Atrial myxoma: A cause for concern in multiple cerebral infarctions in absence of cardiac symptoms.

Ischaemic cerebral infarct is the most common neurological manifestation of myxomas. We present a mid-70s man who was brought to the stroke unit with sudden onset right hemiparesis and dysarthria. Although he had risk factors for developing stroke like hypertension, hypercholesterolaemia, history of prostate cancer and new paroxysmal atrial flutter on admission, clinical suspicion and detailed investigations in the absence of cardiac symptoms revealed a 9 cm myxoma causing severe mitral stenosis.

Survey on the prevalence of intestinal parasites in domestic cats (Felis catus Linnaeus, 1758) in central Nepal.

Introduction: Cats (Felis catus) are the only felines that live in close contact with humans. Since cats can act as vectors, carriers, reservoirs and definitive hosts of many gastrointestinal (GI) parasites, parasitic assessment could contribute to their survival and well-being.

Aims: The current study aimed to assess the diversity and prevalence of GI parasites in domestic and feral cats from Ratnanagar in Chitwan in Central Nepal.

Prevalence and diversity of intestinal parasites in household and temple pigeons (Columba livia) in central Nepal.

Background: Intestinal infection, caused by various protozoans and helminths, represents one of the significant health concerns in pigeons around the world.

Objectives: The present study aimed to determine the diversity and prevalence of the intestinal parasites in pigeons found in Ratnanagar Municipality, Chitwan, in central Nepal.

Methods: The fresh faecal samples (n = 155) were non-invasively collected from different households and temples pigeons The individual samples were immediately preserved in the 2.

A probable case of collapse due to hyoscine patch.

This case report highlights the potentially serious side effects of hyoscine and how a seemingly innocuous patch may confound patients and doctors alike. It demonstrates how easy it is to miss an obvious diagnosis when in fact a thorough medical history including an exhaustive drug history can easily point us in the direction of the diagnosis fairly quickly. Finally, hyoscine may cause potentially serious side effects and patients who are taking it, either orally or transdermally, should be made aware of these.