research Outbreak of Thallium Poisoning Among Iraqi Patients
Thallium poisoning from contaminated cake caused severe health issues in Baghdad, highlighting the need to ban thallium as a rodenticide.
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research Haff Disease Associated With The Ingestion Of The Freshwater Fish Mylossoma Duriventre (Pacu-Manteiga)
Eating pacu-manteiga fish can cause Haff disease, leading to severe muscle damage.
research Arginosuccinic Aciduria in a 4-Year-Old Girl: Neurological Symptoms and Hair Abnormalities
A 4-year-old girl with arginosuccinic-aciduria showed symptoms including mental retardation, seizures, ataxia, and abnormal hair, with normal ammonia and blood urea nitrogen levels despite an enzymic block in the urea cycle. Hair strength was significantly reduced, and although trichorrexis nodosa was not diagnosed, the hair's cystine content was notably low. The neurological symptoms' cause in this amino acid disorder remained speculative.
research Polyglandular Autoimmune Syndrome Type 4 with GAD Antibody and Dystonia
Dystonia may be part of PAS-4 and linked to immune issues.
research Dermatological Problems Following Spinal Cord Injury in Korean Patients
Most spinal cord injury patients in Korea experience skin problems, especially fungal infections and eczema, affecting their quality of life.
research Hyperammonemic Encephalopathy Without Hepatic Dysfunction Due to Treatment With Valproate: Four Cases and a Mini Review
Valproate can cause brain swelling with high ammonia levels, possibly underreported, especially in psychiatric patients.
research Genotype Triad for HOTAIR rs10783618, LINC-ROR rs1942347, and MALAT1 rs3200401 as Molecular Markers in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Certain genetic markers can indicate higher or lower risk for systemic lupus erythematosus.
research Anagen Effluvium Due to Thallium Poisoning from Chinese Herbal Medicine and Rodenticide Containing Thallium Salts
A woman and her daughter had thallium poisoning from a herbal drink and rodenticide, causing hair loss and other symptoms.
research The Biomedical Role of Zinc in the Functioning of the Human Organism
Zinc is essential for many body functions and imbalances can lead to health problems.
research Short-Term Side Effects of Low Dose Valproate Monotherapy in Epileptic Children: A Prospective Study
Low dose valproate in epileptic children mainly causes weight gain and other non-life-threatening side effects.
research Rheumatologic Manifestations of Pregnancy
Pregnancy can cause symptoms similar to rheumatic diseases, making diagnosis difficult, and affects various body systems, requiring careful distinction between normal changes and serious conditions.
research Heavy Metals: The Notorious Daredevils of Daily Personal Care Products - Mini Review
Heavy metals in personal care products can cause serious health issues like cancer and hair loss.
research Beneficial Effects of Zinc on Reducing Severity of Depression
Zinc helps reduce the severity of depression.
research Linear Morphea Alopecia: New Trichoscopy Findings
Trichoscopy can reveal specific hair and scalp changes in linear morphea.
research Congenital Atrichia Associated With Nevus Flammeus: A Rare Association
A person was born with both a rare hairless condition and a type of birthmark, which is an uncommon combination.
research NF-κB in Biology and Targeted Therapy: New Insights and Translational Implications
NF-κB signaling is crucial in many diseases and can be targeted for new treatments.
research Hepatic Steatosis and Acute Liver Injury in Chronic Arsenic Exposure
This document presents a case of a 29-year-old woman with chronic arsenic exposure leading to hepatic steatosis and acute liver injury. The patient exhibited symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and a range of neurological and systemic issues, including polyneuropathy and encephalopathy. Despite initial negative tests for heavy metals, elevated arsenic levels were found in hair and nail samples. The case highlights the association between arsenic toxicity and liver conditions like non-cirrhotic portal fibrosis and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, emphasizing the importance of recognizing metal toxicity in liver injury diagnosis and management.
research Hair That Is Difficult to Manage in a Hispanic Girl
A 9-year-old Hispanic girl has Uncombable Hair Syndrome, which may improve with age and biotin treatment.
research Steroid Responsive Mononeuritis Multiplex in the Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome
Steroid treatment improved both gut and nerve symptoms in a man with Cronkhite–Canada syndrome.
research Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infection or COVID-19 Vaccination Effect for Severe Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in a 6-Year-Old Girl: Case Report and Review of the Literature
COVID-19 vaccination may be linked to MIS-C in children, highlighting the need for quick diagnosis and treatment.
research Dose-Response Relationship of Therapeutic Oxygen: More Is Not Necessarily Better and May Be Inferior to No Supplemental Oxygen – Part 2: Implications and Consequences
More oxygen isn't always better and can sometimes be worse.
research Clinical Case of Vogt–Koyanagi–Harada Syndrome
Early treatment with corticosteroids improved her eye condition significantly.
research The Multisystem Impact of Long COVID: A Comprehensive Review
Long COVID causes a wide range of long-lasting symptoms that change over time and are hard to diagnose and treat.
research A 30-Year-Old Man with Recurrent Scaling and Itching of the Scalp
A man has a common skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis, treated with special shampoos and sometimes medication.
research Protein Kinase C Downregulation Upon Rapamycin Treatment Attenuates Neuroinflammation and Mitochondrial Disease
Rapamycin treatment helps reduce brain inflammation and symptoms of mitochondrial disease by blocking specific pathways in mice.
research The Relation Between Vitiligo and Other Autoimmune Disorders
Vitiligo is often found with other autoimmune diseases, which is important to know to help patients.
research Autoantibodies in Pediatric SLE: Cluster Analysis and Clinical Associations, a Single Center Cohort Study
Different autoantibody groups in pediatric SLE are linked to specific symptoms and disease outcomes.
research Cutaneous and Oral Mucosal Lesions in Cri-du-chat Syndrome
Cri-du-chat syndrome can cause skin and oral lesions affecting nutrition and quality of life.
research Kennedy's Disease and Partial Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome: Report of 4 Cases and Literature Review
The conclusion is that adult males with muscle weakness and hormonal imbalances should be tested for Kennedy's disease.
research Severe Sarcoidosis: A Retrospective Study of 86 Cases
Severe sarcoidosis often requires long-term systemic corticosteroids and multidisciplinary care, with most patients improving but some experiencing persistent symptoms or complications.