39 research outputs found
Birth and Belonging in this Sceptre'd isle: How free are free choices in (re)formulating identity for young Muslim women in London's East End?
No full textThe "what" of Islam and the "who" of Muslims continue to attract significant attention globally and nationally. In the United Kingdom, questions of identity and belonging remain critical, with numerous studies suggesting that Muslims are often marginalised from mainstream British society. Research further indicates that young British Muslim women are increasingly prioritising religious over cultural identities as a means of resisting systemic prejudices and patriarchal structures, creating tensions within communities. However, limited attention has been paid to how the post-9/11 and 7/7 socio-political climate has shaped identity and belonging among Sylheti British Muslims. This study addresses this gap through critical autoethnography, drawing upon the author's lived experiences, memories, emotions, and dialogues to foreground the affective, relational, and political dimensions of identity formation. By situating personal narratives within broader socio-historical contexts, the thesis challenges dominant discourses on Muslim identity in Britain, offering a culturally specific and politically engaged analysis.
Adopting a chronological thematic approach, the study reinterprets the concepts of desh (home) and bidesh (abroad) as analytical frameworks to explore generational and gendered negotiations of identity and belonging. The structure comprises:
1. The Reality of Desh-Bidesh: Exploring first-generation migrants' transition from sojourners to settlers in the 1950s and 1960s.
2. The Conflation of Desh-Bidesh: Analysing family reunifications during the 1980s through an autoethnographic lens.
3. The Myth of Desh-Bidesh: Examining third-generation British-born young Muslim women’s identity (re)formations within contemporary socio-political pressures, and their relationships with Britain, Bangladesh, and the global Muslim Ummah.
By examining generational shifts, gendered negotiations, religious visibility, and the impacts of Islamophobia and securitisation, the study highlights the dynamic, negotiated, and resilient nature of identity among young British Muslim women of Sylheti Bengali heritage
History and Future of Spinal Cord Stimulation
No full textSpinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a surgical treatment for chronic neuropathic pain refractory to medical management. An SCS system comprised one or more leads implanted in the epidural space, typically connected to an implantable pulse generator. This review discusses the history, indications, surgical technique, technological advances, and future directions of SCS
B-cell lymphoma of the brainstem with central neurogenic hyperventilation
No full textNon-Hodgkin\u27s lymphoma of the brainstem is a rare entity. Central Neurogenic Hyperventilation (CNH), an associated manifestation of this disease, is an even rarer event. We report a case of an immunocompetent individual who presented to us with tachypnea and facial nerve palsy. Neuroimaging showed a Cerebellopontine angle tumour which on histopathology showed feature consistent with a Non-Hodgkin\u27s B-Cell Lymphoma. The patient went on to develop severe respiratory alkalosis with findings consistent with CNH. Chemotherapy with Methotrexate was started and high dose Dexamethasone was added to the regimen a month later. Radiologically, the tumour size decreased by 50% but the patient\u27s clinical condition deteriorated. He eventually expired due to cardiopulmonary arrest. Some common clinical presentations of this disease and various diagnostic modalities and treatment options available to such patients are discussed
Bilateral medial medullary infarction presenting as Guillain Barré Syndrome: A diagnostic challenge
No full textConcurrent Placement of Bilateral Suboccipital and Supraorbital Nerve Stimulators Using On-Q* Tunneler: Technical Note
No full textBACKGROUND: Stimulation of the occipital and supraorbital nerves is used to treat chronic migraine refractory to medical management. Placement of cranial leads is often challenging due to the rigid Touhy needle included in the kit for its placement.
OBJECTIVE: To report the first case of concurrent placement of bilateral supraorbital (SNS) and occipital nerve stimulators (ONS) from a unilateral approach using the On-Q* Tunneler, (Halyard Health, Alpharetta, Georgia) a flexible, blunt tipped plastic tunneler with a tear-away sheath.
METHODS: We present the case of a 49-yr-old female with debilitating daily holocephalic headaches who underwent placement of SNS and ONS through a cervical and left temporal incision at an outside hospital. She presented to our institution with purulent drainage from the temporal incision and the system was removed. We describe an alternative approach to bilateral SNS and ONS placement with a soft flexible tunneling device, which facilitated placement of the entire system through a right temporal incision, thereby avoiding her previously infected surgical sites.
RESULTS: The patient reported complete resolution of her daily headaches and was able to resume her activities as a full-time student.
CONCLUSION: The flexibility of the On-Q tunneler device (Halyard Health) allows the placement of bilateral SNS and ONS from a unilateral incision, thereby minimizing the cosmetic effect and infectious risk of this procedure
Posterior Interosseus Nerve Palsy Resulting From Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Pseudotumor: Case Presentation
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Long-term Arrhythmia Monitoring in Cryptogenic Stroke: Who, How, and for How Long?
No full textCryptogenic stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) account for approximately one-third of stroke patients [1]. Paroxys-mal atrial fibrillation (PAF) has been suggested as a major etiology of these cryptogenic strokes [2, 3]. PAF can be difficult to diagnose because it is intermittent, often brief, and asymptomatic. PAF might be more prevalent than persistent atrial fibrillation in stroke and TIA patients, especially in younger populations [4, 5]. In patients with atrial fibrillation, anticoagulation provides significant risk reduction [6]. A new generation of oral anticoagulants has been approved for non-valvular atrial fibrillation, providing a variety of therapeutic options for patients with atrial fibrillation and risk of stroke [7]. Prior practice included an admission electrocardiogram (ECG) and continuous telemetry monitoring while in hospital [8]. However, this approach can lead to under-detection of brief asymptomatic events, which can occur at variable intervals, often outside of the hospital setting. Technological advancements have led to devices that can monitor cardiac rhythms outside of the hospital for longer durations resulting in higher yield of detection of atrial fibrillation events. Moreover, recent studies show that the normal monitoring time for arrhythmias may be shorter than ideal in order to detect atrial fibrillation, and increasing this interval could significantly improve detection of atrial fibrillation in these patients [9, 10]. The aim of this study is to review the literature in order to define what subgroup of patients, with what methodologies, and for how long monitoring for atrial fibrillation should occur in patients presenting with cryptogenic stroke.Version of Recor
