165 research outputs found
A rare early presentation of staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in a Neonate
No full textStaphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS) is caused by the exfoliative toxins (ETs) of Staphylococcus aureus. We present a case of a 3 days old infant with complaints of fever and diffuse erythematous exfoliation all over the body with bilateral conjunctivitis. The diagnosis of SSSS was reached based on clinical features and positive blood culture report. He responded well to the antibiotics paracetamol, and intravenous fluids for rehydration. He was discharged after 14 days, with complete resolution of symptoms. Having a high clinical suspicion for SSSS, early diagnosis/treatment, and following strict aseptic measures in neonatal intensive care unit are important
Shedding light on the epidemiology of gastroesophageal reflux disease in India—a big step forward
No full textThe Role of Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Shear Wave Elastography in Pancreatic Diseases
No full textElastography is a non-invasive imaging modality that has been developed for the evaluation of the stiffness of various organs. It is categorized into two main types: strain elastography and shear wave elastography. While strain elastography offers valuable information on the mechanical properties of the organ being studied, it is limited by the qualitative nature of its measurements and its reliance on operator skills. On the other hand, shear wave elastography overcomes these limitations as it provides a quantitative assessment of tissue stiffness, offers more reproducibility, and is less operator-dependent. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided shear wave elastography (EUS-SWE) is an emerging technique that overcomes the limitations of transabdominal ultrasound in the evaluation of the pancreas. A growing body of literature has demonstrated its safety and feasibility in the evaluation of pancreatic parenchyma. This article provides a comprehensive review of the current state of the literature on EUS-SWE, including its technical aspects, clinical applications in the evaluation of various pancreatic conditions, technological limitations, and future directions
Echocardiographic evaluation in systemic hypertension
No full textEchocardiography can detect cardiac morphologic and hemodynamic change caused by systemic arterial hypertension, echocardiography is a powerful tool for the evaluation of target organ damage, which is essential for the evaluation of cardiovascular risk. This study was conducted at Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, Narkatpally,Telangana State. The aim of this study was Echocardiographic evaluation of cardiac status in systemic hypertension patients. All patients of systemic hypertension whose diastolic blood pressure was persistently over 90mm Hg, were selected for study. This includes 50 hypertensive patients of age 30-60 years of both sexes. There were 33 males and 17 female. Hypertension was more common in mean age of 49 years, males are mostly effected than females. Left ventricular hypertrophy seen in 76% of patients, 58% of patients have diastolic dysfunction,6% patients have systolic dysfunction and 12% had both systolic and diastolic dysfunction. About 24% had no left ventricular dysfunction. Congestive heart failure was seen in 10% of patients, among them 4% with LV diastolic dysfunction, 2%systolic dysfunction and 4% with both dysfunctions were noticed
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