J Postgrad Med
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With the developments in cancer treatment, more and more patients are surviving their disease. However, very little emphasis is being placed to rehabilitate these cancer survivors. ⋯ Treatment and prevention of disability and its rehabilitation requires comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach. There is an urgent need to promote physical and psychological rehabilitation.
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Parental anxiety and apprehension is related to inadequate knowledge of fever and febrile convulsion. ⋯ The parental fear of fever and febrile convulsion is a major problem with serious negative consequences affecting daily familial life.
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We have noticed a recent rise in the incidence and severity of acute renal failure (ARF) in malaria. ⋯ ARF necessitating dialysis was seen in 92% of patients with ARF in malaria. PF infection, severe ARF, DIC and ARDS were poor prognostic factors. Resistance was noted to both chloroquine and artesunate.