scholarly journals Mephentermine abuse of prescription drugs in gym

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 1287
Author(s):  
Ankit Bhardwaj ◽  
Sangeeta Sharma ◽  
Om Prakash
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Prescription Drugs ◽  
General Public ◽  
Cardiovascular Disorder ◽  
Treatment Center ◽  
Stimulatory Action ◽  
Synthetic Derivative ◽  
Dependence Liability ◽  
Over Time ◽  
Development Of Tolerance

A case report of 32 years old male presented to the drug addiction OPD and treatment center for the withdrawal symptoms of mephentermine.  Mephentermine a synthetic derivative of amphetamines with cardiac stimulatory action is been misused for boast of endurance in bodybuilders. Abuse of mephentermine result in psychosis, cardiovascular disorder and development of tolerance and dependence over time. Given its potential of causing harm, the abuse and dependence liability of mephentermine needs to be highlighted to gym instructors and general public.

scholarly journals Cerebral Proliferative Angiopathy: Case Report

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (02) ◽  
pp. 131-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luana Gatto ◽  
Rodrigo Brisson ◽  
Zeferino Demartini ◽  
Gelson Koppe ◽  
Carlos Rocha
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Endovascular Procedures ◽  
Brain Parenchyma ◽  
Neurological Deficits ◽  
Motor Deficit ◽  
Brain Arteriovenous Malformation ◽  
Cerebral Vascular Disease ◽  
Functional Brain ◽  
History Of ◽  
Over Time

AbstractProliferative angiopathy (PA) is a rare cerebral vascular disease in which anomalous vessels continually recruit additional feeder arteries, amid a functional brain parenchyma. We report the case of a young woman with progressive history of headache, motor deficit, seizures and drowsiness. She received a misdiagnosis of brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM) and evolved with dysarthria and cognitive decline after an unsuccessful embolization performed at another institution. We opted for conservative treatment with periodic control by imaging tests. Proliferative angiopathy differs in natural history, prognosis, histopathology and treatment of the usual AVMs. Endovascular procedures aggravate the neurological deficits, which are usually progressive and tend to worsen over time.

Pyogenic Granuloma of the Foot with Satellitosis: A Role for Conservative Management

2011 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-60
Author(s):  
Janice Bacher ◽  
Dalal Assaad ◽  
David N. Adam
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Conservative Management ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Pyogenic Granuloma ◽  
Conservative Approach ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Atypical Case ◽  
Over Time ◽  
Rule Out

Background: Pyogenic granuloma (PG) with satellitosis is a rare phenomenon that typically occurs in children and teenagers. It can be seen after excision or trauma to the original lesion. Objective: The aim is to review an atypical case of PG with satellitosis and to highlight a conservative approach to management. Methods: This article includes a case report of a 48-year-old woman developing PG with satellitosis in her right foot and includes a review of the literature. Results: There are few cases of PG with satellitosis in the literature. Our patient differs from most given her age and the location of the lesions. She was managed differently with a conservative observational approach, and, over time, her symptoms abated. Conclusion: PG with satellitosis can occur in varying patient populations with varying presentations. Although several treatment options exist, managing patients conservatively should be considered an approach to management. Early investigations should be conducted to rule out more sinister items in the differential diagnosis.

scholarly journals Anti COVID-19 immunity developed as assessed in a community-based oncological center

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 038-041
Author(s):  
Guix Teresa ◽  
Panichi Marco ◽  
Guix Ines ◽  
García Iván ◽  
Llebaría Carles ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
General Public ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Close Contact ◽  
Treatment Center ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Major Objective ◽  
Health Authorities ◽  
Oncological Center ◽  
Antibody Tests

Introduction: Serology (antibody) tests for the SARS-CoV-2 have been proposed as an instrument to inform health authorities about immunization during the COVID-19 pandemic. As there is a significant part of the population that may have some degree of immunity, it is of great interest to communicate the immunization results obtained in the first 500 healthcare workers (HCW), patients and relatives tested in a community-based Oncological Center. Materials and methods: Between April 9th, 2020 and May 8th, 2020, a group of healthcare workers (HCW), their families, and general public who had had the COVID-19 or had been in close contact with confirmed cases of COVID-19 were screened for IgG SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. The tests were carried out in a rigorous manner, strictly following the guidelines approved by the Spanish Ministry of Health (Ministerio de Sanidad). Results: The major objective of this study was to determine the proportion of asymptomatic infected individuals and those who had already secreted IgG against SARS-CoV-2 in our cancer treatment center or in the community of Barcelona. Patients were tested with PCR, Rapid diagnostic test (RDT) or enzyme-linked immunoabsorbent assay (ELISA). A total of 521 participants were tested, 206 with RDT and 315 with ELISA, 59 (11,32%) resulted positive to SARS-CoV-2. Conclusion: RDT and ELISA proved to be effective and sensible enough to determine the extent of SARS-CoV-2 immunization in a community-based oncological center. The degree of immunization reached is nowadays far away from what can be considered desirable for a herd immunization.

Cataract by electrocution. Case report

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
MD. Eliana Duarte Fariña ◽  
Guillermo Raúl Vera ◽  
Martin Arrúa ◽  
Luis Gonzalez
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Visual Prognosis ◽  
Type Of Injury ◽  
Over Time

Abstract IntroductionElectrical burns generate a special type of injury. the longer a person is exposed to electricity, the worse the injuries will be. Cataracts resulting from this mechanism are of low frequency. Casewe present a case of a cataract secondary to an electrical accident, whose vision worsened over time, which led him to the service consultation. DiscussionThe formation of cataracts after various types of exposure to electricity has been reported but the exact pathogenesis of electrical cataract is controversial, and several theories have been proposed. ConclusionThis type of accident or events related to electrocution should have a complete routine ophthalmology evaluation, as soon as the patient is stable. Although they turn out to be a minimal cause of frequency, you should think about the possibility of their existence. Generally, these cases, without previous affections is considered to have a good visual prognosis.

Examining the Knowledge, Awareness, and Perceptions of Palliative Care in the General Public Over Time: A Scoping Literature Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (6) ◽  
pp. 481-487 ◽  
Author(s):  
Priya Patel ◽  
Laura Lyons
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
General Public ◽  
The United States ◽  
Close Friend ◽  
Poor Knowledge ◽  
The Public ◽  
Scoping Literature Review ◽  
Over Time

Background: The field of palliative care (PC) is growing as the world population ages and burden of chronic diseases increases. Thus, it is important that the general public is knowledgeable about PC and the benefits PC provides. Objective: The aim of this study is to describe the public’s knowledge, awareness, and perceptions of PC and determine whether these have changed over time. Methods: A scoping literature review was conducted from 1968 to May 2019 using PubMed, EMBASE, and MEDLINE databases. Results: Thirteen studies met inclusion criteria that originated from the United States, Canada, Scotland, Italy, New Zealand, Ireland, United Kingdom, Korea, and Sweden between years 2003 and 2019. Participants were adults and mostly younger than 64 years, women, and Caucasian. The majority of studies reported the public having poor knowledge (7/9 articles) and awareness (4/6 articles) of PC over the past 16 years. Top characteristics associated with increased levels of knowledge and/or awareness of PC included women (6/8 articles), age 40+ (6/8 articles), experience with a close friend and/or relative requiring PC (4/8 articles), and working in health-care and/or PC (4/8 articles). The most common perceptions of PC were associated with patients who have terminal illnesses and end-of-life care. Participants commonly received information about PC from the media, having a close friend or relative requiring PC, and working in a health-care setting. Conclusions: The public has poor knowledge and awareness about PC and several misperceptions exist. These findings have remained constant over time despite growth in the field of PC, which highlights the strong need for focused educational interventions.

scholarly journals 121 Oviposit Dysgeusia; Head Trauma Induced Chemosensory Noisome Egg Dysgeusia: The Miasma of Dante’s Inferno-When Eggs Become Rotten

CNS Spectrums ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 278-279
Author(s):  
Chevelle Winchester ◽  
Alan Hirsch
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Sodium Chloride ◽  
White Matter ◽  
Head Trauma ◽  
Deep White Matter ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Index 2 ◽  
Chemosensory Function ◽  
Taste And Smell ◽  
Over Time

Introduction:Post-traumatic dysgeusia with conversion of the taste of eggs rotten eggs has not heretofore been described.Method:Case Report: A 60 year old right handed female 6 months prior to presentation sustained head trauma. Three days later she noted reduced taste and smell dysgeusia to eggs. Eggs tasted distorted, like rotten eggs. Raw egg whites had no smell or taste. Cooked egg whites had faint sulfur smell for 2-3 seconds and the taste of sulfur. Yolk of soft-boiled eggs, had no smell or taste. The white had no smell but an unbearable sulfur taste. Raw eggs had no smell. The yolk of hardboiled eggs had no smell and taste, the whites smelled and tasted like sulfur. Sunny side up eggs with yolk and white segregated had no smell but tasted, as they should. Sunny side up eggs with yolk and white mixed together has no smell but strong sulfur taste. Scrambled eggs had no smell but mild sulfur taste, which changed over time to a rotten egg smell and taste. With nose clips, scrambled eggs had 0/10 taste, without the nose clips the smell of sulfur was 3/10.Results:Olfaction: Normosmia to threshold and Retronasal Smell Index: 2 (abnormal): Gustatation : Normogeusia to all. Mild hypogeusia to sodium chloride. MRI: Multiple foci of periventricular and deep white matter demyelization.Discussion:Rotten egg smell maybe mediated through retro-nasal pathways, since nasal obstruction eliminated the rotten egg taste. Eggs can possibly be developed as a home device to assess chemosensory function.

scholarly journals Anesthetic Approach to Postpneumonectomy Syndrome

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 205-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vivian Doan ◽  
Brandon Hammond ◽  
Benjamin Haithcock ◽  
Lavinia Kolarczyk
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Airway Management ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Pleural Space ◽  
Tissue Expanders ◽  
Hemodynamic Compromise ◽  
Progressive Dyspnea ◽  
Over Time

Postpneumonectomy syndrome is a rare complication in patients who have previously had a pneumonectomy. Over time, the mediastinum may rotate toward the vacant pleural space, which can cause extrinsic airway and esophageal compression. As such, these patients typically present with progressive dyspnea and dysphagia. There is a paucity of reports in the anesthesiology literature regarding the intraoperative anesthetic approach to such rare patients. We present a case of an 18-year-old female found to have postpneumonectomy syndrome requiring thoracotomy with insertion of tissue expanders. Our case report illustrates the complexities involved in the care of these patients with regards to airway management, ventilation concerns, and potential for hemodynamic compromise. This case report underscores the importance of extensive multidisciplinary planning.

scholarly journals Iatrogenic Anetoderma of Prematurity: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Maffeis ◽  
Lorenza Pugni ◽  
Carlo Pietrasanta ◽  
Andrea Ronchi ◽  
Monica Fumagalli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Premature Infants ◽  
Skin Disorder ◽  
Benign Lesion ◽  
Elastic Tissue ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Premature Babies ◽  
Monitoring Devices ◽  
Careful Management ◽  
Over Time

Anetoderma is a skin disorder characterized by focal loss of elastic tissue in the mid dermis, resulting in localized areas of macular depressions or pouchlike herniations of skin. An iatrogenic form of anetoderma has been rarely described in extremely premature infants and has been related to the placement of monitoring devices on the patient skin. Because of the increasing survival of extremely premature infants, it is easy to foresee that the prevalence of anetoderma of prematurity will increase in the next future. Although it is a benign lesion, it persists over time and can lead to significant aesthetic damage with need for surgical correction. Sometimes the diagnosis can be difficult, especially when the atrophic lesions become evident after discharge. Here, we report on a premature infant born at 24 weeks of gestation, who developed multiple anetodermic patches of skin on the trunk at the sites where electrocardiographic electrodes were previously applied. The knowledge of the disease can encourage a more careful management of the skin of extremely premature babies and aid the physicians to diagnose the disease when anetoderma patches are first encountered later in childhood.

Bilateral glossopharyngeal nerve palsy following tonsillectomy: a very rare and difficult complication of a common procedure

2015 ◽  
Vol 129 (4) ◽  
pp. 392-394 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Trinidade ◽  
C M Philpott
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Soft Palate ◽  
Nerve Palsy ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Glossopharyngeal Nerve ◽  
Significant Morbidity ◽  
Common Procedure ◽  
Over Time

AbstractObjectives:Tonsillectomy is one of the most commonly performed otolaryngological procedures. Bilateral palsy of the glossopharyngeal nerve is an exceedingly rare complication that can result in significant morbidity. This case report aimed to raise awareness of this complication and outline management strategies.Case report:A 31-year-old woman who underwent routine tonsillectomy presented with progressive numbness of the palate, dysgeusia, xerostomia, paraesthesia of the tongue and the feeling of something in her throat within 2 weeks of surgery. She reported the post-operative onset of snoring. Examination revealed a symmetrically low, ‘dropped’ soft palate. Over time, her symptoms have lessened, but dysgeusia and snoring remain.Conclusion:The position of the glossopharyngeal nerve in the tonsillar bed makes it prone to injury during tonsillectomy, especially if ‘hot’ methods are used. Bilateral injury can result in significant morbidity that can be difficult to treat. Patients should be warned about this risk and care should be taken to minimise it.

scholarly journals Editorial: ‘More things in heaven and earth’

Philosophy ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 73 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-153
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
General Public ◽  
Daily Mail ◽  
Heaven And Earth ◽  
Over Time

Well, maybe not. It all depends on your philosophy, and perhaps a bit on heaven and earth too. Nothing, though, enrages the average philosopher these days more than the obdurate, even pig-headed refusal of the general public to abandon its belief in ESP and the paranormal. Most philosophers, even in Britain, do not read the London Daily Mail. So their breakfast-time composure will not have been ruffled by the report of its science correspondent on November 26th, 1997, that a survey of 6,238 mainly intelligent and mature Britons showed that 59% believed in ESP. Worse, those who believed were generally speaking no worse judges of the probability of coincidences than those sceptical of the claims of psychics, clairvoyants and the like. Furthermore, it appears that belief in the paranormal has not diminished over time to any great extent. Dr Susan Blackmore, who was responsible for the research for the survey commented that all this goes to show that science education ‘hasn't made any difference’.

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