Disseminated infection in an immunocompromised adult: An uncommon etiology of skin infection.

is a rapidly growing nontuberculous mycobacterium (NTM) that is ubiquitous in the environment and is associated with skin and soft tissue infections (1). Because is an opportunistic infection, it can present as skin abscess, cellulitis, osteomyelitis, pulmonary infection or disseminated infections, particularly in individuals with compromised immune systems or underlying lung conditions such as cystic fibrosis or bronchiectasis. is one of the most pathogenic rapidly growing mycobacteria (RGM).

Intravascular Lithotripsy: Approach to Advanced Calcified Coronary Artery Lesions, Current Understanding, and What Could Possibly Be Studied Next.

Calcified and resistant narrowing of arteries poses significant difficulty in performing percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs), as they increase the risk of subpar outcomes leading to worse clinical outcomes. Despite the existence of dedicated technologies and devices, including various balloons and atherectomy systems, they often do not ensure sufficient plaque modification and ideal vessel preparation for optimal stent deployment. Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL), a technology originally developed for urological procedures, has recently been used to safely and selectively disrupt calcified depositions in both peripheral and coronary arteries by sonic waves that seamlessly transfer to nearby tissue, enhancing vessel compliance with minimal impact on soft tissues.