Publications by authors named "Eden Gadil"
Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole is the first-line agent for oral eradication therapy for melioidosis but has been associated with toxicity in this context. This study aimed to quantify adverse drug reactions (ADRs) to trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole when used for treatment of melioidosis, and assess risk factors for ADR development. A retrospective review of antimicrobial associated ADRs was performed in all patients treated for melioidosis in the Northern Territory of Australia from January 2017-September 2022.
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- - SMART syndrome is a rare complication that can occur after brain radiotherapy, and this case is notable for presenting with symptoms like metamorphopsia (visual distortion) that improved with medications such as aspirin, verapamil, and high-dose L-arginine.
- - A 43-year-old man experienced migraine headaches along with visual disturbances, which were linked to a history of high-dose radiotherapy for a brain tumor 32 years prior; MRI findings supported the diagnosis of SMART syndrome.
- - The case highlights the need for awareness of atypical presentations of SMART syndrome in patients with neurological issues after brain radiation, underscoring the urgency for better diagnostic and treatment options.
The prevalence of cannabis usage is increasing worldwide, including among both Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. The long-term effects of cannabis use on the lungs are well-known. However, the acute adverse effects on the lungs are sparsely reported.
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