COVID-19 in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS): a propensity matched analysis (2020-2021).

Background: By 2023, COVID-19 had caused 6.8 million deaths in the United States. COVID-19 presents more severely in leukemia compared to solid tumors (OR 1.

Development of the Culturally Affirming and Responsive Experiences (CARE) Measure: Observing Responsiveness and Ethnic-Racial Cultural Socialization in Mother-Child Interactions.

The existing literature on the importance of maternal responsiveness and the growing body of literature supporting early ethnic-racial cultural socialization highlight the need for an observational measure of how they co-occur during mother-child interactions. This study presents the development and initial validation of the Culturally Affirming and Responsive Experiences (CARE) measure, an observational measure of the presence and quality of responsiveness and ethnic-racial cultural socialization within early mother-child interactions. Pilot study results with 103 racially and ethnically diverse mother-child dyads demonstrated initial reliability and validity of the CARE measure.

Middle-aged women with hematodiaphyseal dysplasia: Ghosal syndrome: Case report.

Ghosal hematodiaphyseal dysplasia (GHDD) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by increased bone density involving diaphyses of long bones and defective hematopoiesis. It is due to biallelic variants in the TBXAS1 (OMIM*274180) gene, which encodes for thromboxane synthase. We present a rare case of a middle-aged woman who presented with chronic anemia and bone pain.

A Bizarre Case of Periovarian Hematoma in a Patient Undergoing Controlled Ovarian Stimulation Managed Conservatively.

Background: The occurrence of ovarian hematoma during controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) is very rare. Until now, there is no such case reported in the literature. In this study, an attempt was made to discuss the possible mechanisms for the development of hematoma in such patients, the clinical presentation, monitoring, and management of these cases.

Role of POCUS in the Management of New-onset Tachyarrhythmia in the Setting of SARS-CoV-2: A Case Report.

Introduction: SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with myocardial inflammation, new onset cardiomyopathy, and arrhythmias. Here, we describe the utilization of POCUS and management of concurrent new onset atrial tachycardia and heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HfrEF) in a patient with SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Presentation: An 80-year-old female with multiple medical problems presented with sudden onset of shortness of breath and cough.

Unmasking the Common Thief: A Rare Cause of Isolated Hypoglossal Nerve Palsy.

Multiple cranial nerve palsies frequently accompany hypoglossal nerve palsy, potentially indicating malignancy, such as lymphoma, nasopharyngeal carcinoma, or metastases. However, when solely the hypoglossal nerve is affected, the causes may involve Chiari malformation, arachnoid cyst, or infectious mononucleosis, suggesting a positive prognosis. Craniocervical junction tuberculosis (TB), is an uncommon cause of isolated hypoglossal nerve palsy and has been reported infrequently in the literature.

A Stitch in Time Saves Nine: Planning for Artesunate Supply with Malaria on the Rise.

Background: Malaria is extremely rare in the United States. Physicians should not only be familiar with signs and symptoms, but also be aware of the available resources at their respective institutions to be able to effectively treat it.

Presentation: 52-year-old female presented with worsening generalized fatigue.

A Green Surprise: Bilateral Bilious Pleural Effusion Secondary to Esophageal Rupture-A Case Report.

Bilothorax, an exudative pleural effusion due to the accumulation of bile. It is also called cholethorax or thoracobilia and was initially reported in 1971. Here, we report a rare case of an elderly male presenting with bilateral bilothorax due to esophageal rupture.

Shorter antitubercular therapy for extrapulmonary tuberculosis - a case report.

Introduction: Extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) adds to India's significant economic burden, with pericardial effusion being a potentially fatal complication. This case report highlights the need for early diagnosis and the feasibility of shorter-duration treatment for EPTB in developing countries.

Presentation: This case report describes a 19-year-old male from Southeast Asia who had a history of bronchiectasis involving the left lower lobe and the right middle lobe, which was cystic in nature, as well as multiple episodes of non-tuberculous pneumonia.

Clinical Profile and Treatment Outcomes of Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumors of the Uterus: A Single-Center Experience.

Background A malignant mixed Mullerian tumor (MMMT), otherwise known as carcinosarcoma, is a rare and aggressive malignancy involving the uterus. Despite aggressive treatment, they have poor outcomes. We performed this study to analyze the clinical profile, prognostic features, and treatment outcomes of patients treated for MMMT of the uterine corpus in our center.

Acute Myeloid Leukemia Masquerading As Testicular Mass: A Case Report.

Myeloid sarcoma (MS) is the occurrence of primitive granulocytic precursors in various extramedullary sites. It can occur as an isolated disease, present concomitantly, or during the relapse of various myeloid neoplasms. A high index of clinical suspicion is warranted owing to its varied clinical presentation, rarity of diagnosis, inadequate immunohistochemical techniques, and challenging treatment.

Multifaceted realities of scrub typhus: a case series from southern India.

Scrub typhus is an acute febrile illness caused by , a Gram-negative bacillus, commonly occurring in the Asia-Pacific region. It is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected and the bacterium causes endothelial dysfunction resulting in widespread vasculitis and the possible development of thrombocytopenia, meningitis, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and infrequently, myocarditis. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are crucial in managing scrub typhus.

Physical and chemical properties of saliva and its role in Early Childhood caries - A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Early Childhood Caries is a chronic disease of childhood and salivary parameters are considered as one of the prime etiological factors of Early Childhood Caries.

Aim: To develop a systematic review based on the relation between physical and chemical properties of saliva and Early childhood caries by comparing children with and without Early childhood caries.

Methods: PubMed, Cochrane, Lilacs, Embase, Scopus, and additional manual search was done up to April 2021 to identify the original cross-sectional observational studies published in English.

Ventricular Septal Rupture and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Assisted Healthcare.

This case report highlights the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for the diagnosis of ventricular septal rupture (VSR), a severe consequence of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). VSR has a broad spectrum of signs and inconspicuous symptoms, making the diagnosis difficult. POCUS offers non-invasive, real-time cardiac imaging and has an advantage over other methods due to its ability to identify VSR early.

Genomic clues of association between clinical mastitis and SNPs identified by ddRAD sequencing in Murrah buffaloes.

The total milk production of India is 209.96 MT out of which 45% is contributed by the indigenous buffalo and due to their high producing virtue, the prevalence of mastitis is 5-20%. Despite the increasing level of technological advancement, mastitis is still an issue of concern for dairy industry in India as well as across the world.

Diet Quality, Health, and Wellbeing within the Irish Homeless Sector: A Qualitative Exploration.

Financial barriers and limited cooking facilities are major obstacles to healthy dietary practices among the homeless population. Homelessness is currently at crisis point and up-to-date evidence from multiple stakeholders is needed to address dietary inequalities. The aim of this study was to understand dietary practices, barriers to healthy eating within homeless services from multiple perspectives.

Rapunzel Syndrome in a Teenage Girl: A Case Report.

Trichobezoars are concretions of retained, undigested material, mostly hair or hair-like fibers in the stomach. Rapunzel syndrome is the condition when trichobezoars extend into the small bowel, leading to various complications including bowel obstruction, and perforation due to pressure necrosis. We present an interesting case of trichobezoar in a 15-year-old female patient, who presented with abdominal pain for one month duration.

A critical review of the circular economy for lithium-ion batteries and photovoltaic modules - status, challenges, and opportunities.

To meet net-zero emissions and cost targets for power production, recent analysis indicates that photovoltaic (PV) capacity in the United States could exceed 1 TW by 2050 alongside comparable levels of energy storage capacity, mostly from batteries. For comparison, the total U.S.

Tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium orygis in wild ungulates in Chennai, South India.

We report the isolation of Mycobacterium orygis, a member of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC), from two black bucks (Antelope cervicapra) and one spotted deer (Axis axis) from the Guindy National Park forest range in Chennai, India. Lung tissue and lymph node samples collected during post-mortem examination were processed using NaOH method and cultured in solid and liquid media. DNA extracted from the cultured isolates was used to amplify the mpt64 gene by specific primers and the band visualized at 240 bps confirmed the isolates as a member of MTBC.

Outcomes of HIDAC 18 g Versus IDAC 9 g in Consolidation Therapy of Acute Myeloid Leukemia: A Retrospective Study.

Background: Cytarabine based therapy has been the standard consolidation regimen for AML (acute myeloid leukemia) for decades. However, the optimal dose, regimen and schedule is not known. HIDAC (high dose cytarabine at 18 g/m) has been the conventional standard, however, recent studies have shown that intermediate doses of cytarabine (IDAC) have equal efficacy and lesser toxicities.

Parental perceptions of the food environment and their influence on food decisions among low-income families: a rapid review of qualitative evidence.

Background: The food environment within and surrounding homes influences family dietary habits with socio-economic areas at a nutritional disadvantage. Families' perception of the food environment and how it influences their food decisions is less clear. This rapid review aimed to synthesise qualitative evidence of parental perspectives of the food environment and their influence on food decisions among disadvantaged families.

Assessing the Relative Climate Impact of Carbon Utilization for Concrete, Chemical, and Mineral Production.

Estimates show that 6.2 gigatons of carbon dioxide (CO) can be captured and utilized across three pathways, concrete, chemical, and minerals, by 2050. However, it is difficult to compare the climate benefit across these three carbon capture and utilization (CCU) pathways to determine the most effective use of captured CO.

Malignant pheochromocytoma: pain, palpitation, perspiration and perplexities.

A 60-year-old man presented with headache, giddiness, abdominal pain and palpitation. When evaluated outside for the same, the patient was diagnosed to have hypertension and started on antihypertensives for which he did not respond. ECG was suggestive of non-ST elevation myocardial infarction.

An exploration of the oral health beliefs and behaviors of people living with HIV in Mangalore, India: a qualitative study.

Introduction: People living with HIV (PLWHIV) have increased oral healthcare needs due to an increase in the prevalence of oral and dental diseases. Their oral health is influenced by psychosocial, behavioral and biologic factors. The aim of this study was to explore and obtain a deeper understanding of the oral health beliefs and behaviors of PLWHIV that could potentially affect their oral health.