Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) causes substantial morbidity and long-term neuropsychiatric sequelae. Bacterial meningitis may worsen outcomes after TBI, yet its mental health impact is under characterized. This study examined 90-day neuropsychiatric outcomes following post-traumatic meningitis.

Methods: We performed a retrospective cohort study using the TriNetX Global Collaborative Network. Two propensity-matched cohorts were…

Lynch syndrome (LS), caused by germline mismatch-repair mutations, increases the risk of upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC), for which radical nephroureterectomy is the standard treatment. Non-surgical curative management has not been described previously. We report a 48-year-old man with MSH2-associated LS who presented with a 3.5 cm distal ureteric high-grade UTUC. To preserve renal function, multidisciplinary consensus favoured systemic therapy over surgery. He received…

Pleural mesothelioma is a primary malignant tumor of the pleura whose origin is multifactorial. Exposure to asbestos in the home or at work is the main risk factor incriminated in the pathophysiology of pleural mesothelioma. Occupational exposure makes this pathology a notifiable disease. Diagnosis is histological by thoracoscopy, but histopathological study is difficult because pleural mesothelioma has a broad morphological spectrum and poses a problem of differential diagnosis with several…

Staphylococcal pleuropulmonary disease (SPP) is an infectious pathology caused by Staphylococcus aureus, a germ responsible for a wide range of suppurative, toxigenic and multifocal infections (cutaneous, osteoarticular, pulmonary, etc.).

This entity is most often associated with staphylococcal acute community-acquired pneumonia, the prevalence of which remains low at 2-5% [1]. It mainly affects the elderly, people living in institutions or with co-morbidities. Recent studies…

Background: Chronic kidney disease is a progressive condition that affects multiple organ systems, including the respiratory system. Respiratory complications ae more common in CKD. This can significantly increase mortality and morbidity. Early detection is more essential for proper management.

Objective: To evaluate the prevalence and types of respiratory complications among patients with CKD and to assess the association between CKD stage and…

Background: Recreational gym participation has increased rapidly due to growing awareness of fitness and healthy lifestyles. However, improper exercise techniques, inadequate supervision, overtraining, and poor warm-up practices may predispose gym users to musculoskeletal problems.

Objective: To determine the prevalence and pattern of musculoskeletal problems among recreational gym goers.

Methods: A cross-sectional…

Introduction: Subtotal thyroidectomy preserves glandular tissue intending to maintain hormonal autonomy; however, the viability of the remnant is unpredictable, complicating postoperative pharmacological management.

Objective: To analyze available scientific evidence on the indication, dosage regimens, and clinical outcomes of levothyroxine use in patients undergoing subtotal thyroidectomy.

Methodology: A systematic…

Monoclonal Gammopathy of Renal Significance (MGRS) is a clinical entity characterized by renal damage caused by monoclonal proteins secreted by clonal plasma or B-cell proliferative disorders, without meeting criteria for overt hematologic malignancies like multiple myeloma or lymphoma. From a hematologist's viewpoint, early identification of the underlying clone is crucial for guiding targeted therapy to preserve renal function.

MGRS lesions are classified into organized…

Background: Preeclampsia is a major contributor to maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. While known risk factors include chronic hypertension, diabetes, and autoimmune disease, emerging evidence suggests a potential association between Chlamydia trachomatis infection and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

Objective: To evaluate whether Chlamydia trachomatis infection is associated with an increased risk of…

Quantitative assessment of muscle mechanical properties is critical in physiotherapy. The BFpress device allows objective measurement of lumbar muscle compression resistance, but normative data are lacking. This observational study measured 150 healthy physiotherapists (≈2/3 male, 1/3 female; Age 20-55) in prone position at L4-L5. Most participants (≈135) had values 25-27 kg, while ≈15 exceeded 30 kg. All were asymptomatic. Maximum recorded value: 38 kg. These preliminary reference values…