Integrative Therapy Use For Management Of Side Effects And Toxicities Experienced By Pediatric Oncology Patients,
2014
George Washington University
Integrative Therapy Use For Management Of Side Effects And Toxicities Experienced By Pediatric Oncology Patients, Shana Jacobs
Pediatrics Faculty Publications
Integrative Therapies (IT), otherwise known as Complementary and Alternative Medicine, are widely used among pediatric oncology patients, despite a paucity of available evidence. This review summarizes surveys that describe the prevalence of IT use by pediatric oncology patients, both during therapy and in survivorship, as well as the modalities being used. Additionally, the evidence that exists for specific treatments that appear to be efficacious in controlling specific symptoms is described. Finally, there are recommendations for practitioners on how to best counsel patients about IT use.
Mechanical Thrombectomy Versus Intrasinus Thrombolysis For Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis: A Non-Randomized Comparison.,
2014
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas, TX, USA
Mechanical Thrombectomy Versus Intrasinus Thrombolysis For Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis: A Non-Randomized Comparison., Fazeel M. Siddiqui, Chirantan Banerje, Susanna M. Zuurbier, Qing Hao, Chul Ahn, Glenn L. Prid, Mohammad Wasay, Charles B.L.M. . Majoie, David Liebeskind, ,Mark Johnson, Jan Stam
Department of Medicine
Small retrospective studies have shown the benefit of endovascular treatment with intrasinus thrombolysis (IST) or mechanical thrombectomy (MT) with/without IST (MT ± IST) in cases of multifocal cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT). Our study compares the mortality, functional outcome and periprocedural complications among patients treated with MT ± IST versus IST alone. We reviewed clinical and angiographic findings of 63 patients with CVT who received endovascular treatment at three tertiary care centers. Primary outcome variables were discharge mortality and neurological dysfunction, and intermediate (three months) and long-term (>six months) morbidity. The modified Rankin scale (mRS) was used to assess morbidity. …
Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis Caused By Naegleria Fowleri, Karachi, Pakistan.,
2011
Aga Khan University
Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis Caused By Naegleria Fowleri, Karachi, Pakistan., Sadia Shakoor, Mohammad Asim Beg,, Syed Faisal Mahmood, Rebecca Bandea, Rama Sriram, Fatima Noman, Farheen Ali,, Govinda S. Visvesvara, Afia Zafar
Department of Medicine
We report 13 cases of Naegleria fowleri primary amebic meningoencephalitis in persons in Karachi, Pakistan, who had no history of aquatic activities. Infection likely occurred through ablution with tap water. An increase in primary amebic meningoencephalitis cases may be attributed to rising temperatures, reduced levels of chlorine in potable water, or deteriorating water distribution systems.
