Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis as a cause for dysphagia in a patient with ankylosing spondylitis.

Background: Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) is characterized by ankylosing spinal alterations which are often asymptomatic but may typically cause back pain and spinal stiffness. Presence of DISH may complicate spinal trauma and lead to unstable fractures requiring surgical intervention. Treatment options include physical activity, symptomatic treatment, local heat application, and optimization of metabolic comorbidities.

Is diversity harmful?-Mixed-brand cardiac implantable electronic devices undergoing magnetic resonance imaging.

Background: Many patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED) undergo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); however, a relevant proportion have a CIED system that has not been classified as MRI-conditional because of generators and leads from different brands (mixed-brand group). The available data concerning the outcome of these mixed patients undergoing MRI is limited.

Methods: A retrospective single center study, including all patients with CIEDs undergoing MRI between January 2013 until May 2020, was performed.