Delayed Traumatic Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation Caused by Blunt Chest Trauma: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Traumatic tricuspid regurgitation (TTR) is an uncommon cause of acute right ventricular dysfunction. The surgical approach can be complex, and repair tends to have a lower success rate when right heart failure symptoms are present. We present a case of a 56-year-old man with chronic isolated tricuspid valve flail and severe TTR due to high-energy blunt chest trauma from a vehicle accident 24 years prior.

Myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries in a young seropositive woman with human immunodeficiency virus: a case report and review of the literature.

Background: Elevated susceptibility to acute myocardial infarction and various cardiovascular diseases has been observed in individuals infected with the human immunodeficiency virus compared with the uninfected population, as demonstrated in numerous studies. The precise mechanism by which human immunodeficiency virus infection heightens the risk of acute myocardial infarction remains elusive. The manifestation of acute coronary syndrome in young patients with human immunodeficiency virus may deviate from the typical, displaying distinct pathophysiological and clinical characteristics.

Hematemesis in a young patient: When the cause is ingested: A case report.

Foreign bodies may be ingested accidentally or intentionally. Generally, they pass through the digestive tract without causing complications unless they become lodged. Patients often present with nonspecific clinical symptoms, and diagnosis is frequently delayed because they do not recall ingesting anything.

Development of a new experimental NMR strategy for covalent cysteine protease inhibitors screening: toward enhanced drug discovery.

In the development of antiviral drugs, proteases and polymerases are among the most important targets. Cysteine proteases, also known as thiol proteases, catalyze the degradation of proteins by cleaving peptide bonds using the nucleophilic thiol group of cysteine. As part of our research, we are examining how cysteine, an essential amino acid found in the active site of the main protease (M) enzyme in SARS-CoV-2, interacts with electrophilic groups present in ethacrynic acid (EA) and compounds 4, 6, and 8 to form sulfur-carbon bonds.

COVID-19 pneumonia incidentally discovered on [18F]F-PSMA-1007 PET/CT scan.

A 75-year-old man underwent a positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) scan with fluorine-18-prostate specific membrane antigen ([¹⁸F]F-PSMA-1007) for initial staging of prostate adenocarcinoma. The scan showed lung infiltrates predominantly in both lower lobes with moderate uptake, in addition to a bilateral pulmonary hilar lymph node uptake. CT images revealed ground-glass opacities and a reticular pattern, suggesting COVID-19 pneumonia, which was confirmed by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR).

Oral Manifestations of Parry-Romberg Syndrome: A Case Report.

Parry-Romberg syndrome is a rare acquired disorder characterized by unilateral idiopathic progressive atrophy of the skin and soft tissues of the face, resulting in a sunken appearance. The muscles, cartilage, and underlying bony structures may also be affected. The etiology remains unclear and is based on several hypotheses.

Prevalence of postmenopausal osteoporosis in Morocco: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted as part of the update of Moroccan recommendations for the management of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Its aim was to estimate the prevalence of postmenopausal osteoporosis in Morocco, based on available bibliographic data.

Methods: We conducted a systematic search of the Medline/PubMed, Scopus, and Embase databases to identify articles published between January 2000 and January 2024.

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges in Pediatric Cutaneous Melanoma: Two Case Reports From the Moroccan Population.

Although cutaneous melanoma (CM) is one of the most prevalent cancers in adults, it is rarely reported in children. Often, the diagnosis is delayed and difficult to make. We presented two novel examples of pediatric CM from the Department of Pediatric Plastic Surgery Unit at Rabat Children's Hospital.

Anesthetic considerations in robotic surgery: a comprehensive review.

Recent advancements have led to a rise, in the demand for surgical methods with robot-assisted procedures becoming increasingly popular for addressing the limitations of traditional laparoscopy. However, incorporating surgery involves making changes in the way patients are positioned and logistical planning, which can challenge conventional approaches to providing anesthesia care. Despite these obstacles robotic technology shows potential for bringing about improvements in therapy.

The New Reform of the National Health System in Morocco: An Opportunity to Meet the Challenges and Improve the Practice of Anesthesiology.

The health sector in Morocco has undergone major changes in recent years, thanks to the reform of the national health system. This reform aims to improve accessibility and the equitable distribution of care throughout the country and enhance the quality and safety of health services. Anesthesia plays an important role in improving patients' quality of life and reducing the risks associated with surgical procedures.

Transgastric migration of retained intraabdominal surgical sponge: Gossypiboma in the fundus.

The retention of a surgical sponge is a rare complication that presents diagnostic challenges and carries the risk of potential complications. Two distinct foreign body reactions, fibrinous, and exudative, can result in the formation of a granuloma (known as gossypiboma) or lead to complications such as abscess formation and migration into the gastrointestinal tract. In this report, we present the case of a 33-year-old woman with a history of splenectomy who presented with symptoms including epigastric pain, vomiting, and episodes of hematemesis.

High grade Burkitt lymphoma in an immunocompetent young patient: Concomitant gastric and ileal localizations.

Burkitt lymphoma is a highly aggressive and rapidly growing B cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma with heterogeneous pattern of manifestations. We present a rare case of a 39-year-old immunocompetent male with double localization of Burkitt lymphoma: gastroduodenal and ileal tract. The gastric location is extremely rare, and the association with another site is unusual with only few reports in the literature.