New Emirates Medical Journal - Volume 3, Issue 2, 2022

Background Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS syndrome) is a rare, T-cell mediated hypersensitivity reaction that develops secondary to a drug reaction. Several drugs have been associated with DRESS syndrome, most commonly carbamazepine. The mechanism is not clearly understood. It is a life-threatening condition that can present with skin rash, hematologic abnormalities, lymph Read More

Background Pituitary Stalk Interruption Syndrome is a rare midline brain anomaly involving the pituitary gland that leads to a variable degree of pituitary hypofunction with a classic neuroimaging finding of the ectopic posterior pituitary, thin or absent pituitary stalk, and anterior pituitary hypoplasia. Case Presentation We present the case of a term newborn who developed encephalopathy and respiratory distress during t Read More

Background Based on the adverse event reporting system, the authors observed unique occupational and pharmacological trends in central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC); despite being a common condition in the region, there are no large epidemiological studies. Objective The study aims to describe the clinical profile, risk factors, and co-medications of CSC in a multispecialty hospital in the UAE. Methods Hospital based retro Read More

Background Beyond their vital role in blood transfusion, ABO antigens were speculated to be involved in developing various human illnesses, including infectious, neoplastic, cardiovascular, and many others. Many researchers attempted to highlight the relationship between kidney disease and ABO phenotypes. The majority of these reports showed a predominance of blood group O antigen among patients with chronic kidn Read More

Background Polyarteritis nodosa or PAN is a rare disease. It is diagnosed frequently in middle age patients and the elderly. Reduction in hepatitis B virus infection has been associated with a reduction in the prevalence of PAN. Case Presentation We present a 78-year-old patient with extensive skin lesions, weight loss, high blood pressure (HBP), polyneuropathy, evidence of hepatitis B virus infection, and a biopsy showing vasculi Read More

Objectives Pertussis seroprotection among neonates depends on maternal antibodies before receiving their first childhood acellular pertussis (DTaP) vaccination. Therefore, childbearing women need to have adequate seroprotection, either before conception or during the antenatal period, to protect their neonates from contracting neonatal pertussis. Given the global rise in neonatal pertussis incidence, there is a need to addr Read More

Background Hemodialysis patients are not only prone to acquire COVID-19 infection but also more likely to suffer a higher rate of morbidity and mortality. This study aims to report the incidence and mortality rate of COVID-19 infection in our hemodialysis patients and to determine risk factors. Methods This is an observational, retrospective study conducted in the dialysis unit of Dubai Hospital. Our target population was Read More

Introduction/Background Baclofen is a centrally acting GABA B receptor agonist, widely used for the treatment of neurological diseases ranging from hiccups to multiple sclerosis. As the drug is renally excreted, intoxication can rapidly develop in those patients with a reduced glomerular filtration rate. A strong index of clinical suspicion is essential to correctly diagnose the condition. Case Presentation We report a case ser Read More

Background Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common chronic health problem in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Achieving adequate symptom control is pivotal to successful AR management, which may be attained following a stepwise treatment algorithm. Despite the availability of several guideline recommendations for the best management of AR, morbidity remains high in patients with AR, with treatment goals being far from reac Read More

Aims To determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of the use of nanoparticles amongst health care professionals for treating oral cancer patients. Also, to understand the indications and contraindications of nanoparticles in treating oral cancer patients. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was executed amongst dental surgeons practising with undergraduate and post-graduate degrees. A Google questionnai Read More

Background Differences in free beta HCG and PAPP-A values, which are among the biochemical parameters in the double screening test, are frequently used for pregnancy follow-up, allowing aneuploidy and triploidy risk to be determined. In recent studies, it is suggested that the modified hemogram indices have gained importance as a marker in the prognosis of diseases. Objective In this study, we aimed to determine the Read More

Introduction Hernias containing the appendix are well-known entities that preferentially affect the groin. The presence of an appendix within a Spigelian hernia, a rare ventral hernia that presents with nonspecific symptoms and location, adds significantly to the complexity and rarity of its diagnosis. Further, only 18 such cases were reported and published in the literature. We report a case of Spigelian hernia and appendicit Read More

Background Enteric fever is a common infection found in many developing countries around the world, which often has life-threatening complications if not treated promptly. One of the rarest complications of enteric fever is a splenic abscess. Case Presentation Our case is that of a 32-year-old male, admitted with febrile illness, diagnosed with typhoid fever (enteric fever) with rare complication- multiple splenic absc Read More