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{"title":"Loneliness, social support networks, mood, and well-being among the community-dwelling elderly, Mysore","authors":"M. Narendran, R. Manjunath, M. Murthy","doi":"10.4103/injms.injms_94_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/injms.injms_94_22","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Humans are social beings. Older adults more commonly endorse social engagement than physical health when describing successful aging. Deficits in social support have been associated with a wide variety of adverse health outcomes in older age, ranging from physical health to depression and self-harm. In this study, we attempt to identify the relative contributions of subjective social isolation (loneliness) and objective social isolation, measured as support network type, to depression and well-being among the community-dwelling elderly. Therefore, the objective of the study was to estimate the prevalence of loneliness and depression and to know the relationship between social network type, loneliness, and depression among the community-dwelling elderly. Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional study was done for a period of 6 months. Individuals aged 60 years and above were included and severely ill and bed-ridden patients were excluded from the study. Sampling method used was population proportion to size with sample size of 290. The participants were interviewed using a semistructured questionnaire, where demographic and personal data and social network pattern were collected. Depression was assessed using the Geriatric Depression Scale. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences Software, 22.0 version. Descriptive statistics like percentage, mean, and standard deviation were applied. Inferential statistical tests such as the Chi-square test were applied to find out the association and expressed it as statistically significant at a P value < 0.05. Results: Among the study participants, 44.3% were lonely, 19.4% felt hopeless, and only 38% felt satisfaction in life and happiness. \"Suggestive Depression\" was seen among 48.6% and \"Persistent Depressive Mood\" was seen in about 20.2% of participants. Loneliness explained the excess risk of depression in the widowed. Similarly, 38.2% had a nonintegrated social network and 32% had integrated social network who also reported being lonely. Conclusion: Loneliness and social networks both independently affect mood and well-being in the elderly, underlying a very significant proportion of depressed mood.","PeriodicalId":43811,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Medical Specialities","volume":"14 1","pages":"37 - 41"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47222551","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Syncope and QT prolongation associated with the use of herbal product and m-RNA vaccination in a young woman","authors":"O. Pirhan, C. Yıldız","doi":"10.4103/injms.injms_119_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/injms.injms_119_22","url":null,"abstract":"Herein, we report a case of a 31-year-old woman with syncope due to QT prolongation 36 h after the second dose of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination. During her comprehensive history taking, she admitted the use of herbal preparation. Her initial electrocardiogram showed a QTc interval of 690 ms, and she was interned to the intensive care unit (ICU). Her biochemical findings revealed no evidence of electrolyte abnormalities, and oral propranolol was started. During ICU monitorization, she developed polymorphic ventricular tachycardia, which subsequently degenerated into ventricular fibrillation. Genetic investigation identified KCNQ1 mutation, and ICD implantation was performed. The patient was discharged with mexiletine and propranolol treatment, and the outpatient clinic follow-up was recommended.","PeriodicalId":43811,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Medical Specialities","volume":"14 1","pages":"53 - 55"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45574922","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Anti-N-methyl-D-Aspartate-Receptor encephalitis following herpes simplex virus encephalitis – Presenting as a pediatric patient with abnormal movements and psychiatric manifestation","authors":"Sravani Kolla, Lokeswari Balleda, Chandrasekhara Thimmapuram","doi":"10.4103/injms.injms_127_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/injms.injms_127_22","url":null,"abstract":"Herpes simplex virus (HSV) encephalitis remains one of the more severe forms of childhood encephalitis. The clinical course of HSV encephalitis is usually monophasic but occasionally complicated by a clinical relapse, causing biphasic illness. Sometimes relapse may be due to secondary immune mechanisms. Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor encephalitis is an example of immune-mediated relapse following herpes encephalitis. This is still underrecognized, with probable grave consequences if not treated early. Our index case was an 8-year-old male child with severe generalized choreoathetosis and behavioral disturbances, presented 4 weeks after documented HSV encephalitis. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) was positive for anti-NMDA receptor antibodies. The diagnosis was confirmed and treated with intravenous (IV) immunoglobulins (2 g/kg) and IV pulse-dose methylprednisolone (30 mg/kg) for 5 days. Other supportive management included tablet revocon 25 mg (tetrabenazine) ¼ tablet BD, clonazepam 0.25 mg one tablet BD, and syrup sizodon (risperidone) 0.5 mg BD. The patient is on regular follow-up and is recovering well but slowly. Patients with relapsing symptoms following HSV encephalitis or prolonged atypical symptoms, with repeat CSF-negative polymerase chain reaction for HSV should routinely be tested for NMDA receptor immunoglobulin G antibodies in CSF and/or serum. It is important to be aware of this differential diagnosis because patients respond well to immunotherapy.","PeriodicalId":43811,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Medical Specialities","volume":"14 1","pages":"56 - 59"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42258618","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Intractable vomiting: An interesting case","authors":"Khyati Thapliyal, A. Garg, Vivek Singh","doi":"10.4103/injms.injms_98_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/injms.injms_98_22","url":null,"abstract":"Nausea and vomiting constitute one of the most common presenting symptoms in a variety of diseases in clinical practice. Recurrent vomiting can be due to simple gastritis which may lead to dehydration and electrolyte disturbances to threatening intracranial hypertension. Prolonged recurrent vomiting can also lead to malnutrition. Esophageal dysmotility is usually associated with dysphagia but is infrequently associated with recurrent vomiting. We report a case of acute-onset intractable vomiting in a 50-year-old Indian female who presented with severe dehydration and hypernatremia. A timed barium esophagogram revealed dilated esophagus with a rat-tail appearance. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy revealed dilated esophagus with a tight esophageal-gastric junction. With a diagnosis of achalasia cardia, the patient underwent peroral endoscopic myotomy with complete resolution of symptoms.","PeriodicalId":43811,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Medical Specialities","volume":"14 1","pages":"42 - 44"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44760887","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Is there significant difference in the activity of strong carbol fuchsin against bacteria and fungi?","authors":"FalahHasan Obayes Al-Khikani, AalaeSalman Ayit","doi":"10.4103/injms.injms_99_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/injms.injms_99_23","url":null,"abstract":"Dear Editor, The pathogenic bacteria and fungi developed resistance to multiple antibiotics, making them difficult to treat with standard therapies. Hence, using alternative strategies such as strong carbol fuchsin (SCF) dye to treat them is urgent.[1] SCF is a red-colored dye commonly used in histology to stain biological tissues and microorganisms. SCF has a high affinity for acidic structures such as nucleic acids and polysaccharides, making it useful for staining cell nuclei and cartilage. It is also used in Gram staining to differentiate bacteria based on their cell wall composition. Gram-positive bacteria retain the stain, while Gram-negative bacteria do not.[2] Candida albicans were isolated from three sites (vagina, oral, and urine) in 30 patients and cultured in Sabouraud dextrose agar and confirmed by germ tube test. A total of 30 Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa were isolated from wounds by culturing the specimens in three media (Blood Agar, MacConkey’s agar, and Mannitol Salt agar). The well diffusion method is used to evaluate the activity of SCF; the diameter of the inhibited growth is measured in millimeters. It is considered sensitive when the inhibition zone is >13 mm. All the statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 26 software (SPSS Inc., Chicago, USA). All 30 isolates of C. albicans showed 100% sensitivity to SCF, while 96.7% of bacterial isolates were sensitive to SCF [Figure 1]. The mean of the inhibition zone for C. albicans was 19.17 ± 2.37 mm, whereas for bacteria was 22.37 ± 5.63 mm with significant differences (P = 0.006) [Table 1]. That means bacteria are more susceptible to SCF than yeast with large inhibition zone.Figure 1: Antimicrobial activity of strong carbol fuchsinTable 1: The mean of inhibition zone of strong carbol fuchsin for bacteria and yeastAnother study found 100% efficacy of safranin against Gram-positive bacteria (S. aureus) but only 20% sensitivity against Gram-negative bacteria (P. aeruginosa).[3] Only a few researchers have looked at SCF’s antibacterial activity against microorganisms. On Fusobacterium nucleatum and Porphyromonas gingivalis, photodynamic therapy with Safranine O had a pronounced antibacterial effect. Streptococcus gordonii, on the other hand, was fully eradicated.[4] Another study, however, found that certain strains of bacteria could develop resistance to safranin over time when exposed to the dye in laboratory cultures.[5] The percentage of resistance and sensitivity of organisms differ depending on a number of factors, including the concentration of the dye, the strain of the pathogen being tested, and the conditions under which the microorganism are grown and tested.[6] CONCLUSION The bacteria (S. aureus and P. aeruginosa) 22.37 ± 5.63 mm are more susceptible to SCF than C. albicans 19.17 ± 2.37 mm significantly (P = 0.006). Financial support and sponsorship None. Conflicts of interest There are no conflicts of interest.","PeriodicalId":43811,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Medical Specialities","volume":"115 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135844881","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Chiari network: An incidental echocardiographic finding in an asymptomatic pregnant female","authors":"S Parthasarathy, BalasubramaniyanAmirtha Ganesh","doi":"10.4103/injms.injms_37_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/injms.injms_37_23","url":null,"abstract":"Dear Editor, We report an asymptomatic pregnant woman with Chiari network defect in a routine echocardiogram. The intricacies are discussed. Hans Chiari explained abnormal fibrous lace-like strands spanning from the inferior vena cava (IVC) or coronary sinus valve margins to the crista terminalis region in 1897. He inspired the name of the network. The Chiari network is formed by the incomplete resorption of the right sinus venous valve. It is a congenital abnormality that occurs during fetal development and is relatively uncommon, affecting &lt;2% of the general population.[1] Although it rarely causes symptoms or health problems, it can be observed during regular echocardiography. Antenatal maternal echocardiography is not recommended. However due to enlarging uterus and concomitant anemia, the mothers may have dyspnoea on exertion.[2] This prompts many obstetricians to recommend echocardiograms in otherwise normal mothers. A 27-year-old primigravida with 34 weeks of gestation came to us for a routine echocardiogram. Clinically she was normal with basic investigations within normal limits. We discovered a whip-like structure extending from the IVC opening and freely moving within the right atrial cavity [Figure 1]. There was a trivial mitral regurgitation. The left ventricular and right ventricular functions were normal with normal pulmonary pressure. There was neither an atrial aneurysm nor patent foramen ovale. A clinical diagnosis of the Chiari network was made and the essentially benign nature of the disease was clearly explained and any element of anxiety was taken care of [Video 1].Figure 1: Showing the chiari network(arrow) {\"href\":\"Single Video Player\",\"role\":\"media-player-id\",\"content-type\":\"play-in-place\",\"position\":\"float\",\"orientation\":\"portrait\",\"label\":\"Video Clip 1\",\"caption\":\"\",\"object-id\":[{\"pub-id-type\":\"doi\",\"id\":\"\"},{\"pub-id-type\":\"other\",\"content-type\":\"media-stream-id\",\"id\":\"1_0lknfh8h\"},{\"pub-id-type\":\"other\",\"content-type\":\"media-source\",\"id\":\"Kaltura\"}]} In most cases, the Chiari network causes no complications or health issues. However, it can increase the risk of certain conditions in some cases, such as: Blood clots: The Chiari network can start causing chaos in the blood flow, which could also lead to the formation of blood clots, leading to complications such as stroke or pulmonary embolism. Infective endocarditis: The presence of the Chiari network can make the heart more vulnerable to bacterial infection, leading to infective endocarditis, a potentially fatal condition. Cardiac arrhythmias: The Chiari network can disrupt the electrical activity of the heart, causing arrhythmias. Right heart valve or blood vessel obstruction: the Chiari network can cause the above complication resulting in symptoms such as dyspnoea, fatigue, and chest pain. It is worth noting that these side effects are uncommon and affect only a small percentage of people with Chiari network.[3] Most people with this condition have no major medical ","PeriodicalId":43811,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Medical Specialities","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135844885","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Vaginal birth after cesarean score for the prediction of successful vaginal birth after cesarean section – A prospective observational study","authors":"N. Varun, A. Nigam, Nidhi Gupta, F. Mazhari, Varun Kashyap","doi":"10.4103/injms.injms_77_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/injms.injms_77_22","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the demographic and obstetrical factors affecting the chances of vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) delivery and to develop a scoring system for the prediction of same. Materials and Methods: It was a prospective observational study done over a period of 1 year. A total of 100 term pregnant women with previous one lower-segment cesarean section (LSCS) fulfilling the criteria for a trial of labor were recruited for the study. As 23 patients refused to undergo trial of labor after cesarean (TOLAC) in early labor, 77 women formed the study group. Parameters assessed to predict successful TOLAC were maternal age, body mass index (BMI), history of prior vaginal delivery, interdelivery interval, indication of previous cesarean section, gestational age, type of labor, Bishop's score, and expected baby weight. Scores 0–2 were given, and the mean score obtained was correlated with the outcome of TOLAC. Results: Successful vaginal delivery occurred in 57.14% (44/77) of women. BMI ≤30 kg/m2 (P = 0.004), parity ≤ 3 (P = 0.005), Bishop's score >4 (P = 0.000), spontaneous onset of labor at the time of admission (P = 0.001), and nonrecurrent indication of previous LSCS (P = 0.029) were found to be significantly associated with the VBAC. The probability of having a successful VBAC was 83.3% and 100%, with the VBAC score value of more than 18 and 20, respectively. Conclusion: The mean VBAC score of 18–20 by the current scoring system is beneficial in predicting the outcome. This can help in counseling the patient, relatives as well as health professionals to undergo labor trial to decrease the cesarean section rate in the current era.","PeriodicalId":43811,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Medical Specialities","volume":"14 1","pages":"15 - 21"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43638457","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"NOTCH and tumor necrosis factor-alpha converting enzyme levels could be used in COVID-19 for risk stratification","authors":"Dilay Karabulut, G. Erdal, C. Yıldız, G. Hergünsel, Umut Karabulut, Elif Binboğa, N. Isiksacan","doi":"10.4103/injms.injms_52_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/injms.injms_52_22","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Novel coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) has become a public emergency that is characterized by a dysregulated immune response and hypercoagulable state. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate NOTCH and tumor necrosis factor-alpha converting enzyme (TACE) levels in COVID-19-infected patients and assess their predictive value on the severity of the disease. Methods: A total of 116 severe-critical COVID-19 patients who were interned intensive care were included in the study. The severity of the disease was evaluated according to the WHO classification system. Patients were divided into two groups according to their cTroponin T (cTnT) levels. Patients who had cTnT levels at least five times the upper limit of normal constituted Group 1 (n = 58); patients who had normal cTnT levels constituted Group 2 (n = 58). Besides, 62 age- and sex-matched healthy controls, who applied to cardiology outward clinic were taken as a control group (Group 3). All patients underwent echocardiographic examination. NOTCH and TACE levels were assessed using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results: The average age of the patients was 59.96 ± 15.46 years, 92 (51.7%) were female and 86 (48.3%) were male. The mean length of hospital stay was 16.35 ± 10.97 days. NOTCH levels were significantly higher in Group 1 patients compared to Group 2 and control group of patients P = 0.001). NOTCH levels of Group 2 were significantly higher compared to the control group (P = 0.002). Similarly, the TACE levels of Group 1 were significantly higher than that of Group 2 and the control group (P = 0.001). Mortality and length of hospital stay were significantly higher in Group 1 patients compared to Group 2 patients (P = 0.002 and P = 0.004, respectively). TACE levels of deceased patients were significantly higher than that of live patients (P = 0.004). There was a positive relationship between the length of hospital stay and NOTCH levels in Group 1 patients (r = 0.527, P = 0.003). TACE and NOTCH levels were positively correlated with troponin levels (r = 0.627 and r = 0.671, respectively P < 0.001 for both). NOTCH value of 0.34 nmol/L and TACE value of 6.53 μg/mL predicted inhospital mortality with a sensitivity of 90.30% and 63.6% and specificity of 91.5% and 78.6%, respectively. Conclusion: Measurement of NOTCH and TACE levels during severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus infection could be helpful for risk stratification.","PeriodicalId":43811,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Medical Specialities","volume":"13 1","pages":"221 - 225"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2022-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42046758","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Cerebral edema: Role of insulin and insulin signaling pathways in the brain","authors":"Tariq Janjua, L. Moscote-Salazar","doi":"10.4103/injms.injms_73_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/injms.injms_73_22","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":43811,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Medical Specialities","volume":"13 1","pages":"265 - 266"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2022-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44614614","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Clinical spectrum and outcome of guillain-barré syndrome with plasmapheresis","authors":"Safia Bano, Zomer Sardar, M. Ahmar, Sumayyah Liaquat, B. Shafiq, A. Numan","doi":"10.4103/injms.injms_50_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/injms.injms_50_22","url":null,"abstract":"Context: Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is an acute inflammatory neuropathy and has several electrophysiological subtypes and clinical variants. Treatment is mainly supportive and immunotherapy is given to shorten the disease course. Aims: The aim of this study was to define the outcome of GBS with plasmapheresis and to determine its clinical spectrum. Materials and Methods: The prospective study was done at Mayo Hospital, Lahore, for 1 year from November 2020 to November 2021. The diagnosis of GBS was made on Brighton criteria for GBS. The outcome of therapy was assessed at 3 and 6 months, using the Medical Research Council Scale and Hughes Functional Grading Scale (HFGS). Results: A total of 50 patients were enrolled in the study. Twenty-seven (54%) were males and 23 (46%) were females. Seventeen (34%) had acute motor axonal neuropathy, 16 (32%) had acute motor and sensory axonal neuropathy, 15 (30%) had acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy, and 2 (4%) had Miller-Fisher syndrome. Plasmapheresis was done in all patients. HFGS score was assessed at discharge, at 3 months, and after 6 months of illness onset. The improvement in mean HFGS score was 2.79 ± 0.41 at 3 months and 1.94 ± 0.25 at 6 months of symptoms onset from the mean score of 3.46 ± 0.93 at the time of discharge from the hospital. Conclusion: Excellent outcome was observed after plasmapheresis. Majority of participants were able to walk without support at the 6-month follow-up. Plasmapheresis should be initiated early in the management of GBS where intravenous immunoglobulins are costly.","PeriodicalId":43811,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Medical Specialities","volume":"13 1","pages":"226 - 230"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2022-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48040260","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}