The Importance of Pseudo Thrombocytopenia Due to Platelet Cold Agglutination before Surgery, What Should We Do? A Case Report.

Platelet cold agglutination (PCA) is a rare in-vitro phenomenon caused by Immunoglobulin M (IgM) autoantibodies, which results in Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid (EDTA) independent pseudo thrombocytopenia (PTCP). Its diagnosis is made based on the peripheral blood smear (PBS) examination and pre-test warming blood sample. Here, a case of PTCP secondary to PCA is presented.

Bacille Calmette-Guérin Osteomyelitis.

Background: Tuberculosis is an essential problem for healthcare systems especially in developing countries. All newborns are given Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine in Iran which is prepared from live bovine tuberculosis bacillus, and is given to protect against tuberculosis. Osteomyelitis secondary to BCG vaccination is rare and usually involves epiphysis of long tubular bones.

Radiologic and clinical outcomes of surgery in high grade spondylolisthesis treated with temporary distraction rod.

Background: Surgical techniques used in the treatment of patients with high grade lumbar spondylolisthesis (> 50% slippage) are usually associated with a great deal of controversies. We aim to evaluate the surgical outcomes of high grade spondylolisthesis treated with an intraoperative temporary distraction rod.

Methods: We retrospectively studied 21 patients (14 females and 7 males), aged 50.

The effect of thymoquinone on intractable pediatric seizures (pilot study).

Introduction: despite administration of numerous combinations of epileptic drugs, nearly 15% of childhood seizures are resistant to treatment and it is still a problem in pediatric practice. In traditional medicine, Nigella sativa was known to have anticonvulsant effects. Recent studies also have shown its anticonvulsant effects.