Risk of Guillain –Barré syndrome from fresh chicken in the United Kingdom
Publication date: December 2016 Source:Journal of Acute Medicine, Volume 6, Issue 4 Author(s): Benjamin R. Wakerley, Nobuhiro Yuki A recent survey by the Food Standards Authority indicated that nearly two-thirds of chickens sold by major retailers in the UK are contaminated with the bacterium Campylobacter. From a public health and neurological perspective campylobacteriosis is of great importance. Not only is it a frequent source of food poisoning, but one species, Campylobacter jejuni, is also known to trigger Guillain–Barré syndrome, the most common cause of flaccid paralysis worldwide. Here we briefly review the...
Source: Journal of Acute Medicine - November 23, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Sida cordifolia Linn. accelerates wound healing process in type 2 diabetic rats
Conclusion Our findings suggest that hydrogel of MeOHSC has a potential benefit in enhancing the wound healing process in diabetic condition. This is possibly because of the presence of phenolic compounds and confirmation of gallic acid in the extracts. (Source: Journal of Acute Medicine)
Source: Journal of Acute Medicine - November 2, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Kidney disease improving global outcome for predicting acute kidney injury in traumatic brain injury patients
Conclusion The incidence of AKI among patients with severe traumatic brain injury is striking. The association of Glasgow Outcome Scale with AKI helps to identify patients at a higher risk of developing AKI. Significant rates of mortality and MOF among patients with severe traumatic brain injury and AKI, necessitates consideration of renoprotective measures from the early days of hospital admission. (Source: Journal of Acute Medicine)
Source: Journal of Acute Medicine - October 29, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Risk of Guillain –Barré syndrome from fresh chicken in the United Kingdom
Publication date: Available online 15 October 2016 Source:Journal of Acute Medicine Author(s): Benjamin R. Wakerley, Nobuhiro Yuki A recent survey by the Food Standards Authority indicated that nearly two-thirds of chickens sold by major retailers in the UK are contaminated with the bacterium Campylobacter. From a public health and neurological perspective campylobacteriosis is of great importance. Not only is it a frequent source of food poisoning, but one species, Campylobacter jejuni, is also known to trigger Guillain–Barré syndrome, the most common cause of flaccid paralysis worldwide. Here we briefly review the...
Source: Journal of Acute Medicine - October 14, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
A rare cause of refractory hyponatremia after traumatic brain injury: Acute post-traumatic hypopituitarism due to pituitary stalk transection
We report a 1.5-year-old boy with refractory hyponatremia related to pituitary stalk transection, which is a rare cause of hyponatremia after traumatic brain injury. The patient was referred to our hospital with a hyponatremic convulsion 6 days after head trauma. The patient's laboratory findings were compatible with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH). The hyponatremic convulsion was treated with a hypertonic saline infusion and the SIADH was treated with fluid restriction, but serum levels of sodium did not increase. Acute post-traumatic hypopituitarism was diagnosed based on basal pituitary ...
Source: Journal of Acute Medicine - October 14, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
A rare case of isolated hepatic mucormycosis in association with hemophagocytosis syndrome
Publication date: Available online 15 October 2016 Source:Journal of Acute Medicine Author(s): Chitra Mehta, Mohammed Tariq Ali, Yatin Mehta, Jasvinder Singh Anand, Joby V. George Recent times have seen increasing frequencies of mucormycosis, especially in immunosuppressed individuals. This infection is associated with high mortality. Clinical manifestations of the disease vary, but rhino–orbito–cerebral and pulmonary involvements are more common. Here we present a case of a 32-year-old lady who was admitted with acute febrile illness with hemophagocytic syndrome. She was successfully treated but later developed...
Source: Journal of Acute Medicine - October 14, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Helium –oxygen mixture for treatment in upper airway obstruction; a mini-review
In conclusion, the physiochemical properties promoting laminar flow in restricted airways and the sparse but still seemingly positive clinical experience favor the use of helium–oxygen mixture as a symptomatic rescue therapy. The risk for side effects, apart from the reduced oxygen concentration in the inspired gas, seems minor. There is, however, still a lack of evidence to support the general use of oxygen–helium mixture for upper airway compromise due to the sparse information available. Further studies, although not easily designed, are warranted. (Source: Journal of Acute Medicine)
Source: Journal of Acute Medicine - October 9, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Isolated thrombosis of the vein of Labbe – Clinical and imaging features
We report the case of a normally fit and well 27 year old female, who presented to the Medical Assessment Unit with ongoing headaches, photophobia nausea and one episode of vomiting. Cranial Computed Tomography identified a wedge shape low density area in the right temporal lobe consistent with a venous infarct, which contained areas of acute haemorrhage. Further cranial magnetic resonance imaging confirmed the diagnosis of a thrombosed vein of labbe. This is a rare clinical finding. Her only risk factor was the recent commencement of the combined oral contraceptive pill. She was commenced on low molecular weight heparin a...
Source: Journal of Acute Medicine - October 5, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Effect of naringin on ammonium chloride-induced hyperammonemic rats: A dose-dependent study
Conclusion Among the three doses, 80Â mg/kg b.w. of naringin exhibited a more efficient antihyperammonemic effect in NH4Cl-induced hyperammonemic rats. Therefore, this study proves the protective effect of naringin in NH4Cl-induced hyperammonemic rats in an apparent dose-dependent manner. (Source: Journal of Acute Medicine)
Source: Journal of Acute Medicine - September 26, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Scrotum incarceration with nine galvanized iron rings: An unusual case report
Publication date: Available online 19 September 2016 Source:Journal of Acute Medicine Author(s): Ying-Chen Chou, Chi-Wen Juan, Tsung-Hsing Lin, Chih-Wei Tsai, Choon-Hoon Hii In this case report we describe the case of a 36-year-old male who presented to the emergency department with a grossly swollen scrotum. Nine galvanized iron rings were placed around his scrotum for the enhancement of his sexual performance. Attempts to remove them with lubricants, ring cutters, pliers, and orthopedic bone cutters were unsuccessful. Finally, they were removed with a hydraulic bolt cutter borrowed from the fire department. Genita...
Source: Journal of Acute Medicine - September 19, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Acute aortic dissection mimicking as ureteral calculus
We report a case of atypical aortic dissection who presented to ER with subtle unspecific renal colicky like pain as a primary symptom, which had made the prompt diagnosis very challenging and difficult. (Source: Journal of Acute Medicine)
Source: Journal of Acute Medicine - September 15, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Cardiac arrest during recovery after tilt-induced vasodepressor syncope in a 76-year old man
Publication date: Available online 25 August 2016 Source:Journal of Acute Medicine Author(s): Dorota ZyÅ›ko, Artur Fedorowski, Richard Sutton A 76-year-old man with a history of frequent syncope in youth and in the last 5 years was referred for a head-up tilt test. During the head-up tilt test, he developed a classical vasovagal reflex syncope. On immediate return to the supine position, the patient regained consciousness. Shortly afterward, the heart rate slowed distinctly and the patient became unresponsive with undetectable blood pressure. Chest compressions were initiated with return of spontaneous circulation 2Â...
Source: Journal of Acute Medicine - August 25, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Spontaneous rupture of peritoneal seeding hepatocellular carcinoma: Report of two cases
Conclusion This report highlights that spontaneous rupture of peritoneal seeding HCC can occur after spontaneous rupture of HCC. Emergency physicians should be aware of this rare complication, particularly in Asian countries. Surgical intervention is the appropriate choice for definitive treatment. (Source: Journal of Acute Medicine)
Source: Journal of Acute Medicine - August 24, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction as a presenting feature of meningoencephalitis
Publication date: Available online 21 July 2016 Source:Journal of Acute Medicine Author(s): Wei-Chen Lin, Cheng-Hsin Chu, Shou-Chuan Shih, Shih-Jung Cheng Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction is characterized by the signs and symptoms of a mechanical obstruction of the small or large bowel in the absence of a mechanical cause. It occurs in association with a wide spectrum of clinical conditions. This case illustrates an atypical presentation of this disease. Despite its rarity, meningoencephalitis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of acute colonic pseudo-obstruction accompanied with acute urine ret...
Source: Journal of Acute Medicine - July 22, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
A rare cause of acute abdomen after a sport-related blunt abdominal trauma  – Torsion of a normal ovary in a pre-pubertal girl
We reported the first known case of torsion of a normal adnexa after a sport-related blunt abdominal trauma in a pre-pubertal girl. Adnexal torsion can happen in a pre-pubertal girl with normal adnexa. Common laboratory examinations provide little help and image studies can be suggestive but often not diagnostic. Early gynecological or surgical consultation is recommended in the context of a high level of clinical suspicion. Early surgical treatment is well codified and should be conservative by laparoscopy as possible. (Source: Journal of Acute Medicine)
Source: Journal of Acute Medicine - July 20, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
