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A Narrative about a Young Man and the Magician Mesites in the Slavonic Medieval Tradition. This article is devoted to the study of the Narrative about the Young Man and Magician that widely circulated in the Medieval Slavonic tradition. The authors analyze the existing versions of the Narrative that formed part of the Svodny Paterik and Prolog, and also establish the closest Greek sources. The study explores various Slavonic and Greek recensions of the Narrative and offers their textual analysis. The Slavonic and Greek versions of the text are placed in the Appendix.

To improve body type classification and automatic identification, this study adopted a method by combining three-dimensional (3D) point-cloud data with two-dimensional (2D) photos for the classification of young mens' neck–shoulder shape. A total of 180 male college students were measured by photo and 3D body measuring methods to get the main body information. As for the 3D body cloud data, reverse engineering software was used to measure the parameters closely related to the neck–shoulder shape. Five important parameters, including the forward angle, back angle, shoulder angle, the ratio between neck and shoulder width, and the ratio between neck width and thickness were analyzed to divide young men's neck–shoulder shape into three categories, namely round drop shoulder, forward round neck and wide straight neck, and the classification rules were established. As for the 2D photos (such as front and side photos), the human body contour was extracted to obtain the parameters required for neck–shoulder shape classification by identifying the feature points. The neck–shoulder shape could be automatically recognized, and the accuracy rate is 97.7% to verify that the neck–shoulder shape recognition system is effective. This study proposed a simple neck–shoulder shape automatic recognition method based on the 2D body photos, and provide reference for automatic neck–shoulder shape recognition, 3D modeling and virtual fitting of local features. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Acute coronary syndrome is the leading cause of death worldwide, with the highest rates occurring in low-income global regions. This is possibly due to increasing levels of urbanization, which are accompanied by changes in diet and lifestyle, the most common risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD). Risk factors for CAD are divided into traditional and non-traditional risk factors. The traditional risk factors are the well-known and well-documented risk factors, which include diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia, smoking, obesity, and a familial history of CAD. The non-traditional risk factors, which are relatively less common, include inflammatory diseases or syndromes such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis, and other conditions like obstructive sleep apnea. Here, we present the case of a 41-year-old male businessman with no traditional risk factors for myocardial infarction, who presented with acute coronary syndrome complicated by acute respiratory failure. A workup revealed SLE as the underlying risk factor. He is currently doing well with management for both SLE and CAD., Competing Interests: Human subjects: Consent for treatment and open access publication was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work., (Copyright © 2024, Ssebuliba et al.)

Jejunoileal diverticulosis is a rare, often asymptomatic condition, consisting of acquired false diverticula. Diagnosis of ileal perforation is usually made incidentally or after complications, including obstruction, haemorrhage, and diverticulitis. A previously healthy 17-year-old man presented to the Emergency Department with diffuse abdominal pain and fever. CT scan showed air-fluid level in the RLQ and free intraperitoneal air and fluid. The patient underwent an urgent exploratory laparotomy with an intestinal resection and primary anastomosis. We report a rare case of ileal perforation, due to diverticular disease in a healthy young man, treated with an urgent surgery. Such an event requires immediate surgical intervention, especially if it presents as an acute abdomen. Although it can become a surgical emergency, Jejunoileal diverticulosis remains underdiagnosed.

Abstract Kikuchi disease is common among Asians and women aged about 30 years. General symptoms include cervical lymphadenopathy and fever; 64% of the cases are self‐limiting. However, this case is axillary lymphadenopathy, which is the main symptom in males. Thus, Kikuchi disease may be considered in the differential diagnosis of axillary lymphadenopathy.

This article uses narrative criticism and a study of the word neaniskos in Greek culture to argue that the Gethsemanic young man and the young man in Jesus' open tomb are linked by comedy. It demonstrates that the naked young man pericope utilizes comic imitation and the word neaniskos to connote comic behavior. With the naked young man as a model, the article proceeds to show that the speech of the messenger in the open tomb is comedy vis-à-vis the narrative of the context. This interpretation has the advantages of explaining the ill-fitting interruption of the naked young man scene in Gethsemane, of making sense of the abrupt ending of the Gospel of Mark, and of fitting the use of the word neaniskos in the Gospel of Mark to a connotation used in classical and Hellenistic Greek culture. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The case describes a middle-aged man with well-managed multiple sclerosis who experienced an acute ischemic stroke attributed to a rare anatomical variant - a duplicated left superior cerebellar artery (SCA). Despite his prior lack of neurological issues, the patient presented with severe headaches and walking difficulties. Imaging confirmed the ischemic stroke in the left SCA territory and revealed the duplicated left SCA. This case highlights the importance of considering cerebrovascular anatomy in stroke risk assessment, especially in individuals with unique vascular features such as duplicated SCAs, which can predispose to vascular complications., Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist., (Copyright © 2024, AlQahtani et al.)

RESUMEN Tras la fallida e inoperante aplicación de la Ley 735 de 1997, llamada tambien Ley de la Juventud, y luego de ser sólo una norma sustancial, en el año 2013, y después de múltiples intentos de modificación se creó la ley 1622 denominada Ley Estatutaria de Ciudadanía Juvenil que no sólo amplió el tiempo para considerar a una persona joven, sino que dio mayor empoderamiento al joven dentro de sus espacios de participación y representación, convirtiendo los consejos de juventud en escenarios más que simplemente consultivos para convertirlos en instancias de decisión de carácter vinculante respecto de sus decisiones. En virtud de lo anterior, fue necesario hacer notorio cual era la realidad juvenil en el municipio de San José de Cúcuta y en el departamento Norte de Santander, identificando si los escenarios de participación juvenil existían y eran visibles de cara a la problemática que enfrenta este sector poblacional. En el mismo sentido, se hizo necesario verificar cual era el enfoque que se ha dado a las políticas de juventud enmarcadas dentro de la actual Ley Estatutaria de Juventud, que en la actualidad se están aplicando, para efectos de determinar su pertinencia y eficacia.

Jejunoileal diverticulosis is a rare, often asymptomatic condition, consisting of acquired false diverticula. Diagnosis of ileal perforation is usually made incidentally or after complications, including obstruction, haemorrhage, and diverticulitis. A previously healthy 17-year-old man presented to the Emergency Department with diffuse abdominal pain and fever. CT scan showed air-fluid level in the RLQ and free intraperitoneal air and fluid. The patient underwent an urgent exploratory laparotomy with an intestinal resection and primary anastomosis. We report a rare case of ileal perforation, due to diverticular disease in a healthy young man, treated with an urgent surgery. Such an event requires immediate surgical intervention, especially if it presents as an acute abdomen. Although it can become a surgical emergency, Jejunoileal diverticulosis remains underdiagnosed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Adult intussusception is a rare disease without classical symptoms. A delay in diagnosis may result in a fatal progression to complete bowel obstruction, ischemia, necrosis, and perforation. The association of a tumor with intussusception in young adults is rare. We report a case concerning a young male without a family history of bowel cancer presenting with a proximal ascending colon intussusception secondary to colonic carcinoma. This case puts insights on how intussusception and possible colon carcinoma must be included in the differential diagnosis even in young adults who have a persistent abdominal complaint. A high index of suspicion and an early computed tomography scan were required to prevent delayed diagnosis and the development of complications.

Kikuchi disease is common among Asians and women aged about 30 years. General symptoms include cervical lymphadenopathy and fever; 64% of the cases are self‐limiting. However, this case is axillary lymphadenopathy, which is the main symptom in males. Thus, Kikuchi disease may be considered in the differential diagnosis of axillary lymphadenopathy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Adult intussusception is a rare disease without classical symptoms. A delay in diagnosis may result in a fatal progression to complete bowel obstruction, ischemia, necrosis, and perforation. The association of a tumor with intussusception in young adults is rare. We report a case concerning a young male without a family history of bowel cancer presenting with a proximal ascending colon intussusception secondary to colonic carcinoma. This case puts insights on how intussusception and possible colon carcinoma must be included in the differential diagnosis even in young adults who have a persistent abdominal complaint. A high index of suspicion and an early computed tomography scan were required to prevent delayed diagnosis and the development of complications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An autopsy case of a malignant pericardial mesothelioma in a 27-year-old man with no history of exposure to asbestos is reported. He was admitted for heart failure due to pericardial effusion of unknown origin and surgically drained, but later died. The diagnosis of a malignant pericardial mesothelioma was made on the basis of histologic, immunohistochemical and ultrastructural findings. The tumor was located on the pericardium, but autopsy revealed that it had spread extensively in the mediastinum and the lungs. Microscopically, the tumor cells were epithelial like and contained histochemically demonstrable glycogen and hyaluronic acid. Immunohistochemical studies of the tumor demonstrated positive immunoreactivity for cytokeratin 19, muscle actin HHF35, epithelial membrane antigen, CA125, p53 and p21WAF1/CIP1 whereas the tumor was negative for cytokeratins 10 and 17, carcinoembryonic antigen, vimentin, epithelial antigen BerEP4, S-100, c-erbB2 and bcl-2. A high MIB-1 labeling index was noted. Under the electron microscope the tumor cells exhibited long, thin villi. The operation and autopsy findings thus revealed this to be a very rare case of malignant pericardial mesothelioma in a young man. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A 23-year-old young adult, who had no previous illness, suffered from anterior wall acute myocardial infarction, right renal infarction and occlusion of the left distal brachial artery, popliteal artery, and tibioperoneal trunk artery within six months. He had a habit of smoking but denied a history of drug abuse. Protein C deficiency was diagnosed via the examination of a hypercoagulable panel. The investigation of the hypercoagulable state is essential in young adults with an unusual presentation of artery occlusion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Renal involvement in lymphoma is not very uncommon but primary renal lymphoma is very rare and prognosis is poor. A 20 years male presented with localized, dull, constant pain and progressive swelling in left upper abdomen. He also gave history of significant weight loss. Examination findings revealed that he was anaemic, left kidney was hugely enlarged and hepatomegaly. Initially it seemed to be a case of renal cell carcinoma. But after doing invasive investigations it was proved to be a case of lymphoma, which considering all clinical and laboratory findings was diagnosed as a case of primary renal lymphoma. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Solid pseudopapillary tumor (SPT) of the pancreas is an extremely rare pancreatic tumor. It usually goes undetectable for a prolonged period of time given its lack of clinical symptoms. But when detected, it has a malignancy potential of 15%. Here we present a case of SPT diagnosed incidentally in a 17-year-old man during a routine evaluation for an abdominal trauma., Competing Interests: None to declare.

Acute myocarditis may mimic an infarction. Aim is to describe a case series of peculiar myocarditis. From 1997 to 2003, 11 male patients (age 17–39 years) were admitted with diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction, localized ST segment elevation and minimal enzyme release. Ten patients had fever in the 3 days prior to admission. Eight patients underwent coronary angiography showing normal coronary arteries. All remained asymptomatic at long term follow-up. In conclusion, myocarditis with ST elevation myocardial infarction presentation is an acute benign syndrome especially frequent in young males. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Objective: Cigarette smoking carries higher risks for most of the chronic diseases. It also has chronic and acute effects on the hematologic system. This study explores the effects of cigarette smoking on some blood values of the healthy young male smokers., Methods: In this study, cigarette smoking and usage of substance, additional diseases, birth places, and education levels of 171 healthy male subjects between the ages of 20 and 30 years were investigated. Anthropometric measurements of the cases were obtained. Thyroid function tests, vitamin B12, folic acid, ferritin, ferrous/ıron, total ıron binding capacity, leucocytes, platelets, hemoglobin, hematocrit, mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean platelet volume (MPV), HBs AG, Anti-HBs and Anti-HIV were evaluated. Groups of smokers and nonsmokers were compared. The group of smokers was also sorted into subgroups of "2 year-smokers", "5 year-smokers" and "10 year-smokers" according to their pack-years of smoking. The effects of pack-years of smoking on the blood values were also investigated., Results: The MCV values of the group of smokers were higher than the values of nonsmokers, which were statistically significant (p<0.05). As a result of the subgroup analyses of smokers, the white blood cell (WBC) counts of the individuals smoking for 5 or more years were significantly higher than those with a history of smoking less than 5 years, (p<0.05)., Conclusion: This study supports the idea that cigarette smoking and especially longer durations of smoking have adverse effects on the hematologic parameters., Competing Interests: No conflict of interest was declared by the authors.