Publications by authors named "Anh Thu N Nguyen"
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- Spinal cord compression is a critical neurosurgical emergency with symptoms like back pain, difficulty walking, and incontinence, warranting imaging if neurological deficits are present.
- A unique case of a 31-year-old male with chronic back pain and neurological issues raised concerns for a neoplastic cause, but further testing revealed a non-neoplastic condition potentially linked to Langerhans cell histiocytosis or an infection.
- This case highlights the need to consider both neoplastic and non-neoplastic causes in diagnosing spinal cord compression, which can help improve patient outcomes.
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- Quetiapine is an atypical antipsychotic used for various conditions, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and treatment-resistant depression, due to its mood-stabilizing effects.
- A case report highlights a 42-year-old male who developed psychotic symptoms after starting quetiapine for major depressive disorder, raising concerns about potential quetiapine-induced psychosis.
- The Naranjo scale assessed the likelihood of an adverse drug reaction, scoring a three, while suggesting other causes for psychosis, emphasizing the need for careful administration and consideration of side effects.
Serotonin syndrome (SS) describes a life-threatening clinical condition that can develop within hours or days after taking serotonergic medication(s). Medication adverse reactions, overdose, or drug interactions can cause this syndrome. Patients often present with symptoms of hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, hyperreflexia, and clonus.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective Complications of esophageal strictures have decreased in recent years due to evolved endoscopic methods. This has primarily been through esophageal dilation. This study examines the level of readability of patient information on esophageal dilation across 40 websites found via internet search.
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