Aetiology and Outcome of Childhood Convulsive Status Epilepticus: A tertiary care experience in Oman.

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the aetiology, management and outcomes of convulsive status epilepticus (CSE) in children and highlight the factors influencing patient outcomes in such cases.

Methods: In a retrospective study spanning the 2020-2023 period, 93 children with CSE treated at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital's emergency department (ED), high dependency unit (HDU) and intensive care unit (ICU) were analysed. The Modified Rankin Scale at discharge was used to determine CSE outcomes.

Spectrum of Electroencephalography Findings in Newly Diagnosed Epilepsy.

Background Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that presents with recurrent seizures associated with erratic brain activity which can be measured through EEG in addition to other neurological investigations. However, EEG may show abnormal patterns and waveforms while the patient is having a seizure which is crucial for making an accurate diagnosis. Objective This study aims to evaluate the spectrum of EEG findings in newly diagnosed epileptic patients as part of a neurological investigation.

Post-COVID Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder.

After novel coronavirus pandemic that emerged from Wuhan, China in December 2019, several cases of inflammatory and immune-mediated disorders have been reported, thought to be triggered by SARS-CoV-2 infection. Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is one of the autoimmune demyelinating disorders, which is thought to be triggered by viral infection. Herein, we describe a case of NMOSD in a pediatric patient with a previous SARS-CoV-2 infection, acting as a possible triggering factor.

Emollient Therapy in Preterm & Low Birth Weight Neonates: A Randomised Clinical Trial.

Objective: To assess the impact of emollient therapy on gain in weight and length among preterm and low birth weight babies.

Study Design: Randomised controlled trial.

Place And Duration Of Study: Department of Pediatric Medicine, KEMU / Mayo Hospital Lahore, from January till June 2018.

Bubble Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (bCPAP) versus Control in Neonates with Respiratory Distress.

Objective: To compare the effectiveness of bubble continuous positive airway pressure (bCPAP) and oxygen inhalation via nasal cannula in neonates presenting with respiratory distress, using Silverman Anderson Retraction Score (SARS).

Study Design: Randomised clinical trial.

Place And Duration Of Study: Department of Paediatrics, Unit-1, KEMU/Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan, from April 2017 to June 2018.