Tuberculosis Masquerading Foreign Body in Children.

Foreign body aspiration (FBA) is a common issue in children, particularly boys, and can be life-threatening. Early removal of the foreign body (FB) leads to recovery, but delayed diagnosis may cause complications such as granuloma, recurrent pneumonia, and atelectasis. This condition often results from a child's curiosity, with factors such as inadequate swallowing reflex and activity during eating contributing to the risk.

Sodium and Hematocrit Levels' Correlation and Clinical Impacts in Jordanian Hemodialysis Patients.

Aim: Given cofounders, this retrospective study investigates the correlation between hyponatremia status and hematocrit (Hct) changes, as well as the clinical utility of these two prognosticators in relation to overall health status.

Methods: The study was retrospectively conducted on adult hemodialysis (HD) patients at the King Hussein Medical Center in Amman, Jordan, from 2015 to 2022. It looked at how sodium (Na) levels, the hematocrit-to-hemoglobin ratio (HHR), and outcomes of interest were related.

Variation of Aflatoxin Levels in Stored Edible Seed and Oil Samples and Risk Assessment in the Local Population.

Five hundred and twenty samples of edible seeds and oilseeds (sunflower, palm, peanut, sesame, cotton, and grapeseed) were purchased from markets, farmers, and superstores in the central cities of Punjab, Pakistan. A total of 125 (48.1%) edible seed samples from a 6 ≤ months storage period, and 127 (48.

Seasonal Variation of Aflatoxin Levels in Selected Spices Available in Retail Markets: Estimation of Exposure and Risk Assessment.

A total of 603 samples of selected spices from different seasons (winter and summer) were analyzed for the occurrence of aflatoxin B (AFB), total AFs, and tocopherols. The findings revealed that 120 (38.7%) samples from the summer and 136 (46.

Eating habits and history of hyperemesis gravidarum as a risk factor of preeclampsia.

Objective: This study aimed to determine the relationship between eating habits and hyperemesis gravidarum with preeclampsia incidence.

Method: This study used a cross-sectional design. The total sample was 48 pregnant women with normal and preeclamptic pregnancies who had a gestational age above 20 weeks, collecting data using a questionnaire and data analysis using the chi-square test and odds ratio (OR).