Medicine
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Meta Analysis
Multiple surgical treatment comparisons for irreparable rotator cuff tears: A network meta-analysis.
To evaluate the effect of different surgical methods in the treatment of patients with irreparable rotator cuff tears (IRCTs) using a network meta-analysis. ⋯ Among the multiple surgical treatments for patients with IRCTs, LDT + partial repair may have the best effect, and more randomized controlled trials with larger sample sizes are needed for further verification.
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Review Case Reports
Development of giant cell arteritis after vaccination against SARS-CoV2: A case report and literature review.
Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is an autoimmune vasculitis that affects large and medium-sized blood vessels. The mRNA vaccine against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV2) has been associated with the development of immune-mediated diseases. In this article, we present a case of GCA that developed after vaccination against SARS-CoV2. ⋯ We experienced a case of GCA that occurred immediately after vaccination against SARS-CoV2 with an mRNA vaccine. Early signs of GCA include fever, fatigue, and headache, and often resemble those noted after vaccination against SARS-CoV2. The potential presence of GCA should be determined in individuals with persistent fever and headache after vaccination against SARS-CoV2.
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As a newly discovered lncRNA, lncRNA High expression in hepatocellular carcinoma (HEIH) has been reported to correlate with poor clinical outcomes in several different cancers, In addition, studies have shown that HEIH is overexpressed in a variety of cancers and plays an oncogenic role. The present meta-analysis aims to elucidate the relationship between HEIH expression and prognosis and clinicopathological features among cancer patients. ⋯ High expression of HEIH in some cancers predicts shorter overall survival and higher clinical stage as well as larger tumor size. HEIH has great potential to become a prognostic marker for cancer patients.
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Review Case Reports
Pneumonia caused by Schizophyllum commune in a patient with diabetes: A case report and comprehensive literature review.
Schizophyllum commune (S. commune) is a basidiomycete bracket fungus that rarely causes invasive fungal infections. It is often misdiagnosed as other invasive fungal disease because of its atypical clinical features. Here we report a case of pneumonia due to S commune and review the relevant literature. ⋯ Although rarely reported, infections in the lungs caused by S commune should be reminded especially in patients with immunocompromised. This case illustrates the risk factors, clinical symptoms and imaging features of the pneumonia caused by S. commune. It also further highlights the diagnosis and treatment of this disease through reviewing relevant literature.
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Review Case Reports
Atypical thymic carcinoid tumor with ectopic ACTH syndrome in a 33-year-old male patient: A rare case report and literature review.
Atypical thymic carcinoid tumor is an exceedingly rare thymic neuroendocrine tumor derived from the cells of neuroendocrine system. Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis may result in disease progression to advanced stages and eventually leads to a poor prognosis. It is therefore necessary to make a correct diagnosis and provide an adequate treatment. ⋯ Because of its low incidencen, onspecific clinical symptoms, tissue location, and radiological findings, atypical thymic carcinoid tumor may sometimes be misdiagnosed as thymoma. Attention should be paid to avoid misdiagnosis.