Acute eosinophilic pneumonia following recent cigarette smoking

AbstractIn this report we describe the case of an 18 year old female who presented with fever, shortness of breath, and chest pain. Chest X-ray revealed diffuse bilateral infiltrates and eosinophilia was reported from her broncholaveolar lavage (BAL) fluid. She started smoking 3 weeks prior to the onset of symptoms and based on her clinical presentation, BAL findings and dramatic improvement, acute eosinophilic pneumonia (AEP) was diagnosed

Impact of uncontrolled diabetes on oral disease progression and healing

The two most prominent chronic diseases affecting people today, diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease, astonishingly, have a lot in common. Periodontitis is more common in persons with uncontrolled diabetes, according to epidemiologic data. The term "periodontitis" refers to a set of conditions that affect the alveolar bone, gingiva, root cementum, and periodontal ligament, which together make up the tooth's supporting structure. Gingivitis and periodontitis, the two most prevalent types of periodontal disorders, are defined by a host response cascade that is triggered by the presence of bacteria and results in periodontal tissue damage. Several shared predisposing variables of a genetic, microbiological, and lifestyle origin as well as the production of advanced glycation end products as a result of hyperglycaemia are thought to be the mechanisms behind the connections between diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease. Uncontrolled diabetes and the accompanying hyperglycaemia are known to have a role in the development and progression of oral disorders. Diabetes also affects normal tissue reparative responses inside the oral cavity, which can hamper healing and result in clinical problems

Probiotics: Multiple Roles of Microbes from Fresh and Fermented Sources

An important factor in improving human health is the human body's gut flora. As everyone is aware, the human body has a variety of healthy living microorganisms that aids in the defence against any unwelcome foreign organisms that might invade in our bodies. The most recent development demonstrates how people are turning more and more aware toward probiotics and treating intestinal discomfort instead of using medications. Numerous genera and species, including Lactobacillus, Streptococcus, Lueconostoc, Pediococcus, Propionibacter, Enterococcus, Bifidobacterium, Bacillus, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Candida pintolopesii, Aspergillus niger, etc., are present in probiotics. Amongst them, Lactobacillus is most prominent and in-demand genera as it has important component of the global food and feed sectors. Not just dairy products, unusual sources can also be rich in probiotic organisms. Fresh and fermented fruits, vegetables, fruit juices, and cereals extracts contain the most frequent lactic Acid Bacillus strains. Probiotics not only help to avoid diarrhoea but also help to lower the risk of coronary heart disease, obesity, and work as an immune booster. Probiotics will undoubtedly become more popular in the near future as more people discover their capacity to address a variety of health problems. Therefore, developing fresh concepts to create better strains would aid in improving the subsequent care for various accurately and conveniently treat gastro disorders using probiotics

An atypical presentation of infiltrating ductal carcinoma

A 64-year-old African-American female presented with nonbloody nipple discharge. Clinical and cytological examination of the discharge was normal. The mammography suggested pleomorphic calcification in the left breast. A stereotactic biopsy showed ductal carcinoma in situ and her estrogen receptor/progesterone receptor/human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-neu receptor were negative. We removed the tumor tissue through lumpectomy and found that the mass was invasive ductal carcinoma. This case report highlights invasive ductal carcinoma, presenting with unilateral nipple discharge

Peripheral T-cell lymphoma, not otherwise specified

The peripheral T-cell lymphoma, not otherwise specified (PTCL, NOS) belongs to a heterogeneous class of aggressive neoplasms. Although several morphologic subtypes of this tumor have been described, no particular genetic, immunological, or distinct clinical features define this disease. Patients can experience night sweats, fever, lymphadenopathy, weight loss, splenomegaly, and/or skin changes. Common laboratory tests reveal that patients have anemia, thrombocytosis, lymphocytosis, eosinophilia, hypergammaglobulinemia, or increased lactate dehydrogenase. In this case study, a patient presented with massive lymphadenopathy and right lower limb swelling, which he developed over 6 weeks. A tissue biopsy and supporting investigations confirmed the diagnosis of PTCL, NOS