The study of congenital cytomegalovirus, Rubella and Herpes Simplex Virus-2 infections in infants
Conclusion The study indicated that maternal infection with CMV, Rubella and HSV-2 is a major contributory factor for congenital infections in neonates and infants and therefore screening for these viruses in early pregnancy should be made mandatory. (Source: Apollo Medicine)
Source: Apollo Medicine - March 5, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Central sleep apnea in a patient with dengue encephalitis
We report for the first time a case of Central sleep apnea in a patient with dengue encephalopathy. This is a case report of a 50 year old male who had presented with fever, body ache, headache and altered mental status. A diagnosis of dengue fever was made on the basis of IgM antibodies in serum and encephalopathy was attributed to dengue encephalitis in the absence of another etiological cause of encephalopathy. Persistent hyper somnolence and desaturation despite resolution of fever led to a polysomnographic evaluation, which revealed significant central sleep apnea. Hypersomnia, a primary complaint of excessive sleepin...
Source: Apollo Medicine - March 5, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
PRES, the most uncommon side effect of one of the commonest chemotherapy regimen, FOLFOX
Conclusion Oncologists must be aware of this uncommon but specific adverse effect of FOLFOX chemotherapy, as prompt diagnosis may result in complete resolution of PRES. (Source: Apollo Medicine)
Source: Apollo Medicine - March 3, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Osteoarthritis of the hips in hereditary multiple exostoses
Publication date: Available online 2 March 2015 Source:Apollo Medicine Author(s): Raju Vaishya , Amit K. Agarwal , Vipul Vijay (Source: Apollo Medicine)
Source: Apollo Medicine - March 3, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Diagnostic and management dilemma in a case of low back pain
Publication date: Available online 28 February 2015 Source:Apollo Medicine Author(s): Raju Vaishya , Amit K. Agarwal , Vipul Vijay (Source: Apollo Medicine)
Source: Apollo Medicine - February 28, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Review Article: Role of methylxanthines in preventing acute renal failure in hypoxic newborns
Publication date: Available online 26 February 2015 Source:Apollo Medicine Author(s): Kiran P. Sathe , Anjali Kulkarni Background Acute renal failure secondary to perinatal asphyxia is a serious & common problem in developing countries due to lack of appropriate delivery facilities. Under hypoxic conditions, there is an excess of adenosine production, which by its virtue of renal vasoconstriction serves to reduce the glomerular filtration rate. Studies have reported beneficial role of adenosine blockade by methylxanthines in preventing acute oliguric renal failure in hypoxic neonates. Methods We reviewed th...
Source: Apollo Medicine - February 27, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Case study: A non healing wound treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Publication date: Available online 26 February 2015 Source:Apollo Medicine Author(s): Tarun Sahni , Shweta Gupta Problem wounds represent a significant and growing challenge to our healthcare system. The incidence and prevalence of these wounds are increasing in the population resulting in growing utilization of healthcare resources. These problem wounds may arise from excessive pressure, trauma, venous insufficiency, diabetes mellitus, vascular disease, or prolonged immobilization leading to its difficult management with significant increases in cost, disability, and liability. Healing of such wounds is a dynamic pa...
Source: Apollo Medicine - February 27, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Metallic grommet in the Eustachian tube
Conclusion Metallic foreign body in the Eustachian tube is a rare presentation and it posed a diagnostic dilemma how it entered the Eustachian tube. We discussed the possibilities and the method to retrieve when the symptoms appear. A simple or a complicated surgical procedure (Skull Base) may be undertaken if symptomatic. (Source: Apollo Medicine)
Source: Apollo Medicine - February 27, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Goldenhar syndrome
Publication date: Available online 25 February 2015 Source:Apollo Medicine Author(s): Reena Sethi , Arun Sethi , Parul Lokwani , Manisha Chalwade Goldenhar syndrome, a term that is often used synonymously with “Oculo-Auriculo-Vertebral (OAV) spectrum”, is a rare disorder that is apparent at birth (congenital).1,5,6 The disorder is characterized by a wide spectrum of symptoms and physical features that may vary greatly in range and severity from case to case. However, such abnormalities tend to involve the cheekbones, jaws, mouth, ears, eyes and/or bones of the spinal column (vertebrae).1,6 Although, in most cas...
Source: Apollo Medicine - February 26, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Stroke-sleep disorder breathing
Publication date: Available online 23 February 2015 Source:Apollo Medicine Author(s): Pushpendra N. Renjen , Dinesh Chaudhari , Sudha Kansal , Mahir Meman Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) and Cerebrovascular Accidents (CVA) are common disorders in general population and share many common risk factors as age, gender, family history and obesity. However some of the strongest pathophysiological triggers for stroke are hypertension, atrial arrhythmias and atherosclerosis. Untreated OSA also contributes to these issues. Untreated sleep disorder breathing (SDB) such as OSA can lead to strokes, and strokes in the absence of...
Source: Apollo Medicine - February 23, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Mini BAL vs bronchoscopic BAL in intubated patients in a tertiary care centre, Mahabubnagar, AP: Our experience
Conclusion In patients who are intubated BAL is playing pivotal role in isolating organisms. Bronchoscopic BAL is a costly procedure. MINIBAL is an easy procedure, which is cost effective and sufficiently effective in isolating organisms. (Source: Apollo Medicine)
Source: Apollo Medicine - February 21, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Enthesis: A brief review
This article aims to provide a brief account on entheses to draw the attention towards the known but ignored entity called entheses. (Source: Apollo Medicine)
Source: Apollo Medicine - February 17, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
A case report on ovotesticular DSD
Publication date: Available online 12 February 2015 Source:Apollo Medicine Author(s): G. Aruna Jyothi , Nitya Waghray True hermaphrodite (TH) is one of the rarest varieties of disorders of sexual differentiation (DSD). It refers to individuals who have both ovarian tissue and testicular elements regardless of their karyotype. The development of phenotypic sex is a complex process dependent upon the differentiation of bipotential gonads into the testes or ovaries. In the nature and location of the gonads true hermaphroditism may be bilateral (testis and ovary or ovotestes on each side), unilateral (ovotestes on one si...
Source: Apollo Medicine - February 13, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Tuberculosis: A basic discourse
Publication date: Available online 3 February 2015 Source:Apollo Medicine Author(s): Abha Pandit Tuberculosis has been among the top health threats and killers in human history. Current reemergence of the disease in most difficult form in parallel with the HIV epidemic constitutes global emergency. The magnitude of tuberculosis challenge mandates continuing education of all providing healthcare in the human biology of tuberculosis and its control. The present article presents unified simple overview of otherwise specialized scientific perspects of tuberculosis. (Source: Apollo Medicine)
Source: Apollo Medicine - February 4, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Preventive and promotive health initiatives: An experience of a wellness clinic in southern India
Conclusion Preventive health and wellness initiatives through medical rooms can unequivocally augment health outcomes among employees. Employers should look at various initiatives in promoting health at work place. (Source: Apollo Medicine)
Source: Apollo Medicine - January 30, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
