Publications by authors named "W Halim"
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening condition that occurs due to the blockage of the pulmonary artery by blood clots. The occurrence of PE after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is quite rare. Individuals with a history of PE have a high risk of recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground/aim: Obesity is a chronic metabolic disease involving dysregulation of fat metabolism that affects 13% of the world's population. Obesity has been linked to dyslipidemia with a lot of complication, including stroke, chronic kidney disease, fatty liver disease, and so on. One of the natural resources that have several potential effects including anticholesterol, antiobesity, and antidyslipidemia is the butterfly pea (/CT).
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- Peri-medullary arteriovenous fistula (PMAVF) is a rare spinal vascular condition that can cause serious neurological issues or bleeding in the spinal canal.
- A case study of a 2-year-old boy with high-flow PMAVF showed significant improvement in his motor strength after a successful transarterial endovascular treatment targeting a single feeder artery.
- PMAVFs typically feature multiple feeder arteries but this case was unique due to its single feeder artery and large venous pouch, highlighting the effectiveness of endovascular intervention as a primary treatment option for this type of malformation.
Serum Granulysin as a Possible Key Marker of Vitiligo Activity and Severity.
Indian Dermatol Online J
April 2024
Background: Vitiligo is an immune-mediated, chronic skin condition that affects both the innate and adaptive immune systems. Antimicrobial peptide overexpression is one of its defining characteristics. Granulysin (GNLY), an antimicrobial peptide, may play a role in the pathogenesis of various autoimmune diseases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPulsed Radiofrequency 2 Hz Preserves the Dorsal Root Ganglion Neuron Physiological Ca2+ Influx, Cytosolic ATP Level, Δψm, and pERK Compared to 4 Hz: An Insight on the Safety of Pulsed Radiofrequency in Pain Management [Response to Letter].
J Pain Res
March 2024