Antireflux Ureteral Stents Prevent Stent-Related Symptoms: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Ureteral stents are widely used in urological care, but they are often associated with adverse stent-related symptoms (SRS), such as painful urination, elevated urinary frequency, and abdominal discomfort. Antireflux ureteral stents have been developed to reduce stent-related pain and reflux by minimizing vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was undertaken to assess the efficacy of antireflux ureteral stents in mitigating SRS compared to conventional urethral stents.

A Case of Puffer Fish Poisoning from United Arab Emirates.

Puffer fish ( is a well-known source of deadly food poisoning due to a neurotoxin, called tetrodotoxin. Cases of tetrodotoxin poisoning are common along the coasts of East Asian countries but rare in the Arabian Gulf region. Here, we report a case of a 19-year-old man who presented with signs and symptoms suggestive of puffer fish poisoning.

Van der Knaap Disease (Vanishing White Matter) - Unusual Presentation in a Neonate: A Case Report.

Van der Knaap disease, also known as megalencephalic leukoencephalopathy with subcortical cysts (MLC), is a rare autosomal disorder, with no exact prevalence but more than 150 cases were reported in the literature. It was more prevalent in some ethnicities where consanguinity is common. It is usually characterized by infantile-onset macrocephaly, cerebral leukoencephalopathy and mild neurological symptoms, and a slow course of functional deterioration.