Can Bendopnea Occur In Healthy Individuals without Heart Failure?
1. Case Report During the last few years, the effects of forward thoracic bending on cardiovascular system have been specifically studied in patients with heart failure (HF).
LHX4 Mutation: New Perspective
1. Abstract Some transcription factors orchestrate the ontogeny of the pituitary gland, maintain the differentiated state and mediate the coordinated expression of specific cell type and their alteration can be involved in isolated and combined deficits. Among them, LHX4 gene mutations can manifest as a combined pituitary hormone deficiency and are associated with an ectopic […]
Characteristics of Bronchiectasis Patients at Nguyen Tri Phuong Hospital Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
1. Abstract 1.1. Introduction Bronchiectasis, significant in morbidity and mortality, varies globally in demographics, microbiology, and causes. This study at Nguyen tri Phuong Hospital assessed clinical aspects and etiologies of bronchiectasis in adults.
Natural Psychotherapy, A Novel Psychotherapy with Eastern Cultural Characteristics, for A Complex Case of Obsessive – Compulsive Disorder: A Case Report
1. Abstract The purpose of this paper was to describe the clinical application of Natural Psychotherapy (NP) to an 18-year-old Chinese high school student with refractory obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) associated with cell phone addiction, depersonalization disorder, and transvestism.
Pleomorphic Hyalinizing AngiectaticTumor: A Case Report and Literature Review
1. Abstract Pleomorphic hyalinizing angiectatictumor (PHAT), a rare low-grade non-metastasizing tumor, was first reported in 1996[1]. It affects patients with a mean age of 54.5 years and no predilection for gender[2], and has a preference for the subcutaneous soft tissue in the lower extremity.
A 57-Year-Old Man with Mycobacterium Mageritense and Pneumocystis Jirovecii Coinfection after Loss to Follow-Up for 9 Years
1. Abstract Future randomized controlled trials are required to develop better treatment strategies. Herein, we present a case of pneumonia caused by M. mageritense. A 57-year-old man with a history of being a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) carrier and who had been irregularly followed up in outpatient clinics for approximately 9 years was previously treated […]
An Unusual PDGFRA Mutation in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor and Its NGS Data Analysis
1. Abstract 1.1. Introduction Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are the most common mesenchymal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract [1]. About 75% of GISTs harbor activating mutations of KIT and About 10% of GISTs harbor PDGFRA activating mutations [2]. PDGFRA is the second most mutated oncogene in GIST and are particularly associated with gastric tumors [3,4].
Periodontal and Oral Status of Patients with Celiac Disease: A Case Report
1. Abstract Celiac disease (CD) is a chronic autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten consumption, leading to small intestinal damage. The immune response often involves IgA antibody production, which can accumulate in gingival tissues. Periodontitis, a complex interplay of plaque and host immune inflammation shares similarities with CD’s inflammatory nature.
Exploring The Relationship between Injury, Addiction, and Physical Activity: A Path to Recovery for Athletes
1. Abstract 1.1. Aims Elite, professional athletes face elevated levels of stress, anxiety, or depression, which sometimes lead to use of illicit substances to mitigate stress by self-medication. This study aimed to highlight the need for developing tailored, exercise mediated approaches to recovery from substance use disorders (SUD) and alcohol use disorders (AUD), offering significant […]
Total Body Irradiation in Systemic Sclerosis: Moving from Contraindication to Indication?
1. Abstract Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease characterised by increased collagen synthesis and fibrosis affecting the skin, subcutaneous tissue and other organs.