Serum lipid profile in children receiving anti-epileptic drug monotherapy: Is it atherogenic?

WOS: 000242002500008PubMed ID: 17128563The effect of anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) on serum lipid profile is controversial in children as well as in adults. We longitudinally studied serum lipid profile in 34 newly diagnosed epileptic children receiving AED monotherapy with valproic acid (VPA), carbamazepine (CBZ) or phenobarbital (PB). Serum levels of total cholesterol (TC), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), triglycerides (TGs), apolipoprotein A1 (Apo A1) and apolipoprotein B (Apo B) were measured at baseline and after 2 years of AED monotherapy. Atherosclerotic indices of TC/ HDL-C and Apo A1/Apo B ratios were calculated. Although there were some alterations in serum lipid profile with AED without statistical significance, the atherosclerotic indices of TC/HDL-C and Apo A1/Apo B ratios did not change significantly after 2 years of monotherapy. Only serum TGs levels significantly decreased with VPA monotherapy. These data suggest that 2 years AED monotherapy with VPA, CBZ or PB did not cause a significant level of concern for an atherogenic effect in children with epilepsy

Effect of Cup Feeding and Bottle Feeding on Breastfeeding in Late Preterm Infants

Background: Cup feeding has been used as an alternative feeding method for preterm infants

Preoperative and Postoperative Respiratory Rehabilitation in A Patient with Spinal Cord Injury Undergoing Diaphragmatic Pacing

Acute and chronic respiratory complications are the leading cause of mortality after spinal cord injury (SCI). Patients with SCI may be able to breathe spontaneously without the need for mechanical ventilatory support via the diaphragmatic pacing system. Respiratory rehabilitation during this period aims to provide more effective device function and speed up the familiarization of the patient with the device. The aim of our case report was to investigate the efficiency of preoperative and postoperative respiratory rehabilitation in a patient with cervical SCI undergoing diaphragmatic pacing

Effect of Cup Feeding and Bottle Feeding on Breastfeeding in Late Preterm Infants: A Randomized Controlled Study

Background: Cup feeding has been used as an alternative feeding method for preterm infants

Preoperative and Postoperative Respiratory Rehabilitation in A Patient with Spinal Cord Injury Undergoing Diaphragmatic Pacing

Acute and chronic respiratory complications are the leading cause of mortality after spinal cord injury (SCI). Patients with SCI may be able to breathe spontaneously without the need for mechanical ventilatory support via the diaphragmatic pacing system. Respiratory rehabilitation during this period aims to provide more effective device function and speed up the familiarization of the patient with the device. The aim of our case report was to investigate the efficiency of preoperative and postoperative respiratory rehabilitation in a patient with cervical SCI undergoing diaphragmatic pacing

A different wax sculpture technique for implant-retained auricular prosthesis.

Replacement of missing ears is a challenging task in which extensive array of materials and techniques have been employed. This article describes a different and simplified procedure for fabricating auricular prostheses very similar to the intact left ear of the patient. A 65-year-old male patient was referred to the Department of Prosthodontics with the loss of the right ear. In this case, the impression was made using hydrocolloid material (alginate) from the both defected and the opposite side. After hardening of the stone casts, a custom-made transparent splint plate was designed for the left auricular side. The splint was reversed and a cast model of the right auricular side was obtained as pouring the dental stone into transparent orthodontic splint. After getting the impression from cast model, conventional wax pattern and try on process was done. Finally, silicone elastomer was polymerized and the retention of the prosthesis acquired with the magnetic attachments. The technique described is economical, conventional, and time-saving. Furthermore, the prosthesis imitates the patient's intact auricular tissue