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View article: Clinical and Microbiological Profile of Culture-Positive Neonatal Sepsis in a Tertiary Care Center in North India
Clinical and Microbiological Profile of Culture-Positive Neonatal Sepsis in a Tertiary Care Center in North India Open
Background Sepsis in newborns is a major clinical concern, especially in resource-limited settings. Although blood culture remains the primary method for confirming infection and guiding treatment, its detection rate is often suboptimal. T…
View article: Successful Treatment of Persistent Pneumothorax in a Very Preterm Neonate Using Autologous Blood Patch Pleurodesis: A Case Report From Western Odisha.
Successful Treatment of Persistent Pneumothorax in a Very Preterm Neonate Using Autologous Blood Patch Pleurodesis: A Case Report From Western Odisha. Open
Persistent pneumothorax is defined as pneumothorax persisting for more than five days, and it is a difficult condition to treat. Autologous blood patch pleurodesis (ABPP) is a recognized treatment technique for adults and pediatric age gro…
View article: Impact of High-Intensity Interval Training on Performance among National-Level Female Jumpers
Impact of High-Intensity Interval Training on Performance among National-Level Female Jumpers Open
High-intensity interval Training (HIIT) is regarded as an effective workout strategy designed to enhance various aspects of athletic traits, especially in explosive jump and sprint activities. The goal of this study was to assess the effec…
View article: Pancreatic Masses in Children: A Single-Center Experience Over Two Decades
Pancreatic Masses in Children: A Single-Center Experience Over Two Decades Open
Purpose: Pancreatic masses are extremely rare in pediatric patients, with limited data available. This lack of data makes the diagnosis and management of these tumors in children extremely challenging. Therefore, we aimed to describe the p…
View article: Consensus-Based Guidelines for Acute Myeloid Leukemia Management in Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: Addressing Unmet Regional Needs and the Changing AML Landscape
Consensus-Based Guidelines for Acute Myeloid Leukemia Management in Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: Addressing Unmet Regional Needs and the Changing AML Landscape Open
PURPOSE AML is a heterogeneous hematologic malignancy. Region-specific recommendations for AML management can enhance patient outcomes. This article aimed to develop recommendations for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. METHODS…
View article: Management of secondary immunodeficiency in hematological malignancies: a Delphi consensus from the Middle East
Management of secondary immunodeficiency in hematological malignancies: a Delphi consensus from the Middle East Open
Secondary immunodeficiency (SID), acquired hypogammaglobinemia, is an immunodeficiency caused by different factors like diseases, medications, and/or nutrition disorders. Most patients with hematological malignancies (HM), namely chronic l…
View article: Cardiac and pharmacological pitfalls of managing autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type I in addisonian crisis
Cardiac and pharmacological pitfalls of managing autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type I in addisonian crisis Open
View article: A silent killer: cardioembolic stroke secondary to TPN associated CRBSI
A silent killer: cardioembolic stroke secondary to TPN associated CRBSI Open
View article: Intersecting Realms of Skin and Neurology in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Systematic Review of Dermatological and Neurological Manifestations and Their Impact on Long-Term Prognosis
Intersecting Realms of Skin and Neurology in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Systematic Review of Dermatological and Neurological Manifestations and Their Impact on Long-Term Prognosis Open
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disease characterized by diverse manifestations, notably in dermatological and neurological domains. This review aims to synthesize the current understanding of these manifestation…
View article: A RADIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOMETRY STUDY ON FEMORAL NECK SHAFT ANGLE
A RADIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOMETRY STUDY ON FEMORAL NECK SHAFT ANGLE Open
Objective: To determine the femoral neck shaft angle in a Pakistani population. Study Design: Cross sectional study Place and Duration: This Single center study was conducted at JPMC Karachi, a tertiary care center located in Karachi for p…
View article: 2.15 Clinical Considerations for Care of the Child With ADHD During Ramadan
2.15 Clinical Considerations for Care of the Child With ADHD During Ramadan Open
View article: Establishment of a successful robotic pediatric general surgery practice
Establishment of a successful robotic pediatric general surgery practice Open
View article: Milky pericardial effusion causing tamponade in a neonate after extracorporeal membrane oxygenation cannulation
Milky pericardial effusion causing tamponade in a neonate after extracorporeal membrane oxygenation cannulation Open
Cardiac tamponade is a known life-threatening complication of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), often secondary to hemopericardium from major vascular or cardiac perforation. We present the unique case of a neonate with a milky p…
View article: Short-term outcomes of thoracoscopic versus open lobectomy for congenital lung malformations
Short-term outcomes of thoracoscopic versus open lobectomy for congenital lung malformations Open
Purpose Thoracoscopic and open approaches for the management of congenital lung malformations (CLM) has been debated. The aim of this study is to compare 30-day outcomes for non-emergent lobectomies in children. Methods The National Surgic…
View article: Multiple Perianal Epidermal Cysts Found in a Case of Lowe Syndrome: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Multiple Perianal Epidermal Cysts Found in a Case of Lowe Syndrome: A Case Report and Review of the Literature Open
BACKGROUND Lowe syndrome, also known as oculocerebrorenal syndrome, is a rare genetic condition caused by an X-linked mutation of the OCRL1 gene, with an estimated prevalence in the general population of approximately 1 in 500 000. It is a…
View article: Are pediatric surgery fellowship websites ready for the changing paradigms in the virtual interview era?
Are pediatric surgery fellowship websites ready for the changing paradigms in the virtual interview era? Open
View article: NURSING STUDENTS' SATISFACTION REGARDING CLINICAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AT PRIVATE NURSING SCHOOLS IN KARACHI
NURSING STUDENTS' SATISFACTION REGARDING CLINICAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AT PRIVATE NURSING SCHOOLS IN KARACHI Open
Introduction: The setting in which nursing students receive practical experience and apply their academic knowledge in authentic healthcare situations is referred to as the clinical learning environment. Aim: To assess the level of satisfa…
View article: A 12-Year-Old Girl with Juvenile Granulosa Cell Tumor of the Ovary, Presenting with Adolescent Hyperprolactinemia, Galactorrhea, and Amenorrhea
A 12-Year-Old Girl with Juvenile Granulosa Cell Tumor of the Ovary, Presenting with Adolescent Hyperprolactinemia, Galactorrhea, and Amenorrhea Open
BACKGROUND Juvenile-type granulosa cell tumors (JGCTs) are a rare subtype of sex cord stromal tumor with a characteristic histology that is commonly found in the first 3 decades of life. It most commonly presents with symptoms of hyperestr…
View article: Trisomy 18 and necrotizing enterocolitis
Trisomy 18 and necrotizing enterocolitis Open
View article: To Wrap or Not? Utility of Anti-reflux Procedure in Infants Needing Gastrostomy Tubes
To Wrap or Not? Utility of Anti-reflux Procedure in Infants Needing Gastrostomy Tubes Open
Purpose Gastrostomy tube (GT) insertion is commonly performed in children with failure to thrive. Pediatric patients' frequently have gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and discerning pathological GER can be challenging. Moreover, there is some…
View article: Prenatal administration of heparin-binding epidermal growth factor-like growth factor in an experimental model of necrotizing enterocolitis decreased both incidence and severity of the disease
Prenatal administration of heparin-binding epidermal growth factor-like growth factor in an experimental model of necrotizing enterocolitis decreased both incidence and severity of the disease Open
Background Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is the leading gastrointestinal cause of death in premature infants and causes long-term disabilities. Previously, enteral heparin-binding epidermal growth factor-like growth factor (HB-EGF) admin…
View article: Pain versus Gain: Multiport versus single-port thoracoscopic surgery for pediatric pneumothorax a case series
Pain versus Gain: Multiport versus single-port thoracoscopic surgery for pediatric pneumothorax a case series Open
Background: The indications for single-incision thoracoscopic surgery in children are expanding. We present outcome comparisons in single versus multi-port surgical technique for management of Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax (PSP) in seve…
View article: Pediatric Perforated Appendicitis Rate Increased During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Pediatric Perforated Appendicitis Rate Increased During the Covid-19 Pandemic Open
View article: Newborn with annular pancreas and H-Type tracheoesophageal fistula
Newborn with annular pancreas and H-Type tracheoesophageal fistula Open
View article: Thoracoscopic segmentectomy for a large previously undiagnosed CPAM presenting as a spontaneous pneumothorax: A case report
Thoracoscopic segmentectomy for a large previously undiagnosed CPAM presenting as a spontaneous pneumothorax: A case report Open
View article: Early Diagnosis of Lung Cancer in the United Arab Emirates: Challenges and Strategic Recommendations
Early Diagnosis of Lung Cancer in the United Arab Emirates: Challenges and Strategic Recommendations Open
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), lung cancer (LC) was the third leading cause of deaths due to cancer in 2017. Around 80% of the patients in the UAE are diagnosed at a late stage, rendering the treatment less effective in improving survi…
View article: The Utility of Gallbladder Absence on Ultrasound for Children With Biliary Atresia
The Utility of Gallbladder Absence on Ultrasound for Children With Biliary Atresia Open
Background: Biliary Atresia (BA) is congenital condition, where infant intra- and extrahepatic bile ducts become obliterated, leading to cholestasis, and cirrhosis if untreated. This study aims to assess the predictive measure of absent ga…
View article: Unusual cause of appendicitis: Orthodontic wire
Unusual cause of appendicitis: Orthodontic wire Open
View article: Rare case report of anorectal malformation and intestinal atresia
Rare case report of anorectal malformation and intestinal atresia Open
We suggest providers be aware of the potential of multiple alimentary tract malformations to improve operative preparation and reduce the morbidity or mortality risk from repeat procedures when possible.
View article: AB050. SOH21AS071. In-silico colorectal cancer discrimination via near infra-red fluorescence angiography
AB050. SOH21AS071. In-silico colorectal cancer discrimination via near infra-red fluorescence angiography Open
Background: Near infra-red fluorescence (NIR) using indocyanine green (ICG) is an ascendant technique for colonic intra-operative angiography. A growing body of evidence supports its use in determining perfusion in colorectal anastomosis a…