Comment on Soar, et al.'s Case Study of Problems and Use of Ecstasy

2005 ◽  
Vol 96 (2) ◽  
pp. 322-322
Author(s):  
Robert G. Newman
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Adverse Effects

This case report provides no basis for drawing any conclusions regarding possible adverse effects of use of Ecstasy.

scholarly journals Erythromycin in therapy of cyclic vomiting syndrome

2007 ◽  
Vol 135 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 339-341 ◽  
Author(s):  
Momcilo Pavlovic ◽  
Nedeljko Radlovic ◽  
Zoran Lekovic ◽  
Karolina Berenji
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome ◽  
Unknown Aetiology ◽  
Variable Success ◽  
Erythromycin Therapy ◽  
Cyclic Vomiting

Cyclic vomiting syndrome is an insufficiently understood disorder which manifests itself in stereotypical episodes of vomiting with no detectable organic cause. Considering its unknown aetiology, drugs borrowed from various medication classes are applied in the therapy of this disorder, with variable success. Among other medicaments, erythromycin is also used in treatment of cyclic vomiting syndrome. This is a case study in which the application of erythromycin led to the prevention of attacks of cyclic vomiting syndrome. Our case report presents how periodical erythromycin therapy in two-week intervals at expected attack periods in a girl led to disappearance of cyclic vomiting. Adverse effects of erythromycin did not show up.

scholarly journals EFFECTIVENESS OF ORAL AND TOPICAL UNANI FORMULATIONS IN TAQASHSHUR AL-JILD (PSORIASIS): A CASE STUDY

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bhoraniya Abdullah Ismail ◽  
Ansari Umme Ammara Maqbool Ahmad ◽  
Juveria Jabeen ◽  
Mohd Afsahul Kalam
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Skin Disorder ◽  
Unani Medicine ◽  
Treatment And Prevention ◽  
Scalp Psoriasis ◽  
Autoimmune Inflammatory Disease ◽  
Prevention Of Recurrence

Taqashshur al-Jild (Psoriasis) is an Autoimmune Inflammatory disease with a worldwide prevalence of about 1.5 -2%. A 27 years old male patient, approached the outpatient department of the N ational Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorder (NRIUMSD), Hyderabad, with complaints of itching, scaling like dandruff, bleeding, burning of the scalp for one month. The examination of the skin revealed Psoriasis of the scalp. The patient was treated with the Unani regimen comprising of compound formulations Itrifal Shahetra (oral) 5gm, Habb-i-Musaffi Khoon (oral) 2 tablets, Marham Safed Kafoori (Topical), and Roghan Kamela (Topical) over scalp twice daily for 8 weeks days. The patient did not report any adverse effects during and after the treatment. After 8 weeks days of treatment, the whole scalp showed absence of the sign and symptoms of the disease. There was no recurrence of the disease during the next 2 months of post-treatment follow-up. This case report documented the successful treatment and prevention of recurrence of scalp psoriasis through Unani medicines. It concluded that the Unani regimen is effective and safe in the management of scalp psoriasis.

Misophonia: An Evidence-Based Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 685-690
Author(s):  
C. S. Vanaja ◽  
Miriam Soni Abigail
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Case History ◽  
Pure Tone ◽  
Physiological Responses ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Management Option ◽  
Pure Tone Audiogram

Purpose Misophonia is a sound tolerance disorder condition in certain sounds that trigger intense emotional or physiological responses. While some persons may experience misophonia, a few patients suffer from misophonia. However, there is a dearth of literature on audiological assessment and management of persons with misophonia. The purpose of this report is to discuss the assessment of misophonia and highlight the management option that helped a patient with misophonia. Method A case study of a 26-year-old woman with the complaint of decreased tolerance to specific sounds affecting quality of life is reported. Audiological assessment differentiated misophonia from hyperacusis. Management included retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy based on the principles described by P. J. Jastreboff and Jastreboff (2014). A misophonia questionnaire was administered at regular intervals to monitor the effectiveness of therapy. Results A detailed case history and audiological evaluations including pure-tone audiogram and Johnson Hyperacusis Index revealed the presence of misophonia. The patient benefitted from intervention, and the scores of the misophonia questionnaire indicated a decrease in the severity of the problem. Conclusions It is important to differentially diagnose misophonia and hyperacusis in persons with sound tolerance disorders. Retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy can help patients who suffer from misophonia.

Intensive Stuttering Therapy With Telepractice Follow-up: A Case Study

2011 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farzan Irani ◽  
Rodney Gabel
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Therapeutic Intervention ◽  
Intensive Therapy ◽  
Positive Outcome ◽  
Eclectic Approach

This case report describes the positive outcome of a therapeutic intervention that integrated an intensive, residential component with follow-up telepractice for a 21 year old male who stutters. This therapy utilized an eclectic approach to intensive therapy in conjunction with a 12-month follow-up via video telepractice. The results indicated that the client benefited from the program as demonstrated by a reduction in percent stuttered syllables, a reduction in stuttering severity, and a change in attitudes and feelings related to stuttering and speaking.

Hodgkin Disease and Pregnancy - A Case Report

2014 ◽  
Vol 68 (2) ◽  
pp. 104-106
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Pivkova Veljanovska ◽  
Sonja Genadieva Stavrik ◽  
Zlate Stojanoski ◽  
Lazar Cadievski ◽  
Adela Stefanija ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Hodgkin Disease ◽  
Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
Chemotherapy Treatment ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Hematological Disorder

Abstract The article presents a case with diagnosed Hodgkin disease (HD) during pregnancy. The aim of this case study was to present diagnostic possibilities in determining HD stage during pregnancy and therapeutic dilemmas. The incidence of HD during pregnancy is 3.2% of all cases with this malignant hematological disorder. The treatment of this disease during pregnancy depends on disease-related factors, pregnancy-related factors, as well as possible implications for fetal morbidity and mortality. The need of analysis of the nature of the disease during pregnancy indicates examination of a larger series of pregnant women with HD and the drawn conclusions affect the decision whether chemotherapy treatment should start immediately or it should be postponed for after delivery.

Managament of Bhagandara (Fistula-in-Ano) by Palasha Ksharasutra prepared with Arkaksheera - A Case Report.

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ganapathi Rao ◽  
Vijay Kumar ◽  
Ashok Naikar ◽  
Chandrakanth Halli
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Success Rate ◽  
Spinal Anesthesia ◽  
Curcuma Longa ◽  
Weekly Interval ◽  
Butea Monosperma ◽  
Fistula In Ano

A standard Ksharasutra is practiced in treatment of Bhagandara (fistula-in-ano) with high success rate and minimum recurrence rate. In previous research it was noted that Pittaja Prakruti patients sometime might cause more perianal irritation due to Apamarga Ksharasutra. So in this study Palasha Ksharasutra prepared in Arkaksheera was prepared by Palasha Kshara (Ash of Butea monosperma), Arka Ksheera (Calotropis gigantic) and turmeric powder (Curcuma longa). This Ksharasutra was prepared as per the API guidelines and preserved in air tight tube. A patient of Pittaja predominant Prakruti with fistula-in ano having two external opening at 6 and 7 O’ clock position of anus was treated with application of Ksharasutra. The Palasha Ksharasutra prepared in Arkaksheera was applied in these two opening under spinal anesthesia. Then Ksharasutra was changed by weekly interval under local xylocaine jelly 2%. The length of thread was measured weekly and noted in the case to assess the unit cutting time (UCT). The unit cutting time (UCT) of first thread was 7.5 days/cm and second one had UCT 6.8 days/cm. During the treatment patient was doing his job regularly without hampering the quality of life. After 2 months patient was free from all symptoms of fistula with normal scar and without any complications. This case study demonstrated the utility of Palasha Ksharasutra prepared in Arkaksheera in multiple fistula-in ano.

scholarly journals Delayed-Type Hypersensitivity Reaction to Red Tattoo Ink Triggered by Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir for Hepatitis C: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
pp. 379-383
Author(s):  
Meghan L. McPhie ◽  
Kevin Y.M. Ren ◽  
J. Michael Hendry ◽  
Sonja Molin ◽  
Thomas Herzinger
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Hypersensitivity Reaction ◽  
Allergic Reaction ◽  
Delayed Type Hypersensitivity ◽  
Histological Features

Tattoos have become increasingly popular worldwide making adverse effects from tattoos a growing concern. In our report, we present a 51-year-old man who developed an unusual allergic reaction to the red ink portions of his tattoos that coincided with the initiation of ledipasvir/sofosbuvir treatment for his hepatitis C. Clinical and histological features were consistent with a delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction to red ink.

Impact of poor evidence management on DNA profiling in sexual assault and homicide: A case report

2021 ◽  
pp. 002581722096648
Author(s):  
Naresh Kumar ◽  
Pooja Puri ◽  
SK Shukla ◽  
Deepa Verma
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Dna Profiling ◽  
Sexual Assaults ◽  
Criminal Cases ◽  
Her Family ◽  
Female Victims ◽  
Vaginal Swabs ◽  
Biological Evidence

Increasing numbers of female victims of violent sexual assaults are being murdered with the aim of concealing the identity of the perpetrator. Proper handling and analysis of evidence is very important in gaining a conviction in many criminal cases. After evidence is collected, due precautions must be taken to ensure that the integrity of the sample is maintained, and chances of contamination are minimised. This paper presents a case study where improper handling of biological evidence led to loss of evidentiary value, and the semen could not be located on the vaginal swabs and victim’s garments due to improper preservation of samples. However, the DNA from the nail of a decomposed finger helped identify the victim, and the suspect was apprehended based on the clues given by her family.

scholarly journals Plaque erosion causing ST-elevation myocardial infarction after consumption of cannabis and N2O in a 27-year old man: a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Bär ◽  
Fabien Praz ◽  
Lorenz Räber
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Cardiovascular Effects ◽  
Drug Eluting Stent ◽  
Culprit Lesion ◽  
Vascular Events ◽  
The Public ◽  
Plaque Erosion ◽  
First Case

Abstract Background The recreational drugs cannabis and nitrous oxide (N2O) are known for pro-atherogenic effects and are associated with an elevated risk of myocardial infarction. These cardiovascular effects might be underestimated by the public. Culprit-lesion composition of myocardial infarctions associated with cannabis and N2O has been unknown so far. This case report aims to raise the awareness of the adverse cardiovascular effects of cannabis and N2O and reports, for the first time, optical coherence tomography (OCT) findings of the culprit lesion. Case presentation This is a case report of a 27-year old man with anterior ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) after intoxication with cannabis and N2O. Coronary angiography and OCT revealed plaque erosion with subsequent subtotal thrombotic occlusion of the left anterior descending artery that was successfully treated with 1 drug-eluting stent. The patient was symptom free at 6 months follow-up and had been able to abstain from drug consumption. Conclusions This is the first case to demonstrate the association between cannabis and N2O abuse and plaque erosion on OCT in a young man with STEMI. In contrast to smoking, whose adverse effects are well-known, the cardiovascular effects of cannabis and N2O might be underestimated. These adverse effects should gain more awareness in the public to prevent early vascular events in young adults.

scholarly journals Duodenal atresia with familial apple peel syndrome: case study with review of literature

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. e230160
Author(s):  
Jyotsna M Kirtane ◽  
Snehal A Bhange ◽  
Fazal Nabi ◽  
Varshil Shah
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Parenteral Nutrition ◽  
Total Parenteral Nutrition ◽  
Postoperative Period ◽  
Duodenal Atresia ◽  
Short Length ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Jejunal Atresia ◽  
Apple Peel

This is a case report of a neonate who was antenatally diagnosed with jejunal atresia which turned out to be duodenal atresia with apple peel syndrome. A previous sibling, who also had apple peel but with jejunal atresia, succumbed to sepsis after surgery. The first sibling had jejunal stenosis and had died of sepsis following surgery. Combination of duodenal atresia with apple peel is extremely rare. This coupled with a familial condition is rarer still. This case was challenging due to the short length of the gut and prolonged need for total parenteral nutrition and sepsis in postoperative period.

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