Lyme disease → seizures → worse after antibiotics? These patients improved only after immunotherapy (steroids + IVIG). Infection-triggered immune activation may play a role in refractory seizures.
Read more here: www.cureus.com/articles/367...
#Cureus #Epilepsy #LymeDisease #MedSky
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In pediatric trauma patients: Early enteral nutrition → better outcomes. Mortality reduced significantly. Early nutrition may be a key modifiable factor in critical care.
Read more here: www.cureus.com/articles/444...
#Cureus #Pediatrics #Nutrition #MedSky
Initially treated as GI bleeding → later found to be esophageal perforation. CT can be lifesaving when endoscopy is inconclusive. Would you have suspected Boerhaave in this case?
Read more: www.cureus.com/articles/472...
#Cureus #ER #Gastroenterology #CriticalCare #MedSky
Shoulder arthroscopy increased dramatically, but not equally across regions or systems. Where you live may still shape your surgical care. Have you seen similar disparities in your healthcare system?
Read more here: www.cureus.com/articles/397...
#Cureus #Orthopedics #MedSky
✔ PRP → better pain relief at 6 months. No long-term difference. No functional improvement
Takeaway: PRP helps… but not consistently. Is PRP worth the cost in your setting?
Read more: www.cureus.com/articles/184...
#Cureus #Orthopedics #Osteoarthritis #MedSky
This case highlights cerebral amyloid angiopathy a condition that: increases hemorrhage risk & complicates Alzheimer’s treatment decisions Would this imaging change your treatment plan?
Read more: www.cureus.com/articles/472...
#Cureus #Neurology #Alzheimers #MedSky
A complex revisional case due to malabsorption and hypocalcemia was successfully managed with robotic surgery. Do you think robotics should be standard for revisional bariatric surgery?
Read more: www.cureus.com/articles/470...
#Cureus #RoboticSurgery #MedSky
The HEARTLAND Protocol provides a step-by-step framework for delivering HF care in rural, low-resource settings. From admission → long-term management. What’s missing more, new drugs or better systems?
Read more: www.cureus.com/articles/466...
#Cureus #HeartFailure #MedSky
LLLT and mechanical vibration both showed moderate acceleration of tooth movement in RCTs. No major adverse effects reported. Consistency is still an issue. Would you offer this to patients today?
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#Cureus #Orthodontics #MedSky
The µTASWako i50 shows: high agreement with i30, improved throughput & automated dilution for high biomarker levels. What’s the biggest limitation in your current biomarker workflow?
Read more: www.cureus.com/articles/417...
#Cureus #MedSky #LabMedicine #CancerDiagnostics
#MetaplasticBreastCancer
N=91
21 with immunotherapy
49/58 with genetic testing have no pathogenic mutations!🧐 (On which gene panel?🧐)
61% primary tumors are on left-sided
79% 5-yr overall survival
Baraah Mohamed group #Cureus 2026
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Severe vitamin B12 deficiency can mimic thrombotic microangiopathy, a condition known as pseudo-TMA. In this case, treatment with B12 injections resulted in complete recovery.
Read more: www.cureus.com/articles/466...
#Cureus #Hematology #VitaminB12 #ClinicalMedicine #MedSky
But imaging revealed severe fecal loading without a mechanical cause. The diagnosis: functional colonic dysmotility mimicking obstruction. Takeaway: Not all “obstructions” require surgery.
Read more: www.cureus.com/articles/457...
#Cureus #Gastroenterology #Constipation #MedSky
A patient accidentally swallowed a beer bottle cap, which lodged at the esophageal inlet. Rigid esophagoscopy successfully removed the object. What foreign body cases have surprised you the most?
Read more here: www.cureus.com/articles/381...
#Cureus #ENT #ER #ForeignBody #MedSky
This case used an anatomy-guided cervical approach to identify and protect the nerve during transhiatal esophagectomy. Early nerve identification and traction-free dissection may reduce morbidity.
Read more: www.cureus.com/articles/452...
#Cureus #EsophagealCancer #MedSky
@newsmedical.bsky.social A delayed neck hematoma after liposuction caused progressive swelling, dysphagia, and breathing difficulty. Cervical hematomas after cosmetic surgery require rapid recognition and intervention.
Read more: www.cureus.com/articles/446...
#Cureus #PlasticSurgery #MedSky
This case of post-LASEK lacrimal duct obstruction improved with osteopathic manipulative medicine, avoiding surgery. Takeaway: Some postoperative complications may benefit from integrative treatment approaches.
Read more: www.cureus.com/articles/358...
#Cureus #Ophthalmology #MedSky
In women with chronic HMB: 65% had inherited bleeding disorders, 59% reported family history, higher bleeding scores → greater menstrual burden. Structured screening could help diagnose bleeding disorders earlier.
Read more: www.cureus.com/articles/409...
#Cureus #Hematology #MedSky
This 11-year case suggests: Dynamic CMB clustering → ICH, Rapid lobar CMB rise → seizures, Plateau → stabilization. Are we underusing longitudinal MRI patterns in small vessel disease?
Read more: www.cureus.com/articles/464...
#Cureus #Neurology #Stroke #Epilepsy #Neurology #MedSky
This pilot RCT suggests a maxillofacial route can achieve rapid systemic metronidazole levels without GI absorption. Would you trust a 5 mg systemic dose if PK data supports it?
Read more: www.cureus.com/articles/467...
#Cureus #Pharmacology #DrugDelivery #ClinicalResearch #MedSky
2022: Pyogenic arthritis cases surged. Most affected: Men, Children <5, Adults >65. Readmission rate? 23%. Septic arthritis remains a serious, resource-heavy condition. Was 2022 a warning sign?
Read more: www.cureus.com/articles/426...
#Cureus #Epidemiology #SepticArthritis #MedSky
Dr. Mustafa Al-Hayali, Lecturer in Rheumatology in Baghdad, shares why he chose Cureus to publish his case report, highlighting quick editorial response and constructive peer review.
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#Cureus #WhyIChoseCureus #Rheumatology
84.5% reported good IPC practice. 69% had strong knowledge. But knowledge didn’t predict behavior. Attitude did. Should hospitals shift IPC budgets toward behavioral change programs?
Read more: www.cureus.com/articles/448...
#Cureus #InfectionControl #PatientSafety #HealthcareQuality #MedSky
HLH 24 weeks into pembrolizumab. Steroids failed. Anakinra worked.
Takeaway: Not all irAEs respond to corticosteroids. In severe irAEs, when do you pivot beyond steroids?
Read more: www.cureus.com/articles/455...
#Cureus #Oncology #Immunotherapy #HLH #MedSky
The pipeline for physician-scientists may be narrowing. Should AMCs protect research time more aggressively...even if clinical revenue drops?
Read more: www.cureus.com/articles/462...
#Cureus #Anesthesiology #AcademicMedicine #MedSky
Tianeptine is widely available, unregulated, and addictive. This case shows how it can worsen depression and suicidality. Regulation or education...which should come first?
Read more: www.cureus.com/articles/422...
#Cureus #AddictionMedicine #Psychiatry #PublicHealth #MedSky
This case progressed from hydronephrosis to fatal GI obstruction despite steroids. Should RPF management protocols include routine GI imaging? Yes / No..why?
Read more: www.cureus.com/articles/423...
#Cureus #InternalMedicine #Gastroenterology #Urology #MedSky
Dr. Masaki Shigenori, surgeon and gastroenterologist, shares why he chose Cureus for fast review, constructive feedback, and the opportunity to publish educational clinical cases with global reach.
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