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View article: A case report of zoster-induced Guillain–Barré syndrome: diagnostic challenges and potential role of pulse prednisone
A case report of zoster-induced Guillain–Barré syndrome: diagnostic challenges and potential role of pulse prednisone Open
Introduction and importance: Zoster-induced Guillain–Barré syndrome (ZGBS) is a rare neurological complication of varicella-zoster virus (VZV) reactivation. Diagnosing ZGBS is challenging due to its overlapping clinical features with other…
View article: Episodic Weakness and Irritability in a Child with Developmental Delay: History is the Key!
Episodic Weakness and Irritability in a Child with Developmental Delay: History is the Key! Open
Background: We describe a 5-year-old girl with episodic weakness whose diagnosis was reached primarily with history and examination, later confirmed with genetic testing. Alternating hemiplegia of childhood (AHC) is a lesser-known entity w…
View article: Paraquat poisoning: a case series of 15 survivors and narrative review
Paraquat poisoning: a case series of 15 survivors and narrative review Open
Background: Paraquat (PQ) poisoning is a grave concern in developing countries due to its wide availability. Acute paraquat poisoning can have both systemic and local manifestations, with mortality rates that can reach as high as 90%; pulm…
View article: The association between blood metals and cardiovascular diseases: findings from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011–2020
The association between blood metals and cardiovascular diseases: findings from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011–2020 Open
Objectives Previous studies have examined the relationship between cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and blood metal levels. However, fewer studies have investigated the role of the combinations of blood metals on CVDs. In the current study, …
View article: Effect of Anti-Seizure Medication Monotherapy on Vitamin D Levels in Indian Children: A Longitudinal Cohort Study
Effect of Anti-Seizure Medication Monotherapy on Vitamin D Levels in Indian Children: A Longitudinal Cohort Study Open
Background and Purpose: The timeline of alteration of vitamin D and calcium levels in those receiving anti-seizure medication (ASM) remains to be elucidated. To determine the changes in vitamin D levels over a period of 6 months among chil…
View article: The interplay of immunity and growth: a case of combined variable immunodeficiency and growth hormone deficiency
The interplay of immunity and growth: a case of combined variable immunodeficiency and growth hormone deficiency Open
Introduction: Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is one of the more common immunodeficiencies seen in clinical practice with a complex disease pathology; while growth hormone deficiency (GHD) is a disorder characterized by complete or…
View article: Influence of Foliar Feeding of NPK (19:19:19) on Growth, Yield, and Quality of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) cv. Kalyanpur Green
Influence of Foliar Feeding of NPK (19:19:19) on Growth, Yield, and Quality of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) cv. Kalyanpur Green Open
The present experiment was conducted during Zaid season of 2023-2024 at Department of vegetable science Kalyanpur, Kanpur. The trial was laid down in randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications and thirteen treatments v…
View article: Pulmonary sequelae at six months in children with SARS-CoV-2 infection:<i>A Single-Centre Study</i>
Pulmonary sequelae at six months in children with SARS-CoV-2 infection:<i>A Single-Centre Study</i> Open
Objective Pulmonary sequelae post SARS - CoV-2 infection have been reported in adults; however, there is scant literature regarding pulmonary dysfunction following SARS-CoV-2 infection in children. We studied the long term pulmonary sequel…
View article: Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Presenting as Afebrile Encephalopathy
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Presenting as Afebrile Encephalopathy Open
Background: Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a multisystem genetic disorder with a range of physical manifestations that require regular evaluation, surveillance, and management. Central nervous system manifestations are the major cause…
View article: NUTRITION: A PUBLIC HEALTH CHALLENGE
NUTRITION: A PUBLIC HEALTH CHALLENGE Open
Nutrients are components of food in form of chemical compound that helps in proper functioning and health maintainace of an individual.Nutrients helps to fulfills biological and physiological process of our body which is commonly known as …
View article: Faculty-or senior resident-led SNAPPS for postgraduate teaching in pediatrics
Faculty-or senior resident-led SNAPPS for postgraduate teaching in pediatrics Open
This was an educational intervention on postgraduates using SNAPPS (Summarize narrow, analyze, probe, plan, self-directed learning) showing comparable median (interquartile range) satisfaction scores with faculty or senior residents as 4 (…
View article: Effect of Concomitant Tuberculosis Infection on COVID-19 Disease in Children: A Matched, Retrospective Cohort Study
Effect of Concomitant Tuberculosis Infection on COVID-19 Disease in Children: A Matched, Retrospective Cohort Study Open
Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has had devastating effects on the health of millions globally. Patients with tuberculosis (TB) are a vulnerable population. There is paucity of data to assess association between the 2 diseas…
View article: Evaluation of eruption of deciduous teeth among infants born after low risk pregnancy compared to infants diagnosed with Intra Uterine Growth Restriction
Evaluation of eruption of deciduous teeth among infants born after low risk pregnancy compared to infants diagnosed with Intra Uterine Growth Restriction Open
First evidence of deciduous teeth eruption was found delayed among IUGR infants therefore, IUGR along with prematurity, LBW, LSCS delivery, NICU admission can be considered as risk factor for delayed eruption.
View article: EFFECT OF ONE MONTH DIAPHRAGMATIC BREATHING ON PEAKEXPIRATORY FLOW RATE AND BREATH HOLDING TIME
EFFECT OF ONE MONTH DIAPHRAGMATIC BREATHING ON PEAKEXPIRATORY FLOW RATE AND BREATH HOLDING TIME Open
Practice of yoga based relaxation techniques has been associated with various physiological changes in our body. The long term practice of these techniques has been reported to improve the pulmonary functions. However, the study on effects…
View article: Electroencephalogram versus Magnetic Resonance Imaging Brain as the Initial Investigation of Choice in Neurologically Normal Children with First Afebrile Seizure in India
Electroencephalogram versus Magnetic Resonance Imaging Brain as the Initial Investigation of Choice in Neurologically Normal Children with First Afebrile Seizure in India Open
Background and Purpose: To compare the rates of clinically relevant information provided by electroencephalogram (EEG) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain in first afebrile seizure (FAS) in children.Methods: In this prospective rand…
View article: Febrile infants in the emergency department of a public hospital in India: respiratory infections lead the pack
Febrile infants in the emergency department of a public hospital in India: respiratory infections lead the pack Open
Background: The objective of study was to find the etiology, signs and symptoms of fever of 4-7 days in the age group of 91 days 2 years and their outcome following treatment in a tertiary care hospital.Methods: This was a prospective stud…
View article: A study on role of cartridge based nucleic acid amplification test (CBNAAT) in diagnosis of genital tuberculosis among patients of infertility and pelvic inflammatory disease
A study on role of cartridge based nucleic acid amplification test (CBNAAT) in diagnosis of genital tuberculosis among patients of infertility and pelvic inflammatory disease Open
Female genital TB (FGTB)– referring to TB of the uterus, fallopian tubes and/or Ovaries. It poses a diagnostic dilemma because of its varied presentations and lack of sensitive and specific methods of diagnosis, though CBNAAT gives rapid r…