Foreign Body Ingestion in Children: A Descriptive Study | Author : Dr. Marwah Ali Al hausa | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :Abstract
Foreign body ingestion is the accidental or intentional swallowing of an object that can affect the oesophagus. The clinical presentation depends on the foreign bodys location, size, and nature. Common clinical presentations include coughing, difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, and fever.
Objective
To study the demographic data, presentation, and disposition of foreign body ingestion patients.
Material and Methodology
This research was a retrospective study conducted within a Security Forces Hospital setting.
The study protocol involved the inclusion of all patients aged 0 to 14 who visited the Paediatric emergency department and reported foreign body ingestion.
Result
The total study population was 45 patients; males were 24 (53.3%). 88.2% of our patients had no symptoms at presentation. Coins ingestion occurs in 18 (40%) patients.
Conclusion
Our study findings are similar to the literature description for foreign body ingestion. |
| Idiopathic Unilateral Vitreous Hemorrhage Related to SARS-CoV-2 Virus Vaccine: A Case Report and Literature Review | Author : Dr. Layth Al-Karaja | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :Abstract Purpose: To report a case of idiopathic vitreous hemorrhage in a healthy old-aged woman who was discovered after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine and being infected with the coronavirus.
Case presentation: A 51-year-old female with no significant medical history presented complaining of mild blurry vision in the right eye that had developed progressively over the previous year. The patient tested positive for coronavirus in 2021 and had received three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. An ocular examination of the affected eye revealed vitreous hemorrhage. The patient was treated with a regular course of intravenous injections (Eylea).
Conclusions: Idiopathic vitreous hemorrhage is a rare condition, particularly in healthy older adults. The potential association between coronavirus infection, COVID-19 vaccination, and vitreous hemorrhage warrants further investigation through large-scale studies. Clinicians should be aware of this potential association and consider it in the differential diagnosis of patients presenting with vitreous hemorrhage. |
| Effects of Bryophyllum Pinnatum Leaf Extract on the Prostrate Specific Antigen and Liver Enzymes in Albino Rats | Author : Dr. Nnodim Johnkennedy | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :Abstract
This study was carried out to determine the effects of Bryophyllum pinnatum leaf extract on Prostrate specific antigen, Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), levels of albino rats. Thirty-five albino rats were randomly divided into five groups with seven rats in each group (n=7); Control (C) received normal feed only. Group 1 was administered with Bryophyllum pinnatum leaf extract 100 mg/kg, Group 2: Bryophyllum pinnatum extract 150 mg/kg, and Group 3 received Bryophyllum pinnatum leaf extract 200 mg/kg. Group 4: received Bryophyllum pinnatum leaf extract 250 mg/kg. This lasted for 28 days. Group 3 and 4 showed significantly decreased PSA (1.08±0.29ng/ml; 1.18±0.32ng/ml) AST (14.19±0.64iu/l, 14.05±0.71iu/l) and ALT (10.12±0.73iu/l, 10.98± 0.98iu/l) when compared with the control (PSA 2.08±0.29ng/ml, AST 16.41±0.93, ALT 13.77±0.51) respectively at p < 0.05. Bryophyllum pinnatum leaf extract has a hepatoprotective and prostrate protective effect. |
| Jan Jansky and Karl Landsteiner: Blood Types and Human Rh Factor in Reflection of a Number of Collectibles | Author : Dr. Konstantin Anatolyevich Bugaevsky | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :?nnotation
The article presents the results of a study conducted by the author on reflection, in a number of collecting means, such as philately, phaleristics, numismatics, bonistics, and philumenia, of the issue of blood types and human Rh- factor, its history, heroes, dynamics of development and place, among other medical areas.
Aim of study
The purpose of this article is to present the obtained materials, conducted by the author of the study, reflecting the degree of representation, in such collecting means as philately, numismatics, bonistics and phaleristics, thematic collection materials dedicated to blood types and Rh-factor, its history, and scientists who have made significant scientific and practical contributions, in this branch of medicine.
Hypothesis of the study
Having quite a lot of experience in writing this kind of research article on medical and biological topics, the author of this research article put forward a working hypothesis that there is a fairly large amount of both textual and illustrative collection material, thematically dedicated to the issue of blood types and Rh-factor, the history of this issue, its heroes and their scientific and practical achievements in such a direction of medicine as human blood transfusion. |
| Colloid Cyst Presenting as CSF Rhinorrhea: Case Report | Author : Dr. Layth Al-Karaja | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :Abstract
Colloid cysts are non-neoplastic masses that typically arise in the brain and account for a small percentage of brain tumors. While they may be found incidentally in many cases, they can gradually grow and lead to various symptoms and complications. The use of diagnostic methods such as computed tomography (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has increased the detection of colloid cysts. Surgical intervention is often necessary for symptomatic cysts, and different surgical approaches can be utilized, including minimally invasive endoscopic removal.
We present a case of a 43-year-old patient with a large symptomatic colloid cyst in the third ventricle, managed through endoscopic removal. The patient initially presented with severe headache, chills, and rhinorrhea, and was initially diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. Further imaging studies confirmed the presence of a colloid cyst, and surgical intervention was performed successfully. This case highlights the importance of considering colloid cysts in the differential diagnosis of persistent headaches and CSF rhinorrhea and emphasizes the significance of early identification and appropriate management of these cysts to prevent serious complications. |
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