Articles: disease.
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Endogenous endophthalmitis is a rare disease caused by hematogenous intraocular metastasis of bacteria from an infectious source. Diagnosing endogenous endophthalmitis is challenging for non-ophthalmologists. However, ophthalmic diseases can cause irreversible vision loss, making prompt diagnosis and treatment critical. Here we present a rare case of endogenous endophthalmitis initially misdiagnosed as a cataract. ⋯ Two important lessons were learned from the examination of this case of endogenous endophthalmitis caused by S mitis. First, endophthalmitis and cataracts can be misdiagnosed. Because the symptoms of endophthalmitis and cataracts, such as decreased vision, photophobia, and blurred vision, are similar, the eye must be cautiously examined. Second, endocarditis caused by S mitis may lead to endogenous endophthalmitis. Although S mitis is not pathogenic, endogenous endophthalmitis may occur in patients with certain risk factors, such as older age, cancer, and immunosuppression.
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Case Reports
Rehabilitation report of 2 cases of spinal cord ischemic injury after intra-aortic repair.
Spinal cord ischemia injury is a serious complication after intra-aortic surgery, with a low incidence but high disability rate. However, patients often do not receive comprehensive treatment in the early stages of the disease. Therefore, active neurological intervention is needed to protect and prevent spinal cord ischemia during and after surgery. In this paper, rehabilitation program and imaging data of 2 cases with spinal cord ischemic injury are presented and discussed regarding causes, prevention and acute treatment with this disease, which could be referred by clinicians. ⋯ Perioperative spinal cord protection is directly related to postoperative quality of life. Once the symptoms of spinal cord ischemic injury occur, cerebrospinal fluid drainage should be performed as soon as possible to increase mean arterial pressure. At the same time, methylprednisolone, ganglioside, anticoagulation, vasodilator drugs, and symptomatic supportive treatments are required. Intercostal artery and subclavian artery are reconstructed if necessary. Symptom stability flags referral to commence rehabilitation. Repetitive functional training is necessary to help patients return to the family and society as soon as possible.
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With the creation of a social distancing policy due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), home visit workers are under mental stress as they are treated as the source of infection for COVID-19. Since door-to-door rental equipment examiners and gas inspectors must perform their duties even in the COVID-19 situation, they are being discriminated against so severely. The purpose of study was to examine the mediating role of perceived stress on the relationship between risk perception and fear. ⋯ Meanwhile, it was found that COVID-19 fear decreased when the level of perceived stress decreased. To reduce the impact of COVID-19 risk perception on COVID-19 fears, appropriate educational programs to reduce stress should be developed for home visit workers. Policymakers need to develop online or mobile Infectious disease education programs for COVID-19 risk at work and establish policies to apply legal education.
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The common embryologic neural origin of the ectoderm includes the epidermal layer of the skin and the amelodentinal components of the teeth which can result in numerous diseases damaging both skin and dentition. Three main dental abnormalities were described as a consequence of congenital syphilis: Hutchinson incisors, bud molars, and mulberry molars which usually affect all permanent first molars. ⋯ It is recommended that gynecologists and pediatricians should be provided with additional information about the local and systemic factors that can lead to developmental diseases of the teeth.
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Observational Study
Burden and determinants of renal dysfunction and in-hospital mortality among acute stroke patients in Ethiopia: A hospital-based observational study.
Stroke, a leading global cause of mortality and neurological impairment, is often complicated by renal failure, exacerbating in-hospital risks and mortality. Limited understanding exists regarding renal failure prevalence in Ethiopian acute stroke patients. This study examines renal function abnormalities in acute stroke patients at Jimma Medical Center (JMC). ⋯ Renal function abnormalities were prevalent among hospitalized acute stroke patients, emphasizing the significance of renal dysfunction as a frequent comorbidity. Older age, hypertension, DM, cardiac disease, history of TIA/stroke, and hemorrhagic stroke type emerged as statistically significant predictors of renal dysfunction. Furthermore, renal dysfunction was identified as a significant predictor of in-hospital mortality following stroke.