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  Non-contraceptive Effects of Subdermal Levonogestrel Implant on Endometriosis Patient : A Case Report Abstract Introduction:  Endometriosis is characterized as the presence of ectopic endometrial gland outside the uterus. Levonorgestrel (LNG) subdermal implant is a reversible contraception with high effectivity. we report a case of endometrioma with significant pain reduction following insertion of LNG implant. Case Report:  38 years-old patients with bilateral endometrial cyst. Patient complained of pain in left lower abdomen during menstruation with VAS 7-8. Patient had undergone surgery to remove the right endometrial cyst, however, follow up ultrasonography examination 5 months following surgery showed recurrence of cyst on the right ovary. We treated the patient with levonogestrel subdermal implant. Discussion:  Studies showed high effectiveness of ENG implant in improving pain symptoms, however there is still limited data regarding LNG implant effectiveness. ...

  Can Climate and Environmental Factors Putatively Increase SARS-Cov2 Transmission Risks? Abstract After the identification of the first SARS-COV-2 infected cases in China, the virus was rapidly disseminated among the distinct continents and the COVID-19 pandemics was announced by the WHO in March 2020. Over time, the epidemiological sceneries varied among countries, according to the adopted mitigation measures and epidemic phase. Recently, a recrudescence of the epidemics has been observed in distinct countries. SARSCoV- 2 can be transmitted by direct or indirect contact. The viral RNA has been detected in stool and other clinical specimens from infected patients and a putative fecal-oral transmission has been argued. Viruses are shed in human excreta, further disposed into the sewerage system or into the environment, in poor sanitation settings. Thus, SARS-CoV-2 RNA has been regularly detected in wastewater and surface water impacted by the direct discharge of sewage. Some studie...

  Non-Invasive Low PEEP Versus High PEEP Ventilation Strategy in Severe COVID-19 Patients: An Observational Case – Control Study Abstract Since the best ventilation strategy of severe covid-19 patients is still uncertain, we conducted a retrospective case–control study to evaluate the outcome of severe covid-19 patients treated in the emergency department (ED) with a non-invasive low positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) and early weaning strategy and compared it to a non-invasive high-PEEP strategy. Primary outcome was a composite outcome of ETI rate and/or in-hospital mortality at 7 and 28 days from admission to the ED. We compared 24 severe covid-19 patients treated with non-invasive low-PEEP to 26 sex- and age-matched controls. Main demographic characteristics, p/F ratio, creatinine, procalcitonine, C-reactive protein, d-dimer levels, APACHE II score and NEWS were comparable at admission. The case group received more frequently antivirals (mainly darunavir/cobicistat) and hyd...

  Adverse Effects of Energy Drinks, a Challenge for Medicine: A Case Report. Abstract In Mexico, an estimate of the monthly average consumption of these drinks was 36,240,000 liters [1]. The use of these products is to increase energy levels during physical activity or exam periods to avoid sleep. Despite the increase in its use, there is ignorance in its consumers about its level of safety in its consumption [2]. Energy drinks (ED) appeared on the market as a mixture of carbohydrates, vitamins, and caffeine. Later, alcohol blends were made for cocktails, so their popularity increased. The high consumption of ED is due to the mental stimulating effect by the high levels of caffeine, taurine and glucuronolactone [3]. The case of a patient is reported who presents jaundice and an abnormal liver function with symptoms of a disease sui generis, after two weeks of consuming ED. He was not diagnosed since the symptoms still represent a challenge for medicine. When the patient stop pendin...

  Physical Guidance of Cultured Retinal Neurons Using Zig-zag Surface Patterns Summary Keywords: Fractal,  In Vitro , Physical Cues, Retinal Neurons, Su8 Introduction The use of physical cues to control and guide various types of cells in vitro, especially neurons and their processes, has been the focus of a large amount of research. The response of neuronal processes to artificial surfaces depends on a number of factors including the cell type, the surface chemistry of the material, and the surface’s topological features [1,2]. In this Opinion piece, we investigate the extent to which retinal neuronal processes can be made to follow straight lines patterned into a surface. We show they can follow lines with relatively shallow heights of 2 μm and be made to undergo directional changes as great as 50°. However, some processes leave the lines and assume a weaving trajectory as they grow into the surface’s unpatterned regions. Based on these findings, we propose that neuronal pro...

  Gastrointestinal Symptoms of COVID-19 Abstract COVID-19 caused by SARS-COV-2, first reported in China in December 2019, has now affected the entire world. Some studies have found that gastrointestinal symptoms are common clinical symptoms in COVID-19 patients. To explore the correlation between gastrointestinal symptoms and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of COVID-19 is of great significance. Keywords: COVID-19, Digestive system Introduction Novel coronavirus (COVID-19 pneumonia) is causing a global pandemic, which is also one of the major challenges facing human health at present. It is caused by novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infection and belongs to β- coronavirus (including SARS-CoV and Severe Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)). After infection, patients usually have fever and respiratory diseases, but some patients may have gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhoea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Digestive Symptoms in Patients with COVID-19 At present,...