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Newest firstWe report the case of a 29-year-old male from the Indian subcontinent (a tuberculosis (TB)-endemic region) residing in Qatar, who presented with a three-day history of epigastric pain, dark urine, and pale stools. He had no known TB exposure, was HIV-negative, and had received the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin or BCG vaccination in childhood. Physical examination revealed scleral icterus without peripheral lymphadenopa…
Open article record in new tab ↗Takotsubo syndrome (TS), also known as stress cardiomyopathy, is a clinical condition characterized by transient left ventricular dysfunction in the absence of coronary artery disease findings. The most widely accepted mechanism suggests a trigger, either physical or emotional stress, which causes catecholamine release and results in myocardial stunning and contractility alterations. Clinically and analytically, i…
Open article record in new tab ↗Anomalous pancreaticobiliary ductal union (APBDU) represents a congenital anomaly predisposing patients to biliary dilatation. This aberrant architecture facilitates the intermingling of pancreatic and biliary fluids, thereby elevating susceptibility to cholelithiasis and malignancies of the biliary tract. While radical cholangiojejunostomy constitutes the standard therapeutic intervention, it frequently fails to…
Objective This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy, completeness, and clinical usefulness of YouTube (Alphabet Inc., Mountain View, CA) videos about cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS). Methods This cross-sectional study assessed YouTube videos that were identified using standardized CHS-related search terms and predefined eligibility criteria. Trained reviewers used an author-developed CHS content checklist a…
Open article record in new tab ↗Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in young adults - commonly defined as occurring before the age of 50 years - represents a distinct clinical entity with specific epidemiological and angiographic characteristics. Although its incidence is increasing worldwide, data from North African countries remain limited, and behavioral risk factors, particularly tobacco and cannabis use, appear to play a major role in prematu…
Priapism is an uncommon but serious urological emergency, defined as a persistent penile erection unrelated to sexual stimulation. If not promptly treated, it carries a significant risk of permanent erectile dysfunction. Among pharmacologically induced causes, antipsychotic medications are frequently implicated. We describe the case of an 18-year-old male diagnosed with cannabis-induced psychosis who developed acu…
Open article record in new tab ↗A variety of etiologies can lead a patient to present with symptoms that appear manic. A wide differential should be considered, including delirium, which may in turn be caused by multiple etiologies. Substance ingestion, specifically of dietary supplements, is one potential trigger that is not always considered. A 40-year-old male patient with a history of long-standing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (A…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Benign biliary strictures are an uncommon but significant complication following hepatobiliary surgeries, most often seen after cholecystectomy or biliary-enteric anastomosis. While Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy is the standard surgical treatment for high bile duct strictures, recurrence of the stricture remains a complex problem, especially when the anatomy is distorted by fibrosis or previous surgery…
Objectives Cannabis is one of the most widely used psychoactive substances, and many adults meet the criteria for Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD). Prior research on its association with cardiovascular disease (CVD) has yielded mixed results. This study evaluates the relationship between CUD and CVD among ED patients. Methods This retrospective, propensity-matched analysis examined records from 67 US healthcare organiz…
Open article record in new tab ↗Premacular subhyaloid hemorrhage is an uncommon cause of acute visual impairment and is most frequently associated with Valsalva, trauma, hypertension, retinal vascular disease, or hematologic disorders. However, idiopathic cases have been described, suggesting the possibility of additional contributing factors. We describe the case of a 25-year-old man who presented with sudden unilateral visual loss two hours af…
Open article record in new tab ↗Chronic use of high-potency cannabinoids has been consistently associated with an increased risk of psychosis, particularly with early onset, daily use and prolonged exposure. However, atypical somatic presentations may be underrecognised and can create diagnostic challenges in clinical practice. We reported the case of a 49-year-old man with long-standing daily cannabis use who developed delusional infestation ch…
Background Laparoscopic bile duct exploration (LBDE) enables single-stage management of common bile duct (CBD) stones. However, large or impacted stones often necessitate choledochotomy, which is associated with increased morbidity and longer operative duration. In 2025, routine intraoperative lithotripsy was introduced in our unit to facilitate trans-cystic stone clearance. Aim To evaluate the impact of routine i…
Open article record in new tab ↗Introduction Substance use is frequently encountered in emergency department (ED) visits and may reflect underlying emotional or developmental challenges. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are linked to both emotional dysregulation and later substance use, but this relationship is rarely examined in acute care settings. We investigated whether recent substance use, as measured by the Tobacco, Alcohol, Prescript…
Nonspecific lipid transfer proteins are small, heat-stable proteins found in a variety of plant foods and, although once thought to be largely confined to Mediterranean populations, are increasingly recognized as clinically relevant allergens in diverse geographic regions, including North America. We describe a two-year-old boy who developed rapid-onset erythema after peanut ingestion, followed weeks later by recu…
Open article record in new tab ↗Suprahepatic gallbladder is a rare anatomical variant in which the gallbladder body and fundus are displaced superiorly along the common hepatic duct, often associated with hypoplasia of the medial segment of the left hepatic lobe. Surgical treatment of cholecystitis in such cases presents significant technical challenges due to the aberrant position of the gallbladder and its proximity to the major bile ducts. Th…
Background Dilatation of the common bile duct (CBD) after cholecystectomy is frequently observed during follow-up imaging; however, its extent and clinical implications remain incompletely defined. Distinguishing physiological postoperative ductal enlargement from pathological dilatation is essential to avoid unnecessary diagnostic evaluation. This study aimed to compare CBD diameter in post-cholecystectomy patien…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Cholecystocholedocholithiasis (CCL) presents significant management challenges. The optimal sequencing of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) when performed during the same operative session remains controversial. This study compared the efficacy, safety, and clinical outcomes of two same-session approaches: LC-first versus ERCP-first. Patients and…
Objective This study examined whether cannabis expectancies mediate the relationship between lifetime cannabis use and symptoms of anxiety or depression among women who screened positive for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Method A total of 271 women completed an online survey assessing PTSD symptoms, lifetime cannabis use, anxiety and depression symptoms, and cannabis expectancies. Mediation analyses evalu…
Open article record in new tab ↗Choledocholithiasis after cholecystectomy is a clinically significant cause of recurrent biliary symptoms and may result from retained stones, recurrent stone formation, or calculi within the cystic duct remnant. Although uncommon, cystic duct stump calculi can present several years after surgery and may be associated with chronic inflammation, adhesions, and, rarely, biliary fistula formation. We report the case…
Open article record in new tab ↗Extrapulmonary tuberculosis is a common manifestation of tuberculosis, with lymph node involvement being the most frequent form. Among its presentations, periportal lymph node involvement leading to obstructive jaundice is extremely uncommon. Jaundice developing during anti-tubercular therapy (ATT) is frequently ascribed to drug-induced hepatotoxicity, which may contribute to delays in accurate diagnosis. We repor…
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