sizes and inherent surgeon-dependent bias.To address this, we sought to investigate perioperative factors associated with performing FNGs at our institution in order to better elucidate specific indications for this surgery.

A retrospective chart review was performed for 323 patients who underwent a reduction mammoplasty from August 2009 to July 2019 at Keck Hospital and LAC+USC Medical Center. Data regarding patient demographics, comorbidities, pre-operative breast characteristics, and post-operative complications were extracted. Student's t-test, Fisher's exact test, and logistic regression were performedreast tissue was also significantly correlated. These findings may guide surgeons during the decision-making process of when to use an FNG.

Total weight of the breast specimens removed and BMI were significantly associated with the FNG technique. Removing more than 1500 g gof total breast tissue was also significantly correlated. These findings may guide surgeons during the decision-making process of when to use an FNG.To help standardize the assessment of diastolic dysfunction in the United States, the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) released criteria for the assessment of diastology in patients with normal and abnormal ejection fraction. As heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in cardiac patients, it is imperative to assess diastology appropriately. Echocardiography is the mainstay in the assessment of diastolic function; with the new ASE guidelines, diagnosis is simplified especially in patients that have preserved baseline ejection fraction. Our study aimed to determine the extent of physician variability in diastology reporting at our medical center after the release of the new ASE criteria.Background Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) plays a vital role in the assessment of the surgical management of patients with tetralogy of Fallot (TOF). Accurate assessment of the main pulmonary valve annulus, main pulmonary artery (MPA), and branch pulmonary arteries are crucial for decision-making regarding the surgical approach in the form of total correction. It is also important for performing a systemic-to-pulmonary artery shunt operation and affects the outcome. In some patients with poor echogenic windows, it is sometimes difficult to obtain accurate measurements. Cardiac computed tomographic angiography (CTA) can be a superior diagnostic modality. link2 Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the degree of agreement between TTE and CTA in assessing the main pulmonary valve annulus and the size of the MPA and its branches among patients with TOF patients. Methodology Patients above one year of age, with TOF, presented during the study period of six months - from January 1, 2019, to June 30, 2019and TTE for the measurement of LPA were 0.848 and 0.877 for the parasternal short-axis view and the suprasternal view, respectively. Conclusion In conclusion, there is a strong correlation and agreement between cardiac CTA and TTE for the assessment of the annulus and the size of the pulmonary artery (PA) and its branches in patients with TOF.Hyponatremia is one of the most frequently observed electrolyte abnormalities in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Literature describes syndrome of inappropriate anti diuretic hormone (SIADH) as the mechanism of hyponatremia in COVID-19 requiring fluid restriction for management. However, it is important to rule out other etiologies of hyponatremia in such cases keeping in mind the effect of an alternate etiology on patient management and outcome. We present a case of hypovolemic hyponatremia in a patient with COVID-19, which unlike SIADH, required fluid replacement early in the disease course for its correction. A 52-year-old Filipino gentleman presented with a three-week history of diarrhea and symptomatic hyponatremia. There was no history of fever or respiratory symptoms. link3 Physical examination revealed a dehydrated and confused middle-aged gentleman. Labs revealed lymphopenia, thrombocytopenia, and severe hyponatremia (108 mmol/L). Blood cultures and stool workup were negative. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) nasopharyngeal swab was positive.