A Canadian children's hospital's experience with cystic echinococcosis over 30 years: A case series.

Background: Cystic echinococcosis (CE) or hydatid disease caused by the cestode is an uncommon infection in Canada especially among children. There are limited reports describing the clinical presentation and management in Canadian children.

Methods: The medical records of all children diagnosed with CE at a quaternary paediatric centre in Ontario between January 1988 and August 2021 were retrospectively reviewed.

Omega-3 Rich Oils Attenuate ADHD-Like Behaviour Induced by Dietary Monosodium Glutamate in Rats.

<b>Background and Objective:</b> Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and cognitive dysfunction. The present study was designed to examine the possible modulatory effect of Fish, Walnuts or Fenugreek Oils against Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)-like Behavior induced by Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) in Rats. <b>Materials and Methods:</b> Fifty weaning rats were divided into five groups, (each group contain 10 rats) as follows: Group 1: Normal control rats were fed on a balanced diet.

HIV epidemic in the Maghreb. Magnitude, trend and management.

Over the last two decades, many progress has transformed the profile of HIV infection and improved the survival and quality of life of people living with HIV (PLHIV). In addition to individual benefits, antiretrovirals allow through viral suppression to prevent HIV transmission. The dual benefit, curative and preventive, of antiretrovirals has propel HIV testing at the forefront of the global Fast Track strategy as principle access to care and prevention.

Characteristics of HPV infection in women at risk in Western Algeria.

Objectives: We aimed to characterize HPV infections and cervical lesions in Western Algeria.

Patients And Methods: A total of 96 cervical samples obtained from women at risk of HPV infection (HIV-1-infected or presenting with a gynecological disease) were analyzed to characterize this infection and search for cytological abnormalities.

Results: A total of 60% of women at risk had an HPV infection.

The BIG Score and Prediction of Mortality in Pediatric Blunt Trauma.

Objectives: To examine the association between in-hospital mortality and the BIG (composed of the base deficit [B], International normalized ratio [I], Glasgow Coma Scale [G]) score measured on arrival to the emergency department in pediatric blunt trauma patients, adjusted for pre-hospital intubation, volume administration, and presence of hypotension and head injury. We also examined the association between the BIG score and mortality in patients requiring admission to the intensive care unit (ICU).

Study Design: A retrospective 2001-2012 trauma database review of patients with blunt trauma ≤ 17 years old with an Injury Severity score ≥ 12.