Medical principles and practice : international journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre
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Recent studies indicate that India is an endemic region for Burkholderia pseudomallei infection. We aimed to describe the clinical presentation of B. pseudomallei infection of the musculoskeletal system and summarise the various treatment modalities used in our clinical practice. ⋯ We found the rate of musculoskeletal involvement in B. pseudomallei infection to be 9.2%. Appropriate surgical treatment in addition to medical management resulted in resolution of disease in all our patients.
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Systemic administration of magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) has been proposed as a treatment for pediatric patients with acute asthma. However, previous trials show mixed results and uncertain evidence of benefit. The aim of the study was to ascertain whether intravenous (IV) MgSO4 improves lung function parameters in children with acute asthma. ⋯ Administration of IV MgSO4 was associated with improved pulmonary function in children with acute asthma.
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This study aims to investigate the clinical efficacy of minimally invasive microsurgical resection of intraspinal tumors with the aid of Caspar retractors. ⋯ The microsurgical resection of intraspinal tumors with the aid of Caspar retractors has advantages of small trauma, less bleeding, and faster recovery. It is a safe and efficacious method for treating small intraspinal tumors.
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In this retrospective single institution study, we investigated the clinicopathologic features and treatment characteristics of 90 patients with congenital corneal opacities (CCO) (117 eyes) who were 3 years and younger and treated at our hospital. ⋯ Our study demonstrates that CCO has varied manifestations in infants and young children in China. A thorough medical history, careful clinical examination, and the use of accessory examinations such as ultrasound biomicroscopy are critical for the accurate diagnosis and classification of CCO and to provide guidance on therapeutic choices.
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Whipple's disease is a very rare systemic infectious disease with an annual incidence of 3 in one million, which may be fatal if not diagnosed and treated appropriately. ⋯ Whipple's disease should be kept in mind while dealing with patients with severe malabsorption, even in the absence of accompanying features of the disease.