Somatization symptomology and its association with stress in patients with irritable bowel syndrome.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) patients and Somatization Symptom Disorder (SSD) patients experience somatization symptoms relative to their corresponding processes. IBS patients may also have a diagnosis of both IBS and SSD. Somatization symptoms cause significant psychological, emotional and social distress.

Angiosarcoma associated with Kasabach-Merritt syndrome presenting with typical signs and symptoms of pulmonary tuberculosis: a case report.

Background: Angiosarcoma is a rapidly proliferating vascular tumor that originates in endothelial cells of vessels. Rarely, it can be associated with consumptive coagulopathy due to disseminated intravascular coagulation eventually leading to thrombocytopenia and microangiopathic hemolytic anemia. This specific manifestation is termed Kasabach-Merritt syndrome.

Emerging Trends in Lung Cancer Presentation at a Leading Tertiary Oncology Center and the Need for Lung Cancer Screening in Pakistan.

Background Lung cancer is a significant global health concern, with Pakistan lacking a national cancer registry. Methods A retrospective study analyzed 345 lung cancer patients at Shifa International Hospital from 2018 to 2020. Demographics, symptoms, cancer stage, site, and histological types were assessed using descriptive statistics and Pearson's chi-square test.

Comparing Patient Comfort During Bronchoscopy Under Conscious Sedation and Monitored Anesthesia Care: A Prospective, Observational, Controlled Study.

Background: Flexible bronchoscopy (FB) often involves sedation, with the choice left to the bronchoscopist's discretion. Prior research on sedation in gastroscopic endoscopies yields conflicting information regarding the preferred method for FB. This study compares patient comfort levels during bronchoscopy with mindful sedation using fentanyl, nalbuphine, and midazolam versus monitored anesthesia care (MAC) using propofol, midazolam, and ketamine.

Rapid Design of an ICU Ventilator: An Approach Based on Smart Switching of Compressed Air-Oxygen.

Breathing support is provided by regulating volume or pressure of lungs using ventilators. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, there was a sudden shortage of resuscitating devices such as ventilators. Additionally, ventilators being one of the primary critical care devices are also very costly.