Speckled-egg staining appearance of cryptococcal osteomyelitis in an immunocompetent patient by Matthew Alexander Stack, John-Paul Lavik, Jack G. Schneider, Brynne E. Cross

“…Introduction: Cryptococcal infections are typically thought of as occurring in immunocompromised patients, such as patients with HIV/AIDS, solid organ transplant recipients, or patients with rheumatologic diseases that require immunomodulatory therapy. …”
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Perioperative Management of Patient with Systemic Mastocytosis Going for Total Thyroidectomy by Ammar AlShaker, Saud Al-Rasheedi, Yousef Al-Jebrin, Munira Al-Masaad, Nawaf M. Al-Mutairi

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Megestrol Acetate-Induced Symptomatic Hypogonadism in a Male Patient by Lubna Bashir Munshi, Yumiko Tsushima, Kwan Cheng, Maria Brito

“…We report a case of symptomatic hypogonadism and asymptomatic AI in a male patient secondary to MA. The patient presented with decrease in testicular size and erectile dysfunction. …”
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Disseminated Necrotizing Leukoencephalopathy Complicating Septic Shock in an Immunocompetent Patient by Pedro Gaspar-da-Costa, Sofia Reimão, Sandra Braz, João Meneses Santos, Rui M. M. Victorino

“…DNL is an unexpected diagnosis in an immunocompetent patient. We compared the present case to those found in the literature of DNL complicating septic shock and discuss the antemortem diagnosis based on MRI findings.…”
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Cerebellar Involvement in an Immunocompetent Patient Presenting with Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy by Rafael Garcia-Carretero, Blanca San Jose Montano

“…However, a few cases of immunocompetent patients have been reported in which no immunodeficiency was present. …”
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Trends in Brazilian productions on the assistive technologies’ effectiveness for patient safety by Christiani Andrea Marquesini Rambo, Giulia Dos Santos Goulart, Eveline do Amaral Antonello, Tânia Solange Bosi de Souza Magnago, Yuliett Mora Pérez, Graziella María Rosa Cauduro

“…Patient safety in healthcare institutions is essential for quality healthcare. …”
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A Fatal Case of Legionella bozemanii Pneumonia in an Immunocompetent Patient by Atif Saleem Siddiqui

“…It is well known to cause pneumonia in immunocompromised patients and has rarely been reported in immunocompetent hosts. …”
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Patient-specific computational simulation of coronary artery bypass grafting. by Wei Wu, Anastasios Nikolaos Panagopoulos, Charu Hasini Vasa, Mohammadali Sharzehee, Shijia Zhao, Saurabhi Samant, Usama M Oguz, Behram Khan, Abdallah Naser, Khaled M Harmouch, Ghassan S Kassab, Aleem Siddique, Yiannis S Chatzizisis

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) is an intervention in patients with extensive obstructive coronary artery disease diagnosed with invasive coronary angiography. …”
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Diffuse Neurofibroma in a Patient with Unknown History of NF1 by Mahmoud A. K. Ebrahim, Mishal M. AlMutairi, Khaled M. Hindi, Jassem M. Bastaki

“…Herein, we report a rare case of MPNST in the parotid gland, in a patient with no previous history of NF1. Initial investigations of the patient, which consisted of laboratory investigations, ultrasound imaging of the swelling, fine-needle aspiration (FNA), computed tomography (CT) scan, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the neck and swelling, were compatible with a benign pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland. …”
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Pembrolizumab-related pneumonitis in a patient with COVID-19 infection by Venkataganesan Ponnalagu, Eng Ling Kenneth Kwan, Mucheli Sharavan Sadasiv, Hui Lin Teo, Hsien Min Low

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Suppression of Parathyroid Hormone in a Patient with Severe Magnesium Depletion by Sangeeta Mutnuri, Isaac Fernandez, Tina Kochar

“…Here, we discuss a case of a patient with severe hypomagnesemia and associated hypocalcemia. …”
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Gouty Panniculitis with Ulcerations in a Patient with Multiple Organ Dysfunctions by Lu Wang, Crystal Rose, Paul Mellen, George Branam, Maria M. Picken

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Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in a Patient with Fanconi Anemia by Milla Huuhka, Aaro Turunen

“…The authors present a case of mandibular squamous cell carcinoma in a young FA patient. Because of the aggressive nature of the SCC and complex treatment options, we recommend a strict lifelong follow-up for all FA patients to detect early changes in the oral mucosa.…”
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Orthodontic and Orthognathic Surgical Treatment of a Pediatric OSA Patient by Gregory W. Jackson

“…There was significant improvement in the patient’s sleep continuity and architecture with the elimination of obstructive apneas.…”
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Dental Management of a Patient with Special Health Care Needs by Leopoldo Lucio da Mata, Ana Maria Schroden Rodrigues da Cunha, Andrezza Morais Moronte

“…Patients with special health care needs (PSHCN) may have an increased risk of oral disease throughout the course of their life and require particular delivery of dental care due to their medical condition or limitations. …”
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Atypical Neuropsychiatric Presentation in a Patient Expecting Liver Transplantation by Laury Chamelian, Austin Pereira, Kiran Grant, Catherine Maurice

“…Patients presenting with acute or chronic hepatopathy can develop altered mental status with psychomotor slowing, most commonly indicating encephalopathy. …”
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Goiter in a Patient with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Treated with Epoprostenol by Shaadi Abughazaleh, Zeenat Safdar

“…A 35-year-old female with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) who presented with complaints of progressively worsening dysphagia, facial swelling, and shortness of breath, was found to have a large goiter. In patients treated with epoprostenol for long periods of time, thyroid disease is common. …”
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Quality of Life related to health in the morbidity of periodic hemodialysis patient by Eliseo Capote Leyva, Milagros Ortiz González, Raydel Argudín Selier, Carmen Elena Viada González, Lázaro Capote Pereira, Idrissa Leonard Rupalé

“…<p><strong>Foundation</strong>: chronic renal failure has a negative impact in the quality of life and constitutes a morbidity predictor in patients with periodic hemodialysis.<br /><strong>Objective</strong>: to evaluate the influence of quality of life related to health in the morbidity of patients in intermittent periodic hemodialysis.…”
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Spontaneous Yersinia enterocolitica Septicemia in a Patient with Iron Overload by Steven S Larigakis, Michael A Noble, Terence G Sparling

“…Yersinia enterocolitica septicemia is described in a patient with transfusional iron overload and a myelodysplastic syndrome. …”
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Level of Knowledge of the Diabetic Patient about the Prevention of Diabetic Foot. by Georgina Jiménez Estrada, María Teresa Martínez Barroso, Marta Gómez Arcila, Hilda Carmouce Cairo

“…<strong><br />Conclusions:</strong> The level of knowledge in the surveyed patients was not enough. The treatment of these patients should also include these kinds of informations considering the complications the patients can suffer from.…”
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