Rhupus Syndrome: An Overlap with Renal Complications

Rhupus syndrome is a rare condition of overlap of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) presenting with erosive polyarthritis and symptoms of SLE.It occasionally has renal involvement as its complication makes the diagnosis more difficult.Here the authors Playing Cards present a case of a 13-year-old female with severe ar

read more


The Nauclea, Tristaniopsis, and Terminalia forests: Exploring the lesser-known biotopes of Agusan Marsh, Philippines

The peat swamp forest of Agusan Marsh is characterized by the dominance of a unique and conspicuous assemblage of tree species across different habitat types.Understanding the species richness, diversity, structural patterns, and distribution of these types of forests is crucial for maintaining ecosystem stability and conservation.This study descri

read more


Comparative evaluation of iStent versus iStent inject W combined with phacoemulsification in open angle glaucoma.

PurposeThe study aimed to compare the 12-month post-operative outcomes of iStent and iStent inject W (inject W), and the factors associated with their success in open-angle glaucoma.MethodsThis single-center, retrospective comparative case series evaluated the medical records of patients who underwent iStent (comprising 1 stent) or inject W (compri

read more