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摘要： The anosmia and hypogeusia that accompany the syndromic manifestations of coronavirus disease2019(COVID-19)have become an increasing area of research during the current pandemic.These deficits are experienced as a major concern and are found to compromise the lifestyle of patients during and after acute phase of COVID-19.The key issue is the prevalence of smell and taste disorders that have been reported in some patients after partial recovery from COVID-19.

摘要： Radiologic imaging is a diagnostic tool that greatly affects patient outcomes,[1]and with the recent development of imaging technology,advanced imaging tests such as computed tomography(CT)have gained widespread accessibility in hospitals.In particular,CT is essential in the evaluation of patients in low-level emergency departments(EDs)because of its ability to answer clinical questions accurately and quickly.[2]

摘要： Severe forms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)can lead to hypoxemic pneumonia and the need for treatment with high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) oxygen therapy.This treatment decreases the need for subsequent invasive ventilation in patients with hypoxemic pneumonia.The oxygen flow in the nasal cannula is driven pneumatically or using a turbine.Oxygen and air are mixed (giving the fraction of inspired oxygen[FiO;]) and propelled at up to 80L·min;.The propelled gases must be heated and humidified.HFNC system is not intended for use outside a hospital environment.

摘要： Spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage(ICH)represents the second most common type of stroke,with high mortality and disability rates.^([1,2])In 2010,there were approximately 5.3 million ICH cases,with 3 million deaths worldwide.^([1])However,there is still no validated medical treatment for ICH,with the role of surgery remaining controversial.^([2,3])Cusack et al^([4])demonstrated that lowering blood pressure rapidly in hypertensive ICH patients may be safe and at least partially effective in inhibiting hematoma expansion.

摘要： Coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)has inarguably caused the most challenging pandemic.In less than 2 years,greater than 200 million cases of COVID-19 and 4.5 million deaths have been reported worldwide[1].The treatment strategy of an emerging infectious disease is a huge challenge for clinical practitioners because of missing key knowledge about the disease.

摘要： Objective:To investigate health literacy,behavioral and psychosocial characteristics in coronary artery patients.Methods:Between March 2019 and 2020 years,275 coronary artery patients aged≥50 years were included in the study.Turkish Health Literacy Scale-32 and Beck Depression Inventory were used to collect the data.Results:General health literacy index score was 31.7 and the prevalence of limited health literacy was 59.3%.Adequate health literacy was 2.8 fold higher in the 50-64 age group,3.1 fold higher among men,3.4 fold higher among married and 5.3 fold higher among those who believed in the necessity of individual protective practices(P<0.05).Significant differences were also found in different working status,living places,perceived economic situation,perceived general health status,comorbidities,family history of coronary artery disease,angiography history,material skills on reading and understanding,level of depressive syptom,commitment to individual protective practices health check-ups,utilizing health services,cigarette and alcohol use,and exercise and nutrition between limited and adequate health literacy(P<0.05).Logistic regression analysis showed that adequate health literacy was significantly higher among younger patients(OR:2.81;95%CI:1.46-5.62),male gender(OR:3.10;95%CI:1.46-6.58),married(OR:3.42;95%CI:1.39-8.44)and those with belief in individual protective practices(OR:5.3;95%CI:1.93-14.96).Conclusions:Health literacy is poor among coronary artery patients and behavioral and psychosocial variables differ with health literacy levels.To keep cardiovascular health among these patients,health literacy-based interventions should be adopted in coronary artery clinics,especially for risky population.

摘要： Heat stroke is a potentially life-threatening condition characterized by a core temperature that exceeds the external temperature and is accompanied by central nervous system(CNS)abnormalities.[1]It has two forms,classical heat stroke and exertional heat stroke(EHS).EHS is usually experienced by athletes,military personnel,and outdoor laborers in hot and humid environments.

摘要： Neisseria meningitidis(N.meningtitidis)is a gram negative diplococcus.Neisseria meningitidis(meningococcus)was first identified in the cerebrospinal fluid of a patient with meningitis in 1887 by Weichselbaum,and the epidemic was traced back to 1805[1].The serogroups A,B,C,W,X,and Y were the most frequent causes of meningococcal diseased[1].N.meningitidis usually colonizes the human nasopharynx[2].The common clinical manifestations of invasive N.meningitidis infection are meningococcemia and acute meningitis[2].Some patients with meningococcal disease may present with pneumonia,arthritis,pericarditis,conjunctivitis,epiglottitis,sinusitis,otitis,urethritis,and proctitis[2].However,patients rarely present with acute peritonitis initially.

摘要： Frontotemporal lobar degeneration(FTLD)is one of the most common causes of early-onset dementia in patients under the age of 65 years.It is a clinically,genetically,and neuropathologically heterogeneous group of neurodegenerative syndromes,causing atrophy in the temporal and frontal lobes of the brain.This is accompanied by progressive cognitive dysfunction,behavioral changes,difficulties in understanding or producing speech,and often also neuropsychiatric symptoms(Haapasalo and Remes,2015).Moreover,the clinical,genetic,and neuropathological features of FTLD may overlap with those of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis(ALS).Motor dysfunction is commonly present in FTLD patients and a portion of ALS patients experience frontal and temporal lobe dysfunction(Smith et al.,2019).

摘要： Dear editor,Spontaneous pneumomediastinum(SPM,also known as Hamman’s syndrome)is an uncommon finding.SPM is induced without any comorbidities and is secondary to underlying factors,such as smoke,asthma,esophageal rupture,or labor and delivery.[1,2]The frequency of idiopathic pneumomediastinum is 1 of 32,000 hospitalized persons.[3]Awareness of SPM and appropriate examination play a key role in the early diagnosis and intervention for SPM to avoid potentially serious complications.SPM in diabetic ketoacidosis(DKA)has been described in several case reports.[4-6]However,most data are described from isolated cases,and these cases have varying clinical symptoms.This study presents a case series of ten patients diagnosed with SPM complicating DKA to assess their characteristics,treatment,and prognosis.