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View article: Systemic DNA Damage and Repair Activity Vary by Race in Breast Cancer Survivors
Systemic DNA Damage and Repair Activity Vary by Race in Breast Cancer Survivors Open
Non-Hispanic Black breast cancer survivors have poorer outcomes and higher mortality rates than White survivors, but systemic biological mechanisms underlying these disparities are unclear. We used circulating leukocytes as a surrogate for…
View article: Giant Retinal Astrocytoma: A Case Report of an Uncommon Presentation of Tuberous Sclerosis in a Young Female
Giant Retinal Astrocytoma: A Case Report of an Uncommon Presentation of Tuberous Sclerosis in a Young Female Open
Tuberous sclerosis (TS) is a rare multisystem autosomal dominant genetic disorder with characteristic pathognomonic genetic mutations involving the TSC (tuberous sclerosis complex) group of genes. Ocular signs are fairly common and include…
View article: 598. Clinical Characteristics and Characterization of <i>Hafnia Alvei</i> Infections in Cancer Patients
598. Clinical Characteristics and Characterization of <i>Hafnia Alvei</i> Infections in Cancer Patients Open
Background There have been documented cases, although rare, of clinically significant infections caused by Hafnia alvei leading to infections such as bacteremia, pneumonia, UTI, meningitis, and empyema. H. alvei infections can be community…
View article: Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Colonization in Intensive Care and Burn Units: A Narrative Review.
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Colonization in Intensive Care and Burn Units: A Narrative Review. Open
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a common hospital-acquired pathogen and can cause a wide spectrum of infections. In recent years, MRSA has emerged as a significant public health concern, particularly in hospita…
View article: Endovascular management of traumatic pseudoaneurysm of left subclavian artery: A case report
Endovascular management of traumatic pseudoaneurysm of left subclavian artery: A case report Open
View article: Intussusception in an elderly female and its management: A case report and literature review
Intussusception in an elderly female and its management: A case report and literature review Open
Key Clinical Message Intussusception is the telescoping or invagination of the proximal part of the gastrointestinal tract into an adjacent section. It is rare in adults, accounting for 1% of adult bowel obstruction. Adult presentation of …
View article: A Comprehensive Management of Neck Hematoma in Post-Thyroidectomy Patient for Papillary Thyroid Cancer: A Case Report
A Comprehensive Management of Neck Hematoma in Post-Thyroidectomy Patient for Papillary Thyroid Cancer: A Case Report Open
A post-thyroidectomy hematoma is a rare, potentially fatal surgical complication that may present as hoarseness, dysphagia, and difficulty in breathing, which could progress to complete airway obstruction and, ultimately, death. The treatm…
View article: Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Profound Insulin Resistance From Brentuximab Vedotin
Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Profound Insulin Resistance From Brentuximab Vedotin Open
Hodgkin's lymphoma is commonly treated with a combination of chemotherapy drugs including doxorubicin, bleomycin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine. Antibody-drug conjugates such as brentuximab vedotin are now being used to treat Hodgkin's lymp…
View article: Pediatric Oncology, Palliative Care and Low- or Middle- Income Countries: A Call for Action
Pediatric Oncology, Palliative Care and Low- or Middle- Income Countries: A Call for Action Open
Pediatric oncology, which includes cancer screening and therapy in children, poses significant challenges in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Palliative care improves children’s and their families’ quality of life. In LMICs, palli…
View article: Surging Role of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Refractory ARDS Due COVID-19 and In-depth Review of Existing Applications
Surging Role of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Refractory ARDS Due COVID-19 and In-depth Review of Existing Applications Open
Introduction: Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a device applied to maintain cardiopulmonary support in patients in whom there is a failure of the cardiopulmonary function to maintain perfusion to vital organs. Previously, ECM…
View article: Use of Epoprostenol in the Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Use of Epoprostenol in the Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Open
Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) is defined as a disorder in which the mean Pulmonary Arterial Pressure (mPAP) is greater than 20 mmHg at rest. Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) is considered when mPAP is > 20 mmHg and pulmonary vascular re…