Indian medicinal herb: Antimicrobial efficacy of Mesua ferrea L. seed extracted in different solvents against infection causing pathogenic strains
Conclusion These results indicate that activity could be attributed to the presence of essential oil, xanthones and coumarines present within the seed of this plant. These results indicate that M. ferrea extract could be useful in fighting emerging drug-resistant microorganisms. (Source: Journal of Acute Disease)
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - November 2, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Antibacterial activity of the terrestrial fern Lygodium flexuosum (L.) Sw. against multidrug resistant enteric- and uro-pathogenic bacteria
Conclusions Phytochemical analysis of the water-extract of L. flexuosum confirmed the presence of glycosides and carbohydrates, but alkaloids, terpenoids, steroids, saponins, tannins, and flavonoids were absent. L. flexuosum, being a fern, is a suitable non-microbial source of antimicrobial for MDR strains of major enteric and uro-pathogens. (Source: Journal of Acute Disease)
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - November 2, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Medicinal importance, pharmacological activities, and analytical aspects of aloin: A concise report
Publication date: 2013 Source:Journal of Acute Disease, Volume 2, Issue 4 Author(s): Kanika Patel , Dinesh K. Patel Natural products such as pure phytoconstituents and plant extracts offer limitless opportunities for the new drug development due to its unmatched chemical diversity. Plants play an important role in the medicinal preparations for both preventive and curative purpose. Some of the currently available drugs i.e. aspirin, digitalis, anti-malarial (quinine) and anti-cancer (vincristine, vinblastine) were derived from the plant sources. Aloin (C21H22O9), a yellow colour compound is a mixture of two diastereo...
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - November 2, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Pheromones and their role as aphrodisiacs: A review
Publication date: 2013 Source:Journal of Acute Disease, Volume 2, Issue 4 Author(s): Alok Semwal , Ratendra Kumar , Udai Vir Singh Teotia , Ramandeep Singh Since the beginning of the human existence on the earth reproductive biology remained a main concern of research because of its importance. It is widely recognized and demonstrated that odors play an important role in mammalian reproduction. A large number of studies have been carried out in humans, in order to investigate possible pheromones, their properties, mechanism of action, and possible receptors for their action. Till now scientific studies indicated th...
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - November 2, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
MRSA toxic shock syndrome associated with surgery for left leg fracture and co-morbid compartment syndrome
We report the case of a 46-year-old Japanese man who was brought to the hospital with fever, hypotension and diffuse erythematous rash with multiple organ damage. Three weeks before he had undergone orthopaedic surgery for left leg fracture and comorbid compartment syndrome. Fasciorrhaphy was performed successfully 2 weeks before, but the next day he became feverish and hypotensive with signs of systemic low perfusion. He was referred to the hospital for further evaluation and treatment. On arrival, high fever, hypotension and diffuse erythroderma were observed. Lab results revealed multi-organ dysfunction. Clinical manife...
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - November 2, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Acute reaction to erroneous injection of adrenaline to the patients with hyperthyroidism
Publication date: 2014 Source:Journal of Acute Disease, Volume 3, Issue 1 Author(s): Beuy Joob , Viroj Wiwanitkit Hyperthyroidism is an important endocrine disorder that can be seen around the world. In this disorder, the patient is usually hyperstimulate and palpitation. The effect of thyroid hormone is the explanation. A similar effect can be seen due to adrenaline reaction. In general, the use of adrenaline in the case with hyperthyroidism has to be carefully done. In the present case study, the authors present a case of acute reaction to erroneous injection of adrenaline to the patients with hyperthyroidism. (Sou...
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - November 2, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Stromal opacity secondary to preservative in dilating drops – A case report and review of literature
Publication date: 2014 Source:Journal of Acute Disease, Volume 3, Issue 1 Author(s): Madhiusudhan , LM Evelyn-Tai , Ishak Siti-Raihan , WH Wan Hazabbah This patient is a 64-year-old man who presented with painless progressive blurring of vision for one year. After a routine fundoscopy preceded by dilatation of both eyes with a drop of topical tropicamide, the left eye was noted to have stromal edema temporally. This was attributed to the preservative (BAC) in the medication. The stromal oedema persisted over the following weeks despite administration of a topical steroid, and was associated with deterioration in vis...
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - November 2, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
A case of congenital hypothyroidism presented with dysmyelinization findings
Publication date: 2014 Source:Journal of Acute Disease, Volume 3, Issue 1 Author(s): Sevil ArıYuca , Cahide Yılmaz , Avni Kaya , Lokman Üstyol , Ertan Sal , Yasar Cesur , Hüseyin Caksen The central nervous system is one of the most crucial targeted systems of hyphotiroidism where tissues undergo various broad developmental processes such as neuronal and glial cellular differentiation, migration and myelinization. However brain images are mainly normal. In this article we present findings related to a 1-year-old girl who has been referred to our outpatient clinic with complaints of slowing of movement and lac...
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - November 2, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Acute hepatitis with observed increased blood phenytoin level: a case study
Publication date: 2014 Source:Journal of Acute Disease, Volume 3, Issue 1 Author(s): Beuy Joob , Viroj Wiwanitkit Acute hepatitis is a common problem in medical practice. This problem can be fatal if there is no proper management. For management, the investigation for the cause is necessary. In the case report, the authors present an interesting male case presenting with unexplained acute hepatitis. The routine laboratory investigation cannot reveal the cause of hepatitis. The additional toxicological drug test can reveal the unexplained increased level of phenytoin. (Source: Journal of Acute Disease)
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - November 2, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
When narrow and wide complex tachycardia meet in one patient
Publication date: 2014 Source:Journal of Acute Disease, Volume 3, Issue 1 Author(s): Fatimah Lateef Evaluation of arrhythmias, especially in the acute setting can be challenging. One of the most crucial steps is to accurately differentiate whether a tachyarrhythmia is of supraventricular (with aberrant conduction) or ventricular origin. A 12-lead electrocardiogram may be useful in some cases where specific morphology or features can be sought. (Source: Journal of Acute Disease)
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - November 2, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Aldose reductase inhibitory potential of different fractions of Houttuynia cordata Thunb
Conclusion These findings indicated that, AQ fraction of H. cordata exhibited significant inhibitory effect on AR in a non-competitive manner, which may be attributed to the presence of high phenolic and flavonoid contents. Thus, the plant H. cordata may act as a promising source in the treatment of secondary complications like cataract associated with diabetes. (Source: Journal of Acute Disease)
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - November 2, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Acute diarrhea in HIV infected patient receiving antiretroviral therapy: is there any role of microscopic stool examination at present?
Conclusions Based on our setting, it seems that there is diagnostic role of using microscopic stool examination for determining possible parasitic infestation in HIV infected patients receiving standard antiretroviral therapy who present with acute diarrhea. (Source: Journal of Acute Disease)
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - November 2, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
HPTLC evaluation of oleanolic acid and ursolic acid from the methanol extract of Wattakaka volubilis
Conclusion For conclusion, above study scientifically validated as a useful traditional medicine with the identification of bioactive secondary metabolites. (Source: Journal of Acute Disease)
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - November 2, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Acute poisoning in children; changes over the years, data of pediatric clinic department of toxicology
Conclusion In our study drugs and house cleaning products are the most frequent agents causing accidental poisoning in children less than 5 years-old, this age of children is the most susceptible in terms of morbidity. Compared with the previous studies in Pediatric Clinic of Pristina, drugs are still the most frequent cause of acute poisoning in children; the number of poisoning with pesticides has fallen but has increased the number of poisoning with cleaning products. All preventive measures against poisoning should be taken including preventive strategies of education at national level especially in drug and household ...
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - November 2, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Prevalence rate and epidemiological determinants of animal bite in Ahvaz County, Khuzestan Province, Southwestern Iran
Conclusions The dogs were the major attacker animal, affecting mostly the age group 10–19 years old and men. Therefore, we should pay more attention about controlling this problem. (Source: Journal of Acute Disease)
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - November 2, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
