Severe Pulmonary Artery Hypertension in Otherwise Silent Lupus: A Unique Hybrid Treatment Approach Using Hydroxychloroquine and Sildenafil.

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a rare manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Even more rare is pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH) presenting as the initial manifestation of SLE and may be a cause of diagnostic delay. As symptoms of PAH are very mild in the early stages, prompt diagnosis is crucial to prevent the progression of the disease.

The Effect of Diabetes Self-Management Education on Glycemic Control in Minority Patients With Diabetes Mellitus.

Background Diabetes self-management education (DSME) plays a vital role in diabetes control yet is highly underutilized, especially in the minority population. The efficacy of DSME on glycemic control among the Hispanic and non-Hispanic black population is not as well established as it is compared to the non-Hispanic White population. Methodology In this retrospective cohort study, patients who participated in both group and one-to-one DSME classes at Saint Francis Medical Center, Trenton, New Jersey, from 2017 to 2019 were identified.

Retraction: A Challenging Case of Electrical Storm in an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Patient.

[This retracts the article DOI: 10.7759/cureus.9600.

A Challenging Case of Electrical Storm in an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Patient.

Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) have become indispensable in managing life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias. On average, 50%-70% of the patients receive a device-based therapy within the first two years post implantation. A few patients experience the electrical storm (ES).