BMJ Case Reports

Penetrating aortic ulcer: a rare cause of neck swelling

A woman in her late 80s presented at midnight to the emergency department with sudden onset difficulty breathing, neck pain ...
Meath Chronicle

'It's as if I signed a deal with the devil because I had the procedure outside the state, even though the HSE sent me there'

Sarah's injuries resulted from a procedure she underwent in Northern Ireland through the National Treatment Purchase Fund and ...
Oregonian

Dear Doctor: How much help can people with coronary artery disease get from taking aspirin?

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 64-year-old man who has been having periodic shortness of breath for the past six months or so. This happens mostly upon exertion but sometimes occurs when I stand up. I do have ...
BMJ Case Reports

Severe prolonged gastrointestinal bleeding due to Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli

Shiga-toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC) infections can cause severe gastrointestinal bleeding and haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS). This report highlights diagnostic and management challenges ...
Detroit News

Dr. Roach: Cardiologist recommends aspirin due to stenosis and bridging

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 64-year-old man who has been having periodic shortness of breath for the past six months or so. This happens mostly upon exertion but sometimes occurs when I stand up. I do have ...