Nationwide analysis of adult hospitalizations with hematologic malignancies and systemic sclerosis.

Introduction Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a connective tissue disease with multi-system involvement and it has an increased risk of developing hematologic malignancies. This study aims to report the association between hematologic malignancies with SSc and to characterize in-hospital demographics and outcomes in patients with hematologic malignancies with and without SSc. Methods We performed a retrospective review of pooled data from the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) database from 2016 to 2020.

IgG4-related disease and isolated retroperitoneal fibrosis: A narrative review.

Retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF) can occur due to many etiologies and is categorized into idiopathic and secondary. Etiologies of secondary RPF include medications, autoimmune disease, malignancy, and IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD). Although IgG4-RD usually involves multiple systems synchronically including the pancreas, aorta, and kidneys, it can present with isolated RPF without involvement of other organ systems.

Hemorrhagic Cardiac Tamponade as a Complication of Limited Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis.

Cardiac tamponade is an uncommon complication of systemic sclerosis (SSc) with a high mortality rate. Here, we report a case of a 58-year-old patient with limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis (lcSSc), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), diabetes mellitus, pulmonary hypertension (PHTN), and COVID-19 infection, which occurred one month ago, presenting with a large hemorrhagic pericardial effusion and early cardiac tamponade. The patient had an acute onset of progressive dyspnea and anasarca.

Transport of Peripartum Patients for Medical Management: Predictors of Any Intervention During Transport.

Background When obstetric patients present to a hospital without obstetric consultants for medical care, they are often transferred for a higher level of care. Factors associated with patient care during transport between hospitals are unknown. Our study investigated factors associated with care intensity.

A Rare Case of Homocysteinemia Presenting With Multiple Aneurysms in an Adolescent Boy.

Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) is primarily a disorder of the elderly; the condition, however, is rare in children, for whom the misdiagnosis is not uncommon. It is one of the leading causes of death in the older age group worldwide, with a 4:1 male to female ratio. There are no real data about the incidence of aortic aneurysms in childhood.

Physician Gender Preference Amongst Females Attending Obstetrics/Gynecology Clinics.

Introduction: The objective of our study was to explore the views and perceptions of female patients attending the obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) outpatient department towards the gender of their healthcare provider, to look for any preference that might exist in this regard, and to highlight any discrimination towards male obstetricians/gynecologists.

Material And Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2020 to March 2021 at Combined Military Hospital, Lahore. A total of 280 female patients were included in the study and interviewed consecutively.

Arterial or cuff pressure: Clinical predictors among patients in shock in a critical care resuscitation unit.

Objectives: Blood pressure (BP) measurement is essential for managing patients with hypotension. There are differences between invasive arterial blood pressure (IABP) and noninvasive blood pressure (NIBP) measurements. However, the clinical applicability of these differences in patients with shock [need for vasopressor or serum lactate ≥ 4 millimole per liter (mmol/L)] has not been reported.

Predictors of clinically relevant differences between noninvasive versus arterial blood pressure.

Objective: Blood pressure (BP) measurements are important for managing patients with hypertensive emergencies (HE). Previous studies showed that there was significant difference between IABP and NIBP but no information whether these differences changed management. Our study investigated the factors associated with the differences affecting BP management of patients with HE.