Adrenal crisis as initial manifestation of bilateral adrenal hemorrhage due to antiphospholipid syndrome: A case report.

A 62-year-old man was admitted to the emergency department with hypotension and altered consciousness. On physical examination, he had hyperpigmentation of the skin and mucous membranes. Admission tests revealed hypoglycemia, hyponatremia, and hyperkalemia.

Tuberculous pericarditis-a silent and challenging disease: A case report.

Background: Tuberculous pericarditis (TP) remains a challenge for endemic countries. In developing countries, one to two percent of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis develops TP.

Case Summary: A 49-year-old woman presented with dyspnea, chest pain and dry cough.

Comparison of ROX and HACOR scales to predict high-flow nasal cannula failure in patients with SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia.

The pandemic of SARSCov2 infection has created a challenge in health services worldwide. Some scales have been applied to evaluate the risk of intubation, such as the ROX and HACOR. The objective of this study is to compare the predictive capacity of the HACOR scale and the ROX index and define the optimal cut-off points.