An Unusual Presentation of Monofocal Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Hepatic Abscess in an Otherwise Healthy Man.

A hepatic abscess is the collection of suppurative matter within the parenchyma of the liver. While most pyogenic liver abscesses (PLAs) are polymicrobial in nature, some rare cases are caused by methicillin-resistant (MRSA). We present a case of a 43 year-old male without evident exposures who presented with abdominal pain and via CT imaging was found to have monofocal MRSA hepatic abscess.

Intercepting the Intussusception: A Rare Case of Adult Intussusception With a Cecal Neuroendocrine Tumor Lead Point.

Intussusception is the invagination of one segment of the bowel into the adjacent bowel segment leading to obstruction, intestinal ischemia and, in severe cases, peritonitis and perforation. While the condition is more common in children, adult intussusception does occur and is often attributed to malignancy. In this case report, we discuss an adult man who presented for weight loss and intermittent abdominal pain and was ultimately found to have ileocecal intussusception on CT imaging.

Epigallocatechin Gallate Mitigates the Methamphetamine-Induced Striatal Dopamine Terminal Toxicity by Preventing Oxidative Stress in the Mouse Brain.

Methamphetamine (METH) is a popular psychostimulant due to its long-lasting effects and inexpensive production. METH intoxication is known to increase oxidative stress leading to neuronal damage. Thus, preventing the METH-induced oxidative stress can potentially mitigate neuronal damage.