Delayed Presentation of Thyroid Storm Postradioiodine Ablation: Case Report and Review of Literature.

Thyroid storm is an acute life-threatening complication of hyperthyroidism that presents with multisystem involvement. It can be precipitated by radioiodine therapy in high-risk patients. It has become less frequent, as current therapeutic approaches (antithyroid drugs and beta blockers) prevent the impact of thyroid hormones on the cardiovascular and central nervous systems.

Characterization of cardiac autonomic dysfunction in acute Schizophrenia: a cluster analysis of heart rate variability parameters.

Underlying biological mechanisms leading to the dramatically increased cardiac mortality in patients with schizophrenia (SCZ) are largely unknown. Cardiac autonomic dysfunction (CADF), which has been extensively described in patients with SCZ, represents an important physiological link to cardiovascular disease (CVD). This study investigated the prevalence of CADF in patients with SCZ using HRV across multiple domains (time and frequency, nonlinear dynamics, complexity measures, symbolic dynamics, and segmented Poincaré plot analysis).

Efficacy and Safety of Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)-Guided Lumen-Apposing Metal Stents (LAMS) as a Primary Treatment for Walled-Off Pancreatic Necrosis.

Pancreatic necrosis, a severe complication of acute pancreatitis, is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The use of lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMS) as a primary treatment offers a less invasive approach that may improve patient outcomes. This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided LAMS for treating walled-off pancreatic necrosis.

Imaging of Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction Using Endobronchial Valves.

Lung volume reduction is a treatment option for patients with severe emphysema and predominant chronic obstructive pulmonary disease that is refractory to medical treatment. These patients often experience symptoms associated with hyperinflation including dyspnea and exercise limitation. In recent years, bronchoscopic lung volume reduction using endobronchial valve (EBV) therapy has emerged as a U.

When Ascites Hides More: A Diagnostic Dilemma in an Unusual Presentation.

Eosinophilic ascites, a rare manifestation of eosinophilic gastroenteritis, is characterized by eosinophilic infiltration in the gastrointestinal tract and ascitic fluid. In this case, a 60-year-old male presented with abdominal pain and vomiting, with diagnostic challenges due to non-specific symptoms. The diagnosis was made based on history and eosinophil-rich ascites.