Publications by authors named "Rajshree D Seram"

Mercury, a ubiquitous heavy metal, poses a significant threat to human health. Intravenous mercury poisoning is an uncommon but critical medical emergency. The nature and severity of its toxic effects depend on the form of mercury encountered: elemental, inorganic, or organic.

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Nonketotic hyperglycemia hemichorea-hemiballismus syndrome (NHH) is an uncommon neurological condition linked to poorly managed diabetes mellitus (DM). It presents with spontaneous, erratic movements that impact just one side of the body. Our case of NHH was of a 76-year-old female with uncontrolled type 2 DM, ischemic heart disease, and dilated cardiomyopathy.

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Indoxacarb, an oxadiazine insecticide, is known for its selective lethality by blocking neuronal voltage-dependent sodium channels. While primarily developed to target insect populations resistant to other pesticides, its toxicity in humans remains poorly understood. We present a case of methemoglobinemia resulting from indoxacarb ingestion, a rare manifestation of its toxic effects.

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Pericardial effusion is a rare manifestation of tuberculosis (TB) that can present as a life-threatening emergency. It poses a diagnostic challenge, as its clinical presentation may mimic other more common causes of acute cardiac emergencies. Emergency physicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for tuberculosis, particularly in regions where the prevalence of the disease is high.

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