Symptoms and Severity of COVID-19 in Patients with Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases: Experience of a University Medical Center
CONCLUSION: Our IMID patients have a high rate of vaccination against SARS-CoV-2. Data show a significantly longer infection-free survival in vaccinated IMID patients as compared to unvaccinated patients. Discrimination between symptoms of COVID-19 and a concomitant inflammatory disease is difficult as complaints might be overlapping. This trial is registered with DRKS00028880.PMID:38571561 | PMC:PMC10990649 | DOI:10.1155/2024/6627035 (Source: Autoimmune Diseases)
Source: Autoimmune Diseases - April 4, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Tobias Schlosser Marco Krasselt Louis Elsing Martin Hecker Babett Holler Albrecht Hoffmeister Source Type: research
Ruptured giant thoracic hydatid cyst presenting with respiratory symptoms
We present the case of a 22-year-old college student who presented with progressive dyspnea, chest pain, fever, cough, and hemoptysis. Imaging revealed a giant cystic lesion and “water lily” sign within the left hemithorax. A giant hydatid cyst was removed by posterolateral thoracotomy. Thorough history, physical examination, and appropriate imaging studies, are crucial for accurate diagnosis. Key messagePulmonary hydatid disease remains a global public health issue. Symptoms often result from cyst rupture, causing fever, cough, and hemoptysis. Radiographs may show homogeneous masses, air-fluid levels, or the pathognom...
Source: Respirology Case Reports - April 4, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Reza Ershadi,
Hesam Amini,
Ghazal Roostaei,
Hossein Kazemizadeh,
Leila Mollamohammadi,
Niloofar Khoshnam Rad Tags: CLINICAL IMAGE Source Type: research
A vocal cord palsy caused by the uterine cancer metastatic tumor in the mediastinum revealed in a patient with a thyroid lesion: a case report and review of the literature
ConclusionA history of the disease should always be kept in mind when assessing a patient ’s complaints. VCP in case of thyroid pathology and previous secondary malignancy may be caused by metastatic tumor anywhere along the RLN pathway. Such a rare case shows the importance of additional methods of examination which may avoid unnecessary thyroid surgeries. (Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports)
Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports - April 4, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
A case report on multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS ‐C) associated with COVID‐19 infection
We report a case involving a fourteen-year-old male with COVID-19 infection who developed multisystem inflammatory disease. A previously healthy child presented with a history of 10 days of fever and cough, along with diarrhea, and vomiting for 3 days. His COVID-19 infection was confirmed through Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), and the laboratory values were remarkable for high levels of C-reactive protein, D-dimers, B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP), and troponin I. He de veloped circulatory shock on the second day of the presentation and needed inotropic support. Steroids and intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) were s...
Source: Clinical Case Reports - April 3, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Roshan Bhandari,
Richa Paudyal,
Abhigya Paudyal,
Shreya Singh Beniwal Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
Bilateral synchronous double primary lung cancer: A case report
This study analyzed the clinical data of a patient with bilateral sDPLC, aiming to improve medical workers' understanding of the disease and avoid missed diagnosis and misdiagnosis.ABSTRACT: A 68-year-old male was admitted to the hospital with "intermittent cough and expectoration for two months." Enhanced chest computed tomography (CT) showed that the upper lobe of the left lung had a mass of high-density shadow, bronchial opening of the left lobe was thickened, lumen was narrow, and middle lobe of the right lung had a mass of high-density shadow. Bronchoscopy was performed to observe the microscopic characteristics of th...
Source: Clinical Lung Cancer - April 3, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Jun Li Bo Yin Yong Liu Hai Huang Source Type: research
Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of Leicester Cough Questionnaire in sarcoidosis: the persian version
CONCLUSIONS: The psychometric properties showed that the Persian version of LCQ is a valid and reliable measure to evaluate cough-specific quality of life and is a fit-for-purpose measure for use in patients with pulmonary sarcoidosis and the results can guide clinicians in treatment decisions.PMID:38567558 | DOI:10.36141/svdld.v41i1.15203 (Source: Sarcoidosis Vasculitis and Diffuse Lung Diseases)
Source: Sarcoidosis Vasculitis and Diffuse Lung Diseases - April 3, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Mohammad Rahdar Arda Kiani Sima Noorali Arezoo Bakhshandeh Fatemeh Sadat Hosseini-Baharanchi Shadi Shafaghi Atefeh Abedini Amir Behnam Kharazmi Source Type: research
Effect of intravenous and topical laryngeal lidocaine on sore throat after extubation: a prospective randomized controlled study
CONCLUSIONS: Both topical laryngeal lidocaine and intravenous lidocaine before intubation have positive effects on preventing sore throat. Topical laryngeal route was superior to intravenous route. Chictr.org.cn ID: ChiCTR2100042442.PMID:38567609 | DOI:10.26355/eurrev_202403_35756 (Source: Pharmacological Reviews)
Source: Pharmacological Reviews - April 3, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: J Lin W-D Wang Q-Y Yang Y-L Wen J-H Yang W-Q Fan Y-B Zuo Source Type: research
Severity of COVID-19 manifestations in HIV patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
CONCLUSIONS: PLWHs and HIV-negative individuals showed comparable rates and intensity of COVID-19. ART users exhibited immunological health comparable to immunocompetent people, demonstrating the essential role of ART in reducing the severity and mortality of PLWH with COVID-19.PMID:38567616 | DOI:10.26355/eurrev_202403_35763 (Source: Pharmacological Reviews)
Source: Pharmacological Reviews - April 3, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: A Alam A A Soeroto R A Susilohadi L A Chandra Source Type: research
Effect of intravenous and topical laryngeal lidocaine on sore throat after extubation: a prospective randomized controlled study
CONCLUSIONS: Both topical laryngeal lidocaine and intravenous lidocaine before intubation have positive effects on preventing sore throat. Topical laryngeal route was superior to intravenous route. Chictr.org.cn ID: ChiCTR2100042442.PMID:38567609 | DOI:10.26355/eurrev_202403_35756 (Source: European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences)
Source: European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences - April 3, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: J Lin W-D Wang Q-Y Yang Y-L Wen J-H Yang W-Q Fan Y-B Zuo Source Type: research
