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An 80-year-old patient with diabetes mellitus, chronic bronchitis, and chronic heart failure presented with pain in the right calf after one dose of atorvastatin. Significant increases in creatine kinase, myoglobin, and potassium levels were also observed. Based on the symptoms and laboratory results, the patient was diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis. Older patients with co-morbidities may have a higher risk of statin-associated myopathy. However, there is currently no recommendation for creatine kinase monitoring in this population. This case emphasizes the need to identify high-risk populations and provide early and more frequent creatine kinase measurements to help avoid statin-associated myopathy.
While the safety of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in COVID-19 has been questioned, they may be beneficial given the hyper-inflammatory immune response associated with severe disease. We aimed to assess the safety and potential efficacy of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) selective inhibitors in high-risk patients.

Retrospective study of patients with COVID-19 pneumonia and aged ≥50years who were admitted to hospital. Adverse outcomes analysed included supplemental oxygen use, intensive care unit admission, mechanical ventilation and mortality, with the primary endpoint a composite of any of these. Plasma levels of inflammatory cytokines and chemokines were measured in a subset.

Twenty-two of 168 (13.1%) in the cohort received COX-2 inhibitors [median duration 3days, interquartile range (IQR) 3-4.25]. Median age was 61 (IQR 55-67.75), 44.6% were female, and 72.6% had at least one comorbidity. A lower proportion of patients receiving COX-2 inhibitors met the primary endpoint 4 (18.2%) versus 57 (39.0%),
=0.062. This difference was less pronounced after adjusting for baseline difference in age, gender and comorbidities in a multivariate logistic regression model [adjusted odds ratio (AOR) 0.45, 95% CI 0.14-1.46]. The level of interleukin-6 declined after treatment in five of six (83.3%) treatment group patients [compared to 15 of 28 (53.6%) in the control group] with a greater reduction in absolute IL-6 levels (
-value=0.025).

Treatment with COX-2 inhibitors was not associated with an increase in adverse outcomes. Its potential for therapeutic use as an immune modulator warrants further evaluation in a large randomised controlled trial.
Treatment with COX-2 inhibitors was not associated with an increase in adverse outcomes. Its potential for therapeutic use as an immune modulator warrants further evaluation in a large randomised controlled trial.Atrioesophageal fistula is a rare, devastating complication of atrial fibrillation ablation, reportedly occurring in 0.015-0.04% of catheter ablations. A 66-year-old African American male with a past medical history of chronic atrial fibrillation status post recent radiofrequency ablation and on chronic anticoagulation with rivaroxaban presented with left upper extremity numbness, tingling, and transient weakness. He was admitted for a cerebrovascular accident workup; a 12-lead electrocardiogram revealed atrial fibrillation and magnetic resonance imaging of the brain was consistent with multifocal embolic infarcts. Hospital course was further complicated by persistent high-grade fevers, gram-positive bacteremia, and worsening mental status requiring mechanical ventilation. Lumbar puncture was consistent with bacterial meningitis. Transthoracic echocardiogram was negative for vegetations. Computed tomography angiography of the chest with intravenous contrast revealed an outpouching off the posterior wall of the left atrium at the level of the inferior pulmonary vein, consistent with an atrioesophageal fistula. We present this case to highlight the clinical features of a rare but potentially fatal complication from a commonly performed procedure requiring prompt recognition and life-saving intervention.
COPD patients often require multiple therapies to enhance their lung function and reduce their symptoms in exacerbations. This study aimed to investigate the relative effects of combination adjunctive nebulized furosemide and salbutamol therapy versus single agent treatment in COPD patients.

Sixty-nine COPD patients were randomly divided into two groups. The first group (G1, 34 cases) received salbutamol in their first episode. The second group (G2, 35 cases) received furosemide in their first episode. Spirometry indices (FEV1, FVC, and FEV1/FVC), mMRC and BORG (COPD assessment) were assessed and recorded for all patients.To study the efficacy of combination adjunctive therapy, in 2nd episodes, the nebulized furosemide was added to nebulized salbutamol in the G1, and nebulized salbutamol was added to nebulized furosemide in G2. The aforementioned indices were then re-assessed.

The mean age was (64.92±11.71 years, 55% males. The use of nebulized furosemide and salbutamol as single agents slightly improved the spirometeric parameters, but it was not noteworthy compared to the significant improvement of the FEV1, FVC, FEV1/FVC, mMRC, and Borg parameters with combination therapy (
-value< 0.001). In the first episode, there was no difference in spirometeric indices, between groups (
-value>0.1), so furosemide is considered as effective as nebulized salbutamol. Also, the results of sequential drugs administration, in the two groups was similar.

Conjunction of nebulized furosemide and salbutamol is more effective than single therapy and can be considered as preferred drug regimen without any reported side effect in the treatment of COPD.
Conjunction of nebulized furosemide and salbutamol is more effective than single therapy and can be considered as preferred drug regimen without any reported side effect in the treatment of COPD.
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are mesenchymal tumors that occur along the alimentary tract, and are most commonly found in the stomach. Rarely, these tumors can occur in the small bowel, and when located in the duodenum or proximal jejunum, they may require challenging reconstruction of the alimentary tract. Patients with GISTs often present with non-specific abdominal pain or symptoms of obstruction, hemorrhage, and less commonly perforation.

A 46-year-old male presented to the hospital with a one-day history of left upper quadrant pain with fevers and chills. Physical examination was significant for signs of peritonitis, and laboratory results revealed leukocytosis and lactic acidosis. CT abdomen showed a large soft tissue mass in the proximal jejunum. In the operating theater he was found to have a perforated jejunal tumor. Vardenafil solubility dmso Pathology report revealed a 13cm GIST, pT4N0M0, Stage IIIa. He had an uneventful recovery and was discharged nine days after surgery.

Proximal jejunal GISTs are a rare entity and when present, perforation is unlikely.
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