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The role of metformin in ovarian cancer (OC) remains a topic of research and open discussion. Because OC has a high mortality rate for various reasons, finding a solution is vital. https://www.selleckchem.com/products/caspofungin-acetate.html'>https://www.selleckchem.com/products/caspofungin-acetate.html'>https://www.selleckchem.com/products/caspofungin-acetate.html'>https://www.selleckchem.com/products/caspofungin-acetate.html Although metformin has demonstrated a high level of evidence in preventing and increasing survival in other cancers, its role in OC is still not proven. link2 This review highlights the function of metformin as an antineoplastic agent in OC and its effect on overall survival, progress-free survival, and recurrence-free survival. https://www.selleckchem.com/products/caspofungin-acetate.html'>https://www.selleckchem.com/products/caspofungin-acetate.html'>https://www.selleckchem.com/products/caspofungin-acetate.html'>https://www.selleckchem.com/products/caspofungin-acetate.html We conducted a literature search in the PubMed database using the medical subject heading keywords, ovarian neoplasm and metformin. The search yielded 94 articles, of which 86 remained after including only English language articles. Finally, 50 articles published between 1997 and 2020 were reviewed. We recommend more randomized controlled trials in the future to determine the safety and efficacy of metformin in OC.
Refugees resettling into the United States are faced with complex barriers to accessing basic health care. Qualitative research is needed from the primary health care providers' (PHCP) experience caring for refugees. Examination of PHCPs' experience adds to a holistic understanding of the healthcare needs of refugees and points to specific health system interventions to improve care. Consideration for Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PMCH) within refugee communities is advanced. Objective Gather experiences through narratives from PHCPs to understand challenges and barriers in meeting the health care needs of refugees and suggest solutions. Design Qualitative, descriptive framework. Open-ended, semi-structured interviews.

In-depth interviews (n=seven) with current licensed PHCPs (four physicians and three family nurse practitioners) working in clinic practice settings throughout Northeast Ohio, providing care to four or more refugee families per week. Approach Interviews were recorded and transcribed. Transcripts were coded and analyzed utilizing thematic analysis to identify themes.

Three themes related to challenges faced by PHCPs 1) coordination and comprehensive care, 2) accessibility of services, 3) provision of patient-centered care. Conclusions The challenges PHCPs describe in delivering healthcare to refugee families were physical access to resources and care coordination. link3 Support was found for inclusion of PCMH within refugee communities.
Three themes related to challenges faced by PHCPs 1) coordination and comprehensive care, 2) accessibility of services, 3) provision of patient-centered care. Conclusions The challenges PHCPs describe in delivering healthcare to refugee families were physical access to resources and care coordination. Support was found for inclusion of PCMH within refugee communities.Background Interprofessional education is directly linked to high-quality patient care, however, it remains unclear whether senior undergraduate medicine, nursing, and pharmacy students are ready for interprofessional education using high fidelity human patient simulators. Purpose The purpose of this study was to explore student's readiness for interprofessional learning and determine whether participation in high fidelity interprofessional education resulted in higher levels of readiness for interprofessional learning. Methods An interventional program starting with a pre-test before the program and a post-test after the program ends were designed with 24 students. The students were assigned to seven interprofessional teams. Each team participated in a high fidelity interprofessional education module designed to teach the clinical management of an adult patient experiencing acute anaphylaxis. The Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS) was used as the pre and post-test instrument. Results Prior to participation, students reported a high level of readiness for interprofessional learning, but that readiness significantly improved after participation, including more positive attitudes towards teamwork, enhanced communication skills, and improved respect and trust for team members. Conclusions The findings from this study show a higher level of readiness for high fidelity interprofessional learning using human patient simulators among senior undergraduate medicine, nursing, and pharmacy students. These findings support the integration of high fidelity interprofessional education into undergraduate medicine, nursing, and pharmacy undergraduate education programs.
There is insufficient current information regarding the prognosis of patients with lumbar spondylolysis when bone union is not achieved. To examine the number, age, and surgically treated levels of patients with lumbar degenerative disease who underwent lumbar spine surgery, and to compare the results between patients with spondylolysis and without spondylolysis, a cross-sectional study was performed.

Patients with degenerative lumbar disease who underwent lumbar spine surgery were retrospectively reviewed (n=354). The prevalence of spondylolysis was determined using CT images. Patients were divided into a spondylolysis group and a non-spondylolysis group, and the patients' age, sex, and surgically treated levels were compared between the two groups.

The prevalence of lumbar spondylolysis in the 354 patients was 6.50% (23/354). The patients' age was significantly lower in the spondylolysis group (54.2 ± 13.5 years) than in the non-spondylolysis group (63.8 ± 14.2). The number of surgically treated levellevel lumbar degenerative disease requiring spinal surgery.This paper presents the case of a 20-year-old patient with a suspected diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia. He was prescribed oral olanzapine at a dose of 10 mg per day, and the treatment was associated with rhabdomyolysis (serum creatine kinase = 9,725 U/L on day four of the therapy). link2 On suspicion of its contribution to rhabdomyolysis, olanzapine was immediately withdrawn. Pharmacogenetic testing demonstrated that the patient's CYP2D6 genotype was *4/*4 (1846G>A, rs3892097). Based on these results, the patient was switched to trifluoperazine, a medication that is not metabolized by the CYP2D6 isoenzyme. link3 Subsequently, the patient recovered well and was discharged without any nephrological sequelae. The presented case demonstrates that pharmacogenetic-guided personalization of treatment may allow selecting the best medication and determining the right dosage, resulting in the reduced risk of adverse drug reactions and pharmacoresistance.Lymphatic systems play a very important role in the body fluid homeostasis by interstitial fluid reabsorption. Lymphatic dysfunctions are common in patients with advanced cirrhosis, contributing to ascites and lymphedema. An unusual manifestation of lymphatic dysfunction in patients with cirrhosis is intestinal lymphangiectasia. A sustained rise in lymphatic pressure secondary to portal hypertension often contributes to the rupture of intestinal lymphangiectasia, resulting in the loss of plasma proteins, lymphocytes and lipids via the release of lymph into the intestinal lumen. Therefore, in addition to lymphatic pump failure, lymphangiectasia can lead to further worsening of ascites by causing severe hypoalbuminemia. On endoscopy, lymphangiectasia appears as whitish distended villi in the duodenum. Dietary changes, which include low-fat diet and medium-chain fat, are currently the cornerstone of lymphangiectasia therapy. We report here an interesting case of cirrhosis with recent worsening of ascites associated with severe intestinal lymphangiectasia and splenomesentric venous thrombosis.Introduction Acute pancreatitis (AP) causes a cascade of complex inflammatory responses following an initial insult. Hence, the scoring systems include white blood cell count (WBC) as a marker of severity of acute pancreatitis. C-reactive protein (CRP) was also shown to be useful in predicting the course of pancreatitis. This study analyses role of inflammatory markers in predicting gallstone aetiology of AP and length of hospital stay (LOS). Materials and methods A total of 143 patients with acute pancreatitis between October 2016 and 2017 were included in this study and relevant parameters were collected from the electronic patient database. The parameters were WBC, CRP, and LOS. Results Among 143 patients with AP, 50 patients had gallstone pancreatitis (GP) and remaining of 93 patients suffered nongallstone pancreatitis (NGP). The WBC count at admission, 24 hours and 72 hours in GP versus NGP were 11.6± 5 versus 13.7±17; P = 0.24; 12.6±20 versus 10.1±17; P = 0.21; and 13.2±22 versus 9.2±4.7; P = 0.15, respectively. Similarly, the serum CRP levels at admission, 24 hours and 72 hours were 30.4± 73 versus 47.6±79; P = 0.25; 71.9±20 versus 92.2±97; P = 0.35; and 89±106 versus 122.7±107; P = 0.05, respectively. More number of patients with elevated WBC in GP arm compared to NGP (12/50±7/93; P = 0.0008) was noted. https://www.selleckchem.com/products/caspofungin-acetate.html'>https://www.selleckchem.com/products/caspofungin-acetate.html'>https://www.selleckchem.com/products/caspofungin-acetate.html'>https://www.selleckchem.com/products/caspofungin-acetate.html In GP arm, patients with elevated CRP at admission (10.5±8.67 versus 5.4±5.8 days; P = 0.02) and 24 hours (9.8±8.3 versus 4.2±4.7 days; P = 0.001) had long LOS. However, patients with elevated CRP at 72 hours (89±106 versus 122.7±107; P = 0.05) had longer LOS in NGP. Conclusion Significantly high CRP level at 72 hours was associated with NGP and longer length of hospital stay. In GP, patients with elevated CRP level at admission and 24 hours predicts long LOS.A 45-year-old male with hypertension and alcohol use disorder presented to the hospital after being found intoxicated, with bright red blood in the toilet and around his mouth. He was found to be tachycardiac and required intubation due to his inebriated state to establish a secure airway. Initial workup revealed a hemoglobin decrease from 16.7 g/dL to 8.7 g/dL, as well as lactic acidosis. He quickly underwent an upper endoscopy to evaluate his source of hematemesis. An actively bleeding lesion was found in the proximal stomach consistent with prolapse gastropathy syndrome. This case highlights a unique presentation of hematemesis that requires endoscopic evaluation for both diagnosis and treatment.A methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) liver abscess is a rare infection that if not recognized, and treated early, can be fatal. There is limited literature demonstrating possible etiologies of MRSA liver abscesses, whether nosocomial or community acquired. We present a case of a 45-year-old Guyanese male with a 30 pack-year smoking history. link2 The patient presented with both generalized abdominal pain and a productive cough on two separate occasions. Laboratory results in his second presentation revealed leukocytosis with increased alanine transaminase (ALT). Imaging revealed a multiloculated abscess in the inferior aspect of the liver, measuring 5.1 cm x 3.4 cm x 4 cm, and chest X-ray revealed developing consolidation within the right perihilar region. The patient underwent percutaneous liver drainage via pigtail catheter. Fluid cultures grew MRSA. The patient was placed on vancomycin for three weeks. On subsequent examinations, there was a resolution of leukocytosis with no drainage from the pigtail catheter. link3 Elevations of aspartate transaminase (AST), ALT, and gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) were observed. Therefore, in addition to restarting vancomycin, the patient was started on ciprofloxacin for two weeks and liver function tests (LFTs) trended downwards, without recurrence of symptoms. High suspicion for liver abscess should exist in patients that present with complaints of abdominal pain and elevated LFTs when a previous source of infection has been observed. MRSA liver abscesses are rare and potentially fatal, therefore, early recognition and appropriate management is essential.