Therapeutic Potential of Quercetin in the Management of Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder that is spreading alarmingly around the globe. Type-2 DM (T2DM) is characterized by low-grade inflammation and insulin resistance and is closely linked to obesity. T2DM is mainly controlled by lifestyle/dietary changes and oral antidiabetic drugs but requires insulin in severe cases.

Primary Myeloid Sarcoma of the Small Intestine: Case Report and Literature Review.

Primary myeloid sarcoma is a rare extramedullary manifestation of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Typically, myeloid sarcoma presents after a diagnosis of AML or other myeloproliferative disorder. However, primary myeloid sarcoma may present without any preexisting condition, thereby making it extremely difficult to diagnose.

Do routine postoperative upper gastrointestinal studies following laparoscopic gastric bypass affect clinical outcomes?

Laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery has become a popular form of treatment for individuals suffering from obesity. As such, many institutions routinely employ an upper gastrointestinal (UGI) study on postoperative day one to assess for surgical complications, including anastomotic leaks. In this study, retrospective case analysis was used to determine whether UGI studies prove useful in detecting a gastrointestinal leak.

Bilateral V-Y advancement flaps for the management of extensive defects of the perianal skin.

Premalignant and malignant conditions of the skin may sometimes require excision of extensive areas of the skin and subcutaneous tissues. Coverage of the ensuing raw area may be afforded by allowing healing by secondary intention, skin grafts, or flaps. Wide excision of the perianal skin poses special problems.