Background: Severe thrombocytopenia in the postpartum period is a life-threatening condition requiring urgent differentiation between thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), and HELLP syndrome. Early recognition significantly impacts survival.

Case Presentation: A 20-year-old previously healthy primiparous woman presented 7 days after spontaneous vaginal delivery with dyspnea, fatigue, abdominal…

Background: Preeclampsia is a major contributor to maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. While known risk factors include chronic hypertension, diabetes, and autoimmune disease, emerging evidence suggests a potential association between Chlamydia trachomatis infection and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

Objective: To evaluate whether Chlamydia trachomatis infection is associated with an increased risk of…

Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease resulting from a multifactorial disturbance of the immune system and responsible for systemic disorders (respiratory, cardiac, cutaneous, renal, hematological, etc.).

Pleural involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus is frequent. It represents a poor prognostic factor in the evolution of this pathology and has been part of its diagnostic criteria since the 1971 primary classification of systemic lupus erythematosus…

COVID-19 and its impact on dermatological health was reviewed from theoretical and statistical frameworks in the present study. A cross-sectional and retrospective work was documented with a selection of sources indexed to Scopus, considering the period from 2019 to 2021, as well as the search by keywords. Approaches were discussed in order to outline a comprehensive model that considered the differences between the parties involved, as well as their relationships in a risk context. The…

Crime scene management forms the cornerstone of forensic investigation, directly influencing the integrity, admissibility, and probative value of physical evidence. Improper scene handling can irreversibly compromise investigative outcomes. This narrative review discusses the theoretical foundations, procedural frameworks, and practical dimensions of crime scene management, integrating established forensic principles with field observations from operational experience at a regional forensic…

Objectives: To systematically review randomized controlled trials that have evaluated elasticated thrombo-embolic graduated compression stockings as prophylaxis of deep venous thrombosis in various health situations.

Design: Searches were carried out in the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Medline, EMBASE and CINAHL and the results hand searched for trials registered up to March 2021.

Participants: A…

Background: Pinostrobin, a bioactive flavonoid isolated from Boesenbergia rotunda (aka. fingerroot, Chinese-thai ginger, lesser galangal, widely used in Thai cuisine ingredients), has demonstrated multiple neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory properties. Also available in Indian pigeon pea, leaf and seeds (Arhar dal), with anti-inflammatory functional food potential, for target population in India.

Preclinical evidence suggests its potential in the management of…

This study explores branding and advertising strategies in the global airline industry, focusing on how message appeal and digital platform selection influence audience engagement. Drawing on Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) and emotional branding theories, the research employs a mixed-methods design that combines quantitative content analysis and qualitative sentiment analysis. A total of 160 social media posts and 480 user comments were collected from Turkish Airlines, Emirates,…

Background: Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a highly prevalent yet frequently underdiagnosed musculoskeletal condition associated with significant functional impairment. Its clinical complexity and the absence of objective biomarkers contribute to diagnostic challenges.

Aims: To review the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation and therapeutic management of MPS, with particular emphasis on its relevance to Physical and…

Introduction: Dyshormonogenetic goiter is a rare cause of congenital hypothyroidism secondary to a defect in thyroid hormonogenesis. Despite early replacement therapy, a compressive multinodular goiter may appear in adulthood.

Observations: We report two patients aged 19 and 28 years, followed since childhood for congenital hypothyroidism, who developed a compressive multinodular goiter treated by total thyroidectomy. Histopathological…