Skeletal Manifestations of Scurvy: A Case Report from Dubai
Introduction. Nutritional deficiencies are rarely reported in developed countries. We report a child of Pakistani origin brought up in Dubai who developed skeletal manifestations of scurvy due to peculiar dietary habits. Case Presentation. A 4.5 year old boy presented with pain and swelling of multiple joints for three months and inability to walk for ...
Shahryar Noordin +7 more
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Chlamydia Pneumoniae Pneumonia: An Evolving Clinical Spectrum
Chlamydia pneumoniae is a recently recognized respiratory tract pathogen. It accounts for 6 to 10% of all cases of community acquired pneumonia requiring admission to hospital. Two patients hospitalized with C pneumoniae pneumonia are presented to illustrate its range of severity and the extrapulmonary manifestations.
David Megran +2 more
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Incidence of Guillain-Barre syndrome among patients with Campylobacter infection: A general practice research database study [PDF]
The association between Campylobacter infection and subsequent Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) has been well documented. To date, however, there exists no direct estimate of the incidence of GBS among patients with Campylobacter infection.
Tam, CC +11 more
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Healthcare Associated Infections in a Resource Limited Setting [PDF]
Introduction: Health Care associated Infections (HAI) are the most common complications affecting the hospitalized patients. HAI are more common in developing and under developed countries.
Chanaveerappa Bammigatti +4 more
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Physical therapy registries worldwide: A systematic review
Abstract Introduction Nowadays, the demand for physical therapy services has grown significantly over the last few decades due to an aging population, a rise in chronic conditions, and increased awareness of the benefits of physical therapy for injury recovery and managing various health issues.
Alireza Banaye Yazdipour +6 more
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Neuropathophysiological potential of Guillain-Barré syndrome anti-ganglioside-complex antibodies at mouse motor nerve terminals [PDF]
Objectives: Anti-ganglioside antibodies are present in approximately half of Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS) patients. Recently, it has been shown that a considerable proportion of these patients has serum antibodies against antigenic epitopes formed by a
Susumu Kusunoki +32 more
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Guillian-Barre syndrome , Childhood, Epidemiology, Electrodiagnosis, Clinical features, East Azarbaijan [PDF]
ObjectiveThis study aims at determining the epidemiologic, presenting symptoms, clinical course and electrophysiologic features of childhood Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) in the East Azarbaijan province over a period of five years.Materials & ...
Barzegar, M. +4 more
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Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) [PDF]
A 57-year-old Caucasian gentleman presented with bilateral progressive distal upper limb paraesthesiae, which he described as a feeling of “heaviness” followed by distal lower limb and mild tongue parasthaesia.
Grima, Maria Angela
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Objective: To report the seasonal trends of Guillain-Barré Syndrome in a cohort of Pakistani population from southern Punjab, Pakistan. Study Design: A retrospective observational study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Physical Medicine
Nadeem Ahmad +5 more
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Miller–Fisher syndrome – A diagnostic conundrum – A case report and review of literature
Miller–Fisher syndrome is a rare subvariant of Guillian–Barre syndrome, presenting with ophthalmoplegia, ataxia, and areflexia. We present a 37-year-old male with progressive bilateral external ophthalmoplegia with moderate left-eye ptosis.
Sanjitha Vilma Moses +4 more
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