Harmful vimentin manifests itself as multiorgan failure

“Ictal epileptic headache” is certainly a seizure which manifests itself only as headache

Multiorgan failure in the serious trauma patient.

Multiorgan failure remains one of the leading causes of late morbidity and mortality after severe trauma. In the early phase, it is related with an uncontrolled hyper-inflammation state, whereas in the late phase (>72 h), septic complications play a major role. We review the underlying pathophysiology, the evaluation with different scales and the clinical factors associated with multiorgan fail...

Pheochromocytoma Presenting as Acute Heart Failure Leading to Cardiogenic Shock and Multiorgan Failure

Pheochromocytoma is an endocrine tumor classically presenting with headache, paroxysmal hypertension, and palpitations. We discuss the case of a young male, presenting with acute heart failure and cardiogenic shock requiring stabilization with an intra-aortic balloon pump and a combination of ionotropes and vasopressors. Pheochromocytoma was diagnosed by CT scan, as well as urine and plasma met...

Multiorgan failure caused by intravascular lymphoma.

Comparison of two commonly practiced atropinisation regimens in acute organophosphorus and carbamate poisoning , doubling doses vs 'ad hoc' — a prospective observational study. Diazepam inhibits organophosphate-induced central respiratory depression.

The Dean’s Disease: How the Darker Side of Power Manifests Itself in the Office of Dean

Commentators since the time of Greek dramatist Sophocles have noted that the exercise of power often produces strong psychological changes in people. As power holders, deans comprise far too few exceptions to this insight. Early in their tenure new deans are generally grateful for the confidence placed in them by their former colleagues and are eager to work together in changing “the system” to...