AngioJet thrombectomy with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support for an acute large-scale pulmonary embolism with bilateral atrial thrombosis: a case report of catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome.

Background: Catastrophic Antiphospholipid Syndrome (CAPS), a severe systemic autoimmune disorder, predominantly causes life-threatening multi-organ failure, with a high mortality rate. It primarily affects small vessels, seldom impacting large vessels. Notably, acute massive pulmonary embolism (PE) with bilateral atrial thrombosis is an exceptional occurrence in CAPS.

Diagnosis of leptospira by metagenomics next-generation sequencing with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support: a case report.

Background: Leptospirosis is an infectious disease caused by pathogenic Leptospira spp., which could result in severe illnesses. Indirect contact with these pathogens is more common.

[Association of Vitamin D Receptor Polymorphisms with Response to Antiviral Therapy in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C].

Objective: To assess the influence of vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene Bsm I, Fok I, Taq I and Apa I polymorphisms on the response to antiviral therapy in patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC).

Methods: There were total 124 patients with CHC treated with pegylated interferon plus ribavirin. VDR gene Bsm I, Fok I Taq I and Apa I polymorphisms were analyzed in 71 patients with sustained virological response (SVR) and 53 patients without SVR (non-SVR) by polymerase chain reaction-MassARRAY (PCR-MassARRAY).