Outcomes of Neonatal Candidiasis: The Impact of Delayed Initiation of Antifungal Therapy by Heather Cahan, Jaime G. Deville

“…Reliance on available laboratory tools in cases of invasive neonatal candidiasis can result in delayed diagnosis and increased mortality. A risk-factor-based approach to empirical treatment could be justified in this setting.…”
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Association of Chronic Pancreatitis and Malignant Main Duct IPMN: A Rare but Difficult Clinical Problem by Zoltán Berger, Hernán De La Fuente, Manuel Meneses, Fernanda Matamala, Makarena Sepúlveda, Claudia Rojas

“…This paper discusses the possible relationships between the two entities and emphasizes the need of differential diagnosis.…”
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Treatment of Parturition-Induced Rupture of Pubic Symphysis after Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery by C. Gräf, R. M. Sellei, S. Schrading, D. O. Bauerschlag

“…Characteristic symptoms are an immediate onset of suprapubic and/or sacroiliac pain within the first 24 hours postpartum, often accompanied by an audible crack. Diagnosis can be confirmed by imaging including X-ray, Magnet Resonance Imaging (MRI), and ultrasound. …”
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Boerhaave's Syndrome: Still a Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge in the 21st Century by J. Spapen, J. De Regt, K. Nieboer, G. Verfaillie, P. M. Honoré, H. Spapen

“…Boerhaave's syndrome is a rare but potentially fatal condition characterised by a transmural tear of the distal oesophagus induced by a sudden increase in pressure. Diagnosis is challenging as the classic triad of vomiting, abdominal or chest pain, and subcutaneous emphysema is absent in many patients. …”
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Chylothorax Complicating Closure of the Ductus Arteriosus: The Second Case by L. Ennazk, O. Echouka, R. El Houati, Y. Mouaffak, G. El Adib, D. Boumzebra, S. Younous

“…Chylothorax is a possible complication of intrathoracic surgery. The diagnosis of postoperative chylothorax is easy; however, the treatment can cause problems of management because of the lack of consensus. …”
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Colorectal Metastasis From Lung Adenocarcinoma With Initial Gastrointestinal Symptoms: A Case Report and Literature Review by Yu Xin, Dan Liu, Dan Zang, Yan Sun, Jun Chen

“…Nearly 50% of patients with primary LC have distant metastases at the time of initial diagnosis. LC usually metastasizes from the lungs to the liver, adrenal glands, brain, and bone, but rarely to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. …”
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Fear of hypoglycemia in Italian mothers of children with type 1 diabetes: the mediating role of resilience by Paola Cardinali, Elisa Rapetti, Laura Migliorini

“… # Methods Ninety mothers (mean age: 44.20 years) of children with a T1DM diagnosis (mean age: 11.48 years) were recruited from an association for parents and completed an online self-report questionnaire packet that includes: Fear of Hypoglycemia Survey, Self-Perception of the Parental Role and Resilience Scale for Adults. …”
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Ruptured Suprasellar Dermoid Cyst presenting with Chemical Meningitis and Blindness by Lakshya Varshney, Laxminarayan Tripathy, Harsh Jain, Sunandan Basu, Mohammad Sarwar

“…We performed a pterional craniotomy and excised the tumor and the diagnosis was consistent with dermoid cyst on histopathology. …”
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Dermatitis Herpetiformis: From the Genetics to the Development of Skin Lesions by Diletta Bonciani, Alice Verdelli, Veronica Bonciolini, Antonietta D'Errico, Emiliano Antiga, Paolo Fabbri, Marzia Caproni

“…Both conditions are mediated by the IgA class of autoantibodies, and the diagnosis of DH is dependent on the detection of granular deposits of IgA in the skin. …”
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Poststernotomy Osteomyelitis Presenting with Severe Sepsis and Rhabdomyolysis by Eugene M. Tan, Melissa Lyle, Kelly Cawcutt, Zelalem Temesgen

“…This patient’s unusual presentation with osteomyelitis and rhabdomyolysis has never been reported and is crucial for clinicians to recognize in order to prevent delays in diagnosis.…”
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A Ruptured Digital Epidermal Inclusion Cyst: A Sinister Presentation by Iain Bohler, Phillip Fletcher, Amanda Ragg, Andrew Vane

“…By following protocol, an alternate diagnosis was made and the patient has since gone on to a make a full recovery without life transforming surgery.…”
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Up-to-Date Tailored Systemic Treatment in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma by Caroline Y. K. Fong, Emma Burke, David Cunningham, Naureen Starling

“…Combination chemotherapy regimens that underpin the current treatment approach in the advanced setting have led to incremental survival gains in recent years but have failed to confer patients with a median overall survival that exceeds 12 months from diagnosis. Research has since focussed on understanding the role and interplay between various components of the desmoplastic stroma and tumour microenvironment, in addition to developing targeted therapies based on molecular features to improve the prognosis associated with this malignancy. …”
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A variety of clinical presentations of eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis: a comprehensive review by Agata Sebastian, Joanna Kosałka-Węgiel

“…Material and Methods The authors reviewed the SCOPUS, MEDLINE, and PubMed medical databases to prepare an overview of the clinical manifestations and diagnosis for EGPA. Results This comprehensive review examines the current knowledge on the clinical course of EGPA, diagnostic options and prognostic factors. …”
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A short investigation of the effect of the selection of human brain atlases on the performance of ASD's classification models by Naseer Ahmed Khan, Xuequn Shang

“…This study provides valuable insights into optimizing fMRI-based ASD diagnosis and underscores the importance of interpreting atlas-specific features for an improved understanding of brain connectivity in ASD.…”
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Gender and Digital Rights: An Empirical Study Among Young Entrepreneurs by Marisa Fariña-Sánchez, Elba Gutiérrez-Santiuste

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DiGeorge Syndrome Presenting as Hypocalcaemia-Induced Seizures in Adulthood by Adrian Zammit, Deborah Grech Marguerat, Josephine Psaila, Alexander Attard

“…The resulting learning difficulties, congenital heart disease, palatal abnormalities, hypoplasia/aplasia of the parathyroid and thymus glands, and immune deficiency generally lead to diagnosis in childhood. Presentation in adulthood is rare but must be borne in mind when dealing with cases of hypocalcaemia even in the absence of florid phenotypic features. …”
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Mycotic Renal Artery Aneurysm Presenting as Critical Limb Ischemia in Culture-Negative Endocarditis by Vy Thuy Ho, Nathan K. Itoga, Tiffany Wu, Ehab Sorial, Manuel Garcia-Toca

“…Echocardiography demonstrated aortic valve vegetations leading to a diagnosis of culture-negative endocarditis. The patient underwent primary resection and repair of the aneurysm, aortic valve replacement, and left below-knee amputation after bilateral common iliac and left superficial femoral artery stenting. …”
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Ferritin in Adult-Onset Still’s Disease: Just a Useful Innocent Bystander? by Bella Mehta, Petros Efthimiou

“…We review, in systematic fashion, the current basic science and clinical literature regarding the regulation of ferritin and its use in the diagnosis and management of AOSD. Conclusion. Serum hyperferritinemia in AOSD has been described for 2 decades, although its mechanism has not yet been completely elucidated. …”
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Glomus Tumor in the Left Submandibular Region: A Rare Case Report and Literature Review by Huan Liu, Chengyao Zhu

“…Histopathological analysis subsequently confirmed the diagnosis as a glomus tumor. Immunohistochemical (IHC) staining further confirmed the tumor's smooth muscle and mesenchymal origins, with positive for Vimentin, SMA, Syn, Actin, Desmin, and CD34. …”
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The Near Point of Convergence in Patients with Vestibular Migraine by Francisco Carlos Zuma e Maia, Bernardo Faria Ramos, Roseli Saraiva Moreira Bittar, Renato Valerio Rodrigues Cal, Leonel Almeida Luís, Pedro Luiz Mangabeira Albernaz

“… Introduction Vestibular migraine (VM) is one of the most common vestibular disorders and its diagnosis is based entirely on clinical features. A recent case series suggested a possible link between migraines and convergence insufficiency.…”
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