Incidence of Respiratory Pathogens in Naval Special Warfare Sea, Air, and Land Team Candidates With Swimming-Induced Pulmonary Edema.

Background: Swimming-induced pulmonary edema (SIPE) is a respiratory condition frequently seen among Naval Special Warfare (NSW) trainees. The incidence of positive respiratory panel (RP) findings in trainees with a diagnosis of SIPE currently is unknown.

Research Question: Does a significant difference exist in the incidence of respiratory pathogens in nasopharyngeal samples of NSW candidates with SIPE and a control group?

Study Design And Methods: Retrospective analysis of clinical information from NSW Sea, Air, and Land (SEAL) team candidates with a diagnosis of SIPE over a 12-month period.

Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation in the Treatment of Pulmonary Light Chain Deposition Disease.

Light chain deposition disease is a rare condition that results in the deposition of light chains in organs and their subsequent dysfunction. It is often the consequence of unchecked light chain production by a plasma cell clone. Rarely does it manifest with solely pulmonary involvement, especially in the young otherwise healthy patient.

Volume Resuscitation and Progression to Organ Failure in Shiga Toxin-Producing Infection in Adults.

Unlabelled: Shiga toxin-producing infection is associated with dysentery and the hemolytic uremic syndrome, marked by the triad of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, acute kidney failure, and thrombocytopenia. Descriptions of Shiga toxin-producing outbreaks causing hemolytic uremic syndrome in adults are sparse, and management strategies are largely adapted from pediatric literature where aggressive fluid administration is recommended. However, these may not be ideal for adults.

Incidence and Impact of Swimming-Induced Pulmonary Edema on Navy SEAL Candidates.

Background: Respiratory complications such as swimming-induced pulmonary edema (SIPE) are a common feature of United States Navy Special Warfare (NSW) training.

Research Question: This study was designed to evaluate the incidence and clinical features of SIPE seen in this population.

Study Design And Methods: A prospective, observational review of all NSW candidates over a 15-month period was designed.

Birt-Hogg-Dubé Syndrome Caused by a Novel Mutation in the FLCL Gene.

Background: Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by skin fibrofolliculomas, cystic lung disease, and bilateral renal tumors. It has also been implicated in the formation of tumors in other organs, particularly thyroid and colon. This case presents a young female presenting with only cystic lung disease and kidney tumors, identified as having a never before identified heterozygous mutation in the folliculin () gene which is the likely cause of her syndrome.

Severe CNS angiostrongyliasis in a young marine: a case report and literature review.

Angiostrongylus cantonensis is the most common cause of eosinophilic meningitis worldwide. Infection typically occurs through ingestion of undercooked molluscs or vegetables contaminated by infective larvae. Endemic regions were previously limited to southeast Asia and the Pacific basin; however, this parasite is seeing an alarming increase in global distribution with reported cases in more than 30 countries, including several states in the USA.