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Nontraumatic rhabdomyolysis: an unusual complication of diabetic hyperosmolar…
Rhabdomyolysis is an uncommon but underestimated complication of HONK.1 We present the case of a patient presenting with HONK complicated by rhabdomyolysis.
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Honk if You Love Rad Onc! OMG—What About Your QMP?
Recent figures as of December 2013 indicate that the ACR’s membership is 36,605, or 74% of all US radiologists, including 1,159 radiation oncologists (3%) and 634 medical physicists (1%). The number of radiation oncologists and physicsts is small, but these members make large contributions to the College and the profession.
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“Honk Against Homophobia”: Rethinking Relations Between Media and Sexual …
The theory of “symbolic annihilation” or “symbolic violence” has been used in academic literature to describe the way in which sexual minorities have been ignored, trivialized, or condemned by the media. This article aims to de-center research from issues of media representation to consider the capacity for minority groups to proactively use new media and its various avenues for interac…
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Osteoporosis: A Review
Osteoporosis is a progressive systemic skeletal disease characterizedby reduced bone mass/density and microarchitectural deterioration of bone tissue. It is a “silent disease” as there are no symptoms prior to a fracture.The prevalence of osteoporosis increases markedly with age.DEXA is regarded as the gold standard technique for diagnosis of osteoporosis
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Thunderstorm asthma: revealing a hidden at-risk population
Epidemic thunderstorm asthma (ETSA) refers to large-scale acute bronchospasm events associated with thunderstorm. The most serious episode ever recorded occurred in Melbourne, Australia, in November 2016, where more than 3500 patients were treated in hospitals and 10 died. Previous work has been focused primarily on patient presentations to emergency departments. The prevalence of individuals …
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Epidemiology and Etiology of Acute Pancreatitis in Urban and Suburban Areas i…
To investigate the epidemiology, etiology, and severity of acute pancreatitis (AP) in urban and suburban areas of Shanghai in 2011 and 2016. Methods. A retrospective study of patients admitted to Shanghai General Hospital (urban and suburban campuses) with AP in 2011 and 2016 was undertaken. Patients were divided into acute biliary pancreatitis (ABP), hypertriglyceridemic pancreatitis (HTGP)…
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The Role of Hippo/YAP Signaling in Vascular Remodeling and Related Diseases
Vascular remodeling is a vital process of a wide range of cardiovascular diseases and represents the altered structure and arrangement of blood vessels. The Hippo pathway controls organ size by regulating cell survival, proliferation and apoptosis. Yes-associated protein (YAP), a transcription coactivator, is a downstream effector of the Hippo pathway. Emerging evidence supports that the Hippo/…
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Tsunami Lung in Great East Japan Earthquake 2011: Clinical Time Course, Featu…
Drowning was the cause of death in almost all victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake Tsunami (GEJET). People who experienced near-drowning suffered from Tsunami lung afterward. Tsunami lung is initiated by the aspiration of a vast amount of sea water including sand, sludge from the sea bottom, small pieces of wood, petroleum, and undefined chemicals. Physical and chemical insults on the pu…
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Massive Hemoptysis
Hemoptysis, or coughing of blood, oftentimes triggers anxiety and fear for patients. The etiology of hemoptysis will determine the clinical course, which includes watchful waiting or intensive care admission. Any amount of hemoptysis that compromises the patient’s respiratory status is considered massive hemoptysis and should be considered a medical emergency. In this article, we review intro…
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Extreme recurrent massive hemoptysis in a cystic fibrosis patient requiring 2…
While bronchial artery embolization is an established, safe, and effective treatment for massive hemoptysis from a variety of causes including cystic fibrosis, patients rarely require more than 2 angiography and embolization treatments during their lifetime. We present a rare case of massive, recurrent hemoptysis requiring a total of 22 angiography and embolization procedures over a period of 8…
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