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Patients undergoing fertility treatments, such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF), face unique challenges both physically and mentally. With the emergence of the COVID-19 global pandemic, IVF patients began to face additional obstacles as hospitals and clinics shut down in compliance with recommendations for limiting exposure risk. In order to assess the impact of COVID-19 on IVF patients, we conducted a qualitative analysis using 563 public Instagram posts collected from three randomly selected days in March 2020. FX11 molecular weight After the exclusion of 354 posts, thematic coding was used to analyze 209 posts. Five major themes were identified including (1) the medical and physical experience of IVF, (2) emotional spectrum, (3) sources of social support, (4) coping mechanisms, and (5) education on social media. Posts were categorized based on whether COVID-19 was discussed and theme frequencies were compared. The majority of patients impacted by the pandemic discussed setbacks to care, such as clinic closures. In addition, posts authored by those impacted by COVID-19 contained more negative emotions and fewer positive emotions compared to unaffected users. Despite an increase in setbacks and negative emotions, posts offering support nearly tripled in frequency highlighting the resilience of the IVF community. Our thematic analysis supports the need for careful consideration of the psychological and social effects of cycle cancellations on the IVF community. Experiences and sentiments revealed by this study should be considered when a successive pandemic or global emergency threatens IVF treatment protocols.The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused a major psychosocial impact in the community due to its direct effects and restrictive control strategies, e.g. lockdown. The current pandemic, a highly stressful situation, can predispose not only vulnerable but previously well-adjusted individuals for psychological disorders. A retrospective chart review of consultation-liaison psychiatry (CLP) case records was conducted for one month before and after the start of lockdown. Patients seen during lockdown were relatively younger; t = 1.8, p = 0.074. The most common psychiatric emergency was a suicidal attempt (34.3%) and delirium (35.4%) during and before lockdown, respectively. The probability of the emergency psychiatry presentation for attempted suicide increased significantly during lockdown (odds ratio (OR) 8.0, 95% CI 2.03 to 31.57, p = 0.003). The most common stressors for CLP patients with suicide attempts during lockdown were relationship issues and loss of privacy. It seems that stressors arising due to the current crisis are not only highly severe and multiple but qualitatively different. Further studies with larger sample sizes and from other parts of the country can further improve our understating of the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the affected community. Needless to say, higher vigilance in the community for at-risk individuals, availability, and awareness about telemedicine services can play an important role to combat the risk of suicide during the lockdown.Introduction Many factors affect the required dose of warfarin, including body weight, which is mentioned only in a few studies. Our study was conducted using body mass index (BMI) to assess the requirements for warfarin dosing. Methods A retrospective study was conducted that included adults who used warfarin for more than three months, with at least two consecutive international ratio (INR) readings within the therapeutic range. Results Over 301 patients were included; the 20% higher dose of warfarin was required in obese patients than normal BMI and overweight patients (32.2 ± 15.2 vs. 27.4 ±17.3 and 26.8 ± 12.7; p=0.013, respectively). Conclusion Obese patients required a higher dose than other patients, which should be considered when initiating or adjusting the warfarin dose.Amyloidosis is a rare multisystem disease due to deposition of abnormal protein fragments, and cardiac amyloidosis is progressive and difficult to diagnose due to its subtle and non-specific symptoms unless the physician maintains a high degree of suspicion. This case report focuses on amyloid deposition in the heart of an 84-year-old woman who presented with symptoms of uncompensated heart failure.Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is an acquired degenerative, demyelinating neurological disorder classically characterized by progressive, symmetrical ascending paralysis. Often associated to occur after a viral illness, most commonly an upper respiratory infection (URI), followed by gastrointestinal illnesses. Here we present a case of Miller Fisher syndrome (MFS) which is a rare variant of GBS. MFS presents with a triad of ataxia, areflexia, and opthalmoplegia. MFS is a clinical diagnosis but can be confirmed serologically with positive anti-ganglioside antibodies.

E-cigarette or vaping associated lung injury (EVALI)is a lung disease associated with an inflammatory response to the vaping fluid. Currently, diagnosis remains elusive without definitive biomarkers.

Herein, we describe three cases of EVALI among 18- to 21-year-old patients ranging from mild to severe. All cases presented with a combination of respiratory, gastrointestinal, and constitutional symptoms. Oxygen support and level of medical care varied based on disease severity. Bilateral pulmonary opacities were observed on chest imaging in each case. Additionally, each casehad markedly elevated inflammatory markers, specifically C-reactive protein (CRP). None of these patients improved with intravenous (IV) antibiotics and all required IV corticosteroid therapy to achieve clinical improvement.

EVALI should be suspected among young, otherwise healthy patients who present with new-onset hypoxia, non-specific gastrointestinal symptoms, and endorse a history of vaping. Though considered a diagnosis of exclusion, diagnosing EVALI requires thorough history taking. Inflammatory studies, CRP, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) should be considered adjunctive biomarkers to aid clinicians when the diagnosis remains unclear.Corticosteroids are the mainstay of treatment and patients should have close follow-up whether or not they require hospitalization.

EVALI should be suspected among young, otherwise healthy patients who present with new-onset hypoxia, non-specific gastrointestinal symptoms, and endorse a history of vaping. Though considered a diagnosis of exclusion, diagnosing EVALI requires thorough history taking. Inflammatory studies, CRP, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) should be considered adjunctive biomarkers to aid clinicians when the diagnosis remains unclear. Corticosteroids are the mainstay of treatment and patients should have close follow-up whether or not they require hospitalization.