Desmin-related cardiomyopathy in a young woman presented with an infra-Hisian atrioventricular block.

A 17-year-old woman was admitted due to a complete atrioventricular block. Comprehensive analytic and imaging studies were conducted to determine the aetiology. Cardiac magnetic ressonance imaging revealed concentric hypertrophy of the left ventricle and diffuse intramural late enhancement gadolinium.

Major Insect Pests of Sweet Potatoes in Brazil and the United States, with Information on Crop Production and Regulatory Pest Management.

The sweet potato [ (L.) Lam] is considered one of the most important crops in the world as food, fodder, and raw material for starch and alcohol production. Sweet potato consumption and demand for its value-added products have increased significantly over the past two decades, leading to new cultivars, expansion in acreage, and increased demand in the United States and its export markets.

Mifepristone and misoprostol versus misoprostol alone for induction of labor in women with intrauterine fetal death: A meta-analysis and systematic review.

Background: Misoprostol is largely used in labor induction in cases of intrauterine fetal death. However, recent randomized clinical trials (RCTs) showed that the combination of mifepristone and misoprostol might have better effects than the use of misoprostol alone.

Objectives: To compare mifepristone and misoprostol lines of treatment.