Coxsackievirus-Induced Myocarditis With Acute Onset of Heart Failure With Pleural Effusion.

This is a case of a 45-year-old Caucasian female with coxsackievirus-induced myocarditis. Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscles, which can be difficult to diagnose at times because its symptoms overlap with other cardiovascular diseases. At times, when the patient presents, the full impact of the etiology would have either improved or resolved.

A Recurrent Case of Mesothelial Pericardial Cyst.

This is a case of a 37-year-old female patient with past medical history of mitral valve prolapse and benign mesothelial pericardial cyst status post laparoscopic resection who presented to the emergency department with a chief complaint of right-sided sharp non-radiating chest pain due to recurrent case of benign mesothelial pericardial cyst. Though this is not a common pathology, it does overlap with common cardiovascular symptoms/conditions; not limited to but including chest pain, dyspnea, palpitations, pericardial effusions, infections and arrhythmias. It is crucial to have appropriate history and physical exam and appropriate evaluation to rule out pericardial cysts as well as their locations and their potential lethal mechanical implication on crucial nearby structures.

Clinical Effectiveness of N-Methyl-D-Aspartate (NMDA) Receptor Antagonists in Adult Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Treatment: A Systematic Review.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a neuropsychiatric disorder that affects approximately 2% of the human population. Traditional treatment of OCD includes selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) or serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SRI) treatment along with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Nearly 25%-30% of OCD patients do not respond to SSRIs.

The Effectiveness of Statins as Potential Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled trials.

Evidence of the effectiveness of statins, the lipid-lowering agents in retarding the progression of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a disabling neurological disease with autoimmune etiology, have been highlighted in animal studies and observational studies. The proposed immune-modulatory actions and neuroprotective effects of statins make them a promising treatment option for MS that needs to be explored further. In this systematic review, we aim to investigate the role of different statins as monotherapy or in combination with the established MS medications in improving the clinical and radiological course of MS variants, including optic neuritis, using randomized controlled trials (RCTs).

The Relationship Between Caffeine and Caffeinated Drinks in Causing Intracranial Hemorrhage in the Elderly Aspirin-Taking Population: A Systematic Review.

Caffeinated drinks are the most widely consumed beverages globally and their intake has increased in the elderly. Caffeine exhibits dose-dependent adverse effects. Low to moderate doses cause anxiety, restlessness, irritability, and nausea.

Protective Role of Vitamin D Therapy in Diabetes Mellitus Type II.

Diabetes Mellitus type II (DM II) is a worldwide disease with a rapidly growing parallel prevalence and adversities affecting multi-body systems. Hence, it is imperative to treat DM II effectively, maintaining glucose homeostasis to avoid complications such as diabetic nephropathy, peripheral neuropathy, and retinopathy. Vitamin D, among many benefits, has positive outcomes on hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) control.

Drug-Eluting Stents: Their Preventative/Prophylactic Role Against Gemcitabine Induced Acute Coronary Syndrome.

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS), a subdivision of ischemic cardiac disease, is the sudden occlusion of coronary vessels that results in decreased blood supply to heart muscles and possible infarction. Though some of the etiologies are hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus, and tobacco; certain types of chemotherapies play a major role. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has shown lifesaving results via drug-eluting stent (DES) deployment into occluded vessels.

The mercury levels in crustaceans and cephalopods from Peninsular Malaysia.

This study is to determine total mercury in edible tissues of eight species of cephalopods and 12 species of crustaceans purchased from 11 identified major fish landing ports and wet markets throughout Peninsular Malaysia. The concentration of mercury was measured by cold vapor atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) technique using the Perkin Elmer Flow Injection Mercury System (FIMS-400). In general, the mercury levels were low with concentrations in cephalopods ranging from 0.

Mercury levels of marine fish commonly consumed in Peninsular Malaysia.

This study was conducted to determine the concentration of total mercury in the edible portion of 46 species of marine fish (n = 297) collected from selected major fish landing ports and wholesale markets throughout Peninsular Malaysia. Samples were collected in June to December 2009. Prior to analysis, the fish samples were processed which consisted of drying at 65 °C until a constant weight was attained; then, it was grounded and digested by a microwave digestion system.