10+ hour, 34+ min ago  (293+ words) Traumatic pneumothorax is a common complication of blunt thoracic trauma and is traditionally managed with tube thoracostomy, particularly in larger or symptomatic cases requiring pleural decompression. Thoracic vent devices, such as the Ure Sil Thora-Vent, represent a less invasive pleural…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (210+ words) Type 1 diabetes (T1 D) is an autoimmune disease characterized by the destruction of insulin-producing pancreatic "-cells, necessitating lifelong insulin therapy. While islet transplantation has demonstrated efficacy in restoring glycemic control, donor scarcity and the requirement for chronic immunosuppression limit its widespread application....

1+ hour, 52+ min ago  (64+ words) Cureus Please note that by doing so you agree to be added to our monthly email newsletter distribution list. Download Cureus Media Kit Public user content licensed CC-BY 4. 0...

10+ hour, 34+ min ago  (481+ words) Penile fracture is a rare and underreported urological emergency, defined as traumatic rupture of the tunica albuginea of the corpus cavernosum. Most cases result from vigorous sexual intercourse or direct blunt trauma to an erect penis. While conservative management was…...

10+ hour, 34+ min ago  (315+ words) Intravascular large B-cell lymphoma (IVLBCL) is a rare extranodal neoplasm in which malignant B cells proliferate predominantly within small blood vessels. Because lymphadenopathy, mass lesions, circulating malignant cells, and specific radiological findings may be absent, IVLBCL can closely mimic other…...

13+ hour, 17+ min ago  (47+ words) Cureus Please note that by doing so you agree to be added to our monthly email newsletter distribution list. Download Cureus Media Kit Public user content licensed CC-BY 4. 0...

10+ hour, 34+ min ago  (325+ words) Antimicrobial resistance is an important clinical challenge in patients with hematologic malignancies, who are highly susceptible to severe infections due to prolonged neutropenia, disrupted mucosal barriers, intensive chemotherapy, and hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation. This systematic review synthesizes available international evidence on…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (367+ words) Introduction The growing use of digital technologies in medical education has increased the demand for faculty proficiency in video editing and multimedia content creation. Video-based learning enhances student engagement and understanding. However, many educators lack formal training in video production…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (167+ words) A patient with a history of systemic scleroderma complicated by interstitial lung disease on two liters of home oxygen at baseline presented to the emergency department with a two-week history of progressively worsening dysphagia. An initial chest X-ray showed concerns…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (285+ words) Background Many incoming medical students begin training using study approaches that were effective in prior academic settings but may not meet the pace and cognitive demands of medical school. Evidence-based strategies such as retrieval practice and spaced repetition improve long-term…...