Prevalence of Latent Tuberculosis Infection Among Rheumatology Patients and Management Practices in the United Arab Emirates: A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study.

Introduction Prior to immunosuppression, rheumatology patients are routinely screened for latent tuberculosis (TB) infection using interferon-gamma release assays (IGRAs). Variability in the management of latent and indeterminate IGRA results across institutions limited long-term outcome data. A retrospective study was conducted at Tawam Hospital, United Arab Emirates, to investigate the incidence and management protocols associated with positive and indeterminate IGRA results, as well as TB infection, among patients with rheumatic conditions.

Kikuchi-Fujimoto Disease in a 25-Year-Old Female: A Case Report.

Background: Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease or histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis is a rare benign disease that presents as cervical lymphadenopathy and fever.

Case Presentation: A 25-year-old South Asian female dentist, recently married, presented to our emergency department due to two weeks of fever, sore throat, swollen neck, and cough. The patient initially presented to a private clinic and was prescribed antibiotics on two visits.

Severe Hyponatremia in a 46-Year-Old Female With Pituitary Stalk Duplication and Primary Empty Sella Syndrome.

Pituitary duplication is a rare congenital malformation. It has been mainly reported in the pediatric and neonatal population, with few reported cases in the adult population. In this case report, we discuss the presentation of an adult female patient with pituitary stalk duplication and primary empty sella (PES).

Mental health, wellbeing and burnout among medical students in the United Arab Emirates.

Background: Medical students tend to experience high levels of stress during their studies, that can result in mental health disorders and burnout, further affecting academic performance and later ability to practice.

Aims: To investigate previous and current mental health issues, significant sources of stress, burnout, and substance use among medical students in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Method: We conducted an online survey to collect data on demographics, sources of stress, mental health problems, burnout, and substance use in 385 medical students from the UAE University.