Publications by authors named "C R Goyal"
This report presents a rare case of acute transverse myelitis (ATM) after mumps infection in a 33-year-old male. Symptoms included fever, parotid and scrotal swelling, and subsequent sensory-motor paraparesis. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed long-segment spinal cord hyperintensity, and cerebrospinal fluid analysis showed pleocytosis and elevated protein, with positive mumps virus antibodies.
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- - Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, particularly pre-eclampsia (PE), are major health risks for mothers and babies, with varying prevalence in places like India and significant long-term health implications for women.
- - This clinical trial explores the effectiveness and safety of two aspirin doses (75 mg vs 150 mg) in preventing preterm pre-eclampsia in high-risk women, enrolling 370 participants who will take the medication until 37 weeks of pregnancy.
- - The findings aim to optimize aspirin use for prevention, contribute to evidence-based guidelines, and assess both maternal and fetal health outcomes, potentially improving clinical practices surrounding pregnancy care.
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- Scrub typhus is a serious illness that can lead to severe complications such as pneumonia, respiratory distress, and shock, potentially resulting in death.
- A study in Uttarakhand analyzed 109 cases to find key factors linked to mortality among patients hospitalized for scrub typhus.
- Results indicated that renal issues, central nervous system involvement, respiratory failure, shock, and severe anemia at the time of admission are strong predictors of death in these patients.
Introduction: Acute liver injury accompanies tropical fevers like scrub typhus. This study was undertaken to evaluate liver injury in scrub typhus and its association with the disease severity.
Methods: This was a single-centre prospective, observational study on in-patients of scrub typhus from north India.
Background: Gingivitis is driven by plaque accumulation and, if left untreated, can progress to irreversible periodontitis. For many, the mechanical action of toothbrushing does not achieve adequate plaque control. The aim of this study was to investigate whether twice-daily use of a toothpaste containing 0.
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