Prevalence of Colonic Polyps in Patients Undergoing Kidney Transplant Evaluation: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review.

Objectives: Colorectal canceris the third most common cancer worldwide, and kidney transplant patients have up to a 2.5-fold increased risk of colorectal cancer compared with the general population. Presently, colorectal cancer screening recommendations in kidney transplant candidates are the same as for the general population.

Breaking Down the Gut: A Case of Severe Toxin-Mediated Colitis.

Shiga-toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) is a worldwide, foodborne pathogen that can lead to life-threatening complications. Transmission has been associated with undercooked meat products, contaminated food and water sources, person-to-person contact, and direct exposure to infected farm animals. As the name suggests, the major virulence factors contributing to its pathogenicity are Shiga toxins, which can cause a spectrum of clinical presentations ranging from mild watery diarrhea to severe hemorrhagic colitis due to its toxic effects on the gastrointestinal tract.

Two Sisters From Qatar With TUSC3 Genetic Mutation: Psychiatric Considerations.

Defects in the tumor suppressor candidate 3 (TUSC3) gene have been identified in individuals with autosomal recessive intellectual disability (ARID). Our report on two sisters from Qatar with a mutation in the TUSC3 gene focuses on the behavioral manifestations and management provided to them. The sisters, daughters of consanguineous parents, exhibited aggressive and impulsive behavior, along with hyperactivity and emotional dysregulation.

Coughing Up a Lung: A Curious Case of Pertussis.

Pertussis is a commonly underdiagnosed infection with incidence that has been steadily rising in adolescents and adults over the last three decades. Some reports suggested cyclical pattern of pertussis infection occurrence with peaks every two to five years. The complications of pertussis can be infectious or mechanical in the setting of persistent cough.