Deep learning algorithms for predicting renal replacement therapy initiation in CKD patients: a retrospective cohort study.

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) requires accurate prediction of renal replacement therapy (RRT) initiation risk. This study developed deep learning algorithms (DLAs) to predict RRT risk in CKD patients by incorporating medical history and prescriptions in addition to biochemical investigations.

Methods: A multi-centre retrospective cohort study was conducted in three major hospitals in Hong Kong.

An atypical airway cast.

A 60-year-old man intubated for airway protection after smoke inhalation was found to have decompensated hypercapnic respiratory failure. Fiberoptic bronchoscopy revealed obstructive airway slough and pseudomembrane, a manifestation of severe inhalation injury. Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation was established for stabilization.

Pyroglutamic Acidosis - An Underrecognised Entity Associated with Acetaminophen Use.

Pyroglutamic acidosis (PGA) is an underrecognized entity characterised by raised anion gap metabolic acidosis (RAGMA) and urinary hyper-excretion of pyroglutamic acid. It is frequently associated with chronic acetaminophen (APAP) ingestion. We report the case of a 73-year-old man with invasive pulmonary aspergillosis treated with voriconazole and APAP for analgesia with a cumulative dose of 160 g over 40 days.

NLR, MLR, PLR and RDW to predict outcome and differentiate between viral and bacterial pneumonia in the intensive care unit.

The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio (MLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and red cell distribution width (RDW) are emerging biomarkers to predict outcomes in general ward patients. However, their role in the prognostication of critically ill patients with pneumonia is unclear. A total of 216 adult patients were enrolled over 2 years.

An Unusual Case of Effusive-Constrictive Pericarditis in the Intensive Care Unit.

• Hemorrhagic cardiac tamponade is a rare complication of AML. • Cardiac POCUS aids rapid recognition of cardiac tamponade. • ECP can present as hemodynamic instability despite successful pericardial drainage.

Emerging Infections Due to spp.: A Case Series of 128 Cases Over 10 Years.

Background: species are emerging pathogens that can cause severe hepatobiliary, skin and soft tissue, gastrointestinal, respiratory infections, and bacteremia. Here we reported the largest case series of infections caused by species.

Aim: To identify the clinical features and risk factors predisposing to infections.