Energy drink consumption among medical students in Jordan - prevalence, attitudes, and associated factors: a cross-sectional study
CONCLUSION: The prevalence of energy drink consumption among medical students in Jordan is high, with factors such as social influences, lifestyle behaviors, and academic pressure being significant contributors. This study highlights the need for interventions to promote healthy behaviors and raise awareness about the potential harms of ED among medical students.PMID:38576977 | PMC:PMC10990385 | DOI:10.1097/MS9.0000000000001791 (Source: Annals of Medicine)
Source: Annals of Medicine - April 5, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Nuha W Qasem Omar M Al-Omoush Zaid M Al Ammouri Nour M Alnobani Mohamed M Abdallah Abdullah N Khateeb Michael H Habash Ruba A Hrout Source Type: research
Chronic underlying gastrointestinal amyloidosis was revealed by cardiac echography: a case report from Syria
CONCLUSION: This case reminds us to consider amyloidosis as a possible underlying cause for unexplained gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhoea, especially in bad economic situations where the diagnosis of rare diseases may be delayed.PMID:38576978 | PMC:PMC10990300 | DOI:10.1097/MS9.0000000000001901 (Source: Annals of Medicine)
Source: Annals of Medicine - April 5, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Ali Asaad Yahia Ranjous Zein Aldeen Hassan Nazir Alahmad Lama Ghanimeh Ayman Ali Source Type: research
Prevalence of fetomaternal Rhesus incompatibility at the tertiary care hospital: a cross-sectional study
CONCLUSION: Fetomaternal Rhesus incompatibility remains a major problem of maternal health because it is likely to lead to the formation of antibodies in women, which by crossing the placental barrier, they destroy red blood cells and thus cause serious complications.PMID:38576979 | PMC:PMC10990368 | DOI:10.1097/MS9.0000000000001846 (Source: Annals of Medicine)
Source: Annals of Medicine - April 5, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Olivier Nyakio Fabrice Kibukila Tarun Kumar Suvvari Priyadarshini Bhattacharjee Aymar Akilimali Denis Mukwege Source Type: research
Dandy Walker variant with agenesis of corpus callosum diagnosed late prenatally by foetal ultrasound: a case report
CONCLUSION: The risks of development of posterior fossa anomalies can exist even after second trimester scan, Clinicians should be aware of this possibility and assess the posterior fossa at repeat scans done later in intrauterine life. Early diagnosis can provide an option to couples of the termination of pregnancy which is complicated when detected later in the intrauterine life.PMID:38576980 | PMC:PMC10990358 | DOI:10.1097/MS9.0000000000001844 (Source: Annals of Medicine)
Source: Annals of Medicine - April 5, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Sandip Paudel Shree Krishna Poudel Ravi Shah Samiksha Regmi Ronit Zoowa Source Type: research
Effects of breastfeeding in postoperative complication in pediatric population: a systematic review
CONCLUSION: This systematic review provides compelling evidence of breastfeeding's positive impact on surgical outcomes in the paediatric population. While the authors' findings support the benefits of breastfeeding in this age group, further large-scale, multicenter research is needed to provide stronger evidence for guiding clinical practices.PMID:38576981 | PMC:PMC10990372 | DOI:10.1097/MS9.0000000000001829 (Source: Annals of Medicine)
Source: Annals of Medicine - April 5, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Bikona Ghosh Samhrutha Sripathi Bhargav Sai Nuthalapati Ayush Dwivedi Ayush Pandey Prianka Sarkar Source Type: research
Treatment of resistant Paecilomyces lilacinus keratitis with topical voriconazole and oral itraconazole: a rare case report from Somalia
CONCLUSION: For the treatment of Paecilomyces lilacinus keratitis that is unresponsive to conventional antifungal medications, voriconazole may be helpful. Early organism detection and the appropriate therapy are necessary for the management of keratitis.PMID:38576982 | PMC:PMC10990336 | DOI:10.1097/MS9.0000000000001925 (Source: Annals of Medicine)
Source: Annals of Medicine - April 5, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Hassan Muhumed Mohamed Ibrahim Ali Hassan Aisha Abdirahman Yussuf Yahye Abshir Nor Abdirisak Abdikarin Ahmed Abdullahi Ali Roble Source Type: research
Surgical outcomes for carotid body tumour resection without preoperative embolization: a 10-year experience
CONCLUSIONS: Our study purports a strong relationship between greater MSC and complications of all types. As such, surgeons may benefit from preoperative strategies to minimize complications.PMID:38576983 | PMC:PMC10990344 | DOI:10.1097/MS9.0000000000001847 (Source: Annals of Medicine)
Source: Annals of Medicine - April 5, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Barzany Ridha Varin Aram Aram Baram Soren Younis Hama Baqi Fitoon Yaldo Source Type: research
Post-traumatic jejunal branch of superior mesenteric artery pseudoaneurysm in paediatrics: a compelling case report highlighting early diagnosis and successful endovascular embolization
CONCLUSION: This case highlights the importance of early recognition and appropriate intervention in post-traumatic jejunal branch of SMA pseudoaneurysms. The successful outcome achieved through endovascular embolization underscores the necessity for vigilant monitoring and tailored management strategies in similar clinical scenarios.PMID:38576984 | PMC:PMC10990360 | DOI:10.1097/MS9.0000000000001856 (Source: Annals of Medicine)
Source: Annals of Medicine - April 5, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Shailendra Katwal Dinesh Chataut Sundar Suwal Ajit Thapa Pratiksha Paudel Sushmita Bhandari Source Type: research
Equipment preparedness for neonatal resuscitation in neonatal intensive care unit in resource limited setting: cross-sectional study
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION: Overall equipment preparation for neonatal resuscitation was insufficient, and quality of equipment preparation for neonatal resuscitation and stabilization needs to be improved. To enhance equipment preparedness in the neonatal intensive care unit staff should establish uniform guidelines.PMID:38576985 | PMC:PMC10990365 | DOI:10.1097/MS9.0000000000001801 (Source: Annals of Medicine)
Source: Annals of Medicine - April 5, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Alemayehu Eshetu Hassen Abatneh Feleke Agegnehu Mamaru Mollalign Temesgen Belete Muluadam Admassie Temesgen Agegnehu Abebe Biruk Adie Admass Source Type: research
PHACE syndrome: a case report and a comprehensive review
CONCLUSION: PHACE syndrome, although being a rare occurrence, must be kept as a differential diagnosis in infants and children with facial hemangioma. Imaging modalities like MRI/magnetic resonance arteriography must be used to rule out possible associations related to PHACE syndrome and focus on early treatment to prevent possible complications.PMID:38576986 | PMC:PMC10990333 | DOI:10.1097/MS9.0000000000001759 (Source: Annals of Medicine)
Source: Annals of Medicine - April 5, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Munna William Amrit Bhusal Syed Muhammad Umar Ayesha Jamal Abdul Sattar Anjum Mudasira Habib Source Type: research
Pseudoulnar palsy with concurrent wrist drop: case report
CONCLUSION: This case underscores the importance of considering the central causes of peripheral-like deficits, especially in older individuals with vascular risk factors, emphasizing the significance of early intervention in mitigating potential long-term consequences. This report contributes to the evolving understanding of central neurological presentations, and serves as a reminder of the need for a comprehensive diagnostic approach.PMID:38576987 | PMC:PMC10990295 | DOI:10.1097/MS9.0000000000001879 (Source: Annals of Medicine)
Source: Annals of Medicine - April 5, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Benjamin Hershfeld Sydney Wolin Alexandra C Echevarria Jan H Dauer Source Type: research
The modified Rajan's heart failure risk score predicts all-cause mortality in patients hospitalized for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction: a retrospective cohort study
CONCLUSION: The modified R-hf risk score predicted all-cause mortality in patients hospitalized with HFrEF. Further validation of the modified R-hf risk score in other cohorts of patients with HFrEF is needed before clinical application.PMID:38576988 | PMC:PMC10990347 | DOI:10.1097/MS9.0000000000001646 (Source: Annals of Medicine)
Source: Annals of Medicine - April 5, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Rajesh Rajan Jeremy Man Ho Hui Mohammad A Al Jarallah Gary Tse Jeffrey Shi Kai Chan Danish Iltaf Satti Chloe Tsz Ching Hui Yuxi Sun Yan Hiu Athena Lee Ying Liu Govindan Vijayaraghavan Ibrahim Al-Zakwani Laura AlObaid Source Type: research
Can jaw bone healed from chronic sclerosing osteomyelitis be considered healthy when planning dental implants? Case report with 20-year follow-up
CONCLUSION: This case report presents the treatment history of this patient. With a longitudinal observation period of greater than 20 years, the results of this case demonstrate the successful treatment of bone with CO, CSO, and Corynebacterium spp. infection. Following the removal of infected bone, radical debridement, and long-term antibiotic therapy, bone health was restored.PMID:38576989 | PMC:PMC10990345 | DOI:10.1097/MS9.0000000000001826 (Source: Annals of Medicine)
Source: Annals of Medicine - April 5, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Pascal Gr ün Florian Pfaffeneder-Mantai Benedikt Schneider Marius Meier Ditjon Bytyqi Patrick Bandura Dritan Turhani Source Type: research
Septal atrial thrombosis as a primary presentation of antiphospholipid syndrome in a patient with ANA-negative systemic lupus erythematosus: a case report
CONCLUSIONS: This case underscores the critical importance of recognizing and managing atrial thrombus, a rare but life-threatening complication in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and antiphospholipid syndrome. Additionally, the diagnostic challenge of ANA-negative SLE warrants careful consideration in patients presenting with characteristic features of the disease.PMID:38576990 | PMC:PMC10990389 | DOI:10.1097/MS9.0000000000001668 (Source: Annals of Medicine)
Source: Annals of Medicine - April 5, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Suaad Hamsho Mohammed Alaswad Zeina Makhlouf Salwa Alcheikh Source Type: research
Ileocecal knotting as a rare cause of small bowel obstruction: a case report
CONCLUSION: Despite its rarity, the possibility of ileocecal knotting should be considered in cases of small bowel obstruction due to its potential for rapid deterioration. Prompt resuscitation followed by emergency laparotomy is necessary to prevent mortality.PMID:38576991 | PMC:PMC10990335 | DOI:10.1097/MS9.0000000000001800 (Source: Annals of Medicine)
Source: Annals of Medicine - April 5, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Nishanta Dallakoti Ved Prakash Pant Nabin Pokhrel Prashant Bhatta Vijay Kumar Rana Rupesh Prasad Sah Source Type: research
