Factors associated with severity and anatomical distribution of diabetic foot ulcer in a tertiary care hospital in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study.

Diabetic foot ulcers are characterized by disturbances in the epidermis and/or a portion of the dermis in patients with the disease. With over a million amputations performed annually, it has also emerged as one of the primary causes of lower limb amputation globally. To better understand the severity and anatomical distribution of ulcerated areas in patients with type II diabetes mellitus, this study aimed to identify the factors associated with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs).

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors and Endocrine Disruption: A Case of Hyponatremia and Adrenal Insufficiency.

Immune checkpoint inhibitors, such as pembrolizumab, have transformed cancer therapy by enhancing the immune system's ability to combat tumors, but they can also lead to immune-related adverse events, including adrenal insufficiency. This case report presents a 52-year-old male with a history of malignant melanoma who developed adrenal insufficiency after four months of pembrolizumab therapy. The patient was admitted with symptoms of malaise, vomiting, abdominal pain, and poor appetite.

Beta-Blockers and Their Current Role in Maternal and Neonatal Health: A Narrative Review of the Literature.

Beta-blockers are a class of medications that act on beta-adrenergic receptors and are categorized as cardio-selective and non-selective. They are principally used to treat cardiovascular conditions such as hypertension and arrhythmias. Beta-blockers have also been used to treat non-cardiogenic indications in non-pregnant individuals and the pediatric population.

Liver injury: the therapeutic dilemma of homeopathy - a case report from Bangladesh.

Despite the lack of scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness, homeopathic treatment is increasingly being used as a form of alternative medicine, with many people taking homeopathic remedies instead of drug therapies. It is based on the principle of 'like cures like', meaning that a remedy similar to the illness can be used to treat it. However, there have been several reports suggesting the risks of homeopathic remedies, among which homeopathy-induced liver injury is widely discussed.