Case report: VEXAS syndrome with excellent response to treatment with azacitidine.

Vacuoles, E1 enzyme, X-linked, auto inflammatory, somatic (VEXAS) syndrome is an inflammatory disorder caused by somatic UBA1 variants and is characterized by late-onset systemic autoimmune inflammation and blood abnormalities. Glucocorticoids ameliorate symptoms effectively. However, other treatment options have limited efficacy and a transient effect.

Comparison of Rate Control Efficacy between beta-blockers and Calcium Channel Blockers in Patients Hospitalized with Atrial Fibrillation.

Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent cardiac arrhythmia. Previous studies showed that rhythm and rate control strategies are associated with similar rates of mortality and serious morbidity. Beta blockers (BB) and calcium channel blockers (CCB) are commonly used and the selection between these two medications depends on personal preference.

Incidental Detection of Radiotracer Uptake in Spindle Cell Lipoma on 18 F-PSMA PET/CT.

An 84-year-old man underwent 18 F-prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET/CT for staging of a newly diagnosed prostate adenocarcinoma. PET/CT revealed high 18 F-PSMA uptake in a thigh mass, which was initially suspected for a metastasis. Histopathology revealed a rare entity of spindle cell lipoma, which should be added to the reported list of neoplasms that can show "false-positive" PSMA uptake during evaluation of patients with prostate carcinoma representing a potential interpretative pitfall.

The Presence of Snoring as Well as its Intensity Is Underreported by Women.

Study Objectives: Women are underrepresented and thus sleep conditions are underdiagnosed at sleep clinics that evaluate sleep-disordered breathing. The most common sign of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is snoring; therefore, it is one of the main red flags for suspected OSA. The aim of this study is to determine whether self-reported snoring and snoring intensity by women and men correlates with snoring volume measured objectively during sleep laboratory study.

Recurrence of Preterm Delivery in Women with a Family History of Preterm Delivery.

 This study aims to evaluate the role of a family history of preterm delivery on the risk of preterm delivery in the next generation.  A retrospective population-based study was conducted. Perinatal information was gathered from 2,303 familial triads, composed of mothers (F), daughters (F), and children (F).