acute fulminant myocarditis is a life-threatening inflammatory disease of the myocardium characterized by the rapid deterioration of the hemodynamic status of the affected individual. with prompt recognition and appropriate management, complete recovery of ventricular function is likely within a few weeks. we introduce a 28-year-old man with acute fulminant myocarditis, who experienced circulat...

A 22-year-old man who had served national service uneventfully three years ago lost consciousness one morning during reservist training during the fasting month. As it was the fasting month for muslims, he was not given any breakfast that morning. He was brought to the medical centre, where after taking blood for glucose estimation, glucose was given, resulting in recovery of consciousness. He ...

We present a case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) re-infection where the time interval between two COVID-positive episodes is longest in literature. A 40-year male patient was admitted to Emergency Department with  complaints sore throat, cough and diarrhea; re-diagnosed as COVID-19 positive after virus-free period. He did not have chronic his anamnesis used no medication. After infectio...

I feel privileged to write a commentary for Mr Jepson’s First Person Account. As a psychiatrist in the US Navy Reserve, I offer my support to the service men and women who protect our country. In my civilian job at the Veterans Health Administration, I try and do the same for our Military Veterans. I was struck by Mr Jepson’s observation that he is fighting for his recovery. In the military, af...