Publications by authors named "Elham Rafiee"
Background: Aeroallergens and food allergens are found to be relevant in atopic dermatitis. The atopy patch test (APT) can help to detect food allergies in children with atopic dermatitis. This study evaluates if the APT is a valuable tool in the diagnostic workup of children with food allergy-related atopic dermatitis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNecrotizing fasciitis of the extremities: a prospective study.
Strategies Trauma Limb Reconstr
November 2011
Article Synopsis
- Necrotizing fasciitis is a severe and fast-spreading infection affecting the fascia and nearby tissues, with a high mortality rate of 20.8% even after advancements in treatment.!* -
- A study of 24 patients revealed that 50% improved, but complications such as limb loss were common, particularly in those with diabetes, highlighting its serious nature.!* -
- Key indicators of poor prognosis include elevated serum potassium and band cell counts, alongside decreased sodium levels, suggesting a need for aggressive surgical intervention for those at risk.!*
L -2-Hydroxyglutaric aciduria (L -2-OHGA) is a rare autosomal recessive inherited encephalopathy. This inborn error, characterized by psychomotor retardation, progressive ataxia and typical magnetic resonance imaging findings, presents in early infancy. To make a definitive diagnosis, an anomalous accumulation of L -2-hydroxyglutaric acid must be detected in body fluids.
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