A Rare Case of COVID-19 Associated With Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, Thrombocytopenia and Acute Kidney Injury.

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has numerous effects on different systemic organs other than the lungs. In this case report, we look at the presentation of a young female who was diagnosed with autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA), kidney injury and thrombocytopenia during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection. She recovered well without the need for steroids.

Achromobacter xylosoxidans Bacteremia in a Liver Transplant Patient: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Since the first isolation of Achromobacter xylosoxidans, it has been increasingly recognized as an opportunistic pathogen. It is an aerobic Gram-negative bacillus mainly found in aquatic environments. It has been reported to cause nosocomial infections, especially in immunocompromised patients.

Acute Confusional Migraine: Unusual Great Masquerader-Case Report and Literature Review.

. Acute confusional migraine (ACM) is a rare variant of migraine, mainly prevalent in children and adolescents. It is not currently indexed as a distinct variant of migraine likely since only a few cases were reported in the adult population.

Acute symptomatic hyponatremia in setting of SIADH as an isolated presentation of COVID-19.

The syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) is one of the most common causes of hyponatremia in hospitalized patients. Wide spectrum of etiologies associated with hyponatremia pose significant challenges in detecting and treating this disorder. Several infectious causes of SIADH have been reported; however, hyponatremia associated with SIADH and Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was only recently mentioned in a few case reports.

COVID-19 presenting with diarrhoea and hyponatraemia.

COVID-19 is a viral disease with a high infectivity rate. The full spectrum of the disease is not yet understood. This understanding may help in limiting potential exposure.

An investigation into the avoidability of adverse drug reactions using the LAAT and modified Hallas tools.

An adverse drug reactions avoidability tool called the Liverpool ADR avoidability assessment tool (LAAT) was recently developed (for research purposes), and subsequently validated with mixed interrater reliability (IRR). We investigated the comparative IRR of this tool in an inpatient cohort to ascertain its practical application in this setting.The patient population was comprised of 44 ADR drug pairs drawn from an observational prospective cohort of patents with ADR attending a Weill Cornell Medicine-affiliated tertiary medical Centre in Doha Qatar (Hamad General Hospital).

Novel biomarkers for potential risk stratification of drug induced liver injury (DILI): A narrative perspective on current trends.

Background: Drug induced liver injury (DILI) is an increasing cause of acute liver injury especially with increasing need for pharmacotherapy of widening comorbidities amongst our ever-aging population. Uncertainty however remains regarding both acceptable and widely agreeable diagnostic algorithms as well a clear understanding of mechanistic insights that most accurately underpins it. In this review, we have explored the potential role of emerging novel markers of DILI and how they could possibly be integrated into clinical care of patients.

Shellfish allergy and relation to iodinated contrast media: United Kingdom survey.

Aim: To assess current practice of United Kingdom cardiologists with respect to patients with reported shellfish/iodine allergy, and in particular the use of iodinated contrast for elective coronary angiography. Moreover we have reviewed the current evidence-base and guidelines available in this area.

Methods: A questionnaire survey was send to 500 senior United Kingdom cardiologists (almost 50% cardiologists registered with British Cardiovascular Society) using email and first 100 responses used to analyze practise.

Atypical Takayasu arteritis: a family with five affected siblings.

Background: Takayasu disease is a giant cell arteritis, primarily affecting the aorta and its main branches, particularly over the first 1.5 cm. It is more common in South-East Asian countries and in young females, whose clinical manifestations range from asymptomatic to catastrophic neurological impairment.