Only the third reported case of encephalitis in a patient receiving atezolizumab plus bevacizumab for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma. The neurological symptoms quickly improved once steroid pulse therapy was started.
Aorto-right atrial fistula associated with Stanford type A aortic dissection is rare, and difficult to diagnose clinically. Intraoperative diagnosis in this case allowed effective treatment by direct suture.
An AI support tool could aid clinicians using spirometry to accurately predict respiratory diagnoses, particularly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Revise the updated diagnostic criteria and revised treatment recommendations for managing endocarditis in adult patients with congenital heart disease.
People with type 2 diabetes who are on a total diet replacement program can achieve remission in the real-world setting, but with lower frequency than in clinical trials.
Liver injury can trigger neurocognitive abnormalities ranging from subtle impairments to coma. The interplay of infection and inflammation with ammonia is fundamental in the pathogenesis of hepatic encephalopathy.
CPAP therapy has an important role in the holistic management of obstructive sleep apnea, extending beyond respiratory symptom relief to encompass cardiovascular health benefits. But treatment adherence is crucial.
A rare case of fulminant type 1 diabetes induced by SJS/TEN, which had developed in a patient taking carbamazepine and phenytoin. Glucose monitoring should be considered for patients with SJS/TEN.
Managing cardiometabolic health in patients with a history of cancer is increasingly important. Discover the primary considerations including impact of demographic variables, cancer types, and treatment modalities.
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided rendezvous technique is not superior to precut sphincterotomy when used as a salvage technique for difficult biliary cannulation in benign biliary disease.
Direct-acting antivirals may reduce the duration of hospitalization for patients with severe influenza versus placebo or standard care, but the certainty of the evidence is low.
Glucocorticoid replacement therapy is essential for patients with secondary adrenal insufficiency, but how should it be managed to avoid the risks associated with under- and overtreatment?
Pediatric low-grade gliomas often cause long-term morbidities despite high overall survival rates. But advances in molecular characterization, targeted therapies, and surgical techniques are improving outcomes.
Early trials of a new oral Factor XIa inhibitor (Milvexian) are showing promise for prevention of thrombotic events in patients with acute stroke, acute coronary syndrome, and atrial fibrillation.
This case serves as a prompt to consider the possibility of cryptococcosis, even when lung cancer has already been diagnosed, when lung radiology shows multiple nodules.
Sulfonamides and cephalosporins top the list of oral antibiotics that can cause serious cutaneous adverse drug reactions, according to the results of a population-based cohort study.
The amelanotic variant of conjunctival malignant melanoma is extremely rare and can be difficult to diagnose. Clinicians must be vigilant when changes in the conjunctiva and eyelids are noticed.
Could transdermal insulin delivery – via patches, microneedle-based systems, and insulin jet injectors – be a viable alternative to subcutaneous insulin delivery? Find out more in this review of the clinical trial data.
