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View article: Status Epilepsy Syndromes Made Easy: Pediatric Perspectives
Status Epilepsy Syndromes Made Easy: Pediatric Perspectives Open
Introduction: Refractory Status Epilepsy Syndrome is a heterogeneous group of diseases associated with status epilepsy. Literature and definition have been conflicting and confusing in terms of their nomenclatures. New-onset refractory sta…
View article: Artificial intelligence: A modern tool for assessing dental students?
Artificial intelligence: A modern tool for assessing dental students? Open
AI needs to be effectively harnessed to contribute to a competent, confident and reflective contemporary dental workforce.
View article: Bilateral dorsolateral prefrontal cortex high-frequency transcranial magnetic stimulation for consciousness recovery after traumatic brain injury: a case series
Bilateral dorsolateral prefrontal cortex high-frequency transcranial magnetic stimulation for consciousness recovery after traumatic brain injury: a case series Open
Background Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a nonpharmacological intervention that can facilitate consciousness recovery after acquired brain injury. However, the effectiveness of high-frequency rTMS applied bilateral…
View article: A Generative Model for Disentangling Galaxy Photometric Parameters
A Generative Model for Disentangling Galaxy Photometric Parameters Open
Ongoing and future photometric surveys will produce unprecedented volumes of galaxy images, necessitating robust, efficient methods for deriving galaxy morphological parameters at scale. Traditional approaches, such as parametric light-pro…
View article: Primary hyperhidrosis: an updated review
Primary hyperhidrosis: an updated review Open
PHH significantly impacts the quality life of patients contributing to both physical discomfort and psychosocial distress. An individualized, multi-modal approach is crucial to optimizing management. Further research is warranted to refine…
View article: Vision Care as A Strategy to Prevent Falls Among People with Moderate or Severe Intellectual Disability in the Hostel Setting in Hong Kong
Vision Care as A Strategy to Prevent Falls Among People with Moderate or Severe Intellectual Disability in the Hostel Setting in Hong Kong Open
Background: Factors contributing to the higher fall risk among people with intellectual disabilities (PIDs) are complex due to their discrete patterns of multimorbidity. Visual impairment, such as cataract, was common at old age and could …
View article: A learning health systems approach to scaling up an evidence-based intervention for integrated primary mental healthcare case finding and referral in South Africa
A learning health systems approach to scaling up an evidence-based intervention for integrated primary mental healthcare case finding and referral in South Africa Open
Despite progress in the development and evaluation of evidence-based primary mental health interventions in low-income and middle-income countries, implementation and scale-up efforts have had mixed results. Considerable gaps remain in the…
View article: Invasive fungal infections in critically ill children: epidemiology, risk factors and antifungal drugs
Invasive fungal infections in critically ill children: epidemiology, risk factors and antifungal drugs Open
Background: Invasive fungal infections (IFIs) are important infectious complications amongst critically ill children. The most common fungal infections are due to Candida species. Aspergillus, Zygomycetes and Fusarium are also emerging bec…
View article: Childhood guttate psoriasis: an updated review
Childhood guttate psoriasis: an updated review Open
Various treatment options are available for guttate psoriasis. Triggering and exacerbating factors should be avoided if possible. Topical corticosteroids alone or in combination with other topical agents (e.g. tazarotene and vitamin D anal…
View article: Tinea pedis: an updated review
Tinea pedis: an updated review Open
Topical antifungal therapy (once to twice daily for 1-6 weeks) is the mainstay of treatment for superficial or localized tinea pedis. Examples of topical antifungal agents include allylamines (e.g. terbinafine), azoles (e.g. ketoconazole),…
View article: An Atlas of Lumps and Bumps: Part 24
An Atlas of Lumps and Bumps: Part 24 Open
This article is part of a series describing and differentiating dermatologic lumps and bumps. To access previously published articles in the series, visit https://www.consultant360.com/resource-center/atlas-lumps-and-bumps.
View article: Tinea versicolor: an updated review
Tinea versicolor: an updated review Open
Selection of antifungal agents depends on several factors, including efficacy, safety, local availability, ease of administration, likelihood of compliance and potential drug interactions of the antifungal agent.
View article: Drugs for paediatric hyperinflammatory syndromes
Drugs for paediatric hyperinflammatory syndromes Open
The incidence of these hyperinflammatory conditions is generally low in comparison to other disease conditions. Except for paediatric inflammatory multisystem syndrome/MIS-C, the mortality is high and the hospital stay is prolonged in affe…
View article: Successful Treatment of Drug-Resistant Seizures Secondary to Ring 20 Mosaicism with Perampanel as an Add-On Antiepileptic Drug
Successful Treatment of Drug-Resistant Seizures Secondary to Ring 20 Mosaicism with Perampanel as an Add-On Antiepileptic Drug Open
We report a girl with drug-resistant seizures, progressive behavioral changes, and cognitive decline. Investigations showed abnormal EEG with frequent high-voltage bifrontotemporal sharp and slow waves, especially during sleep. Seizures we…
View article: Xeroderma pigmentosum: an updated review
Xeroderma pigmentosum: an updated review Open
Although currently there is no cure for xeroderma pigmentosum, increased awareness and early diagnosis of the condition, followed by rigorous sun avoidance and protection and optimal management, can dramatically improve the quality of life…
View article: “Qigong” Mind-Body Exercise for Elderly Care
“Qigong” Mind-Body Exercise for Elderly Care Open
Letter to Editor on “Qigong” Mind-Body Exercise for Elderly Care by Siu Kan Law, Dawn Ching Tung Au, Albert Wing Nang Leung, Chuan Shan Xu.
View article: Asymptomatic linear erythematous plaques following the lines of Blaschko on the cheek
Asymptomatic linear erythematous plaques following the lines of Blaschko on the cheek Open
Journal Article Asymptomatic linear erythematous plaques following the lines of Blaschko on the cheek Get access Alexander K C Leung, MBBS FRCPC FRCP(UK & Irel) FRCPCH FAAP, Alexander K C Leung, MBBS FRCPC FRCP(UK & Irel) FRCPCH FAAP Depar…
View article: Paediatrics: how to manage pediculosis capitis
Paediatrics: how to manage pediculosis capitis Open
Many topical pediculicides are effective for the treatment of pediculosis capitis. The use of some of these pediculicides is limited for safety reasons, especially in children younger than 2 years. Resistance to pediculicides, especially t…
View article: An Atlas of Lumps and Bumps: Part 15
An Atlas of Lumps and Bumps: Part 15 Open
This article is part of a series describing
View article: An Atlas of Lumps and Bumps: Part 23
An Atlas of Lumps and Bumps: Part 23 Open
This article is part of a series describing and differentiating dermatologic lumps and bumps. To access previously published articles in the series, visit https://www.consultant360.com/resource-center/atlas-lumps-and-bumps.