Exploring the relationship of supernumerary recurrent renal calculi formation and tick-borne infections: a case report.

A 51-year-old male with a history of Cacchi-Ricci disease and long-standing infection with various species of presented with recurrent symptoms of right-sided flank pain. Numerous renal calculi were identified on imaging. The etiology of the calculi had not been previously elucidated.

Impact of COVID-19 on Rocky Vista University medical students' mental health: A cross-sectional survey.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic brought immense changes to medical school curriculums world-wide, such as the widespread adoption of virtual learning. We sought to better understand the impact on medical students' mental health at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Parker, CO, United States. This study assessed the impact the pandemic had on anxiety and depression levels of medical students.

COVID-19 and mental health: A systematic review of international medical student surveys.

Background: The medical school curriculum has imposed psychological stressors on students worldwide, some of which may induce feelings of increased depression and anxiety. Meanwhile, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the feelings of stress, depression, and anxiety that a portion of medical students experience in their daily life. The aim of this systematic review is to gather concrete data from medical schools around the globe, and further evaluate how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted medical students' mental health.