The Exposome and Cardiovascular Health: Webcast December 12 2024.

This 61-minute webcast features a conversation about "The Exposome and Cardiovascular Health"-the focus of Issue 20.5. Led by the issue's editors, the discussion engages the authors on emerging themes and lessons learned while researching and writing the articles.

Hamman Syndrome in Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Unveiling a Rare and Life-Threatening Complication.

Hamman syndrome, or spontaneous pneumomediastinum, is a rare condition characterized by the presence of free air in the mediastinum, often triggered by increased intrathoracic pressure from vomiting, coughing, or intense physical exertion. Its association with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is extremely uncommon. We report a case of an 18-year-old male with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes who developed DKA complicated by pneumomediastinum, subcutaneous emphysema, and a small pneumothorax.

When Menstruation Meets the Pleura: A Rare Case of Catamenial Hemothorax and Thoracic Endometriosis and a Literature Review.

Catamenial hemothorax is a rare manifestation of thoracic endometriosis, characterized by blood in the pleural cavity associated with menstrual cycles. We present the case of a 42-year-old woman with recurrent right-sided chest pain and dyspnea coinciding with menstruation. Imaging revealed a large pleural effusion and hemothorax.