Kinetics of anti-SARS-CoV-2 responses post complete vaccination with coronavac: A prospective study in 50 health workers.

Background: COVID-19 pandemic causes severe acute respiratory syndrome and requires rapid action. The development of effective safe vaccines become a global priority for achieving herd immunity. Vaccination is expected to form specific antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein which can neutralize the virus, preventing the virus from binding with ACE 2 receptors.

Hypokalemic periodic paralysis and renal tubular acidosis in a patient with hypothyroid and autoimmune disease.

Background: Hypokalemic periodic paralysis (HPP) is a rare muscle disorder characterized by episodic muscle weakness that can lead to respiratory failure. This disorder is a common manifestation of renal tubular acidosis. Renal tubular acidosis can occur associated with various systemic disorders such as Sjogren's syndrome and thyroid disorders.