Editorial 10.5281/zenodo.18795412

Organ Donation-Beyond the ‘Opt-Out’: Translating Positive Attitudes into Life-Saving Action

Dr. Ramnik Patel

Editorial While the opt‑out model represents an important policy shift, evidence shows that legislation alone cannot deliver the cultural and behavioural change required to increase donation rates. T he editorial argues that meaningful progress depends on strengthening public…...

Letter to Editor 10.5281/zenodo.18794900

Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma Revealing Cowden Syndrome: A Clinical Observation

Gorgi K, Chaouche M

Cowden syndrome is a rare genetic disorder, often linked to PTEN gene mutations, characterized by a predisposition to various cancers. We report the case of a patient presenting with papillary thyroid carcinoma revealing the syndrome, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and…...

Case Report 10.5281/zenodo.18688640

A Complex Pediatric Case of Pulmonary Vascular Hypertension Following Foreign Body Inhalation, Viral‑Induced Wheeze, Micronutrient Deficiencies, Immune Dysfunction and Colorectal Motility Disorder in a Toddler Simulating Status Asthmaticus

Govani DR, Mehta AR, Midha PK, et al.

Pulmonary Vascular Hypertension (PVH) in early childhood is uncommon and often overlooked when children present with acute severe wheeze. We report a complex case of a 2‑year‑old girl with colorectal motility disorder, micronutrient deficiencies, immune dysfunction, and recurrent viral‑induced…...

Case Report 10.5281/zenodo.18795798

Management of Methemoglobinemia due to Terpene-lactoid Poisoning: A Case Report

Dr. Ashwini S. Joshi, Dr. Supriya Chavan, Osama M.U. Momin, et al.

In today’s world, herbal or “natural” insecticides are generally considered benign, but their toxic potential remains inadequately recognized. We report the case of a 75-year-old man who voluntarily took a commercially available herbicide containing terpenes, alkaloids, lactones and emulsifiers.…...

Case Report 10.5281/zenodo.18811338

Conservative vs. Surgical Treatment for Large Hematocele with Intact Tunica Vaginalis: An Ongoing Debate with Two Clinical Case Reports

Mohamed Mohamed Elawdy, Mohand M. Mustafa, Mugtaba S. M. Mohamed, et al.

Two cases had blunt scrotal trauma that led to large hematocele and Ultrasound confirmed that tunica vaginalis was intact. Both patients were offered conservative treatment, which included bed rest, anti-inflammatory medications, and antibiotics. One patient reported significant comorbidities…...

Short Communication 10.5281/zenodo.18760984

Ischemic Stroke Revealing a Pituitary Macroadenoma: An Exceptional Clinical Case

K. Gorgi, M Chaouche

Introduction

Ischemic strokes associated with pituitary adenomas are rare events, mostly reported in the context of pituitary apoplexy [1, 2]. We report a unique clinical case of a pituitary macroadenoma revealed by a pontine ischemic stroke.

Short Communication 10.5281/zenodo.18795012

Autoimmune Pancreatitis Revealing Slowly Progressive Type 1 Diabetes: A Clinical Observation

Gorgi K, Chaouche M

Autoimmune Pancreatitis (AIP) is a rare cause of chronic pancreatitis, accounting for approximately 2% of cases [1]. The association between Slowly Progressive Type 1 Diabetes (SPT1D) and AIP is poorly described in the literature [2]. We report the case of a patient presenting with concomitant…...

Review Article 10.5281/zenodo.18795464

Professional Burnout and Work–Life Balance Among Physicians: A Narrative Review

Zaparackaite I, Singh SJ, Bhattacharya DC, et al.

To synthesise current evidence on professional burnout among physicians, with a focus on epidemiology, causes, clinical manifestations, diagnostic approaches, prevention strategies, and management. The review also examines the role of work–life balance as a modifiable determinant of burnout…...

Mini Review 10.5281/zenodo.18780254

Cancer as an Anatomical Disease

Ioanna Tsatsou, Dimitra Bartzi

Cancer is most commonly described as a molecular and genetic disorder driven by mutations that alter cell proliferation and survival. However, malignant transformation also represents an anatomical phenomenon characterized by progressive disruption of normal tissue architecture at cellular,…...