COVID-Induced Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: A Case Report and Treatment-Focused Review.

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare disease that is part of a vast spectrum of thrombotic microangiopathies (TMAs). Despite the rarity of TTP, clinicians must maintain a high suspicion of this disease. The condition is characterized by fever, low platelets, hemolytic anemia, renal abnormalities, and neurological dysfunction.

The Influence of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome on the Outcomes of Patients With Diabetic Ketoacidosis.

Purpose: The effect of comorbid obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) on hospitalized patients with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) has not been studied so far. This study elucidates the outcomes of DKA patients with OHS compared to those without OHS.

Methods: Patients above 18 years of age were included in the study.

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure vs Mandibular Advancement Devices in the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common sleep-related breathing disorder which has various treatment options, however, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) remains the gold standard. The aim of this meta-analysis is to compare the current first-line treatment of OSA, i.e.

Bilateral Internal Carotid Artery Occlusion, an Unusual Clinical Entity in a Young Adult.

Bilateral internal carotid artery occlusion (BICAO) is a rare disease leading to serious cerebrovascular disease and complications including recurrent ischemic stroke or death. There are very few cases reported on BICAO, especially among young adults. The clinical presentation can range from asymptomatic to fatal ischemic stroke depending upon the presence of adequate collateral blood flow.