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  In this study, smokers were associated with greater loss in hearing compared to non-smokers.In addition to other adverse events associated with smoking, smokers should be counselled about hearing loss related to it.
 In this study, smokers were associated with greater loss in hearing compared to non-smokers. In addition to other adverse events associated with smoking, smokers should be counselled about hearing loss related to it.Acute ischemic stroke may present with various symptoms, including weakness, altered speech, and sensory and visual impairment. We present a case of a 57-year-old man who was brought to the emergency department after he sustained three minor motor vehicle accidents on the same day. After clinical assessment and detailed workup, we concluded that our patient had an acute ischemic infarct involving the left posterior cerebral artery territories causing right homonymous hemianopia resulting in motor vehicle accidents.Giant fibroadenomas are uncommon benign lesions, defined as fibroadenomas of >5 cm in size and/or weighing more than 500 g. They can distort the shape of the breast and cause asymmetry, so they should be excised. Here, we report two cases of giant fibroadenoma, where wide local excision and reconstruction with lateral oncoplasty were done. Compared to all previous reports of patients with giant fibroadenoma, where the lump was excised either through a submammary incision or by round block technique depending on the location of the tumour, we used the lateral oncoplasty technique in both patients. Lateral oncoplasty is a new reconstructive option to maintain cosmesis and symmetry after the excision of giant fibroadenomas in the outer and central quadrants of the breast. It is a good option for reconstruction in cases where the defect is very large and facilities for conventional flap surgeries are not available.Infections remain one of the major complications in patients with multiple myeloma, having a significant impact on morbidity and mortality. The increased risk of infection in these patients are a result of various factors contributing to the impairment of immune system caused by the disease and the chemotherapy regimens given during the treatment phases. Here we report a rare case of pneumococcal bacteraemia and cryptococcal meningitis dual infection in a patient with underlying multiple myeloma who had a favourable clinical outcome. This case also serves to highlight the importance of adult vaccinations especially in patients with underlying comorbidities.Malignant melanoma is a neoplasm originating in the melanocytes in the skin. Although malignant melanoma is the third most common cutaneous cancer, it is recognized as the main cause of skin cancer-related mortality, and its incidence is rising. The natural history of malignant melanoma involves an inconsistent and insidious skin cancer with great metastatic potential. Increased ultra-violet (UV) skin exposure is undoubtedly the greatest risk factor for developing cutaneous melanoma; however, a plethora of risk factors are now recognized as causative. Moreover, modern oncology now considers melanoma proliferation a complex, multifactorial process with a combination of genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors all known to be contributory to tumorgenesis. Herein, we wish to outline the epidemiological, molecular, and biological processes responsible for driving malignant melanoma proliferation.Aim Investigating the prevalence of hospital-acquired anaemia in a United Kingdom (UK) secondary care setting to describe the level of appropriate management prior to discharge back to primary care. Design and settings An observational study of 13 medical and surgical wards in a UK district general hospital. Method Single-day examination of notes, blood results and drug charts, with a 30-day follow up, using pre-set definitions of anaemia and exclusion criteria. Results Two hundred and sixty-seven patients were included. Of them, 52% were anaemic on admission, 62.2% were anaemic on the study day, 16% had hospital-acquired anaemia and 49%-82% had no biochemical indices checked during the admission or in the last 12 months. Also, 53% of anaemic patients are being discharged without appropriate treatment, with over a third being under-investigated. Conclusion The prevalence of anaemia in a UK district general hospital is high. Causes of anaemia are complex, posing a potentially modifiable risk factor for falls, readmission and mortality.Oxcarbazepine is a well-known and effective anti-convulsant used for patients with underlying seizure disorder. It is a structural analog of carbamazepine; however, it follows a different metabolic pathway in which it is converted to a different active metabolite. Side effects associated with this medication are vast; however, in this report, we will hone in on the renal adverse effects, e.g., syndrome of inappropriate anti-diuretic hormone secretion (SiADH). SiADH is a condition in which the body is making too much anti-diuretic hormone, which, in turn, results in "too much" water absorption, causing hyponatremia with neurologic sequelae. Our patient is a 31-year-old gentleman with a history of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and previous suicide attempts who presented to the emergency department following oxcarbazepine overdose and was subsequently found to be hyponatremic secondary to having SiADH.Introduction To study the role of intraperitoneal drainage in the resuscitation of patients with perforation peritonitis during the corona pandemic. Materials and methods This retrospective study was conducted in the general surgery department of Nishtar Medical University/Hospital Multan from April 2020 to September 2020. Patients of peritonitis who presented with bilateral pulmonary crepitations, SpO2 less than 92%, PaO2 less than 60 mmHg on arterial blood gas (ABG), and chest x-ray (CXR) finding of bilateral infiltrates are included. Due to high suspicion of associated coronavirus infection such patients needed polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for virus detection and special measures were required for resuscitation before any definitive treatment. A delay of six to eight hours is usually encountered while ensuring proper safety measures and dedicated operation theaters. Initial resuscitation started with intravenous fluids and broad-spectrum antibiotics were given to all patients. Twenty-seven patients were resuscitated with preoperative intraperitoneal drainage while waiting for PCR and 13 patients were resuscitated without drainage.