Postpartum Pubic Symphysis Diastasis: A Case Report.

We present the case of a 25-year-old African American female patient (G1P0) with a past medical history of brain arteriovenous malformation repair, pneumonia, and a urinary tract infection who was admitted to the labor and delivery floor at 39 weeks for a spontaneous vaginal delivery of a 4.025 kg female baby. In the immediate postpartum (PP) period, the patient presented with severe pelvic pain and trouble ambulating.

The Management of Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia-Related Hypotension in the United States During Cesarean Childbirth.

This study delves into the prevalence of spinal anesthesia-induced hypotension during cesarean (c-section) childbirth, focusing on existing treatments and their efficacy. Currently, neuraxial analgesia is the most efficient method for alleviating pain during c-sections, but its major side effect, hypotension, necessitates a thorough understanding of the available treatment options. A scoping review was conducted using PubMed and Rayyan, with inclusion criteria being English peer-reviewed articles from the last five years, involving nulligravida/primigravida women under 35 years old in the United States.

Apixaban (Eliquis)-Induced Rash: A Case Report.

Many anticoagulants are indicated as prophylaxis and treatment for conditions that may lead to thromboembolisms or atrial fibrillation. Among those, apixaban, a reversible direct inhibitor of factor Xa, is one of the most popular. Apixaban is known to cause a variety of side effects; however, for this paper, the focus is on hypersensitivity reactions.

The Overlap of Diabetes and Osteoarthritis in American Populations.

Diabetes mellitus, a condition in which the body's ability to produce insulin is impaired, and osteoarthritis (OA), a painful degeneration of joint cartilage, are both serious conditions that affect millions of people in the United States (U.S.).