The Delayed Diagnosis of a Submassive Pulmonary Embolism Following Influenza A Infection Treated With Half-Dose Tenecteplase: A Case Report.

The coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has brought renewed attention to thrombotic complications arising from respiratory viral infections, driven by inflammatory responses and activation of the coagulation cascade. While influenza typically resolves on its own, information about its thromboembolic risks remains limited. The persistence of symptoms and the similarity between influenza symptoms and those of pulmonary embolism (PE) often lead to diagnostic delays, which can significantly impact patient outcomes.

Complete mesocolic excision and extended lymphadenectomy: Where should we stand?

Debate regarding the risks and merits of complete mesocolic excision and extended lymphadenectomy is ongoing, particularly for right-sided colon cancers. In this article, we hope to provide a succinct yet encompassing review of the relevant literature. We posit that complete mesocolic excision with D3 dissection is indicated in select patients with colon cancers, particularly those distal to the cecum.

Thromboembolism Triggered by a Combination of Electronic Cigarettes and Oral Contraceptives: A Case Report and Review of Literature.

Genetic predisposition, oral contraceptive (OCP) use, tobacco smoking, cancers, and trauma are well-known triggers for hypercoagulability and thromboembolism. Multiple reports have been published on the health risk of combining OCP and traditional cigarettes smoking in the context of thromboembolism. However, limited information is available on the health consequences of combining OCP use with electronic cigarettes.

Fungal Endophthalmitis after Intravitreal Injections of Triamcinolone Contaminated by a Compounding Pharmacy: Five-Year Follow-up of 23 Patients.

Purpose: To report the 5-year outcome of an outbreak of Bipolaris hawaiiensis fungal endophthalmitis caused by contamination of intravitreal triamcinolone from Franck's Compounding Pharmacy in Ocala, Florida.

Design: Retrospective case series.

Participants: Twenty-three patients (n = 25 eyes).

MACULAR DEGENERATION AND ASPIRIN USE.

Purpose: To review current literature of the benefits that aspirin provides for patients' cardiovascular health compared with the risk of AMD worsening.

Methods: We performed a review and critically analyzed six cardiovascular and four ophthalmological trials regarding risks and benefits of aspirin use. The prospective randomized cardiovascular trials had a cumulative 167,580 while the 3 smaller ophthalmological data sets had a cumulative 12,015 subjects.