Lung cancer remains a major global health challenge, contributing to substantial morbidity and mortality rates. Nintedanib, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, has demonstrated potential as a treatment for lung cancer. We aim to evaluate nintedanib's efficacy in treating patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), depending on the available evidence.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSmall bowel obstruction (SBO) in pregnancy is a challenging diagnosis. Case rarity, non-specific presentations, and the non-practicality of using X-ray/gamma-ray imaging modalities in pregnancy contribute to the increased difficulty in timely diagnosing midgut volvulus during pregnancy, thereby increasing maternal and fetal morbidity. We report a case of midgut volvulus in a 39-year-old lady, gravida 3, para 2, with two previous cesarean sections.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA 29-year-old man with moderate coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia presented with a one-day history of palpitations. On examination, he was febrile and tachycardic (pulse rate of 182 beats per minute), with a blood pressure of 120/80 mmHg and oxygen saturation of 96%. Electrocardiography revealed sustained monomorphic wide-complex tachycardia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPlacenta accreta spectrum (PAS) can cause complications like hysterectomy or death due to massive pelvic bleeding. We aim to evaluate the efficacy of two different arterial ligation techniques in controlling postpartum haemorrhage and minimizing bleeding complications. We searched six databases.
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