https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38117720
Two cases of cholecysto-cutaneous fistula, a rare complication of untreated biliary pathology, were treated surgically.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38117718
A patient with three simultaneous thoracic disc herniations achieved good neurological recovery after undergoing minimally invasive, two-stage transthoracic decompression and intersomatic arthrodesis without instrumentation.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38117717
The abstract reports a case series of patients with uncommon presentations of syphilis, including neurosyphilis, otosyphilis, and ocular syphilis, which can be challenging to diagnose but are often reversible with appropriate antibiotic treatment.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38117716
Ocular syphilis should be considered as a differential diagnosis in visual disorders due to the increasing incidence of syphilis, as timely identification and treatment can prevent potential visual loss. (Abstract in Spanish, my translation)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38117714
Parenteral anticoagulants play a crucial role in reducing ischemic events and mortality in acute coronary syndromes, although their use varies widely in clinical practice, and this review discusses their use based on clinical scenarios, revascularization strategies, and bleeding risk, with evidence-based recommendations for bleeding risk stratification and management.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38117713
The abstract describes the complexity and variability of congestion in heart failure, the challenges in its clinical detection, and the various elements and tools used for its assessment.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38117712
The study found that food cravings and aversions are common during pregnancy among women in the Buenos Aires Conurban, Argentina, with fruits, sweet foods, meats, and mate being the most commonly craved or avoided foods, and young age, vomiting, and weight gain being associated with cravings, while the absence of hypertension history, history of macrosomia, nausea, and complications during pregnancy are associated with aversions.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38117711
This study found that more than half of the healthcare professionals in five complex institutions in Argentina have experienced being a “second victim,” with a significant psychological impact, but they primarily receive support from non-work-related environments.