Emergency care outcomes of acute chemical poisoning cases in Rawalpindi
Conclusions Findings suggest that controlling access of poisonous substances in youth and at homes might reduce related ED care burden. Safety promotion agencies and emergency physicians can use these findings to develop safety messages. (Source: Journal of Acute Disease)
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - October 10, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Acute and sub-acute toxicity studies of aqueous and methanol extracts of Nelsonia campestris in rats
Conclusions Intake of high doses of this plant extracts may exhibit mild organ toxicity. (Source: Journal of Acute Disease)
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - October 10, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
A case of acute bilateral femur fracture with vascular injury
We present a case of unusual pattern of injury and fixation technique of bilateral proximal femur fracture associated with vascular injury, with very satisfied outcome. (Source: Journal of Acute Disease)
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - October 10, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Pathological research and acute hepatic and renal tissue damage in Wistar rats induced by cocoa
Conclusions The pattern of alanine aminotransferase activity being more active than aspartate aminotransferase one in serum appeared to correlate with the extent of disarrangement of hepatic tissue architecture. The experimental rat groups exhibited no hyperbilirubinemia. Also, diets containing processed cocoa bean and raw cocoa bean products did not substantially interfere with the capacity of the hepatocytes to biosynthesize plasma proteins and the functionality of renal tissues. (Source: Journal of Acute Disease)
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - October 10, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
A case of acute ischemic colitis after endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair
We presented a case of ischemic colitis in a patient with patent hypogastric arteries that occurred after an endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair as well as a review of the available literature. The patient's preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative data were recorded. A thorough search through the Google data and Medline to review similar cases or any analyses that referred to ischemic colitis after endovascular abdominal aneurysm repair was conducted. A 76 years old male was admitted to our department for an elective endovascular repair of an 8 cm sin diameter abdominal aortic aneurysm. A Zenith bifurcati...
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - October 10, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Epidemiological study on acute cutaneous leishmaniasis in Morocco
Conclusions ZCL and ACL are still major health problems in Morocco. We highlight the spatiotemporal change of cutaneous leishmaniasis incidence through the country during the last ten years and we underline the correlation between ZCL incidence and the percentage of rural population in Morocco. (Source: Journal of Acute Disease)
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - October 10, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Contemporary management of acute kidney trauma
Publication date: Available online 9 October 2015 Source:Journal of Acute Disease Author(s): Inês Anselmo da Costa, Bastian Amend, Arnulf Stenzl, Jens Bedke Renal injury occurs in 1%–5% of all traumas, causing disability or even death. The American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) renal injury scale should be used when reporting these injuries. Although there is a consensus regarding handling of lower-grade injuries conservatively, the same cannot be said for the higher-grades, for which different specialists handle either conservatively or surgically. A search of the MEDLINE database was underta...
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - October 10, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
An unusual case of acute wandering paralysis
Publication date: Available online 9 October 2015 Source:Journal of Acute Disease Author(s): Federico Bianchi, Quintino Giorgio D'Alessandris, Roberto Pallini, Eduardo Fernandez, Liverana Lauretti The authors reported on a 63-year-old diabetic male who developed a strange wandering hemiparesis affecting first left side and then right side, not consistent with a right parasagittal meningioma nor with ischemic stroke. The subsequent rapid worsening of clinical picture, with occurrence of paraparesis, urinary incontinence and midthoracic sensory level, together with the evidence of leucocytosis, led to the diagn...
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - October 10, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Pathological microRNAs in acute cardiovascular diseases and microRNA therapeutics
Publication date: Available online 9 October 2015 Source:Journal of Acute Disease Author(s): Syed Salman Ali, Chandra Kala, Mohd Abid, Nabeel Ahmad, Uma Shankar Sharma, Najam Ali Khan Cardiovascular diseases are one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. In recent researches, it is demonstrated that microRNAs (miRNAs) are expressed extensively in cardiovascular system and regulate gene expression in various cardiovascular diseases. Here, we are giving overview on number of miRNAs involved in pathophysiology of various cardiovascular diseases, and diagnostic and therapeutic potentials of miRNAs in...
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - October 10, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Relation between blaTEM, blaSHV and blaCTX-M genes and acute urinary tract infections
Conclusions Due to the increase of E. coli with multiple ESBL genes, continuous surveillance in order to use appropriate antibiotics and the control of infections is necessary. (Source: Journal of Acute Disease)
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - October 10, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Acute ovarian torsion in young girls
Conclusions Ovarian torsion is a rare gynecological emergency in children which requires an early surgical intervention to save the ovary from necrosis. Unfortunately, surgical treatment was belated in all our patients. (Source: Journal of Acute Disease)
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - October 10, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Latest progress of research on acute abdominal injuries
Publication date: Available online 9 October 2015 Source:Journal of Acute Disease Author(s): Ionut Negoi, Sorin Paun, Bogdan Stoica, Ioan Tanase, Mihaela Vartic, Ruxandra Irina Negoi, Sorin Hostiuc, Mircea Beuran Major abdominal trauma, both blunt and penetrating, is commonly seen nowadays, being particularly difficult to manage due to the frequent altered mental status of the patients and severity of associated injuries. The review article aims to make an uptodate study of the current strategies for therapeutic approach of abdominal injuries in polytrauma setting. Review of the medical literature is up...
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - October 10, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Relation between acute kidney injury and pregnancy-related factors
This article aims to review current studies with regards to obstetrics related AKI. Most of the studies in this review were carried out in observational, both prospective and retrospective, studies. Results demonstrated a variety of major PRAKI causes such as hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, obstetric hemorrhage, sepsis, thrombotic microangiopathy and acute fatty liver in pregnancy. Aside from awareness of the etiologies of PRAKI, understanding the physiological renal adaptation during pregnancy is crucial for early detection, diagnosis, and proper management to prevent the obstetric complications. (Source: Journal of Acute Disease)
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - October 10, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
A review of main controversial aspects of acute testicular torsion
We present a comprehensive review of TT, including the aetiology, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and outcome, based on recently published articles. The novel and the major controversial aspects of this topic are highlighted. The PubMed and ScienceDirect databases were searched with the following keywords: TT, torsion of the spermatic cord and acute scrotum, particular stress being placed on articles published in the last 5 years. The genetic aspects of TT are discussed, together with the diagnostic possibilities, such as sonography, radionuclide and fluorescent imaging techniques. The effective surgical techniques and ...
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - October 10, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
School safety and children health in a post-disaster community: Implications to collaborative care and service learning in school health
Conclusions One hundred and eighty-seven school-age children in two primary schools were involved in this study. Baseline data for children’s health status was obtained and the school health risks were identified. The findings suggested that it would be vital to develop collaborative care and service learning model to enhance children health and school safety in a disaster-prone community. (Source: Journal of Acute Disease)
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - October 4, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
