February 27, 2024

Editorial Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) is used worldwide as rescue therapy to manage severe COVID-19-related acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). In patients supported with venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) for COVID- 19-related ARDS, the overall mortality rate is approximately 39%, and the mean ECMO duration (approximately 15 days) seems to be longer than that of other etiologies [1]. Only a few cases of successful native lung recovery have been reported after prolonged VV ECMO (>28 days) [2,3].

1. Summary Alpha-fetoprotein [AFP] is a protein normal made by the yolk sac, intestines and liver of a developing foetus. AFP levels go down soon after birth, so healthy children and adults usually have very little AFP in their blood. A higher level of AFP in the blood may also mean that there is something wrong in the liver. In this article we will point out problems clinicians may face while getting results of AFP levels out of physiological range in pregnancy (Figure 1) and levels out of range in different organ systems.

1. Abstract Unilateral condylar hyperplasia is a rare condition characterized by persistent condyle growth resulting in progressively worsening facial asymmetry and malocclusion. Multiple treatment modalities have been described. This case report details the diagnosis and management of a 33-year-old female with type 2 unilateral condylar hyperplasia. The patient underwent simultaneous intraoral condylectomy and orthognathic surgery.