Publications by authors named "Swati Baraiya"
Cervical epidural abscess (CEA) is an unusual but severe condition. In most cases, it can be related to infections such as the methicillin-sensitive at the sites of intravenous cannulae. The current case report describes a patient who developed a right epidural abscess at C₅-C₇, diagnosed following persistent chest pain and fever.
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- - Statins are effective for cholesterol control but can lead to a rare and serious condition called statin-induced necrotizing autoimmune myopathy (SINAM).
- - The report discusses SINAM's epidemiology, symptoms, diagnostic challenges, and evolving theories about its causes and treatments.
- - Emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and a multidisciplinary approach, the article also calls for more research to improve understanding and management of SINAM.
Vasculitis is a late complication in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and is seen in RA patients with long-standing disease. Rheumatoid vasculitis affects small-to-medium-sized vessels. In a few patients, vasculitis develops early in the course of the disease.
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