Unlabelled: Previous studies have suggested that bisphosphonates may reduce stroke risk. This meta-analysis, which included 21 studies with 741,274 participants, revealed that bisphosphonates might be associated with lower stroke risk. However, evidence derived from randomized controlled trials identified no statistically significant association.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a life-threatening syndrome characterized by disordered immune activation resulting in cytokine storm and inflammation. We present a 27-year-old woman who had a fever and diffuse rash after recently starting lamotrigine. She developed meningismus and polyarthralgia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAtrial fibrillation is a commonly encountered clinical entity with various cardiovascular consequences. Common risk factors include alcohol abuse, hyperthyroidism, mitral stenosis, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and coronary artery disease. Another risk factor, yet under scientific scrutiny, is hiatal hernia.
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