Indian pediatrics
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To analyze the change in quality indicators due to the use of high-flow nasal cannula therapy as a non-invasive ventilation method in children with respiratory distress/failure in a non-invasive ventilation device-free pediatric intensive care unit. ⋯ Implementation of high-flow nasal cannula therapy in pediatric intensive care unit significantly improves the quality of therapy and its outcomes.
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To evaluate the efficacy of levamisole in children with frequently relapsing nephrotic syndrome (FRNS) and steroid dependent nephrotic syndrome (SDNS) when administered on an alternate day ('initial therapy' in all cases) or daily basis ('rescue therapy' in whom alternate day therapy failed). ⋯ Daily levamisole therapy was useful in 56% of children who demonstrated failure while on alternate day levamisole therapy, and could be a useful therapeutic option in FRNS and SDNS.