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Pregnancy in systemic lupus erythematosus: A retrospective study from a developing community
(2008)
Little data exists from the developing world on pregnancy in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). A 10-year review of pregnancies in lupus patients was conducted at a tertiary hospital in a developing country. Forty-seven ...
Survival of patients with SLE admitted to an intensive care unit - A retrospective study
(2005)
We examined the demography, reasons for admission and cause of death in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients admitted to a medical intensive care unit (ICU) over a 7-year period. Fourteen patients were admitted ...
Diffusion MRI findings in Wilson's disease
(2003)
Six patients having Wilson's disease were studied with diffusion MRI in order to characterize cerebral lesions. Diffusion MRI was obtained using the spin-echo, echo-planar sequence with a gradient strength of 30mT/m. The ...
Brainstem ischemic lesions on MRI in children with tuberculous meningitis: With diffusion weighted confirmation
(2009)
Introduction: The Western Cape in South Africa has one of the highest incidences of tuberculous meningitis (TBM) in the world. Despite therapy, the outcome in children with advanced TBM remains dismal. Magnetic resonance ...
MRI to demonstrate diagnostic features and complications of TBM not seen with CT
(2009)
Background: Computed tomography (CT) findings in children with tuberculous meningitis (TBM) often do not explain the clinical presentation and may even be normal. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has the potential to ...
Granular myringitis: Report of three prospective studies evaluating treatment options
(2010)
[No abstract available]
Primary osteogenic sarcoma of the breast detected on skeletal scintigraphy
(2006)
A 74-year-old woman presented with a painless breast mass. Mammography of both breasts showed a large, lobulated calcific dense mass in the upper quadrant of the left breast. A skeletal scan showed very intense concentration ...
Maternal position during caesarean section for preventing maternal and neonatal complications.
(2010)
BACKGROUND: During caesarean section mothers can be in different positions. Theatre tables could be tilted laterally, upwards, downwards or flexed and wedges or cushions could be used. There is no consensus on the best ...
Oestrogens and progestogens for preventing and treating postnatal depression.
(2000)
BACKGROUND: Postnatal depression, with a prevalence of at least 10%, is probably the most common complication of the puerperium. A deficiency or imbalance of sex hormones has repeatedly been suggested as a cause. OBJECTIVES: ...
Long-term follow up of childhood tuberculous meningitis
(2002)
The purpose of the present study was to determine the long-term outcome of 76 children (40 females and 36 males) diagnosed and treated with modern antituberculosis drugs. The median age of the children on admission was ...