Saffron extract as an emerging novel therapeutic option in reproduction and sexual health: recent advances and future prospectives.

Saffron, derived from Crocus sativus, is gaining research attention for potential therapeutic applications. Its diverse clinical applications extend to cardiovascular health, diabetes management, sleep quality, psychiatric illnesses, and rheumatoid arthritis. Saffron's positive effects on blood pressure, glucose levels, cognitive function, and inflammatory markers contribute to its versatility.

Superfetation and heterotopic pregnancy: Case report of two rare phenomena coexisting and implications in the era of assisted reproductive technologies.

Key Clinical Message: To raise awareness about the increasing incidence of superfetation and heterotopic pregnancy in patients with ovarian induction, their insidious symptoms of abdominal pain, anemia, and hemodynamic instability in early pregnancy, and the usefulness of transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) and quantitative beta human chorionic gonadotrophin (b-hCG) for diagnosis.

Abstract: Superfetation, occurrence of ovulation, fertilization, and implantation during an ongoing pregnancy and heterotopic pregnancy (HP) simultaneous presence of intrauterine and extrauterine pregnancies are infrequent phenomena. We report a case where both coexisted, challenges in diagnosis and management and association with the widespread use of assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs).

Late onset psychosis in a case of 15q11.2 BP1-BP2 microdeletion () syndrome: A case report and literature review.

Burnside-Butler syndrome is an inheritable genetic condition characterized by the partial deletion of specific genetic material located on chromosome 15q11. Individuals diagnosed with this particular medical condition display a variety of neuropsychiatric disorders, including psychosis, aggression, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, developmental disorders involving learning difficulties, language delays, autism spectrum disorders, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. The authors discuss the case of a 51-year-old Caucasian female diagnosed with Burnside-Butler syndrome at 8 years.

Neglected ureteral stent in a patient with chronic kidney disease and solitary functioning kidney: case report and review of literature.

Introduction: A ureteral stent is crucial for managing urinary flow obstruction, ureteral reconstructive surgeries, and iatrogenic ureteral injuries. The authors aim to report a case of forgotten double-J stent for 17 years, the longest time reported in literature in a patient with solitary kidney and no typical long-term complications as stones formation and encrustation.

Case Presentation: A 58-year-old male with chronic kidney disease and solitary left kidney presented with left loin pain.

The Influence of Lifestyle Factors on the Occurrence and Severity of Premature Ventricular Contractions: A Comprehensive Review.

Premature ventricular contractions (PVC) are a type of ventricular arrhythmias, occurring as a result of formation or reentry of an abnormal impulse in the ventricular myocardium or in the Purkinje system. PVC occurs commonly in healthy individuals and is observed in 1%-4% of the population. Several lifestyle factors like stress levels, caffeine, drugs, alcohol, nicotine, sleep, and physical exercise have been implicated in increasing the risk.

Delirium with Concurrent Use of Lithium and ECT and the Safety Implications: Case Reports and Review of the Literature.

Using electroconvulsive treatment and lithium together to treat acute manic episodes is common, but the effects of combining these therapies vary according to the literature. Some studies have found severe adverse side effects, while others have found the combination of both medications safe and helpful. To investigate potential adverse side effects, this study reports on two cases where bipolar affective disorder patients developed delirium after receiving electroconvulsive therapy and lithium concurrently.