Cardiovascular examination should also include peripheral arterial evaluation for COVID-19 patients

Evaluation of COVID-19 incidence in psoriatic patients receiving Adalimumab

Background: Adalimumab is a highly human monoclonal antibody that binds to tumor necrosis factor, a key proinflammatory cytokine pathogenic in psoriasis. It considers an influential factor in controlling moderate to severe psoriasis. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of Adalimumab on COVID-19 incidence in patients with psoriasis. Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed at Baqiy...

Prevalence of Peripheral Arterial Disease in Diabetic Patients

Objective: Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a state characterized by atherosclerotic occlusive disease of lower extremities. Diabetes is the main risk factor for PAD. Material and Methods: To assess the prevalence of PAD, a cross sectional study was performed on 352 diabetic patients who referred to Yazd diabetes research center from 2007 to 2010. Vascular assessment was done by measuring ...

Should MRSA protocols include screening for surgical patients?

Incidence of Phlebitis Associated With Peripheral Venous Catheter of Patients With COVID-19

HIV status should also be documented in patients with tuberculosis-associated symmetrical peripheral gangrene.

HIV status should also be documented in patients with tuberculosis-associated symmetrical peripheral gangrene Sir, A major difference between the reporting of tuberculosis-associated 'simultaneous quadrilateral gangrene' in the era antedating awareness of the association of tuberculosis and human immune deficiency virus (HIV) infection, 1 and the reporting of tuberculosis-associated symmetrical...