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View article: A Rare Case of Uterine Blastomycosis and Its Management: A Case Report and Literature Review
A Rare Case of Uterine Blastomycosis and Its Management: A Case Report and Literature Review Open
The report delineates the rare occurrence of uterine blastomycosis, an atypical systemic presentation of Blastomyces dermatitidis infection prevalent in North America. Focused on a 51-year-old immunocompetent female displaying abdom…
View article: A Systematic Review of Artificial Intelligence Applications in the Management of Lung Disorders
A Systematic Review of Artificial Intelligence Applications in the Management of Lung Disorders Open
This systematic review examines the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in managing lung disorders through a comprehensive analysis of articles spanning 2014 to 2023. Evaluating AI's multifaceted roles in radiological ima…
View article: A Case of Bradycardia, Renal Failure, Atrioventricular Nodal Blockade, Shock, and Hyperkalaemia (BRASH) Syndrome in an Elderly Male and Its Management: A Case Report and Literature Review
A Case of Bradycardia, Renal Failure, Atrioventricular Nodal Blockade, Shock, and Hyperkalaemia (BRASH) Syndrome in an Elderly Male and Its Management: A Case Report and Literature Review Open
BRASH syndrome, characterized by bradycardia, renal dysfunction, atrioventricular (AV) nodal blockage, shock, and hyperkalemia, is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition resulting from the interplay between AV nodal blockers and…
View article: Biochemically Silent Pheochromocytoma in an Asymptomatic Patient With a Unilateral Lipid-Poor Adrenal Adenoma
Biochemically Silent Pheochromocytoma in an Asymptomatic Patient With a Unilateral Lipid-Poor Adrenal Adenoma Open
In this case, a Caucasian woman was incidentally found to have a left adrenal gland incidentaloma a decade ago. Initial tests indicated a non-functional lipid-poor adenoma, but ongoing surveillance revealed irregularities in biochemical te…
View article: A Case of Central Diabetes Insipidus in a Patient With a Pineal Mass Suspected to Be a Germinoma: A Case Report
A Case of Central Diabetes Insipidus in a Patient With a Pineal Mass Suspected to Be a Germinoma: A Case Report Open
View article: A Rare Case of Non-Small-Cell Lung Carcinoma Complicated by Massive Pericardial Effusion and Cardiac Tamponade: A Case Report
A Rare Case of Non-Small-Cell Lung Carcinoma Complicated by Massive Pericardial Effusion and Cardiac Tamponade: A Case Report Open
This case report presents a late middle-aged man with a right infra-hilar lung mass and pericardial effusion (PE). The patient was diagnosed with metastatic small-cell lung carcinoma, with metastases to the liver, pancreas, and cerebellum.…
View article: A Rare Case of Hyperandrogenism Due to Fibrothecoma and Leydig Cell Tumor in a Postmenopausal Woman With Adrenal Adenoma: A Case Report and Literature Review
A Rare Case of Hyperandrogenism Due to Fibrothecoma and Leydig Cell Tumor in a Postmenopausal Woman With Adrenal Adenoma: A Case Report and Literature Review Open
View article: Colorectal Adenocarcinoma Metastasis to the Hard Palate: An Uncommon Site of Metastasis for a Common Malignancy
Colorectal Adenocarcinoma Metastasis to the Hard Palate: An Uncommon Site of Metastasis for a Common Malignancy Open
Colorectal adenocarcinoma (CRC) most commonly metastasizes to the peritoneum, liver, lung, and bone. Metastasis to the oral cavity is uncommon. Here, we report the case of a 74-year-old man who presented with a few months of chewing and sw…
View article: Outcomes of Heart Failure in COVID-19 Patients: An Appalachian Experience
Outcomes of Heart Failure in COVID-19 Patients: An Appalachian Experience Open
Our study confirms previous findings of poor outcome in HF patients with COVID-19. There is a need for review of healthcare resources in rural hospitals which already face numerous healthcare challenges.
View article: Predictors of Mortality for Patients with COVID-19 in the Rural Appalachian Region
Predictors of Mortality for Patients with COVID-19 in the Rural Appalachian Region Open
Huzefa Bhopalwala,1 Nakeya Dewaswala,2 Sandhya Kolagatla,1 Lauren Wisnieski,3 Jonathan Piercy,1 Adnan Bhopalwala,1 Nagabhishek Moka1 1Department of Internal Medicine, Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Whitesburg, KY, USA; 2Department of Car…
View article: Predictors of Mortality for Patients with COVID-19 in the Rural Appalachian Region
Predictors of Mortality for Patients with COVID-19 in the Rural Appalachian Region Open
The aging population, multiple co-morbidities, and health-related behaviors make rural patients vulnerable to COVID-19. A better understanding of the disease in rural areas is crucial, given its heightened vulnerability to adverse outcomes.