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Pharyngeal entomophthoromycosis

Journal of the Chinese Medical Association, 2014
We describe a rare case of entomophthoromycosis of the pharynx in a previously healthy patient, unlike other fungal infections which are seen as opportunistic infections in immunocompromised hosts. This infection is commonly seen in subtropical and tropical areas of Africa, America, and Asia.
Yu, Wan-Nien, Chen, Chih-Jung, Chen, Chih-Ming   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources

A post hoc analysis of linaclotide in pediatric patients with functional constipation and neurodevelopmental disorders

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives Functional constipation (FC) is common in children with comorbid neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) and its optimal treatment may be challenged by adherence and medication tolerability issues in this population. We assessed the efficacy and safety of linaclotide in pediatric patients with FC and NDD.
Hannibal Person, Jeffrey S. Hyams, Rinarani M. Sanghavi, Valentina Shakhnovich, Katherine Kosch, Moming Li, Danielle D'Achino, Julie Khlevner, Bruno P. Chumpitazi, Miguel Saps   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Reducing Antibiotic Use in Pediatric Upper Respiratory Infection: A Multifaceted Parent-Clinician Approach [PDF]

, 2017
The goal of this QI initiative was to decrease inappropriate antibiotic for the treatment of pediatric upper respiratory infection (URI) in the retail clinic setting. The approach included the use of a protocol to treat viral upper respiratory illness, a
Lucas, Sydnee H, DNP, APRN, Thompson, Sydney, DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC   +1 more
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Illness in Returned Travelers and Immigrants/Refugees: The 6-Year Experience of Two Australian Infectious Diseases Units. [PDF]

, 2008
BACKGROUND: Data comparing returned travelers and immigrants/refugees managed in a hospital setting is lacking. METHODS: We prospectively collected data on 1,106 patients with an illness likely acquired overseas who presented to two hospital-based ...
Brown, G V, Leder, K, Matchett, E, O'Brien, D P, Torresi, J   +4 more
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Real‐World Outcomes of Baricitinib and Ritlecitinib in Refractory Alopecia Areata: Response Predictors and Relapse After Discontinuation or Dose Reduction

The Journal of Dermatology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Baricitinib and ritlecitinib are newly approved systemic Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors for severe, refractory alopecia areata (AA). Although clinical trials have demonstrated their efficacy, real‐world evidence remains limited, particularly regarding predictors of response and outcomes following treatment interruption or dose tapering.
Rina Hayashi, Saori Takamura, Tomoo Fukuda   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Role of clinical findings in diagnosis of streptococcal pharyngitis

Iranian South Medical Journal, 2004
Beta-hemolytic streptococci are responsible for suppurative and non-suppurative complications and are potentially highly transmissible. It is a challenge to tell which patients with sore throat have streptococcal pharyngitis and which have viral illness.
Katayoon vahdat, Mohammad Ali Haghighi, Parvaneh Paydar   +2 more
doaj  

Use of sterile gowns for single‐shot spinal anaesthesia: consensus guidelines from the Association of Anaesthetists, Royal College of Anaesthetists, Obstetric Anaesthetists' Association, Regional Anaesthesia UK, College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland and Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists

Anaesthesia, EarlyView.
Summary Introduction International guideline recommendations vary on the use of sterile gowns during spinal anaesthesia. There is limited evidence of benefit for their routine use and debate about environmental, financial and clinical costs and benefits.
Caroline Phillips, Manpreet Bahra, Yavor Metodiev, James H. Bamber, Dónall Ó Cróinín, Li Fang, Lucy Brooks, Helgi Jóhannsson, Nat Haslam, Archana Shrivathsa, Paul Southall, Cliff Shelton, Delphi collaborators, Alan J. R. Macfarlane, Archana Shrivathsa, Athmaja Thottungal, Caroline Phillips, Charlotte Oliver, Claire Abeysekera, Cliff Shelton, David Hewson, Dominique Nuala Lucas, Dónall Ó Cróinín, Emma Wain, Felicity Plaat, Gretel Davidson, Helgi Jóhannsson, Ian Blenkharn, Jaime Greenwood, James H. Bamber, Jane Pilsbury, Jenny Ferry, Joanna Marriott, Li Fang, Lloyd Turbitt, Lucy Brooks, Manpreet Bahra, Nat Haslam, Owen O'Sullivan, Philip Barclay, Rachel Mathers, Rebecca Knagg, Rosemary M. G. Hogg, Stephen Smith, Yavor Metodiev, Yasmin Poonawala   +45 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative Study of 5-Day and 10-Day Cefditoren Pivoxil Treatments for Recurrent Group A β-Hemolytic Streptococcus pharyngitis in Children

International Journal of Pediatrics, 2009
Efficacy of short-course therapy with cephalosporins for treatment of group A β-hemolytic streptococcus (GABHS) pharyngitis is still controversial. Subjects were 226 children with a history of at least one episode of GABHS pharyngitis.
Hideaki Kikuta, Mutsuo Shibata, Shuji Nakata, Tatsuru Yamanaka, Hiroshi Sakata, Kouji Akizawa, Kunihiko Kobayashi   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

CLINICO–Demographic Profile and Outcomes of Hospitalised Children With Diphtheria in A Tertiary Care Hospital of Peshawar

Acta Paediatrica, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To determine the clinico‐demographic profile and predictors of mortality in hospitalised children with diphtheria. Methods This retrospective cohort study included 202 children aged 5–16 years diagnosed with diphtheria per WHO criteria at Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, from January 2023 to December 2024. Data on demographics, vaccination
Amir Muhammad, Ashfaq Ahmed, Waqas Naseem, Ale Azad Othman, Mohsin Hassan, Lyaba Atta, Muhammad Tahir   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Diagnostic accuracy of Fever-PAIN and Centor criteria for bacterial throat infection in adults with sore throat: a secondary analysis of a randomised controlled trial

BJGP Open, 2021
Background: Sore throat is a common and self-limiting condition. There remains ambiguity in stratifying patients to immediate, delayed, or no antibiotic prescriptions.
Anna Seeley, Thomas Fanshawe, Merryn Voysey, Alastair Hay, Michael Moore, Gail Hayward   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source