Recurrent Acrodermatitis Enteropathica in a Pediatric Patient: A Rare Case Report with Zinc Deficiency and Complications.

Introduction: Acrodermatitis enteropathica (AE) is a rare genetic disorder that results in impaired zinc absorption due to a mutation in the SLC39A4 gene, leading to systemic zinc deficiency with characteristic dermatologic, immunologic, and gastrointestinal manifestations.

Case Presentation: This case report presents a 6-year-old boy with recurrent AE, exhibiting widespread vesiculopustular lesions, alopecia, chronic diarrhea, and poor growth, symptoms typical of zinc deficiency syndromes. Initial diagnosis was supported by low serum zinc levels, elevated C-reactive protein, and IgE, indicating an inflammatory process.

Impact of boron on Glycine max L. to mitigate salt stress by modulating the morpho-physiological and biochemical responses.

Background: Boron (B) is an essential micronutrient in higher plants, contributing to various physiological processes. However, its protective mechanism in mitigating salt stress remained less understood. This study investigates that exogenous boron (0, 1, 2 kg ha) can help alleviate salt stress (0, 60, 120 mM NaCl) in two soybean cultivars AARI-2021 (V1) and Ajmeri (V2).

Silicon-mediated modulation of maize growth, metabolic responses, and antioxidant mechanisms under saline conditions.

Purpose: This study explored how exogenous silicon (Si) affects growth and salt resistance in maize.

Methods: The maize was cultivated in sand-filled pots, incorporating varied silicon and salt stress (NaCl) treatments. Silicon was applied at 0, 2, 4, 6, and 8 mM, and salt stress was induced using 0, 60 and120 mM concentrations.

Unusual Presentation of Nocardiosis With Pleural Effusion in an Immunocompetent Host.

Nocardiosis is a disease caused by gram-positive, catalase-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that stain weakly on a Gram stain. It usually affects the lungs and skin but can cause disseminated infections. has 85 species, ranging from nonpathogenic to pathogenic.

Gitelman Syndrome and Hypertension: A Case Report.

In a patient with persistent hypokalemia, it is important to consider Gitelman syndrome, a rare, salt-wasting tubulopathy inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern. Gitelman syndrome leads to electrolyte abnormalities like hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, and metabolic alkalosis. Typical clinical features include muscle cramps, fatigue, polydipsia, and salt cravings.

Association Between Coronary Artery Disease and Plasma Omentin-1 Levels.

Introduction: Omentin-1 is secreted from visceral adipose tissue that contributes to chronic inflammatory diseases' pathogenesis, including cardiovascular events. In this case-control study, we will determine the association between plasma omentin and coronary artery disease (CAD).

Methods: This is a case-control study, conducted from June 2020 to April 2021 in the cardiology unit of a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan.

The Role of Vitamin C in Reducing Pain Associated With Diabetic Neuropathy.

Introduction: Neuropathic pain is a painful condition that arises after a lesion or an insult to the somatosensory nervous system, either in a central or peripheral location. The most common cause of neuropathic pain is diabetes. Controlled trials have been conducted on recent advancements in medicine to investigate the effect of vitamin C in the treatment of neuropathic pain.

Lumbar Disc Herniation: Comparing Pain Relief After Medical and Surgical Intervention.

Introduction The most common degenerative abnormality of the lumbar spine is lumbar disc herniation. There are two options of treatment, i.e.