Biomed Hub
October 2022
Introduction: Various pharmacological treatments are available for preterm infants with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), but their risks and benefits are controversial. This study aimed to identify the best treatment for PDA using network meta-analysis (NMA) and risk-benefit assessment (RBA).
Methods: Relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were identified from MEDLINE, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library.
Acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (APSGN) and acute rheumatic fever (ARF) are common immune-mediated complications after group A streptococcus (GAS) infection. The causative antigenic epitopes on GAS are different for APSGN and ARF, and their simultaneous occurrence is uncommon. A 12-year-old boy presented with fever and gross haematuria.
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