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View article: Efficacy of ProSealTM Laryngeal Mask Airway with or without Introducer-tool Stabilisation for Pressure Controlled Ventilation in Adults Undergoing Elective Surgery: A Randomised Controlled Study
Efficacy of ProSealTM Laryngeal Mask Airway with or without Introducer-tool Stabilisation for Pressure Controlled Ventilation in Adults Undergoing Elective Surgery: A Randomised Controlled Study Open
Introduction: ProSeal TM laryngeal mask airway (PLMA) generates superior oropharyngeal seal pressure (OSP) over other supraglottic airways. However, its efficacy for positive pressure ventilation (PPV) has not been studied as widely. Conce…
View article: Psychogenic non-epileptic events in young indian males - a hidden epidemic
Psychogenic non-epileptic events in young indian males - a hidden epidemic Open
Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) are episodes of abnormal experience and observable behavior that superficially resemble epileptic seizures but unlike epileptic seizures, PNES are not caused by epileptic neuronal discharges in the …
View article: Concussion prevention starts in the gym
Concussion prevention starts in the gym Open
Concussions are common in combat sports such as boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA). In these sports every punch thrown to the opponent’s head is thrown with the intention of winning by causing a knockout (KO) which is nothing but a concus…
View article: Transgender athletes in boxing: is it fair and safe?
Transgender athletes in boxing: is it fair and safe? Open
The recent controversy surrounding Olympic boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting has again ignited concerns regarding participation of transgender athletes in combat sports such as boxing. Concern was raised for the health and safety of the …
View article: Psychogenic non-epileptic seizure-an entity on the borderzones of neurology, psychiatry and clinical psychology: a case report with review of literature
Psychogenic non-epileptic seizure-an entity on the borderzones of neurology, psychiatry and clinical psychology: a case report with review of literature Open
Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES) are a commonly encountered neurological entity, often misdiagnosed due to their resemblance to epileptic seizures. PNES episodes mimic epileptic seizures but stem from psychological factors, making…
View article: How old is too old to fight in boxing? Age is not just a number
How old is too old to fight in boxing? Age is not just a number Open
Professional boxing is a physically demanding combat sport. In boxing every punch thrown to the head is thrown with the intention of winning by causing a knockout (KO). As a result, concussive head injuries are common in boxing. Traumatic …
View article: How old is too old to fight in boxing?
How old is too old to fight in boxing? Open
Professional boxing is a popular combat sport worldwide. It is a physically demanding sport, and professional boxers are usually in their mid to late 20’s. At around 35-years of age most boxers begin to show signs of physical decline. Boxe…
View article: Pineal gland cyst-to fight or not to fight?
Pineal gland cyst-to fight or not to fight? Open
Since professional boxing is associated with substantial risk of both acute and chronic traumatic brain injury, many athletic (boxing) commissions in the United States and abroad request a neuroimaging study of the brain to determine brain…
View article: Identifying a high-risk fighter in boxing
Identifying a high-risk fighter in boxing Open
Boxing is one of the most popular of combat sports. The goal in boxing is to win by causing a knockout (KO). Every punch thrown at the opponent’s head is thrown with this intention. As a result boxers experience numerous head impact exposu…
View article: Cardiovascular collapse leading to head impact exposure during weigh-in -highlighting the dangers of extreme weight cutting in MMA
Cardiovascular collapse leading to head impact exposure during weigh-in -highlighting the dangers of extreme weight cutting in MMA Open
Professional mixed martial arts (MMA) is a popular combat sport worldwide. The health dangers of extreme weight cutting such as cardiovascular collapse and increased susceptibility to concussion are increasingly been recognized in this spo…
View article: Can you die twice? In India you can! Paradox and ambiguities in the legal determination of brainstem death in India
Can you die twice? In India you can! Paradox and ambiguities in the legal determination of brainstem death in India Open
Can you die twice?In India you can! Paradox and ambiguities in the legal determination of brainstem death in India
View article: Optimal interval between embolization and resection of a large meningioma: case report and literature review
Optimal interval between embolization and resection of a large meningioma: case report and literature review Open
Preoperative embolization facilitates resection of highly vascular tumours of head and neck including meningioma by reducing intra operative blood loss and causing tumor shrinkage. However, the optimal time duration between embolization an…
View article: Reader Response: Association Between Induced Burst Suppression and Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Refractory Status Epilepticus: A 9-Year Cohort Study
Reader Response: Association Between Induced Burst Suppression and Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Refractory Status Epilepticus: A 9-Year Cohort Study Open
I read with interest the study of Fisch et al. and the accompanying editorial on association between induced burst suppression (BS) and treatment outcomes in patients with refractory status epilepticus (RSE).1,2 In the current management o…
View article: Bobbing, weaving, collapsing and dying-preventing boxing deaths in the ring
Bobbing, weaving, collapsing and dying-preventing boxing deaths in the ring Open
Background: Professional boxing is a popular combat sport around the world. It is unfortunately also a sport which carries a very high risk of concussion and more severe forms of traumatic brain injury (TBI). In a sport where every punch t…
View article: A boxer with a pipeline stent in the brain- Should this boxer be allowed to participate in professional boxing fight?
A boxer with a pipeline stent in the brain- Should this boxer be allowed to participate in professional boxing fight? Open
Professional boxing is a popular combat sport which unfortunately carries a high risk of acute traumatic brain injury (TBI). The nature of the sport is such that every punch thrown to the opponent’s head is thrown with the intention of win…
View article: Concussion injury in combat sports: 20 clinical care and take-home points for referees and ringside physicians
Concussion injury in combat sports: 20 clinical care and take-home points for referees and ringside physicians Open
20 clinical care points are elucidated which every referee and ringside physician should be aware of.
View article: Traumatic elbow bursitis after professional MMA bouts: a case series
Traumatic elbow bursitis after professional MMA bouts: a case series Open
Professional mixed martial art (MMA) is a popular combat sport with a high incidence of orthopedic injuries. Traumatic elbow (olecranon) bursitis (TOB) while a common sport injury has not been well reported in combat sports medical literat…
View article: Traumatic iritis in combat sports: a case series
Traumatic iritis in combat sports: a case series Open
Professional boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) are popular combat sports carrying high risk for acute and chronic traumatic brain injuries as well as orthopedic and ophthalmological injuries. Traumatic iritis (TI) has not been well docum…
View article: Neuroimaging in professional combat sports: consensus statement from the association of ringside physicians
Neuroimaging in professional combat sports: consensus statement from the association of ringside physicians Open
Professional boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts (MMA) are popular sports with substantial risk for both acute and chronic traumatic brain injury (TBI). Although rare, combat sports athletes have died in the ring or soon after the c…
View article: Individualizing medical suspension after knockout in boxing-no two knockouts are the same
Individualizing medical suspension after knockout in boxing-no two knockouts are the same Open
Professional boxing carries high risk of acute traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Subdural hematoma is the most common neurological cause of boxing related mortality. Other acute TBIs in boxing include epidural hematoma, intracranial hematom…
View article: Individualizing medical suspension after knockout in boxing-no two knockouts are the same
Individualizing medical suspension after knockout in boxing-no two knockouts are the same Open
Professional boxing carries high risk of acute traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Subdural hematoma is the most common neurological cause of boxing related mortality. Other acute TBIs in boxing include epidural hematoma, intracranial hematom…