Reassessing the operative threshold for abdominal aortic aneurysm repair in the context of COVID-19.

Objective: The worldwide pandemic involving the novel respiratory syndrome (COVID-19) has forced health care systems to delay elective operations, including abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair, to conserve resources. This study provides a structured analysis of the decision to delay AAA repair and quantify the potential for harm.

Methods: A decision tree was constructed modeling immediate repair of AAA relative to an initial nonoperative (delayed repair) approach.

A confirmed case of toxic shock syndrome associated with the use of a menstrual cup.

Menstrual cups have been reported to be an acceptable substitute for tampons. These flexible cups have also been reported to provide a sustainable solution to menstrual management, with modest cost savings and no significant health risk. The present article documents the first case of toxic shock syndrome associated with the use of a menstrual cup in a woman 37 years of age, using a menstrual cup for the first time.