The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
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J Assoc Physicians India · May 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialA Clinical Trial of Nitrosense patch for the treatment of patients with painful diabetic neuropathy.
Impaired nitric oxide synthesis has been implicated as one of the underlying causes of diabetic painful neuropathy (DPN). Hence, effects of a cutaneous, nitric oxide releasing patch (NitroSense Derma Protect) were evaluated in subjects with DPN. ⋯ Present results highlight utility of NitroSense Derma Protect as controllable nitric oxide source for patients with DPN.
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J Assoc Physicians India · May 2014
Case ReportsA case of cavernous sinus thrombosis with meningitis caused by community acquired methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
Septic cavernous sinus thrombosis is a rare clinical condition. Although Staphylococcus aureus is the most common pathogen causing septic cavernous sinus thrombosis [CST], it is an uncommon cause of meningitis. ⋯ The patient recovered completely following treatment with Vancomycin. We consecutively reviewed all cases of community acquired staphylococcus aureus [CA-MRSA] with central nervous system involvement available in literature.
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J Assoc Physicians India · May 2014
Case ReportsSudden bilateral reversible vision loss: a rare presentation of acute intermittent porphyria.
Acute intermittent porphyria is a rare disorder, characterised clinically by variable patterns of neurological and metabolic disturbances. We report a rare presentation with sudden onset painless bilateral reversible vision loss of cerebral origin along with a brief review of the underlying pathophysiology.
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The name mycotic aneurysm was coined by Osler to describe aneurysms associated with bacterial endocarditis with an appearance of fresh fungal vegetations; however majority of them are caused by bacteria. Mycotic aneurysm (MA) is a rare complication of infective endocarditis (IE), seen in 3-15% of IE patients.
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J Assoc Physicians India · May 2014
Letter Case ReportsAbdominal pain in diabetes--DKA is not the only cause.