Stroke Mimicry: Unmasking a Brainstem Tuberculoma in a Young Patient.

Intracranial tuberculomas are rare brain lesions caused by the spread of from distant sites, typically the lungs. They can mimic strokes, especially in young, immunocompetent individuals without typical tuberculosis symptoms. Early diagnosis and antitubercular therapy are crucial for recovery, particularly in regions where tuberculosis is endemic.

From Mortality to Morbidity Control: A Paradigm Shift in Emphysematous Pyelonephritis Management.

Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is a rare but life-threatening necrotizing infection of the kidney, typically seen in patients with poorly controlled diabetes. Once associated with high mortality and a low threshold for nephrectomy, the current approach to EPN has evolved considerably. We present the case of a 51-year-old diabetic woman with Class IIIA EPN and severe sepsis, successfully managed with a stepwise, minimally invasive strategy.

Comparative Outcomes of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Versus Percutaneous Left Ventricular Assist Device in High-Risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

: High-risk percutaneous coronary interventions (HR-PCIs) often require mechanical circulatory support (MCS) to maintain hemodynamic stability. Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) and percutaneous left ventricular assist device (PLVAD) are two commonly used MCS devices that differ in their mechanisms. We aimed to evaluate and compare the clinical outcomes associated with IABP and PLVAD use in HR-PCIs without cardiogenic shock.

The Influence of Depression, Positive Health Behaviors, and Weight Status on Glycated Hemoglobin: A Sequential Mediation Analysis of the INDEPENDENT Trial.

Background: Collaborative care models (CoCM) improve both depression and cardiometabolic outcomes, but the mechanisms driving these effects remain unclear.

Objective: To determine whether changes in depressive symptoms, positive health behaviors (PHBs), body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference mediate the effect of an adapted CoCM on glycemic control among adults with cardiometabolic risk in India.

Design: Longitudinal structural equation modeling of data from the INtegrating DEPrEssioN and Diabetes TreatmENT (INDEPENDENT) Randomized Control Trial.

Human Dirofilariasis- An Underrecognized Zoonosis.

Dirofilariasis is a rare zoonotic disease caused by the filarial nematode of the genus Dirofilaria. It is an uncommon zoonosis which was previously reported in endemic areas. However, with climate change, it is being reported in non-endemic areas too.