A Case of Reed Syndrome with a Novel Mutation in the Fumarate Hydratase Gene by Christin B. Laufer, Layne B. Green, Darren E. Whittemore

“…We present a young female with a history of uterine fibroids who presented to the dermatology clinic with several painful pink papules that had been previously evaluated by multiple physicians. Biopsy results were diagnostic for cutaneous leiomyomas, raising clinical suspicion for Reed syndrome. …”
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Unusual Painful Muscle Spasm in a Dialysis-Dependent Patient with Progressive Cervical Kyphosis by Daisuke Tsunoda, Yoichi Iizuka, Tokue Mieda, Haku Iizuka, Hirotaka Chikuda

“…After the revision procedure, his symptoms improved, and his serum CK level normalized. Physicians should be alert to the possibility of pain associated with an excessive muscle spasm in cervical myelopathy patients.…”
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Tissue Engineering of the Penis by Manish N. Patel, Anthony Atala

“…However, current reconstructive techniques are limited by issues of tissue availability and compatibility. Physicians and scientists have begun to explore tissue engineering and regenerative medicine strategies for repair and reconstruction of the genitourinary tract. …”
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Saliency-Based Bleeding Localization for Wireless Capsule Endoscopy Diagnosis by Hongda Chen, Shaoze Wang, Yong Ding, Dahong Qian

“…However, it requires much time for physicians to scan large amount of WCE images. Alternatively, computer-assisted bleeding localization systems are developed where color, edge, and intensity features are defined to distinguish lesions from normal tissues. …”
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Evaluation of the Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease and Rates of Oral Antidiabetic Prescribing in Accordance with Guidelines and Manufacturer Recommendations in Type 2 Diabetic... by Ning Wu, Xia Yu, Mallik Greene, Gary Oderda

“…With the high prevalence of moderate to severe CKD in NH residents with diabetes, physicians should consider residents’ renal function when choosing treatment plans and review treatments regularly to check compliance with the NKF guidelines or PIs.…”
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Levamisole-Contaminated Cocaine: An Emergent Cause of Vasculitis and Skin Necrosis by Osama Souied, Hassan Baydoun, Zahraa Ghandour, Neville Mobarakai

“…The prevalence of cocaine adulterated with levamisole-induced vasculitis is increasing and physicians should be aware of this unique entity. There have been many reports of cutaneous vasculitis syndrome caused by cocaine which is contaminated with levamisole. …”
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Rofecoxib-Induced Hepatotoxicity: A Forgotten Complication of the Coxibs by Brian Yan, Yvette Leung, Stefan J Urbanski, Robert P Myers

“…With new coxibs and expanding indications on the horizon, physicians in all areas of practice must be aware of this disorder and consider it in any patient who develops hepatic dysfunction after taking a coxib.…”
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A case of cavernous hemangioma with focal proliferation of endothelium of the left atrium by M.V. Voitsekhivska, I.V. Irkin, G.G. Prus, O.S. Chumak, V.O. Kuts, M.V. Shymanko, G.I. Darvish, O.J. Zharinov

“…When the tumor of the heart is detected during non-invasive methods of heart visualisation the physicians should be alerted about the possibility of not only the most common type of tumor (myxoma), but also more rare heart tumors such as hemangioma, rabdomioma, lipoma, fibroma and sarcoma…”
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Malignant Lymphoma in the Psoas Major Muscle by Nobuhiro Akuzawa, Takashi Hatori, Aya Takase, Jun Aoki, Shinji Sakurai, Masahiko Kurabayashi

“…Although skeletal muscle lymphoma is rare, physicians should be familiar with its MRI characteristics. …”
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Evaluation and Management of Genitourinary Emergencies in Patients with Cancer by Demis N. Lipe, Phillip B. Mann, Rodrick Babakhanlou, Maria T. Cruz Carreras, A. Guido Hita, Monica K. Wattana

“…Familiarization with the uniqueness of genitourinary emergencies in patients with cancer is important for emergency physicians.…”
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Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis Localized in the Greater Omentum by Ryuji Komine, Takashi Kobayashi, Hiro Uehara, Keisuke Minamimura, Kazuhiko Mori, Toru Hirata, Atsushi Shimizu, Masaya Mori

“…This report reminds physicians to consider GPA in the differential diagnosis of acute abdominal pain or fever of unknown origin.…”
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Varying Presentations of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome Temporarily Associated with COVID-19 by Jasmina Krikilion, Lisa Nuyttens, Siel Daelemans, Karlien François, Reiner Mauel, Daniel De Wolf, Gerlant van Berlaer

“…These cases are presented to increase awareness and familiarity among paediatricians and emergency physicians with the different clinical manifestations of this syndrome. …”
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Pulmonary Nocardiosis: Review of Cases and an Update by Malini Shariff, Jayanthi Gunasekaran

“…Nocardiosis is encountered in parts of the world even where it is not endemic due to increased world travel. So physicians and laboratory staff should be aware of this and try to diagnose it. …”
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Development of Phantom Limb Pain after Femoral Nerve Block by Sadiah Siddiqui, Anthony N. Sifonios, Vanny Le, Marc E. Martinez, Jean D. Eloy, Andrew G. Kaufman

“…Further investigation and understanding of PLP itself will hopefully uncover a relationship between peripheral nerve blocks targeting an affected limb and the subsequent development of this phenomenon, allowing physicians to take appropriate steps in prevention and treatment.…”
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Brain AVMs: An Endovascular, Surgical, and Radiosurgical Update by Simone Peschillo, Alessandro Caporlingua, Claudio Colonnese, Giulio Guidetti

“…A multidisciplinary approach is strongly recommended when dealing with bAVMs and should involve physicians expertise in this kind of challenging lesions. …”
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Improving Fertility Treatment Documentation – A Survey by Aby Kottal Koshy

“…Aims: To conduct a survey to understand the information needs of assisted reproductive technology physicians when assessing the reasons affecting treatment outcomes after intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilisation (IVF). …”
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Letter to the Editor of Journal of Otolaryngology regarding “Risk of diabetes in patients with sleep apnea: comparison of surgery versus CPAP in a long-term follow-up study” by Nguyen Truong, Bao Sciscent, F. Jeffrey Lorenz, David Goldrich, Neerav Goyal

“…However, we would like to point out some limitations that warrant attention and caution interpretation of the findings by physicians and patients.…”
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De la salle à manger aux salons de la République. La place des réseaux féminins et masculins dans l’itinéraire de la cause contraceptive (1956-1967) by Bibia Pavard

“…Then, from the opening of the first birth control centers to the vote of new legislation on contraception in 1967, the French Family Planning Association established itself as an organization of experts, where physicians, especially men, played an increasingly leading role. …”
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Severe Agranulocytosis following Simultaneous Administration of Chlorpromazine and Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole in a Patient with Sepsis: A Possible Toxic Combination by Anil Jha, Hassan Ghoz, Nicholas James

“…Chlorpromazine and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX) are two commonly prescribed medications by physicians. Either of those medications could cause fatal drug-induced agranulocytosis, with an unclear underlying mechanism. …”
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Bridging the Gap: Strengthening Mental Health Support for Female Health Professionals in Pakistan and Türkiye by Komal Atta, Ahmad Atta, Mahnoor Atta

“…This paper addresses the mental health challenges faced by female physicians in Turkey and Pakistan, highlighting the impact of gender-based inequalities in the healthcare system. …”
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