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View article: Diagnostic Efficacy of C-Reactive Protein in Differentiating Various Causes of Exudative Pleural Effusion: Disease Research Should Not Be Exclusive to the Wealthy
Diagnostic Efficacy of C-Reactive Protein in Differentiating Various Causes of Exudative Pleural Effusion: Disease Research Should Not Be Exclusive to the Wealthy Open
Background and Objectives: Discrimination between various causes of exudative pleural effusion (PE) remains a major clinical challenge, and to date, definitive biochemical markers for this discrimination remain lacking. An increasing numbe…
View article: Bivalvular Endocarditis Due to Polymicrobial Coinfection with Enterococcus faecalis and Coxiella burnetii: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Bivalvular Endocarditis Due to Polymicrobial Coinfection with Enterococcus faecalis and Coxiella burnetii: A Case Report and Review of the Literature Open
Polymicrobial endocarditis is uncommon, and polymicrobial endocarditis in combination with Coxiella burnetii is very rare. We herein describe an extremely rare case of polymicrobial bivalvular endocarditis due to coinfection with Enterococ…
View article: The diagnostic value of nasal microbiota and clinical parameters in a multi-parametric prediction model to differentiate bacterial versus viral infections in lower respiratory tract infections
The diagnostic value of nasal microbiota and clinical parameters in a multi-parametric prediction model to differentiate bacterial versus viral infections in lower respiratory tract infections Open
Background The ability to accurately distinguish bacterial from viral infection would help clinicians better target antimicrobial therapy during suspected lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI). Although technological developments make …
View article: Role of C-Reactive Protein in Discrimination between Transudative and Exudative Pleural Effusions
Role of C-Reactive Protein in Discrimination between Transudative and Exudative Pleural Effusions Open
Background: There is still no wide agreement regarding the efficacy of the serum levels of C-reactive protein (CRPs), pleural fluid levels of CRP (CRPpf), and their ratio (CRPr) in the discrimination between transudative (Tr) and exudative…
View article: Early Detection and Intervention for Patients with Delirium Admitted to the Department of Internal Medicine: Lessons from a Pilot Initiative
Early Detection and Intervention for Patients with Delirium Admitted to the Department of Internal Medicine: Lessons from a Pilot Initiative Open
Introduction: Older patients who arrive to the emergency room with delirium have a worse prognosis than others. Early detection and treatment of this problem has been shown to improve outcome. We have launched a project at ou…
View article: Diagnostic Value of C-Reactive Protein in Discrimination between Uncomplicated and Complicated Parapneumonic Effusion
Diagnostic Value of C-Reactive Protein in Discrimination between Uncomplicated and Complicated Parapneumonic Effusion Open
Objectives: The role of serum C-reactive protein (CRPs) and pleural fluid CRP (CRPpf) in discriminating uncomplicated parapneumonic effusion (UCPPE) from complicated parapneumonic effusion (CPPE) is yet to be validated since most of the pr…
View article: Antibiotic misuse in respiratory tract infections in children and adults—a prospective, multicentre study (TAILORED Treatment)
Antibiotic misuse in respiratory tract infections in children and adults—a prospective, multicentre study (TAILORED Treatment) Open
View article: Nausea and Vomiting as Major Presenting Symptoms of Thyrotoxicosis
Nausea and Vomiting as Major Presenting Symptoms of Thyrotoxicosis Open
Thyrotoxicosis has a variety of presentations which depend on its severity and duration, as well as the age of the patient. Nausea and vomiting as major presenting symptoms of thyrotoxicosis are rarely reported. We report three patients wi…
View article: Precipitation and Termination of Asthmatic Attack by Intense Anxiety
Precipitation and Termination of Asthmatic Attack by Intense Anxiety Open
Asthma is one of the most common chronic non-communicable diseases, and characterized by airflow obstruction with variable respiratory symptoms and variable airflow limitation. Several risk factors that predispose to asthma and several tri…
View article: Nausea and vomiting as major presenting symptoms of thyrotoxicosis after bilateral adrenalectomy for Cushing's disease
Nausea and vomiting as major presenting symptoms of thyrotoxicosis after bilateral adrenalectomy for Cushing's disease Open
Thyrotoxicosis has a variety of presentations which depend on its severity and duration, as well as the age of the patient. In elderly patients, thyrotoxicosis may present with a variety of nonspecific symptoms. Nausea and vomiting as majo…
View article: Nausea and Vomiting as Major Presenting Symptoms of Thyrotoxicosis
Nausea and Vomiting as Major Presenting Symptoms of Thyrotoxicosis Open
Thyrotoxicosis has a variety of presentations which depend on its severity and duration, as well as the age of the patient. Nausea and vomiting as major presenting symptoms of thyrotoxicosis are rarely reported. We report three patients wi…
View article: Precipitation and Termination of Asthmatic Attack by Intense Anxiety
Precipitation and Termination of Asthmatic Attack by Intense Anxiety Open
Asthma is one of the most common chronic non-communicable diseases, and characterized by airflow obstruction with variable respiratory symptoms and variable airflow limitation. Several risk factors that predispose to asthma and several tri…
View article: Acute Delirium Associated With Levofloxacin
Acute Delirium Associated With Levofloxacin Open
Delirium is considered as the most common complication afflicting hospitalized elderly patients, accompanied by high morbidity and mortality rate; and despite its high prevalence, it often remains unrecognized. Drug-induced delirium is a w…
View article: Recurrent Cough Syncope Due to Pertussis in Adults: Report of Three Cases and Review of the Literature
Recurrent Cough Syncope Due to Pertussis in Adults: Report of Three Cases and Review of the Literature Open
Cough syncope, also called “tussive syncope”, is a well-recognized syndrome for about 70 years, in which loss of consciousness usually occurs immediately after a violent cough or prolonged bouts of violent coughing, lasting for seconds wit…
View article: Q Fever Risk in Patients Treated with Chronic Antitumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha Therapy
Q Fever Risk in Patients Treated with Chronic Antitumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha Therapy Open
Q fever is a zoonotic bacterial disease caused by Coxiella burnetii . Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF- α ) plays a pivotal role in the defense against infection with this Gram-negative coccobacillus. Theoretically, patients who are treate…
View article: Chronic Stanford type A aortic dissection manifesting as systemic inflammatory disorder
Chronic Stanford type A aortic dissection manifesting as systemic inflammatory disorder Open
Typical presentation of type A aortic dissection usually encompasses severe acute chest pain, frequently radiating to the upper back, which is seen in more than 80% of the patients, while isolated back or abdominal pain have been repeatedl…
View article: Recurrent Cough Syncope Due to Pertussis in Adults: Report of Three Cases and Review of the Literature
Recurrent Cough Syncope Due to Pertussis in Adults: Report of Three Cases and Review of the Literature Open
Cough syncope, also called “tussive syncope”, is a well-recognized syndrome for about 70 years, in which loss of consciousness usually occurs immediately after a violent cough or prolonged bouts of violent coughing, lasting for seconds wit…
View article: Very Early C-Reactive Protein Levels after Acute Myocardial Infarction Predict Early Outcome and Late Prognosis
Very Early C-Reactive Protein Levels after Acute Myocardial Infarction Predict Early Outcome and Late Prognosis Open
Objectives: C-reactive protein (CRP) blood levels are associated with atherosclerosis and increased incidence of coronary events. Aim: To evaluate the utility for risk stratification of very early blood CRP levels, during the first 6 hours…
View article: Recurrent Cough Syncope Due to Pertussis in an Adult: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Recurrent Cough Syncope Due to Pertussis in an Adult: A Case Report and Review of the Literature Open
Cough syncope is a well-recognized syndrome in which loss of consciousness usually occurs immediately after prolonged bouts of violent coughing lasting for seconds, with rapid and complete recovery of consciousness. Its pathophysiology is …