Sudden cardiac arrest in a patient with malignant mitral valve prolapse with CACNB2 gene mutation: a simple coincidence or coexistence?-a case report.

Background: Despite recent advances in cardiology, sudden cardiac death remains to be a significant challenge, and the precise cause for a large proportion of sudden cardiac arrests remains unclear.

Case Summary: A 48-year-old fit and healthy medical personnel with no previous medical illness suffered from ventricular fibrillation at his workplace and was successfully resuscitated. Although the basal electrocardiogram did not show a Brugada pattern, we identified mutations in the CACNB2 genes (Chr10: 18150879 and Chr10: 18539538 variants), which are pathogenic variants linked to the Brugada syndrome.

Asian medical students' attitudes towards professionalism.

Professionalism is the basis of trust in patient-physician relationships; however, there is very limited evidence focusing on attitudes towards professionalism among medical students. Hence, the main aim of our study was to investigate Malaysian medical students' attitudes towards professionalism with specific emphasis on the comparison between pre-clinical and clinical students. Our secondary aim was to compare the differences in perception of medical students in Malaysia (pre-clinical and clinical) with Asian medical students studying in Dublin, Ireland This study utilized the Professionalism Mini-Evaluation Exercise (P-MEX) instrument which consists of 25 items that represent four skill categories: Doctor-Patient Relationship skills, Reflective skills, Time Management and Inter-Professional Relationship skills.

Variations in prevalence and risk profiles for Common Mental Disorders amongst Rohingya, Chin and Kachin refugees from Myanmar.

Background: Large variations in prevalence rates of common mental disorder (CMD) amongst refugees and forcibly displaced populations have raised questions about the accuracy and value of epidemiological surveys in these cross-cultural settings. We examined the associations of sociodemographic indices, premigration traumatic events (TEs), postmigration living difficulties (PMLDs), and psychosocial disruptions based on the Adaptive Stress Index (ASI) in relation to CMD prevalence amongst the Rohingya, Chin and Kachin refugees originating from Myanmar and relocated to Malaysia.

Methods: Parallel epidemiological studies were conducted in areas where the three groups were concentrated in and around Malaysia (response rates: 80-83%).

Remote Monitoring of Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Clinical Outcomes.

Background: Remote monitoring (RM) of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD) is an established technology integrated into clinical practice. One recent randomized controlled trial (RCT) and several large device database studies have demonstrated a powerful survival advantage for ICD patients undergoing RM compared with those receiving conventional in-office (IO) follow-up.

Objectives: This study sought to conduct a systematic published data review and meta-analysis of RCTs comparing RM with IO follow-up.

Desmoid fibromatosis of submandibular region.

Desmoid fibromatosis is a benign yet locally aggressive tumor with a tendency to recur. It causes considerable morbidity particularly when it arises in a small area in the head and neck region. This tumor is extremely rare in the submandibular region.