Clinical Variables Associated With Grade III and IV Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH) in Preterm Infants Weighing Less Than 750 Grams.

Background: Despite innovative advances in neonatal medicine, intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) continues to be a significant complication in neonatal intensive care units globally.

Objective: The study aimed to discern the variables heightening the risk of severe IVH (Grade III and IV) in extremely premature infants weighing less than 750 grams. We postulated that a descending hematocrit (Hct) trend during the first week of life could serve as a predictive marker for the development of severe IVH in this vulnerable population.

A Case of Retroperitoneal Paraganglioma Presenting As Dizziness and Chest Pain With a Coexisting Contralateral Primary Renal Tumor.

Paraganglioma is a rare type of neuroendocrine tumor with variable clinical presentations, making diagnosis relatively challenging. In this report, we present a case of retroperitoneal paraganglioma in a patient who experienced intermittent episodes of dizziness and chest pain. Imaging studies conducted during the patient's hospitalization revealed the presence of a lesion in the upper region of the right kidney, as well as a mass in the left retroperitoneal area that was suspected to be a paraganglioma.

Mortality Benefit of Remdesivir in COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

During current public health emergency of COVID-19 pandemic, repurposing of existing antiviral drugs may be an efficient strategy since there is no proven effective treatment. Published literature shows Remdesivir has broad-spectrum antiviral activity against numerous RNA viruses and has been recently recognized as a promising therapy against SARS-CoV-2. A systematic search was conducted for full length manuscripts published between inception and July 19th, 2020 focussing on efficacy and safety of Remdesivir in COVID-19.