Atypical Presenting Symptoms of Acute Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with Enteritis and Cystitis by Mayu Yagita, Kohei Tsujimoto, Masato Yagita, Masaaki Fujita

“…The diagnosis was delayed due to atypical initial symptoms, resulting in clinical worsening. Physicians should be aware of typical computed tomography findings of lupus enteritis and lupus cystitis.…”
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Thrombocytopenia in Sepsis by Alireza Setarehaseman, Abbas Mohammadi, Robert W. Maitta

“…Targeting platelet-mediated inflammatory responses and promoting platelet production may offer potential avenues for improving outcomes in septic patients with thrombocytopenia. Future research should focus on elucidating the mechanisms underlying platelet dysfunction in sepsis and exploring novel therapeutic approaches to optimize platelet function and mitigate inflammation. …”
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Successful treatment of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia after tricuspid valve replacement: A case report by Zhamalbek I. Ashimov, Zhanybek Zh. Gaibyldaev, Aiperi K. Kurmanbekova

“…Platelet counts should be monitored for 3 to 5 days in patients receiving heparin. …”
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Complex Assessment of the Functional State of the Urinary System in Preclinical Studies. Part 1. Instrumental and Laboratory Assessment Methods (Review) by M. V. Miroshnikov, K. T. Sultanova, M. N. Makarova, N. M. Faustova, S. O. Khan, E. A. Loseva

“…The effects of a test substance on the urinary system should first be evaluated using minimally invasive methods. …”
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Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis: A Narrative Review by Vlad Pădureanu, Dalia Dop, Rodica Pădureanu, Denisa Floriana Vasilica Pîrșcoveanu, Gabriela Olaru, Ioana Streata, Ana Maria Bugă

“…Clinicians who treat patients of all ages should be aware of this type of encephalitis since it may be a treatable differential for symptoms and indicators observed in neurology and psychiatric clinics. …”
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Early pulmonary rehabilitation of COVID-19 patients in an isolation ward and intensive care unit by Chou-Chin Lan, Po-Chun Hsieh, Mei-Chen Yang, Wen-Lin Su, Chih-Wei Wu, Hsiang-Yu Huang, Yao-Kuang Wu

“…When patient with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are hospitalized, the limited space for activity, disease itself causes fever, muscle aches, fatigue, respiratory failure with mechanical ventilation, or medications such as steroids or neuromuscular blocking can cause muscle dysfunction. Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) should be arranged for these patients with COVID-19. …”
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Blood transfusion – moving from what to how by Charlotte Knowles, James Raitt

“…While extensive research has focused on what blood components to give, there remains a notable gap in evidence regarding how transfusion should be administered, particularly with respect to physiological targets like blood pressure and heart rate. …”
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The Gut‐Brain Axis in Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Implementing the Role of Microbiota and Neuroimmune Interaction in Personalized Prevention—A Narrative Review by Fatima Soufan, Abir Ghosson, Rayyan Jaber, Adel Ghandour, Olivier Uwishema

“…Conclusion Promising prospects for symptom prevention and management are signaled by the possibility of personalized therapy specifically designed to address the GBA dysfunction indicated in IBS. Policymakers and developers should encourage further study and allocate available resources to aid researchers in the implementation and identification of novel preventive therapeutics. …”
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Oral rehabilitation of a patient with temporomandibular joint ankylosis caused by ankylosing spondylitis: A case report by Brkić Zlata, Pijevčević Nikola, Pavlić Verica, Petronijević Milan

“…The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction is involved in 4–35% of AS cases, and is correlated to the severity and extension of AS. …”
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Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome: A Review of Rare Neuromuscular Disease Related to Paraneoplastic and Autoimmune by Ichlasul Mahdi Fardhani, Cindy Graciella, Muhammad Isra Rafidin Rayyan

“…If a tumor is detected, oncological therapy should be a priority.…”
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Pain in the brain: Psychological correlates of chronic pain and fibromyalgia. by Marcello Passarelli, Luca Rizzi, Laura Casetta, Vittorio Guerrieri, Diego Rocco, Raffaella Perrella

“…Results suggest that psychological interventions for FM patients should prioritize reducing self-criticism and enhancing self-reassurance, while healthcare providers should be mindful of the significant psychological burden these patients carry.…”
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The Effect of Overweight/Obesity on Cutaneous Microvascular Reactivity as Measured by Laser-Doppler Fluxmetry: A Systematic Review by Ally McIllhatton, Sean Lanting, Vivienne Chuter

“…Identifying these impaired microvascular responses should inform possible therapy targets in overweight and obesity.…”
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Psychiatric Disorders in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS): The Role of the Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist by Michael Brinkers, Paulina Rumpelt, Anke Lux, Moritz Kretzschmar, Giselher Pfau

“…As CRPS patients are frequently affected by depressions, and owing to the connection between depression and suicidal tendencies, patients should be seen by a consultation-liaison psychiatrist, and nonpsychiatrists should pay special attention to this patient group.…”
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Adolescent Polycystic Ovary syndrome:A Review by Zhang Y, Yang K, Fan T, Zheng D, Liu H

“…The diagnosis of adolescent PCOS should meet two primary criteria—ovulatory dysfunction and biochemical or clinical hyperandrogenism—after excluding other causes. …”
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Scapular Winging following Sports-Related Injury in a Rugby Player by Shinya Ishizuka, Akinori Kobayakawa, Hideki Hiraiwa, Hiroki Oba, Takefumi Sakaguchi, Masaru Idota, Takahiro Haga, Takafumi Mizuno, Itaru Kawashima, Kanae Kuriyama, Shiro Imagama

“…Considering the facial muscle weakness, facioscapulohumeral dystrophy (FSHD) was also suspected, and genetic testing showed chromosome 4q35 deletion with restriction fragments 17 kb and 3 tandem repeated DNA confirming the diagnosis of FSHD. Clinicians should be aware that FSHD could be one of the differential diagnoses of scapular winging after sports injury, and surgeons should rule out the diagnosis of FSHD before performing any surgical treatment for SA palsy.…”
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Subdural Hematoma Complicating Ventriculoperitoneal Shunts: An Algerian Centers Experience by Ibrahim Assoumane, M. Al-Zekri, A. Khelifa, N. Touati, N. Lagha, A. Sidi Said, A. Morsli

“…Introduction Subdural hematoma can occur as a complication of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS), and it should be considered in any patient who present a shunt dysfunction or who does not show the expected recovery after revision of a shunt. …”
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Assessing temporomandibular disorders: Mouthpiece design considerations by Buković Dino, Glavičić Igor, Dimitrić Goran, Smajić Miroslav, Radanović Božana, Vitošević Biljana

“…The preferred material should be soft silicone. The interdental bite platforms should support the posterior teeth and the oral screen should fit the jaws and not be too wide.…”
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General Principles of Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis in Children by Shorobura M.

“…Side effects of glucocorticoid effect should be minimized and not using prolonged scheme (over 21 days) of methylprednisolone. …”
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Understanding Caregiver Burden in Severe Pediatric Asthma - A Qualitative Study by Wu P, Zhang J, Hu Y

“…Caregivers are critical to disease management: healthcare professionals and the community should provide support; family members should share tasks; and children’s poor self-management skills place a burden on caregivers, and professionals should teach children to better care for themselves. …”
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Trailblazer Tepezza for thyroid by Aamna Khatoon, Fatima Kaleem Ahmed, Amna Kaleem Ahmed

“…Unfortunately, this drug has not reached Pakistan yet and we still resort to using conventional treatments namely lubricants and steroids despite their worrying side effects and contraindications in patients having other comorbid conditions which majority of the people of Pakistan suffer from such as diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis and hepatic dysfunction. [5] The government should subsidize the use of this novel drug in TED patients by incentivizing its availability and training physicians to monitor the patients taking the infusions. …”
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