A Rare Cause of Pancytopenia in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) in a Young Patient.

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune condition characterized by antibodies targeting nuclear and cytoplasmic antigens. It can present with diverse clinical symptoms, including pancytopenia. We present the case of an African American woman in her 20s, with a history of SLE who presented with bruising on her body.

Effect of maternal postnatal balanced energy protein supplementation and infant azithromycin on infant growth outcomes: an open-label randomized controlled trial.

Background: Maternal undernutrition is a direct risk factor for infant growth faltering.

Objectives: We evaluated the effect of postnatal balanced energy protein (BEP) supplementation in lactating women and azithromycin (AZ) in infants on infant growth outcomes.

Methods: A randomized controlled superiority trial of lactating mother-newborn dyads was conducted in Karachi, Pakistan.

Graphene photodetectors integrated with silicon and perovskite quantum dots.

Photodetectors (PDs) play a crucial role in imaging, sensing, communication systems, etc. Graphene (Gr), a leading two-dimensional material, has demonstrated significant potential for photodetection in recent years. However, its relatively weak interaction with light poses challenges for practical applications.

Interruption after Short-Term Nitrogen Additions Improves Ecological Stability of Forest Soil by Affecting Bacterial Communities.

Atmospheric nitrogen deposition can alter soil microbial communities and further impact the structure and function of forest ecosystems. However, most studies are focused on positive or negative effects after nitrogen addition, and few studies pay attention to its interruption. In order to investigate whether interruption after different levels of short-term N additions still benefit soil health, we conducted a 2-year interruption after a 4-year short-term nitrogen addition (10 and 20 kg N·hm·yr) experiment; then, we compared soil microbial diversity and structure and analyzed soil physicochemical properties and their correlations before and after the interruption in forest soil in northeast China.

Lyme-Associated Pericarditis: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Lyme disease is caused by  is a spirochete transmitted by ticks of the genus . Complications related to the cardiovascular system usually occur in the early phase of infection, and the most common cardiovascular complication of Lyme disease is atrioventricular block, especially third-degree heart block. We report a case of a young Caucasian male patient who presented to the emergency department (ED) with complaints of chest pain and shortness of breath.

Impact of Ebola and COVID-19 on maternal, neonatal, and child health care among populations affected by conflicts: a scoping review exploring demand and supply-side barriers and solutions.

Introduction: Armed conflicts have a severe impact on the health of women and children. Global health emergencies such as pandemics and disease outbreaks further exacerbate the challenges faced by vulnerable populations in accessing maternal, neonatal, and child healthcare (MNCH). There is a lack of evidence that summarizes the challenges faced by conflict-affected pregnant women, mothers, and children in accessing MNCH services during global health emergencies, mainly the Ebola and COVID-19 pandemics.

Estimation of regional and at-site quantiles of extreme winds under flood index procedure.

Extreme winds are becoming more common among environmental events with the most catastrophic societal consequences. A regional frequency analysis of Daily Annual Maximum Wind Speed (DAMWS) is necessary not only for a comprehensive understanding of wind hazards but also for infrastructure design and safety, wind energy potential, disaster risk reduction, insurance and risk assessment in a particular region of study. This study investigated regional frequency analysis of DAMWS of Baluchistan and Sindh provinces of Pakistan.

Structural Changes in the Brain on Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Malnourished Children: A Scoping Review of the Literature.

Background: This review was conducted to summarize the current evidence on the structural findings seen in brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in malnourished children and the effect of optimized nutritional supplementation on brain development as studied through MRI.

Methods: A systematic search was carried out in PubMed, Embase, The Cochrane Library, Web of Science (Clarivate Analytics), WHO ICTRP Clinical Trials in Children, and ClinicalTrials.gov using a predefined search criterion for relevant literature from inception to January 2022.

Euglycemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis in a Patient With Urinary Tract Infection.

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a complex metabolic disease primarily associated with elevated blood glucose levels in the body. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is the most feared acute presentation of diabetes mellitus (DM) in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Furthermore, euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis (EDKA) is a relatively rare complication of DM in which the blood glucose levels are usually less than 250 mg/dl with an elevated anion gap metabolic acidosis.