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Unilateral dengue-associated neuroretinitis: a case report

Abstract We report a rare case of unilateral neuroretinitis associated with dengue infection in a 33-year-old man presenting with acute visual loss in the right eye following a febrile illness acquired during travel to Thailand. Although ocular manifestations of dengue are well r...

Chorda Tendinea Obstruction of Impella Causing Massive Hemolysis Detected by Methemoglobinemia: A Case Report

The Impella microaxial flow pump is increasingly used in cardiogenic shock and high-risk coronary interventions. Hemolysis is a frequent complication, but established markers lack bedside availability. We report the first case of Impella obstruction by a chorda tendinea, causing...

The economic impact of pediatric RSV-related lower respiratory tract infection in Germany: evidence from the PAPI study

BACKGROUND: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of acute lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) in infants and young children. While considerable research has described the clinical burden and direct medical costs of RSV in Germany, the broader economic impact...