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    Glomus tumor: A rare differential diagnosis for subungual lesions
    (2024-09) Alnajjar, Anas
    Glomus tumors are rare, benign vascular hamartomas of the glomus apparatus with unknown etiology. They can arise from anywhere in the body. However, up to 90% of them are located in the subungual region of the fingers, as in the case of our patient. These tumors typically present with the classic triad of pain, cold sensitivity, and point tenderness. Characteristic US and MRI findings aid the clinical diagnosis; nevertheless, a histopathologic examination is confirmatory. There is a well-documented mean delay in diagnosis of around 7 years, due to the rarity, benignity, small size, and lack of proper knowledge about the condition. However, we reported a case with a delay in diagnosis that reached 40 years, which is much longer than what is documented in the literature. A high index of suspicion is required for early diagnosis and management of glomus tumors to relieve the patient's long-term suffering and prevent possible secondary nail deformities. The curative treatment of glomus tumor is complete surgical excision, which is crucial to prevent recurrence and relieve the patient's symptoms.
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    The need for implementing a standardized, evidence-based emergency department discharge plan for optimizing adult asthma patient outcomes in the UAE, expert meeting report.
    (2024-11-06) Buhumaid, Rasha; Mahboub, Bassam; Iqbal, Mohammed Nizam
    Background: Asthma is a common chronic respiratory inflammatory disease that adversely affects patients' quality of life (QoL) and overall well-being. When asthma is not adequately controlled, there is a higher risk of exacerbations and hospitalizations, thereby increasing the direct and indirect costs associated with the treatment and productivity loss. Overreliance on SABA and underutilization of ICS in the management of asthma can result in suboptimal treatment and poor asthma control. Patients who visit the emergency department are more likely to have poorly controlled asthma. Ensuring that these patients are provided with an evidence-based treatment plan during discharge can help reduce the risk of future exacerbations and consequently reduce the burden on the UAE healthcare system.