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  • The case involves a 21-month old girl with severe hypertriglyceridemia during cardiac surgery for a ventricular septal defect.
  • A milky liquid was found in the bypass circuit, leading to tests that confirmed high triglycerides, necessitating careful management during surgery.
  • The child recovered well, demonstrating the importance of quickly recognizing and addressing hypertriglyceridemia to prevent complications in pediatric heart operations.
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  • Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) has been documented since 1859 and involves various factors that can affect prognosis and treatment options.
  • Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) and Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE) are primary treatments for GBS, and early identification of its subtypes helps in managing the condition effectively.
  • In a study of six pediatric cases of the Acute Motor Axonal Neuropathy (AMAN) subtype, five patients successfully recovered from mechanical ventilation after receiving TPE, highlighting its potential benefits in severe, IVIG-resistant GBS cases.
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Acute leukemia is characterized by the swift proliferation of immature white blood cells (WBC) in the blood and bone marrow. It is categorized into acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML), depending on whether the cell-line origin is lymphoid or myeloid, respectively. Deep learning (DL) and artificial intelligence (AI) are revolutionizing medical sciences by assisting clinicians with rapid illness identification, reducing workload, and enhancing diagnostic accuracy.

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ChatGPT in Head and Neck Oncology-Opportunities and Challenges.

Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg

February 2024

Department of Radiation Oncology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Guwahati, Changsari, Assam, 781101 India.

Head and neck oncology represents a complex and challenging field, encompassing the diagnosis, treatment and management of various malignancies affecting the intricate anatomical structures of the head and neck region. With advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), chatbot applications have emerged as a promising tool to revolutionize the field of Head and Neck oncology. ChatGPT is a cutting-edge language model developed by OpenAI that can help the oncologist in the clinic in scheduling appointments, establishing a clinical diagnosis, making a treatment plan and follow-up.

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Background: In Indian traditional medicine, the Abutilon indicum plant, colloquially known as "Country mallow" or "Thuthi", has been vouched for its efficacy in treating conditions such as bronchitis and diabetes. The study aimed to explore the chemical constituents and antioxidant strength of the ethanolic extracts derived from the leaves of this plant (ELEAI).

Objectives: To qualitatively pinpoint the phytochemicals in the ethanolic extract of abutilon indicum leaves (ELEAI), utilize high-performance thin layer chromatography (HPTLC) to quantitatively analyze the identified compounds within the ELEAI, and gauge its antioxidant capability through the DPPH method, benchmarking the outcomes against the recognized standard, ascorbic acid.

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Introduction: Sarcopenic obesity (SO) represents the confluence of two epidemics-an aging population and an increasing rate of obesity. The two diseases may act synergistically, and SO may significantly affect morbidity and mortality. However, the burden is not defined to drive the policy changes.

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