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View article: Impact of COVID19 on resident physicians of a community hospital in New York city
Impact of COVID19 on resident physicians of a community hospital in New York city Open
Introduction: Novel Corona Virus Disease 19 has created unforeseen burden on health care. New York city is one of the epicenters of pandemic and here we explore physical, mental and social impact of COVID 19 on Resident Physicians (RP) wor…
View article: Using Video-Assisted Laryngoscope (GlideScope®) to Insert a Nasogastric Tube and Prevent Pneumothorax From Incorrectly Inserted Nasogastric Tubes
Using Video-Assisted Laryngoscope (GlideScope®) to Insert a Nasogastric Tube and Prevent Pneumothorax From Incorrectly Inserted Nasogastric Tubes Open
When indicated, nasogastric tubes (NGT) are often inserted blindly, and the positioning is later confirmed using a chest X-ray (CX-ray). This case describes the blind insertion of an NGT in an 85-year-old nonverbal woman with advanced deme…
View article: Pulmonary Kaposi Sarcoma: an uncommon presentation in HIV heterosexual female on antiretroviral therpay
Pulmonary Kaposi Sarcoma: an uncommon presentation in HIV heterosexual female on antiretroviral therpay Open
Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is caused by Human Herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8), and it affects 15 times more common in men than women. It has varied clinical presentation from classic, endemic, organ transplant-related, and acquired immunodeficiency syndrom…
View article: A symptomatic gastric sarcoidosis and asymptomatic pulmonary sarcoidosis: a rare manifestation
A symptomatic gastric sarcoidosis and asymptomatic pulmonary sarcoidosis: a rare manifestation Open
Sarcoidosis is a granulomatous disease of unknown etiology which may present with systemic manifestations. The diagnosis of gastric sarcoidosis needs much effort to accomplish as it is exceedingly rare, and the treatment is usually recomme…
View article: Endobronchial valves for persistent air leak all-cause mortality and financial impact: US trend from 2012–2016
Endobronchial valves for persistent air leak all-cause mortality and financial impact: US trend from 2012–2016 Open
Background: Endobronchial valves (EBV) are considered an innovation in the management of the persistent air leak (PAL). They offer a minimally invasive alternative to the traditional approach of pleurodesis and surgical intervention. We ex…
View article: Characteristics of 30-day readmission in spontaneous pneumothorax in the United States: a nationwide retrospective study
Characteristics of 30-day readmission in spontaneous pneumothorax in the United States: a nationwide retrospective study Open
Objective: Our study aimed to determine the national estimates of the 30-day all-cause readmission rate among patients with spontaneous pneumothorax and to investigate the burden of these readmissions in terms of mortality, length of stay …
View article: Polysomnographic variables in Alternate overlap syndrome: data from sleep heart health study
Polysomnographic variables in Alternate overlap syndrome: data from sleep heart health study Open
Objective: To evaluate influence of asthma on polysomnographic variables of patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).Methods: A longitudinal retrospective study using data collected from the Sleep Heart Health Study (SHHS).Results: All …
View article: Predictors of hospital stay in normotensive acute pulmonary embolism: a retrospective pilot study
Predictors of hospital stay in normotensive acute pulmonary embolism: a retrospective pilot study Open
Introduction: The aim of our study is to determine the clinical, biochemical, and imaging factors that affect the duration of hospital stay in patients admitted with normotensive acute pulmonary embolism. Methods: This was a single-center …
View article: Primary Pulmonary Lymphoma Presenting with Superior Vena Cava Syndrome in a Young Female
Primary Pulmonary Lymphoma Presenting with Superior Vena Cava Syndrome in a Young Female Open
Primary Pulmonary Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma (PPDLBCL) is an extremely rare entity, which exhibits an aggressive behavior by compressing local blood vessels. It represents only 0.04% of all lymphoma cases and is extremely rare in young …
View article: Pseudo-thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura presenting as multi-organ dysfunction syndrome: A rare complication of pernicious anemia
Pseudo-thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura presenting as multi-organ dysfunction syndrome: A rare complication of pernicious anemia Open
Objective: We present a rare case of pernicious anemia presented as multi-organ dysfunction syndrome, later found to have pseudo-thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. Methods: An 86-year-old female presented with respiratory distress, alter…
View article: Relationship of symptoms with sleep-stage abnormalities in obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome
Relationship of symptoms with sleep-stage abnormalities in obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome Open
Most of the symptoms in OSAHS in adults are related to decreased stage N3 sleep. If confirmed by larger controlled studies, correcting N3 sleep deficiency by pharmacotherapy may become an important adjunct to CPAP/BIPAP therapy to alleviat…
View article: Spontaneous pneumomediastinum, pneumoretroperitoneum, and cervicofacial subcutaneous emphysema after repeatedly and forcefully blowing into a bottle
Spontaneous pneumomediastinum, pneumoretroperitoneum, and cervicofacial subcutaneous emphysema after repeatedly and forcefully blowing into a bottle Open
Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM) is an uncommon, self-limiting condition associated with increased intra-thoracic pressure resulting in alveolar rupture. Search of the literature revealed no detailed case report about a 26-year-old psyc…