MedComm - Future Medicine

A Wiley-partner journal focuses on the discovery of novel disease mechanisms and application of cutting-edge technologies to meet medical challenges.

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@modernHealthMe Periungual Koenen's tumours are benign, slow-growing angiofibromas that develop in the nail folds, serving as a major diagnostic criterion for tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). Appearing as flesh-colored to reddish, firm papules or nodules (5-10mm) on fingers or toes.
source:@nih

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@medcrux Leukoplakia.
Leukoplakia is a condition causing white or gray patches in the mouth that cannot be scraped off, often linked to chronic irritation or tobacco use. It is a symptom that may indicate excess cell growth and is sometimes a pre-cancerous or cancerous lesion.

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@nervemed B. Psoriasis
Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic, autoimmune inflammatory condition often affecting individuals with psoriasis, resulting in joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and reduced mobility. Symptoms include sausage-like swelling of fingers, morning stiffness, and nail changes

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@MridulShrivas12 @MTD_MED @grok Lepromatous leprosy is the most severe, multibacillary form of leprosy, resulting from a lack of cell-mediated immunity to Mycobacterium leprae. It causes widespread, symmetrical skin nodules, papules, and plaques, specifically affecting cooler body areas.
Source:@dermnetnz

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@DrAkhilX Glandular fever.
It is a viral infection that mostly affects teenagers and young adults. It gets better without treatment, but it can last for weeks.
Symptoms of glandular fever may include high temperature, swollen glands, andwhich may be in the neck

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@TrackYourHeart B) Pneumomediastinum in neonates.
The Spinnaker sign is a radiological finding in neonates indicating a pneumomediastinum. It occurs when air in the mediastinum lifts and separates the thymus lobes, causing them to appear as sails on a boat on a chest X-ray.
Source: @Radiopaedia

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Heart failure treatment is moving from "slowing the decline" to "restoring the function." The first trial of AB-1002 gene therapy showed that a single dose can significantly boost heart strength by repairing molecular calcium handling. https://t.co/0FYyEx5rIJ

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@medcrux Transient Neonatal Pustular Melanosis (TNPM) is a harmless, non-infectious, self-limiting skin condition in newborns, characterized by small, fragile, pus-filled blisters present at birth or shortly after.
Source: @Medscape

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@TrackYourHeart Pneumothorax.
A pneumothorax, or collapsed lung, occurs when air leaks into the pleural space between the lung and chest wall, causing the lung to partially or fully collapse. Symptoms include sudden, sharp, one-sided chest pain and shortness of breath.
Source: @ClevelandClinic

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@DrMedica_13 Cushing's triad.
Cushing's triad is a critical, late-stage physiological response to significantly increased intracranial pressure (ICP), signaling potential brainstem herniation. It is characterized by three key signs: hypertension, bradycardia, and irregular respirations.

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@medcrux C. Dermoid cyst
A dermoid cyst is a benign, slow-growing, congenital sac-like tumor caused by trapped skin elements (hair, glands, oil) during embryonic development, commonly appearing on the head, neck, or ovaries. Symptoms include a painless, firm, movable lump.

Source: @NIH

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@docxusofficial Froment's sign.
Froment's sign is a clinical test for ulnar nerve palsy, where a person with a weak ulnar nerve compensates for a weak pinch grip by flexing their thumb's interphalangeal joint, causing the tip to bend when holding a piece of paper.

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@modernHealthMe Sjögren’s Syndrome.
The triad of bilateral parotid gland enlargement, xerostomia (dry mouth leading to the "cracker sign" or needing water to swallow), and xerophthalmia (dry, burning eyes) is classic for this systemic autoimmune disease.

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A surprise for the clinic: AI modeling suggests 90.8% of patients currently receiving NAT before BCS might safely omit it without losing survival years. This could spare thousands from unnecessary side effects and costs. https://t.co/bSI3Eu8qrM

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@TrackYourHeart b) Noradrenaline (norepinephrine).
It is the recommended first-line vasopressor for adults with septic shock. International guidelines prioritize it over other agents because it is highly effective at increasing mean arterial pressure (MAP) with a lower risk of adverse events.

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Pollution doesn't just damage your DNA; it changes how your body "reads" it. This study reveals how PM2.5 and ozone use epigenetic reprogramming to turn off protective genes and turn on inflammation, leading to COPD and asthma. https://t.co/JGFkQT6LOY

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@radRounds The lesion is malignant. it is a Bladder squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).
SCC is a rare, highly malignant (cancerous) type of bladder tumor. It is aggressive, often diagnosed at an advanced, muscle-invasive stage, and carries a poor prognosis.

Source: @MayoClinic

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@radRounds Orbital Blow-Out Fractures.
Orbital blow-out fractures are traumatic injuries to the thin bones of the eye socket (orbit), typically the orbital floor or medial wall, while the thicker orbital rim remains intact.
Source: @Radiopaedia

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Meet the "dark matter" of your gut. The virome contains 10x more particles than bacteria, with phages making up 95% of the population. These tiny viruses are the invisible architects of your internal health and disease. https://t.co/H1SaVoH1H7