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This case report highlights that early recognition and management of underlying connective tissue diseases, such as lupus, are essential in young patients presenting with unexpected symptoms like blurry vision and stroke signs.

This case report describes a 57-year-old man's severe complications, including acute stroke and scalp necrosis, following platelet-rich plasma and stem cell injections for hair restoration.

This case study describes a 21-year-old man who experienced a hemorrhagic stroke potentially linked to finasteride and minoxidil use for androgenic alopecia, emphasizing the need for thorough medication history in young stroke patients.

This article reviews the history and challenges of warfarin use and suggests that monitoring genetic and environmental factors could improve individualized dosing and safety, but no new results are reported.

This study presents a case where a young male with cryptogenic stroke and patent foramen ovale, using finasteride, experienced symptomatic improvement after PFO closure and discontinuing finasteride, suggesting cardiovascular risks associated with the drug.

This review highlights that the NLRP3 inflammasome is a promising therapeutic target for cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury and discusses recent advancements in using natural plant products to modulate this pathway and reduce inflammation.

This case report describes a middle-aged woman whose scalp condition, cutis verticis gyrata, was an early sign of systemic amyloidosis that went undiagnosed until after she experienced a stroke.

In this article, the authors reviewed essential terminology and recommendations for creating a welcoming healthcare environment for transgender patients and providing gender-affirming therapy, emphasizing the unique health needs and disparities faced by this population.

This research highlights that migraine in midlife women, during perimenopause, often becomes more frequent and intense, with evolving characteristics like migraine aura, and is associated with increased stroke risk, especially with hormone therapies.

This study discusses current surgical treatments for ischemic stroke, emphasizing the confirmed effectiveness of mechanical thrombectomy, and notes that advances in early recognition and rapid intervention at specialized stroke centers have significantly reduced mortality rates in recent decades.

This study reviews modern treatment techniques for large, life-threatening pulmonary emboli and concludes that pulmonary artery thrombectomy is a safe and effective method, though it remains underutilized. Results are not reported in the abstract.

This study found that injecting hepatocyte growth factor-enhanced hair follicle stem cells into a rat model of ischemic stroke improved recovery by reducing inflammation, protecting the blood-brain barrier, and promoting angiogenesis.

This review discusses the applications of low level laser therapy (LLLT) in wound healing, pain reduction, and treating various conditions, but reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the need for randomized controlled trials for serious diseases.

This study found that injecting minced fat into the facial artery of rabbits was associated with higher rates of ophthalmic complications and mortality compared to fat granules or fat lipids.

This review discusses the 2011 publications on the side effects of sex hormones and related compounds, without reporting new clinical results.

This chapter reviews drugs affecting blood coagulation and details the increased hemorrhage risk associated with warfarin interactions, liver disease, heart failure, and antiphospholipid antibodies but reports no new clinical results.

This review discusses the introduction of new oral anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation and highlights their safety and the development of reversal agents, but reports no new clinical findings.

This article explores the potential of photobiomodulation for coronary health, suggesting protective effects after heart attacks and in inaccessible ischemic heart conditions, but presents no new clinical results.

Liver transplant can lead to neurological, pulmonary, cardiovascular, and renal complications, with older patients facing higher risks.

Oxygen levels can drop during liver transplant if bypass pressures are too high, but other reasons should be checked first.

This study highlights the importance of recognizing oral lesions in diagnosing syphilis, as illustrated by three reported cases.

This source reports that thymosin beta 4 accelerated dermal wound repair in phase 2 clinical trials for pressure ulcers, stasis ulcers, and epidermolysis bullosa wounds and was well tolerated.

This article discusses the diagnostic and therapeutic approach for immune-mediated central nervous system diseases but reports no new clinical findings.

This paper reviews the potential of Ayurvedic herbs like ginger, garlic, and turmeric to reduce the side effects of cancer therapies and enhance patient wellbeing but reports no new experimental findings.

In this case report, treatment with anifrolumab led to significant improvement in symptoms for a 52-year-old woman with refractory systemic lupus erythematosus, including resolution of chronic lupus headaches resistant to previous therapies.

This study reviewed how Anifrolumab, though often used in real-world settings for SLE patients with neurological symptoms, showed varying effectiveness and required cautious monitoring for adverse effects like thrombocytopenia and cerebrovascular events.

This case report describes a physician's journey with systemic lupus erythematosus, illustrating the disease's impact on their professional life and treatment experiences, ultimately informing their holistic patient care approach.

In this case report, two female patients with refractory systemic lupus erythematosus showed significant improvement after treatment with the JAK inhibitor upadacitinib, indicating potential as a promising option for difficult cases, although further research is needed to confirm its broader safety and efficacy.

This case report highlights the challenge of distinguishing between neuropsychiatric lupus and rituximab-associated progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in systemic lupus erythematosus patients, emphasizing the importance of early recognition and careful management.

In this case report, researchers described a 48-year-old man with systemic lupus erythematosus who developed a fungus ball (aspergilloma) within a tuberculosis cavity, a complication rarely reported in such patients, emphasizing the role of CT scans in diagnosis and the potential need for surgical intervention.