Pancreatic carcinoma (Ca Pancreas) is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the world. The malignancies of the pancreas can be diagnosed with the help of various imaging modalities. An endoscopic ultrasound with a tissue biopsy is so far considered to be the gold standard in terms of the detection of Ca Pancreas, especially for lesions <2 mm.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFVaricella-zoster virus (VZV) is a viral infection that causes chickenpox and shingles. Although it is usually self-limiting, it can lead to severe complications, especially in pediatric and immunocompromised patients. VZV was first discovered as a cause of myocarditis in 1953.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an autoimmune inflammatory disorder that affects the gastrointestinal system with an annual increase in incidence and prevalence worldwide. While the precise cause behind IBD remains obscured, certain genetic susceptibilities, in addition to environmental factors, may trigger the stimulation of the immunoinflammatory system against the gastrointestinal system, eventually resulting in IBD. Furthermore, certain medications have been proposed to increase the risk of developing IBD, such as isotretinoin.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease involving multiple systems with a range of clinical presentations caused by the production of antibodies, activation of complements, and deposition of immune complexes. The exact cause of SLE is still unknown. The effectiveness of traditional treatment methods for SLE is very little.
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