Author Response-High Altitude Liver Failure: An Infrequent Trigger.

Srinivasan A, Prusty BSK. Author Response-High Altitude Liver Failure: An Infrequent Trigger. Indian J Crit Care Med 2024;28(12):1181.

Left Atrial Enlargement in Primary Cryptogenic Strokes Without Atrial Fibrillation.

The relationship between left atrial enlargement (LAE) and primary cryptogenic stroke (PCS) remains a mystery. LAE has been proposed to be an independent risk factor of PCS, recurrent ischemic strokes, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, and thromboembolism. Our study evaluates the prevalence of LAE among patients with PCS in the absence of atrial fibrillation, unlike previous studies that included atrial fibrillation, in order to isolate LAE as a risk factor.

Exploring the Potential Use of Withania somnifera in Leprosy and Lepra Reactions: A Molecular Docking Approach.

Introduction: Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) is a traditional herb that is cur-rently commercially available for treating a variety of illnesses. By evaluating and verifying docking affinity scores, it is possible to explore the potential of the plant for treating leprosy and lepra-reaction as off-label use.

Methods: The sitoindosides were used as ligands along with thalidomide in docking against targets, such as M.

A new protocolised treatment strategy optimising medical and surgical care leads to improved healing of Crohn's perianal fistulas.

Background & Aims: Crohn's perianal fistula healing rates remain low. We evaluated the efficacy of a protocolised multidisciplinary treatment strategy optimising care in adults with Crohn's perianal fistulas.

Methods: A new treatment strategy was established at a single tertiary centre.

Therapeutic Bronchoscopic Interventions for Non Foreign-Body Removal Indications in Children.

Background: The indications for pediatric airway endoscopy are expanding and a variety of therapeutic interventions are feasible for central airway obstruction (CAO) and other central airway pathologies, apart from foreign body removal.

Methods: In this retrospective chart review from four centers, we describe the indications, procedures, outcomes, and complications of therapeutic bronchoscopic interventions in children for non foreign-body removal indications.

Results: A total of 72 children (mean age:140 [60.