A Rare Presentation of Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma in the Subpectoral Space.

Soft tissue sarcomas (STS) are often described as asymptomatic, rapidly expanding masses, particularly in the extremities or trunk. Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma (UPS), a high-grade variant of STS, ranks as the second most prevalent subtype in the United States. It predominantly affects males between their fifth and seventh decades.

A Case of Non-purpuric Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia Secondary to ABO Incompatibility.

Neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (NAIT) is a condition in which maternal IgG antibodies are directed against fetal platelets and cross the placenta, destroying fetal thrombocytes. It is typically caused by maternal alloimmunization to human leukocyte antigens (HLA). ABO incompatibility, on the other hand, is a rare cause of NAIT due to the variable expression of ABO antigens on platelets.

Adult-Onset Immunoglobulin A Vasculitis Following Hemodialysis Treatment: An Unusual Presentation.

Immunoglobulin A (IgA) vasculitis, formerly known as Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP), is a small vessel vasculitis due to perivascular deposition of dominant IgA immune complexes. It classically presents with symptoms such as palpable purpura, abdominal pain, kidney dysfunction, and joint pain. It most commonly affects children less than 10 years old.

Dying still matters in the age of COVID-19.

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on people with palliative care needs.

Engaging clinicians in evidence based policy development: the case of nursing documentation.

A lack of consistent policy direction, revealed by a review of nursing and midwifery documentation, presented researchers with an opportunity to engage clinicians in the process of evidence based policy development. By utilising the framework informed by both practice development and the principles of evidence based practice, clinicians were taken through an education program and a series of activities to develop their skills in discerning how research evidence and other literature can inform policy development. The clinicians' involvement maximised their investment in the final policy.