Outcomes of Triple-Negative Breast Cancers (TNBC) Compared with Non-TNBC: Does the Survival Vary for All Stages?

Background: Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is associated with aggressive tumor behavior and worse outcomes. In a study at a tertiary care breast unit in a developing country, clinico-pathological attributes and outcomes of patients with TNBC were compared with (c.w.

Morbidity of chemotherapy administration and satisfaction in breast cancer patients: a comparative study of totally implantable venous access device (TIVAD) versus peripheral venous access usage.

Background: This prospective, non-randomized, comparative study evaluated morbidity of chemotherapy administration via a totally implantable venous access device (TIVAD) versus peripheral intravenous access (PIVA), and satisfaction in breast cancer patients in a limited-resource setting.

Methods: Consecutive patients receiving chemotherapy via TIVAD (n = 114) or PIVA (n = 159) were studied. Venous access-related events were recorded.

Cardiovascular dysfunction in symptomatic primary hyperparathyroidism and its reversal after curative parathyroidectomy: results of a prospective case control study.

Background: Cardiovascular mortality in primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is attributed to myocardial and endothelial dysfunction. In this prospective, case-control study we assessed cardiovascular dysfunction in patients with symptomatic PHPT and its reversal after successful parathyroidectomy.

Methods: Fifty-six patients with symptomatic PHPT underwent two-dimensional echocardiography, tissue Doppler (diastolic function assessment), serum N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (s-NTproBNP, a myocardial damage marker), and endothelial- and smooth muscle-dependent vasodilatory response (vascular dysfunction) studies before, 3, and 6 months after parathyroidectomy; 25 age-matched controls were studied similarly.

Rare case of internal pancreatic fistula in a young adult presenting with massive bilateral pleural effusion.

Pancreatic pleural fistula is a rare sequel of acute or chronic pancreatitis. The diagnosis is usually delayed due to low index of suspicion and the need for advanced diagnostic tools. The clinical presentation is often misleading because respiratory rather than abdominal symptoms predominate.