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   Osteochondromas are the most common benign bone tumors and are usually discovered during childhood or adolescence. Multiple osteochondromas are typically associated with hereditary multiple exostoses.

   A 70-year-old female with a history of a 20-year venous ulcer of the right lower extremity. She presented to the emergency department with a two-day history of pain in her right leg, purulent discharge, and fever. Initially, she presented with septic shock due to skin and Soft Tissue Infection (SOFA 4 points) requiring vasopressor support.

   It´s well documented that patients on immunosuppressive therapy are at increased risk of developing Tuberculosis (TB). However, in particular regions, general population is highly exposed to contracting tuberculosis. In fact, TB is becoming a global epidemic.

   Previously, critical airway haemangiomas were treated by surgery, kryo- or laser-therapies. These invasive procedures were prone for critical complications, including bleeding, scaring and development of strictures. Surprisingly, conservative therapies with ß-blockers like oral propranolol reveal to substantially improve even critical haemangiomas in the airways.

   A 17-year-old female presented to the emergency room with palpable right breast masses. On physical examination, there was diffuse ecchymosis of the right breast. A firm mobile mass was present in the upper outer and upper inner quadrant of the right breast.

   Urologist are faced with a variety of diseases that impact the male genitals and lead to tissue loss. Flaps and grafts are used in some scenarios to cover different tissue deficits. Reconstruction and treatment of genital pathology aim to preserve genital function, quality of life and to restore cosemesis.

   Cavernous hemangioma and cavernous lymphangioma mixed tumor is a rare, complex tumor with minimal spine involvement. A 34-year-old female patient presented with neck pain 6 years ago without obvious cause, combined with radiating pain in both shoulders.

   Semaglutide, a Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist (GLP-1 RA), is widely used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity and has demonstrated benefits in metabolic and emerging psychiatric indications. However, concerns have arisen regarding potential neuropsychiatric side effects.

   A recent paper published in The Lancet (2020) [1] called for high-quality research and studies on the mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic for the entire population as well as for the so-called “helping professions”, including nursing staff.

   An 11-year-old girl with a 9-year history of β-thalassemia major (β-TM) managed with irregular transfusions and iron chelation therapy, complicated by hepatic dysfunction, hypersplenism, and cholelithiasis. Two days prior to admission, she received platelet transfusion and Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) due to a platelet count of 10×10⁹/L.