Publications by authors named "Sanwal Mehta"
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- António Egas Moniz was a pioneering Portuguese neurologist who developed cerebral angiography and the controversial prefrontal leucotomy (lobotomy), earning a Nobel Prize in 1949.
- Lobotomy was initially seen as a breakthrough for severe mental conditions but later faced criticism due to severe side effects, leading to a decline in its use with the introduction of neuroleptics like chlorpromazine.
- Moniz's work sparked important ethical debates about informed consent and the long-term effects of psychiatric procedures, highlighting the need for continuous improvements and ethical standards in mental health treatment.
Subacute Aspergillosis "Fungal Balls" Complicating COVID-19.
J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep
October 2020
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 infection (SARS-CoV-2), commonly known as COVID-19 (coronavirus disease-2019), began in the Wuhan District of Hubei Province, China. It is regarded as one of the worst pandemics, which has consumed both human lives and the world economy. COVID-19 infection mainly affects the lungs triggering severe hypoxemic respiratory failure, also providing a nidus for superimposed bacterial and fungal infections.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSwan-Ganz catheter causing anaphylactic shock: A rare case report.
Int J Crit Illn Inj Sci
December 2019
Latex-induced anaphylactic reactions are often underestimated in patients having procedures in a catheterization lab, intensive care units, or in operating rooms. Most physicians are not aware that almost all balloons in the Swan-Ganz catheter (SGC) are made up of latex. Direct exposure of these latex balloons in the blood can cause severe anaphylactic reactions, even in patients with no previous history of allergies.
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- Topiramate (TMP) is an anticonvulsant used for seizure disorders and migraine prevention, but it can cause metabolic acidosis due to its effect on kidney function.
- TMP inhibits carbonic anhydrase, leading to various symptoms like electrolyte imbalances, mental status changes, and respiratory issues.
- There is no definitive way to prevent metabolic acidosis in patients on TMP, so doctors should exercise caution prescribing it to those with kidney issues or other health complications.
Tuberculosis (TB) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Due to the unpredictable or nonspecific nature of its clinical presentations, TB can be a diagnostic challenge for physicians. In 2013, 23% of reported TB cases were culture-negative in the United States; in New York City, this was approximately 27%.
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