Successful Treatment of Cirrhotic Chylous Ascites using Orlistat and Dietary Modifications: A Case Study and Literature Review.

BACKGROUND Chylous ascites (chyloperitoneum), a condition arising from lymphatic leakage in the peritoneal cavity, is rare in liver cirrhosis patients, accounting for less than 1% of cases. Treatment typically involves therapeutic paracentesis, dietary modifications, a low-fat, high-protein diet, and medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) supplementation. Orlistat, a fat absorption inhibitor, has been reported to show potential efficacy in treating chylous ascites.

Prevalence of depression and anxiety among male patients with COVID-19 in Lebsayyer Field Hospital, Qatar.

Background: Depression and anxiety are major health problems found to be associated with various conditions. COVID-19 is a global pandemic that has a substantial effect on the worldwide population. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of depression and anxiety among male patients with COVID-19 and explore their relationship with participants' characteristics.

Steroids for symptom control in infectious mononucleosis.

Background: Infectious mononucleosis, also known as glandular fever or the kissing disease, is a benign lymphoproliferative disorder. It is a viral infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a ubiquitous herpes virus that is found in all human societies and cultures. Epidemiological studies show that over 95% of adults worldwide have been infected with EBV.