Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome Following Blood Transfusion in a Patient With Chronic Anemia: A Case Report.

Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) is a rare neurological disorder characterized by transient constriction and dilation of cerebral arteries, leading to severe headaches and neurological deficits. This case report describes a 41-year-old woman with chronic anemia, acute chronic kidney disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and rheumatoid arthritis who developed RCVS following transfusion of packed red blood cells (PRBCs). She experienced sudden-onset seizures and a thunderclap headache 5 days post-transfusion.

How Safe is Nd: YAG Laser Capsulotomy in Patients with Uveitis? Outcomes of a Long-Term Study.

Purpose: To study the outcomes and complications of Nd: YAG laser capsulotomy in patients with uveitis.

Methods: This study retrospectively evaluated outcomes of Nd: YAG laser capsulotomy in 260 eyes of 260 patients with uveitis. The main indications for performing capsulotomy were a visually significant posterior capsule opacification (PCO) and inability to visualize the posterior segment.

Early-onset familial hypercholesterolemia: A case of extensive xanthomas and premature coronary artery disease.

Key Clinical Message: Early recognition and management of familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) are crucial, especially in patients with extensive xanthomas and premature coronary artery disease. Prompt diagnosis and aggressive lipid-lowering therapy can significantly reduce morbidity and mortality rates. Careful clinical assessment in resource-limited settings is essential for optimal outcomes.

Findings from a public engagement programme for school children aged 13-15 years about endocrinology.

Objectives: To investigate the utility and effectiveness of a school outreach programme in areas of lower socioeconomic status to improve understanding of common endocrine topics and the medical profession.

Methods: Two secondary school outreach sessions were conducted in July 2022. Students were invited to attend lectures delivered by medical professionals and engage in poster-making sessions using the knowledge they had gained throughout the day.

Understanding the Puzzle of Primary Breast Lymphoma: An Experience in a Tertiary Care Center in North India.

Background Breast carcinoma is the most common cause of death in women arising primarily from either epithelial or stromal components. Primary breast lymphoma (PBL) is a less common type of neoplasm arising from the lymphoid tissue and is classified as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). PBL is a rare tumor that accounts for less than 1% of total primary malignant neoplasms of the breast.

Mindfulness training for cardiovascular health in type 2 diabetes: A critical review.

Mindfulness training has gained increasing attention as a potential intervention to improve cardiovascular health, particularly in populations with chronic conditions, such as type 2 diabetes. Given the heightened cardiovascular risk associated with type 2 diabetes, identifying effective non-pharmacological strategies to mitigate these risks is crucial. This critical review assessed the current evidence on the impact of mindfulness training on cardiovascular health in individuals with type 2 diabetes.