Renoprotective effect of Tabernaemontana heyneana Wall. leaves against paracetamol-induced renotoxicity in rats and detection of polyphenols by high-performance liquid chromatography–diode array detector–mass spectrometry analysis
Conclusion Optimal ethanolic leaf extract of T. heyneana possesses significant renoprotective effect due to the presence of polyphenols. (Source: Journal of Acute Medicine)
Source: Journal of Acute Medicine - October 12, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Comparison of the clinical manifestations exhibited by dengue and nondengue patients among children in a medical center in southern Taiwan
Conclusion Dengue is commonly found in older pediatric patients and is rare in infants. High fever and skin and gastrointestinal manifestations were usually found in dengue patients. The laboratory findings of leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, elevated levels of liver enzymes, and low C-reactive protein levels were common in dengue patients, and these markers could help confirm the suspicion of pediatric dengue infection. (Source: Journal of Acute Medicine)
Source: Journal of Acute Medicine - October 12, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Hypercalcemic crisis treated with calcium-free hemodialysis with subsequent parathyroidectomy and postsurgical hypocalcemia
Publication date: September 2014 Source:Journal of Acute Medicine, Volume 4, Issue 3 Author(s): Richard Boulding , Peter McCann Hypercalcemic crisis is a rare but life-threatening condition defined by decompensation of hypercalcemia with significant disturbance to cardiac, renal, gastrointestinal and neurological function. Here we document the case of a 74-year-old gentleman with a parathyroid adenoma who presented to hospital after bloods revealed severe hypercalcemia (5.58 mmol/L). Rehydration with diuretics and bisphosphonate infusions failed to revert the hypercalcemia over 42 hours (5.58 mmol/L). Low calcium hem...
Source: Journal of Acute Medicine - October 12, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Risperidone causing hyponatremia
We report a case of hyponatremic seizure due to SIADH caused by the antipsychotic drug risperidone, which resolved on stopping the drug. This case highlights the need for clinicians to be aware of the rare, potentially life-threatening but preventable hyponatremia as an adverse effect of risperidone. (Source: Journal of Acute Medicine)
Source: Journal of Acute Medicine - October 12, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Statin (Mevalotin) preconditioning decreases infarct size in senile rat myocardial infarction model
Conclusion It is established in this study the myocardial PC caused by statins, that is involved cellular mechanisms including mainly the pathway of endothelial nitrous oxide synthase (eNOS)–nitrous oxide donation–ATP-sensitive potassium channels. Protein kinase C and tyrosine kinase have regulatory effects. (Source: Journal of Acute Medicine)
Source: Journal of Acute Medicine - October 12, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Urticaria in adolescence increases the risk of developing new-onset depression: A database study
Conclusion Individuals who experience an initial attack of urticaria during adolescence are at a higher risk for developing depression. (Source: Journal of Acute Medicine)
Source: Journal of Acute Medicine - October 12, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Bayesian evaluation of two conventional diagnostic methods for pathogenic fungal infections
Conclusion The staining test was efficient by 34–89% in arriving at a positive result with a sample, when its culture test was positive; alternately, it was efficient by 90–95% for a negative result, when its culture test result was negative. Both staining and culture test results were dependable by 56–72% for prognosis. (Source: Journal of Acute Medicine)
Source: Journal of Acute Medicine - October 12, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Studies on the antioxidant activity of ethanol extract and its fractions from Pterygota alata leaves
Conclusion The present study provides evidence that CF of CEE of P. alata leaves possesses excellent in vitro and in vivo antioxidant effects, which can be a potential source of natural antioxidants and should be further exploited for its use in clinical medicine. (Source: Journal of Acute Medicine)
Source: Journal of Acute Medicine - October 12, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
