Intermittent inhaled corticosteroids in infants with episodic wheezing

Article Abstract:

The Prevention of Asthma in Childhood (PAC) study was conducted to assess the efficacy of inhaled budesonide relative to that of placebo after a first episode of wheezing in reducing subsequent respiratory symptoms during the first three years of life. The result obtained caution against the widespread use of short courses of inhaled corticosteroids in the treatment of episodic wheezing while regular inhaled corticosteroid therapy should be reserved for young children with persistent wheezing.

Patient outcomes, Prevention, Corticosteroids, Asthma in children, Childhood asthma, Wheeze, Wheezing, Inhaled medication, Corticosteroid drugs

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Case 5-2006: An 11-year-old girl with loss of vision in the right eye

Article Abstract:

An 11-year-old girl is evaluated for a loss of vision in the right eye, revealing leukokoria and a posterior fibrovascular lesion in right eye. The case was staged as having regional extension of the tumor, a therapy was proposed after enucleation consisted of alternating courses of chemotherapy in addition to protonbeam radiation, and repeated MRI of her brain and orbits one month after completing therapy showed no evidence of recurrent tumor.

Case studies, Vision disorders, Eye tumours, Eye tumors

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Management of crush-related injuries after disasters

Article Abstract:

The lifesaving aspects of medical care that can be related to both global and local coordination of crush-related acute renal failure are discussed. The preparations for disasters should include logistic plans for transferring the victims to the nearest health care facilities, effectively managing limited medical personnel and resources and making realistic requests to obtain additional medical supplies and personnel.

Management dynamics, HEALTH SERVICES, Care and treatment, Management, Health care industry, Company business management, Acute renal failure, Acute kidney failure, Disaster victims

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