Medicine
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Endogenous endophthalmitis is a vision-threatening intraocular infection caused by hematogenous spread of infectious organisms from distant sites. ⋯ Urinary tract infection is an independent risk factor for endogenous endophthalmitis.
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Inflammation is closely related to the changes of thyroid function in Hashimoto thyroiditis patients. Certain nutrients or dietary habits can alter the levels of autoantibodies in Hashimoto thyroiditis. However, it remains unclear whether dietary inflammation affects thyroid function in patients with Hashimoto thyroiditis. ⋯ Hashimoto thyroiditis patients with more pro-inflammatory diet habits had higher levels of TSH and TT4. In order to prevent hypothyroidism more effectively in patients with Hashimoto thyroiditis, it is essential to control dietary inflammation. However, it is still necessary to design a better prospective cohort study to verify the causal relationship.
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The aim of this study was to retrospectively analyze the clinical efficacy and safety of Qingfei Paidu granules (QFPG) combined with non-drug therapy of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in treating patients with asymptomatic coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-2019). A total of 450 patients admitted to the wards of Chongming Changxing Island isolation site from April 1 to 18, 2022 were retrospectively analyzed and divided into 3 groups according to the treatment that they received. W1 was not treated (control group), and W2 was given QFPG (TCM treatment), W3 (TCM combined with TCM non-drug therapy) was treated with QFPG, five-element music therapy and Gong. ⋯ The hospital duration in the 3 groups was 8.45, 5.72, and 5.53 days, respectively, and there were significant differences among the 3 groups (P < .001). The number of adverse events W1 (5/150, 3.3%), W2 (8/150, 5.3%), and W3 (4/150, 2.7%) was consistent among the 3 groups (P > .05). QFPG with TCM non-drug therapy is effective in patients with asymptomatic COVID-2019, which can effectively shorten the time to double negative and reduce the proportion of patients with mild disease.
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Autosomal recessive Alport syndrome (ARAS) is an hereditary heterogeneous disease that poses a serious risk to pregnant women. ⋯ When pregnant women present with a persistent increasing proteinuria, ARAS needs to be considered. Sanger sequencing is useful to assist in the diagnosis of ARAS. Multidisciplinary treatments from nephrologists and gynecologists are needed to ensure the safety of pregnancy and the fetus.
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Case Reports
Ophthalmic findings in Cohen syndrome patient without subjective ophthalmic complaints: A case report.
Cohen syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that can cause various symptoms, including ophthalmic manifestations that can significantly impact a patient's visual health and quality of life. ⋯ Regular ophthalmologic examination is important for patients with Cohen syndrome, especially those with developmental disabilities who may not be able to express their symptoms. Clinicians should be aware of the potential ophthalmologic manifestations of Cohen syndrome and the importance of timely diagnosis and management.