An Uncommon Localization of a Hydatid Cyst Presenting with Pulmonary Embolism

 

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Human echinococcosis is an important infection in undeveloped and developing countries, caused by larval forms of the genus Echinococcus. In western countries this disease is sporadic. The organs mostly involved by the cysts are the liver (70%) and the lungs (20%) [1]. Cardiac hydatid cyst is a rare condition, and the location of a hydatid cyst in the interventricular septum is exceptional. Cardiac echinococcosis is not frequent, only 0.01%-2% of all hydatid infestations [2]. The left ventricle is the heart chamber most frequently involved (55-60%) and the involvement of the interventricular septum is reported in 4% of cardiac cases. Chest pain, palpitations, and dyspnea are the most frequent symptoms associated with cardiac echinococcosis. We describe a case of an unusual presentation of this disease.

 

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Wolf`s Isotopic Response: A Case of Metastatic Gastric Adenocarcinoma

 

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Wolf’s isotopic response is defined as the occurrence of a new skin disease at the site of a previous treated or untreated skin disease, mostly herpes zoster. A 70-year-old man, presented with persistent lesions at the same location of previously healed herpes zoster infection. Histopathology revealed diffuse infiltration of signet-ring form neoplastic cells. Further evaluations confirmed gastric adenocarcinoma in the patient. Rare etiologies of Wolf`s isotopic response should be known by physicians and early histopathologic assay when face to this phenomenon in order to early diagnosis is essential.

 

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A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo- Controlled Study Trial to Evaluate the Potential Effects of Naticol®, Fish Collagen Peptides on Symptoms of Sarcopenia in the Elderly

 

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Background: Previous research has shown the potential effects of different doses of specific fish collagen peptides (Naticol®) on muscle mass and muscle function. In addition to these benefits, clinical studies have suggested that ingestion of specific fish collagen peptides (Naticol®) might also have beneficial effects on joint health such as osteoarthritis. Joint health, loss of muscle mass, and loss of muscle function are all symptoms experienced by elderly adults, and especially elderly adults suffering from sarcopenia, suggesting a possible role for Naticol® to help to reduce these symptoms in this vulnerable population.

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of 24 weeks’ supplementation of Naticol® on symptoms of sarcopenia in an elderly population.

Methods: In a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled, clinical trial 28 elderly adults consumed one 15g sachet of either Naticol® or the Placebo product (maltodextrin) mixed into 20cl of cold water daily before breakfast, for 24 weeks. Symptoms of sarcopenia were assessed using dual x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to measure lean body mass, the Short Physical Performance Battery to assess physical performance, the handgrip strength assessment to assess upper body muscle function, and the chair stand test to assess lower body muscle function.

Results: This study showed that 24 weeks of supplementation with Naticol® significantly improved symptoms of sarcopenia compared to placebo, by increasing lean muscle mass and increasing muscular function in the handgrip strength assessment, Short Physical Performance Battery, and Chair Stand Test.

Conclusion: The results of this study demonstrated that daily supplementation of Naticol® (containing fish collagen peptides) in elderly adults can improve symptoms of Sarcopenia, increasing lean muscle mass and increasing both upper and lower body muscle function.

 

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