Dysphagia Aortica: A Rare Presentation of Infrarenal Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in an Elderly Patient.

This article explores the challenges in diagnosing dysphagia aortica through the case of an 89-year-old man with a medical history of hypertension, ischemic heart disease, and chronic kidney disease. Over a three-month period, the patient experienced progressively worsening dysphagia and indigestion. On the day of presentation, his condition further deteriorated, marked by hypotension.

From Diagnosis to Resolution: A Case Study of Myxopapillary Ependymoma Survival.

Myxopapillary ependymoma (MPE) is a rare, slow-growing tumor that commonly arises in the lumbosacral region of the spinal cord, within the filum terminale and cauda equina. The frequent presentation of MPE is back, sacral, or leg pain. The tumor's size, site, and extension usually influence these symptoms.

The impact of chronic rhinosinusitis on COVID-19 risk and outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: The impact of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) and subsequent steroid therapy on acquiring COVID-19 and severe outcomes remains controversial. Therefore, we conducted this systematic review and meta-analysis to provide cumulative evidence regarding the risk of COVID-19 and the impact of steroid therapy, length of hospital stay, mechanical ventilation, and mortality among CRC patients.

Methods: We conducted a comprehensive electronic search strategy using the relevant keywords.

Monkeypox viral detection in semen specimens of confirmed cases: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

The current literature shows increasing concerns about potential seminal transmission of monkeypox virus (MPXV). Accordingly, we aimed to understand better the potential presence of MPXV in the seminal fluids and others specimens obtained from MPX cases. On June 26, 2022, a systematic search of the literature was conducted to find articles that examine the presence of MPXV in the seminal fluid of confirmed cases.