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Taksande A. Letter to the editor: Age-, sex-, and height-based blood pressure reference charts, Yazd children 6-18 years, Iran. Clin Exp Pediatr 2023; 66:412-413. [PMID: 34727495 PMCID: PMC10475862 DOI: 10.3345/cep.2020.02103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] [Imported: 09/20/2023] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Amar Taksande
- Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, JNMC, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, India
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Singh KA, Taksande A. Holt-Oram syndrome: a rare clinical image. Pan Afr Med J 2023; 45:25. [PMID: 37521758 PMCID: PMC10386524 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2023.45.25.38864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023] [Imported: 09/20/2023] Open
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- Kshitij Aviraj Singh
- Department of Paediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Dutta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Maharashtra State, India
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- Department of Paediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Dutta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Maharashtra State, India
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Ramakrishnan IL, Taksande A. Waardenburg syndrome. Pan Afr Med J 2023; 45:23. [PMID: 37521761 PMCID: PMC10386520 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2023.45.23.38829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023] [Imported: 09/20/2023] Open
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- Iyer Lavanya Ramakrishnan
- Department of Pediatrics, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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Muacevic A, Adler JR, Taksande A, Wanjari MB. An Incidental Finding of Butterfly Vertebrae in a Case of Vertebral Defects, Anal Atresia, Cardiac Defects, Tracheo-Esophageal Fistula, Renal Anomalies, and Limb Abnormalities (VACTERL). Cureus 2023; 15:e33401. [PMID: 36751248 PMCID: PMC9899095 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.33401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] [Imported: 08/29/2023] Open
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Butterfly spine is a rare benign congenital abnormality. The onset of a minimum of three of the congenital malformations of vertebral defects, anal atresia, cardiac defects, tracheo-esophageal fistula, renal anomalies, and limb abnormalities often characterises the VATER/VACTERL relationship. Recognising this anomaly is crucial for diagnosis, although this rare aberration is thought to be asymptomatic most of the time. Here we are describing a case of a one-year-old female child who has tetralogy of Fallot, congenital anal atresia, vesicovaginal fistula, and butterfly vertebrae which were found as an incidental finding. Furthermore we suggest screening all the children with any one abnormality of VACTERL, usually vertebral anomalies are screened.
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Lakra A, Bhandekar HS, Arora I, Lakra MS, Taksande A. A Rare Case of Cutis Aplasia Congenita in a Newborn. Journal of Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences University 2023; 18:299-300. [DOI: 10.4103/jdmimsu.jdmimsu_664_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/20/2023] [Imported: 09/20/2023]
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Lahiri KR, Singh R, Apte M, Patil M, Taksande A, Varona R, Chatterjee G, Verma M, Brette S, Perez MIII. Efficacy and safety of Bacillus clausii (O/C, N/R, SIN, T) probiotic combined with oral rehydration therapy (ORT) and zinc in acute diarrhea in children: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in India. Trop Dis Travel Med Vaccines 2022; 8:9. [PMID: 35397572 PMCID: PMC8994895 DOI: 10.1186/s40794-022-00166-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] [Imported: 09/20/2023] Open
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Background Childhood diarrhea remains a major disease burden, particularly in developing countries, and is a leading cause of death in children aged < 5 years, worldwide. Treatment of acute diarrhea now includes probiotics to potentially reduce the duration and severity of the illness. This phase 3, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study assessed the efficacy and safety of four strains (O/C, N/R, SIN, T) of Bacillus clausii probiotic (Enterogermina®) plus oral rehydration therapy (ORT) and zinc, versus placebo plus ORT and zinc, in infants and children in India with acute moderate diarrhea. Methods Patients aged 6 months to 5 years with acute moderate diarrhea (WHO 2005 definition) of < 48 h’ duration were randomly assigned to receive one mini bottle of either polyantibiotic-resistant B. clausii (oral suspension of 2 billion spores per 5 mL bottle) or matching placebo twice daily (morning and evening) for 5 days. Exclusion criteria included known hypersensitivity to B. clausii or excipients in the study treatment, or to other probiotics. Patients were admitted to hospital from Day 1 and discharged ≥6 h after diarrhea resolution, or a maximum of 5 days. The primary endpoint was duration of acute diarrhea from randomization to recovery. Secondary endpoints included frequency of stools, diapers with stools, or dehydration status. Results In total, 457 patients were randomized; 454 were treated. Similar proportions of patients showed recovery from diarrhea over the 120 h after randomization (97.0% in the B. clausii group [n = 227]; 98.0% on placebo [n = 227]). Median time to recovery was also similar: 42.83 (95% CI: 40.90–44.90) hours for B. clausii and 42.13 (95% CI: 39.80–43.87) hours for placebo. However, no statistically significant difference was observed between groups (hazard ratio = 0.93 [95% CI: 0.77–1.13]; p = 0.6968); nor were there statistically significant differences between groups for the secondary endpoints. Treatment with B. clausii was well tolerated with incidence of adverse events (9.7%) similar to that for placebo (12.3%). Conclusions No significant difference in efficacy between B. clausii and placebo was demonstrated. Sample size may have been inadequate to allow detection of a between-group difference in efficacy, given the mild/moderate severity (only ~ 20% of patients had nausea/vomiting or abdominal pains) and short duration of disease among subjects, the relatively late start of treatment (most were already on Day 2 of their disease episode when study treatment started) and the effectiveness of the standard of care with ORT and zinc in both treatment groups. Trial registration CTRI number CTRI/2018/10/016053. Registered on 17 October 2018. EudraCT number 2016-005165-31. Registered 14 May 2020 (retrospectively registered). Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s40794-022-00166-6.
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Taksande A. Is there any importance of Migraine with Aura amongst medical students? Malays Fam Physician 2022; 17:158. [PMID: 36606179 PMCID: PMC9809437 DOI: 10.51866/lte.249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023] [Imported: 08/29/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Amar Taksande
- MD, FIAE, Professor, Deptt. of Pediatrics, JNMC, DMIMS, SawangiMeghe, Wardha, Maharastra, India.
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Lakra M, Taksande A, Lakhkar B, Damke S, Lakra A. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy : A new Evolving Future Perspective for Management of Mucormycosis and COVID 19 in Children in Developing Countries. J Nepal Paedtr Soc 2022; 42:1-7. [DOI: 10.3126/jnps.v42i1.42443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/20/2023] [Imported: 09/20/2023] Open
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The SARS COVID-19 virus has arisen as a major hazard to mankind, posing harm to the whole world population. During the second COVID wave, mucormycosis has emerged as one of the deadliest and most devastating illnesses. Mucormycosis is strongly associated with diabetes, prolonged use of steroids, prolonged hospitalisation and immunocompromised states. Children have also been affected by this badly. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a non-invasive, cost-effective and painless therapy where 100% oxygen is given to patients under high atmospheric pressure in small tents or chambers. It helps in tissue regeneration and angiogenesis. Hyperbaric oxygen has proved to be effective in the treatment of oculo-rhino-cerebral mucormycosis. Various studies have proved its role in the management of mucormycosis and acute respiratory distress syndrome associated with COVID-19 infection. The advantages of hyperbaric oxygen are same in children as in adults with minimum side effects. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can be one of the good adjunctive therapies in the management of mucormycosis. It is found to be safe in the treatment of COVID-19 infection, but data is still limited on its use and further studies are needed. This article is all about its use, its efficacy, and future perspectives in the management of mucormycosis and COVID-19 in view of the arrival of the third COVID wave in developing countries like India.
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Mallavarapu A, Taksande A. Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Children: Early Detection and Treatment. Cureus 2022; 14:e31111. [DOI: 10.7759/cureus.31111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] [Imported: 08/29/2023] Open
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Heeney MM, Abboud MR, Githanga J, Inusa BPD, Kanter J, Michelson AD, Nduba V, Musiime V, Apte M, Inati A, Taksande AM, Andersson M, Åstrand M, Maklad N, Niazi M, Himmelmann A, Berggren AR. Ticagrelor vs placebo for the reduction of vaso-occlusive crises in pediatric sickle cell disease: the HESTIA3 study. Blood 2022; 140:1470-81. [PMID: 35849650 DOI: 10.1182/blood.2021014095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] [Imported: 09/20/2023] Open
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The phase 3 HESTIA3 study assessed the efficacy and safety of the reversible P2Y12 inhibitor ticagrelor vs placebo in preventing vaso-occlusive crises in pediatric patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). Patients aged 2 to 17 years were randomly assigned 1:1 to receive weight-based doses of ticagrelor or matching placebo. The primary end point was the rate of vaso-occlusive crises, a composite of painful crises and/or acute chest syndrome (ACS). Key secondary end points included number and duration of painful crises, number of ACS events, and number of vaso-occlusive crises requiring hospitalization or emergency department visits. Exploratory end points included the effect of ticagrelor on platelet activation. In total, 193 patients (ticagrelor, n = 101; placebo, n = 92) underwent randomization at 53 sites across 16 countries. The study was terminated 4 months before planned completion for lack of efficacy. Median ticagrelor exposure duration was 296.5 days. The primary end point was not met: estimated yearly incidence of vaso-occlusive crises was 2.74 in the ticagrelor group and 2.60 in the placebo group (rate ratio, 1.06; 95% confidence interval, 0.75-1.50; P = .7597). There was no evidence of efficacy for ticagrelor vs placebo across secondary end points. Median platelet inhibition with ticagrelor at 6 months was 34.9% predose and 55.7% at 2 hours' postdose. Nine patients (9%) in the ticagrelor group and eight patients (9%) in the placebo group had at least one bleeding event. In conclusion, no reduction of vaso-occlusive crises was seen with ticagrelor vs placebo in these pediatric patients with SCD. This trial was registered at www.clinicaltrials.gov as #NCT03615924.
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Rao R, Taksande A, Saqqaf SA, Yedve S, Kumar S. Role of Neurosonography in Critically Ill Neonates in NICU. Journal of Neonatology 2022; 36:194-198. [DOI: 10.1177/09732179221113674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/20/2023] [Imported: 09/20/2023]
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Background Neurosonography has been commonly used for screening in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), for early detection of defects in the central nervous system (CNS) which include findings like intracranial hemorrhage, hydrocephalus, cerebral edema, and other structural abnormalities. Aim To detect the CNS abnormality in critically ill neonates by neurosonography. Materials and Methods This was a cross-sectional study done in the NICU of AVBR Hospital, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha. Neonates were defined as “critically ill” after taking their detailed history and performing a complete physical examination. Following this, the newborns who fulfilled the studies’ inclusion criteria were subjected to neurosonogram. The following factors were considered: gestational age, clinical examination, investigations, neurosonography findings, and outcomes. Results A total of 150 critically ill newborns were subjected to neurosonography, 24 of them had abnormal findings. There was a significant correlation of gestational weeks, mode of delivery, and diagnosis of critically ill neonates with abnormal neurosonography ( P = .000, P = .000, and P = .000). Prematurity was the most common diagnosis followed by meningitis. A total of 16% of the newborns had abnormal results in neurosonography. About 6.67% of these had hydrocephalus, 5.34% had an intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH), 1.34% had periventricular echogenicity, 0.66% had cerebral edema, 0.67% had germinal matrix hemorrhage, and 0.66% had brain abscess. A total of 109 (72.67%) participants in the study had a positive outcome at the time of discharge from NICU; whereas, 27 (18%) unfortunately did not survive. Conclusion Neurosonography is thus a valuable, safe, and effective diagnostic tool used for screening critically ill neonates for abnormalities of the brain.
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- Rupesh Rao
- Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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- Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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- Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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- Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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Tandale BV, Tomar SJ, Bondre VP, Sapkal GN, Damle RG, Narang R, Qazi MS, Padmaja GV, Jain M, Jain D, Guduru VK, Jain J, Gosavi RV, Sekhar VC, Infectious-Encephalitis-Aetiologies-Study-Group, Pavitrakar DV, Shankarraman V, Mahamuni SA, Salunkhe A, Khude P, Deshmukh PS, Deshmukh PR, Raut AV, Niswade AK, Bansod YV, Narlawar UW, Talpalliwar M, Rathod P, Kumari Jha P, Rao RK, Jyothi K, Soujanya BP, Kumar MP, Kumar KJK, Taksande A, Kumar S, Mudey G, Yelke B, Kamble M, Tankhiwale S. Infectious causes of acute encephalitis syndrome hospitalizations in Central India, 2018-20. J Clin Virol 2022; 153:105194. [PMID: 35687988 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcv.2022.105194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Revised: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] [Imported: 09/20/2023]
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Taksande A, Dalal Y, Jindal H, Bharati T. Prevalence of pulmonary dysfunction in patients with beta thalassemia major: a systematic review and meta-analysis. PI 2022. [DOI: 10.14238/pi62.1.2022.7-26] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] [Imported: 09/20/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Many studies have been conducted on heart, liver, and endocrine abnormalities in thalassemia; however, studies on pulmonary dysfunction (PD) have been limited. Previous studies on the prevalence of restrictive lung disease (RLD) and obstructive lung disease (OLD) in β-thalassemia major patients have lacked agreement.
Objective To assess the prevalence of PD in β-thalassemia major patients by systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis.
Methods We searched Cochrane library, PubMed, Web of Science, MEDLINE, Scopus, and Embase for relevant articles. Articles were selected according to the inclusion criteria and data were extracted. The primary outcome was prevalence of pulmonary dysfunction in β-thalassemia major with 95% confidence interval (95%CI). Subgroup analyses were applied to explore the prevalence in different age groups, regions, and serum ferritin levels. Sensitivity analysis and publication bias assessment were also conducted.
Results A total of 37 studies comprising 1,467 cases were included in this analysis. Pulmonary dysfunction was present in 64.7% (95%CI 57.6 to 71.1) of cases. The pooled prevalence of RLD (44.9%) was higher than that of OLD (7.6%) and diffusion impairment (DI) (35.6%). Subgroup analysis revealed that the region with the highest pooled prevalence of PD was the Americas (75.2%). The highest prevalence of RLD and DI was found in Asia (48.2% and 44.6%, respectively) and that of OLD in Europe (9.7%). Sensitivity analysis showed that the pooled results were robust.
Conclusion A high prevalence of pulmonary dysfunction, mainly RLD rather than OLD, was detected in β-thalassemia major patients.
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Jaiswal A, Taksande A. Brain abscess a grave complication of tetralogy of fallot: a rare clinical image. Pan Afr Med J 2022; 42:82. [PMID: 36034002 PMCID: PMC9379467 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2022.42.82.35266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] [Imported: 09/20/2023] Open
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- Arjun Jaiswal
- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
- Corresponding author: Arjun Jaiswal, Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi, Wardha, Maharashtra, India.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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Taksande A, Jameel PZ. Response to comment on: Red reflex test screening for neonates: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Indian J Ophthalmol 2021; 70:332. [PMID: 34937275 PMCID: PMC8917585 DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_2194_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] [Imported: 09/20/2023] Open
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- Amar Taksande
- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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Taksande A, Pujari D, Jameel PZ, Taksande B, Meshram R. Prevalence of pulmonary hypertension among children with Down syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis. World J Clin Pediatr 2021; 10:177-191. [PMID: 34868894 PMCID: PMC8603643 DOI: 10.5409/wjcp.v10.i6.177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Revised: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] [Imported: 08/29/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Pulmonary hypertension (PH) has serious short- and long-term consequences. PH is gaining increasing importance in high risk groups such as Down syndrome (DS) as it influences their overall survival and prognosis. Hence, there is a dire need to collate the prevalence rates of PH in order to undertake definitive measures for early diagnosis and management.
AIM To determine the prevalence of PH in children with DS.
METHODS The authors individually conducted a search of electronic databases manually (Cochrane library, PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, Web of Science). Data extraction and quality control were independently performed by two reviewers and a third reviewer resolved any conflicts of opinion. The words used in the literature search were “pulmonary hypertension” and “pulmonary arterial hypertension”; “Down syndrome” and “trisomy 21” and “prevalence”. The data were analyzed by Comprehensive Meta-Analysis Software Version 2. Risk of bias assessment and STROBE checklist were used for quality assessment.
RESULTS Of 1578 articles identified, 17 were selected for final analysis. The pooled prevalence of PH in these studies was 25.5%. Subgroup analysis was carried out for age, gender, region, year of publication, risk of bias and etiology of PH.
CONCLUSION This review highlights the increasing prevalence of PH in children with DS. It is crucial for pediatricians to be aware of this morbid disease and channel their efforts towards earlier diagnosis and successful management. Community-based studies with a larger sample size of children with DS should be carried out to better characterize the epidemiology and underlying etiology of PH in DS.
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- Amar Taksande
- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Wardha 442004, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Wardha 442004, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Wardha 442004, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Medicine, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha 442102, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Wardha 442004, Maharashtra, India
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Taksande A, Jameel PZ, Pujari D, Taksande B, Meshram R. Variation in pulmonary function tests among children with sickle cell anemia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Pan Afr Med J 2021; 39:140. [PMID: 34527156 PMCID: PMC8418170 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2021.39.140.28755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2021] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] [Imported: 09/20/2023] Open
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Introduction the spectrum of pulmonary complications in sickle cell anemia (SCA) comprises mainly of acute chest syndrome (ACS), pulmonary hypertension (PH) and airway hyper-responsiveness (AHR). This study was conducted to examine the abnormalities in pulmonary function tests (PFTs) seen in children with SCA. Methods electronic databases (Cochrane library, PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, Web of Science) were used as data sources. Two authors independently reviewed studies. All case-control studies with PFT performed in patients with SCA and normal controls were reviewed. Pulmonary functions were assessed with the help of spirometry, lung volume and gas diffusion findings. Results nine studies with 788 SCA children and 1101 controls were analyzed. For all studies, the pooled mean difference for forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), forced vital capacity (FVC), FEV1/FVC ratio, peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR), total lung capacity (TLC) and carbon mono-oxide diffusing capacity (DLCO) were -12.67, (95% CI: -15.41,-9.94), -11.69, (95% CI: -14.24, -9.14), -1.90, (95% CI: -4.32, 0.52), -3.36 (95% CI: -6.69, -0.02), -7.35, (95% CI: -14.97, -0.27) and -4.68, (95% CI -20.64, -11.29) respectively. FEV1 and FVC and were the only parameters found to be significantly decreased. Conclusion sickle cell anemia was associated with lower FEV1 and FVC, thus, supporting the role of routine monitoring for the progression of lung function decline in children with SCA with ACS. We recommend routine screening and lung function monitoring for early recognition of pulmonary function decline.
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- Amar Taksande
- Department of Paediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Maharashtra State, India
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- Department of Paediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Maharashtra State, India
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- Department of Paediatrics, Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Medicine, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (MGIMS), Sewagram, Wardha, Maharashtra State, India
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- Department of Paediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Maharashtra State, India
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Taksande A, Jameel PZ, Taksande B, Meshram R. Red reflex test screening for neonates: A systematic review and meta analysis. Indian J Ophthalmol 2021; 69:1994-2003. [PMID: 34304165 PMCID: PMC8482932 DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_3632_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] [Imported: 09/20/2023] Open
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Red reflex test (RRT) screening is yet to be a part of the neonate's normal examination before discharge from hospital in a majority of low- and middle-income countries. The purpose was this review was to systematically evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of RRT for the detection of ocular abnormalities in newborns. PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane database of systematic reviews were the data sources. Quality of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies-2 (QUADAS-2) was utilized for quality assessment of bias and applicability. Random effects models were used to summarize sensitivities, specificities, positive likelihood ratio (PLR), negative likelihood ratio (NLR), diagnostic odds ratio (DOR), and respective confidence intervals (CI). The pooled sensitivity, calculated from the meta analysis of 11 studies, was 23% (95% CI: 21–24%) and pooled specificity was 98% (95% CI: 98–98%). The PLR was 32.52 (95% CI: 7.89–134.15), NLR was less than 1 (0.69 [95% CI: 0.55–0.88]), and DOR calculated was 138.48 (95% CI: 23.85–803.97). The area under the curve (AUC) and Q* index for RRT were 0.98 ± 0.02 and 0.95 ± 0.045, respectively. The results of our study justify the conclusion that RRT is a highly sensitive and specific test for the detection of anterior segment abnormalities.
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- Amar Taksande
- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sewagram, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sewagram, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Medicine, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sewagram, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sewagram, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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Lalwani L, Mishra G, Gaidhane A, Quazi N, Taksande A. Chest Physiotherapy in Patients Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit With COVID-19: A Review. TOPHJ 2021; 14:145-148. [DOI: 10.2174/1874944502114010145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Revised: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 12/12/2020] [Indexed: 09/20/2023] [Imported: 09/20/2023]
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COVID-19, also commonly known as coronavirus, is presently declared a pandemic disease by the World Health Organisation (WHO). This disease is transmitted by close contact with infected patients who are either asymptomatic or symptomatic. About 5% of COVID-19 patients are admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and present with either pneumonia or acute respiratory distress syndrome. Chest physiotherapy may be provided to some patients admitted in ICU who may be broadly classified into the following two groups: 1. Patients suspected or infected with COVID-19 with no underlying lung disease (Other than COVID-19) & 2. Patients suspected or infected with COVID-19 with underlying lung disease (Other than COVID-19). Generally, asymptomatic patients do not require chest physiotherapy, but symptomatic patients do. This literature review discusses the various chest physiotherapy techniques related to body positioning, breathing, airway clearance, and mobilization that can be provided to COVID-19 patients admitted to the ICU. More importantly, precautions to be taken by the physiotherapist involved in the care of COVID-19 patients in the ICU have also been reviewed.
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Chaudhary R, Nagula K, Taksande A. Modified Glasgow Coma Scale and the Alert Verbal Painful Unresponsive Scale for Assessing the Level of Consciousness in Pediatric Critical Care Patients—A Comparative Study. Journal of Pediatric Neurology 2021. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1725981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] [Imported: 09/20/2023]
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AbstractAltered consciousness is a common problem encountered in the pediatric emergency department. Modified Glasgow coma scale (MGCS) has been widely used in pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) for assessing the level of consciousness in children with various illnesses. To compare utility of alert verbal painful unresponsive (AVPU) scale and MGCS for assessing level of consciousness of critically ill patients admitted to PICU. A prospective observational study was conducted at Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural Hospital in Maharashtra, India on children above the age of 30 days admitted to the PICU from September 2018 to August 2019, fulfilling the inclusion criteria, after obtaining informed consent from the parents. Level of consciousness of the enrolled patients was assessed using the AVPU scale and MGCS. One-way analysis of variance technique was used for data analysis. A total of 74 children were included in the study. A good correlation was observed between the two scales and mean MGCS score of 13.8 (13–15), 11.3 (11–12), 8.09 (7–9), and 3 corresponded to A, V, P, and U, respectively. AVPU scale was comparable to MGCS in assessing level of consciousness in children admitted to PICU. AVPU can be used for initial evaluation of level of consciousness in children presenting with altered consciousness. More detailed MGCS can be used to assess the improvement over time and to decide further treatment strategy.
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- Richa Chaudhary
- Department of Paediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Paediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Paediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Maharashtra, India
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Taksande A, Jameel PZ. Critical Congenital Heart Disease in Neonates: A Review Article. Curr Pediatr Rev 2021; 17:120-126. [PMID: 33605861 DOI: 10.2174/1573396317666210219162515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2020] [Revised: 11/16/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] [Imported: 09/20/2023]
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Critical congenital heart defects (CCHDs) are serious malformations that remain to be an important cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity. The clinical presentations of CCHD are shock, cyanosis, or respiratory distress, which may be similar to that of other neonatal conditions. Failure to diagnose these conditions early on after birth may result in acute cardiovascular collapse and death. Screening with routine pulse oximetry is efficient in distinguishing newborns with CCHD and other hypoxemic illnesses, which may otherwise be potentially life-threatening. If the cardiovascular system cannot be observed by echocardiography, then treatment with continuous prostaglandin-E1(PGE1) infusion should be started in any newborn whose condition deteriorates in the first few days of life. This review aims to provide a concise summary of the presentation and management of various CCHDs and to emphasize the role of timely diagnosis in the management.
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- Amar Taksande
- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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Varma A, Meshram R J, Darvhekar N, Patel Z, Damke S G, Taksande A. Study of Clinical Profile of Neonatal seizures in a NICU of Rural Central India. ijrps 2020; 11:5603-5607. [DOI: 10.26452/ijrps.v11i4.3198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/20/2023] [Imported: 09/20/2023]
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Seizures are common neonatal illness amongst neurological disorders. The study was conducted to determine the clinical profile of neonatal seizures. A hospital based prospective observational study was undertaken in the NICU of a rural set up in central India. A total of 82 neonates admitted with seizures or who developed seizures later during the stay in NICU were subject population of the study. Of 82 neonates with seizures, the overall mean for duration of stay was 14.34 (±10.41) days and the interquartile range was 1-32 days and male predominance. Majority of neonates included were extramural deliveries (62.19%). The distribution of neonates in the study according to their gestational age, birth weight, route of delivery & MSAF was found to be statistically insignificant (p Value >0.05). The vaginal route of delivery was more common than the caesarean section among neonates with seizures in the study. The overall mortality rate was 17.07% (14/82) .In most of the cases, the causes of neonatal seizures were present. Birth asphyxia was the main etiology identified. The antenatal services and intrapartum monitoring is important.
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Taksande A. Estimation of biomarkers in asphyxiated full term neonates with special reference to serum lactate dehydrogenase, aspartate transaminase and alanine transaminase. Sri Lanka J Child Health 2020; 49:306. [DOI: 10.4038/sljch.v49i3.9157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/20/2023] [Imported: 09/20/2023] Open
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Jameel PZ, Taksande AM. COVID-19: A review of drugs and therapies for children. Sri Lanka J Child Health 2020; 49:210. [DOI: 10.4038/sljch.v49i3.9136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/20/2023] [Imported: 09/20/2023] Open
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Taksande AM, Gandhi A, Meshram RJ, Gandhi A, Lohakare A. Glioma Presenting as an Isolated Facial Nerve Palsy: A Case Report. Neurol India 2020; 68:900-902. [PMID: 32859838 DOI: 10.4103/0028-3886.293480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] [Imported: 09/20/2023]
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A peripheral palsy of the facial nerve that results in muscle weakness on one side of the face usually manifests as Bell's palsy. Glioma in the left half of the pons and middle cerebellar peduncle is a rare cause of isolated infranuclear facial paralysis. We report a case of 12- year-old female patient who came to our hospital with isolated unilateral facial palsy but turned out to have a low grade glioma.
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- Amar M Taksande
- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlaal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlaal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlaal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlaal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlaal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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Taksande A, Injeti G, Joshi M, Meshram R. Chylothorax in a young child after a palliative cardiac surgery. Int J Acad Med 2020. [DOI: 10.4103/ijam.ijam_90_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] [Imported: 09/20/2023]
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Taksande A. Myocardial dysfunction in SARS-CoV-2 infection in infants under 1 year of age. World J Pediatr 2020; 16:539. [PMID: 32780313 DOI: 10.1007/s12519-020-00384-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2020] [Accepted: 07/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] [Imported: 08/29/2023]
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Taksande A, Meshram R, Lohakare A, Purandare S, Biyani U, Vagha J. An update work of pulse oximetry screening for detecting critical congenital heart disease in the newborn. Images Paediatr Cardiol 2017; 19:12-18. [PMID: 29731786 PMCID: PMC5917867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] [Imported: 08/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) is the commonest group of congenital malformations and affects 7-8 per 1000 live born newborns. Nevertheless, it is estimated that more than 50% of babies with undiagnosed CHD are not detected by routine neonatal cardiac examination. AIM To find the incidence of CHD in newborns and to determine the accuracy of pulse oximetry for detecting clinically unrecognized critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) in the newborns. METHODS Pulse oximetry was performed on clinically normal newborns within 4 hours of first day of life. Inclusion criteria: All newborns who were admitted in postnatal ward & Neonatal Intensive care unit (NICU). Exclusion criteria: babies and neonates with a prenatal diagnosis of duct dependent circulation. If oxygen saturation (SpO2) was below 90%, then echocardiography was performed. RESULTS During the study period, 4926 live born neonates were examined. Nine out of 12 neonates with SpO2<90% had CCHD. Four neonates had tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), two had tricuspid atresia, two had transposition of great arteries (TGA) and one had truncus arteriosus. The incidence of CHD was 33.49 per 1000 live births and CCHD was 1.82 per 1000. A pulse oximetry cut-off value of below 90% for detecting CCHD showed 90% sensitivity, 99.94% specificity, 75% positive predictive value (PPV) and 99.98% negative predictive value (NPV). CONCLUSION Pulse oximetry is safe, feasible and noninvasive and also used to screen for CCHD. It is the nice method to detect the CHD along with the physical examination of neonates by medical personal.
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- A Taksande
- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Maharashtra -442102.,Amar M. Taksande: Department of Pediatrics Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Maharashtra -442102.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Maharashtra -442102
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Maharashtra -442102
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Maharashtra -442102
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Maharashtra -442102
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Maharashtra -442102
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Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is a critical condition with significant morbidity and mortality. It primarily affects the young and healthy. CVST presents a diagnostic challenge due to its varied presentation patterns. We report the case of a 11-year-old boy diagnosed with CVST after presenting with a long history of continuous headache. He improved following anticoagulation therapy. Despite thorough investigation, no discernible underlying cause could be identified.
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- Amar Taksande
- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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Taksande A, Meshram R. New guidance is needed on diagnosing microcephaly in severely malnourished children. Acta Paediatr 2015. [PMID: 26214598 DOI: 10.1111/apa.13140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] [Imported: 08/29/2023]
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Taksande A, Jadhav A, Vagha J. Comparison Between Automated and Manual Sphygmomanometer for Measuring Blood Pressure in Children. J Nepal Paedtr Soc 2015; 35:13-17. [DOI: 10.3126/jnps.v35i1.11568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/20/2023] [Imported: 09/20/2023] Open
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Introduction: The mercury sphygmomanometer has been the gold standard used for obtaining blood pressure (BP). However, due to environmental concerns and more use of automated BP devices, an alternative to using the standard mercury sphygmomanometer to measure BP. The aim of this study is to evaluate the accuracy of the Automated (Omron) BP device against the mercury sphygmomanometer in children.Material and Methods: One hundred children were enrolled in this study. The accuracy of Omron HEM–7121 BP readings was compared with that of mercury BP device readings. Each children had four BP measurements recorded sequentially i.e. two valid systolic readings, and two valid diastolic readings.Results: BP taken with the automated device was systolic 109.77 ± 9.97 and diastolic 74.50 ± 8.32 mm Hg compared to systolic 112.68 ± 9.98 and diastolic 77.38 ± 7.91 mm Hg measured by manual mercury sphygmomanometer BP readings (p<0.001). Automated and mercury BP measurements were correlated (r = 0.89, systolic BP; r = 0.82, diastolic BP). Linear regression analysis showed that the automated systolic BP is a significant predictor (? = 0.897, p < 0.001) of manual systolic BP. Similarly, automated diastolic BP was also a significant predictor (? = 0.829, p< 0.001) of manual diastolic BP.Conclusion: This study concludes that the automated BP device is reliable and accurate for measuring the BP in children.J Nepal Paediatr Soc 2015;35(1):13-17
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Kumar A, Vilhekar K, Taksande A. Acute acalculous cholecystitis: A rare complication of typhoid fever in an 18-month child. J PEDIAT INF DIS-GER 2015. [DOI: 10.3233/jpi-2011-0314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] [Imported: 09/20/2023]
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- Arvind Kumar
- Department of Pediatrics, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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The unicuspid aortic valve (UAV) is a very rare congenital anomaly, which usually presents as aortic stenosis, incompetence, or a combination of both. Here, we present a case of UAV with moderate aortic stenosis detected by transthoracic echocardiography in the infant.
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- Amar M Taksande
- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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Background: When the upper arm (UA) is inaccessible or a standard-sized blood pressure (BP) cuff is unavailable, some healthcare workers use the forearm (FA) to measure BP with a mercury sphygmomanometer. Objective: The objective was to determine the accuracy of BP measurement in the arm and FA. Design: Prospective, randomized study. Setting: Department of Pediatrics, JNMC, Sawangi (Meghe) Participants: A total of 72 children aged 5–15 years. Measurements: Mercury and Automatic (OMRON Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan) BP measurements were recorded from the arm and FA at 2 min intervals. Results: In our study, 72 children of both sexes were enrolled. The mean age of the children was 10.13 ± 2.82 years, and 48% were females. Pearson's correlation coefficient between FA and UA systolic BP (SBP) measured by mercury was 0.782, and for diastolic BP (DBP) it was 0.824. Similarly, Pearson's correlation coefficient between FA and UA SBP measured with an automated device (OMRON) was 0.843, and for DBP it was 0.846. The average readings for the SBP and DBP were higher in the FA than in the UA by approximately 3 mmHg. There was a statistically significant difference in both SBP and DBP. Conclusions: The FA is an acceptable method of BP monitoring when the UA cannot be accessed. The pressure from FA is probably higher than it would be from UA.
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- Amar M Taksande
- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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Uhl's anomaly is characterized by absence of the myocardial layer of the right ventricle, with opposition of the endocardium and epicardium. It is rarely associated with other congenital malformation. Here, we reported the rare association of Uhl's anomaly with absent tricuspid valve in an infant.
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- Amar M Taksande
- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Innova Children Heart Hospital and Research Centre, Tarnaka, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Meshram SS, Nikose S, Jain S, Taksande A. Wildervanck syndrome with hypoplastic frontal sinus: A rare case presentation. Indian J Hum Genet 2014; 20:189-91. [PMID: 25400350 PMCID: PMC4228573 DOI: 10.4103/0971-6866.142899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] [Imported: 09/20/2023]
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We report a case of Wildervanck syndrome exhibiting Klippel-Feil anomaly, Duane's retraction syndrome and congenital deafness. Since the first case was reported in 1952, there have been more reports describing this triad either complete or incomplete. Our case has a complete triad of the syndrome along with frontal sinus hypoplasia. Our case is unique as the triad was associated with frontal sinus hypoplasia, which is very rare association.
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- Department of Pediatrics, AVBRH, Sawangi, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, AVBRH, Sawangi, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, AVBRH, Sawangi, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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A rare congenital defect in fusion of the anterior chest wall resulting in an extrathoracic location of the heart. Cantrell's pentalogy is a congenital anomaly resulting from embryologic development defect and consists of the following: A deficiency of the anterior diaphragm, a midline supraumbilical abdominal wall defect, a defect in the diaphragmatic pericardium, congenital intracardiac abnormalities, and a defect of the lower sternum. Here we report a rare case of ectopic cordis with omphalocele.
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- Amar M Taksande
- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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Oculoauriculovertebral spectrum (OAVS) or Goldenhar syndrome is a wide spectrum of congenital anomalies that involves structures arising from the first and second branchial arches. It is characterized by a wide spectrum of symptoms and physical features. These abnormalities mainly involve the cheekbones, jaws, mouth, ears, eyes, or vertebrae. Other conditions with ear and/or radial involvement, such as, the Nager syndrome, Holt-Oram syndrome, Radial–renal syndrome, facioauriculoradial dysplasia, Fanconi anemia, and Vertebral, Anal atresia, Cardiac, Trachea, Esophageal, Renal, and Limb (VACTERL) association should be considered for differential diagnosis. Here we report a child who had facial asymmetry, microsomia, microtia, congenital facial nerve palsy, conductive hearing loss, skin tags, iris coloboma, and preaxial polydactyly.
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- Amar Taksande
- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi Meghe, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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Taksande AM, Vilhekar K. Study of Risk Factor for Congenital Heart Diseases in Children at Rural Hospital of Central India. J Nepal Paedtr Soc 2013; 33:121-124. [DOI: 10.3126/jnps.v33i2.8254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/20/2023] [Imported: 09/20/2023] Open
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Introduction: Congenital heart disease is the most common congenital problem that accounts for up to 25% of all congenital malformations. Hence this study was aimed at improving the knowledge related to risk factors associated with CHD in a rural Indian scenario. It was a hospital- based case control study. Materials and Methods: The children up to twelve year of age with clinical suspicion of CHD were subjected to chest x-ray and electrocardiography, and final diagnosis was confirmed by echocardiography (n=209) as cases. The control group (n=418) were randomly selected from children without CHD who were admitted during the same period. The etiological factors like environmental, infections, drugs, and maternal factors were analyzed by using EPI 6 version. Results: In cases group, 56% were male and 44% female children. 82% cases presented at age of less than 5 years and 18% after 5 year. Exposure to smoking (OR=10.45), tobacco intake by mother (OR=8.28) and family history of CHD (OR=7.21) were the significant risk factor present in cases. Conclusion: The risk factors for CHD child identified were exposure to smoking and tobacco intake by mother, family history of CHD, antenatal infection in 1st trimester and history of diabetic mother. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v33i2.8254 J Nepal Paediatr Soc. 2013; 33(2):121-124
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Taksande B, Rathi N, Kotpalliwar S. Parasympathetic overactivity: A manifestation of temporal lobe epilepsy. J Neurosci Rural Pract 2013; 4:479-80. [PMID: 24347970 PMCID: PMC3858782 DOI: 10.4103/0976-3147.120200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] [Imported: 09/20/2023] Open
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- Bharati Taksande
- Department of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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Taksande AM, Lakhkar B, Gadekar A, Suwarnakar K, Japzape T. Accuracy of pulse oximetry screening for detecting critical congenital heart disease in the newborns in rural hospital of Central India. Images Paediatr Cardiol 2013; 15:5-10. [PMID: 26236364 PMCID: PMC4521327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] [Imported: 08/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Congenital cardiovascular malformations are the most common category of birth defects and responsible for mortality in the first twelve months of life. Critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) will be present in approximately one quarter of these children, which requires catheter or surgery intervention in the first year of life. AIM To determine the accuracy of pulse oximetry for detecting clinically unrecognized CCHD in the newborns. METHODS Pulse oximetry was performed on clinically normal newborns within first 4 hours of life. If screening oxygen saturation (SpO2) was below 90%, echocardiography was then performed. INCLUSION CRITERIA All newborns who were admitted in postnatal ward & NICU. EXCLUSION CRITERIA Out born babies and babies with a prenatal diagnosis of duct dependent circulation. RESULTS Pulse-oximetric screening was performed on 2110 clinically normal newborns. Low SpO2 (<90%) was found in eight babies seven of them had CCHD, including three neonates with TGA, two with tricuspid atresia, one with tetralogy of fallot and one with transposition of great vessels. A pulse oximetry cut-off value of below 90% for detecting CCHD showed 100% sensitivity, 99.95% specificity, 87.50% positive predictive value, 100% negative predictive value. CONCLUSIONS Pulse oximetry is safe, feasible and noninvasive, can be used as screening tool for detecting CCHD in clinically normal newborn. If SpO2 is below 90% in clinically normal newborns within 4 hours of birth, urgent echocardiography is suggested to rule out CCHD.
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- AM Taksande
- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Aharashtra -442102.,Amar M. Taksande: Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Aharashtra -442102
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Aharashtra -442102
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Aharashtra -442102
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Aharashtra -442102
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Aharashtra -442102
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Marden-Walker syndrome (MWS) is characterized by multiple joint contractures, a mask-like face with blepharophimosis, micrognathia, high-arched or cleft palate, low-set ears, decreased muscular bulk, arachnodactyly, and kyphoscoliosis. We report a case of MWS along with unusual manifestation of neurological, cardiovascular, and genitourinary system.
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- Amar M Taksande
- Department of Paediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (DMIMS), Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, India
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Taksande A, Vilhekar K. Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome in an Infant. J Nepal Paedtr Soc 2012; 32:178-180. [DOI: 10.3126/jnps.v32i2.5494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/20/2023] [Imported: 09/20/2023] Open
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Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome is a bullous disease of the skin caused by toxins (exfoliatins) secreted by certain types of Staphylococcus aureus. These toxins may act as superantigens, stimulating the proliferation of T lymphocytes, with a massive release of cytokines and consequent epidermal damage. In neonates, the lesions are mostly found on the perineum or periumbilically, while the extremities are more commonly affected in older children. The disease begins with erythema and fever, followed by formation of large fluid filled bullae which quickly rupture on slightest pressure to leave extensive areas of denuded skin. We present a case of staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in infant. J Nepal Paediatr Soc 2012;32(2):178-180 doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v32i2.5494
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Taksande A, Prabhu S, Venkatesh S. Cardiovascular aspect of Beta-thalassaemia. Cardiovasc Hematol Agents Med Chem 2012; 10:25-30. [PMID: 22239492 DOI: 10.2174/187152512799201172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2011] [Revised: 11/25/2011] [Accepted: 11/30/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023] [Imported: 09/20/2023]
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Beta-thalassaemia major is a genetic blood disorder caused by the reduced synthesis of beta globin chain. The consequences of the resulting chronic anaemia are also common and include growth retardation, bone marrow expansion, extramedular hematopoiesis, splenomegaly, increased intestinal iron absorption, susceptibility to infections, and hypercoagulability. Transfusional iron overload can affect heart function by directly damaging tissue through iron deposition or via iron-mediated effects at other sites. Cardiac dysfunction is common in patients with thalassaemia and is the leading cause of mortality. The main cardiac abnormalities reported in patients with thalassaemia major (TM) and iron overload are left ventricular systolic and diastolic dysfunction, pulmonary hypertension, valvulopathies, arrhythmias and pericarditis. These cardiac abnormalities are a consequence of the general co-morbid conditions in thalassaemia but are closely related to concomitant endocrine deficiencies, hypercoagulability state and inflammatory milieu. Iron's toxicity within cells arises from its capacity to catalyse the production of reactive oxygen species that cause lipid peroxidation and organelle damage, which lead ultimately to cell death and fibrosis. With the introduction of new technologies such as cardiac magnetic resonance T2* , the early detection of cardiac iron overload and associated cardiac dysfunction is now possible, allowing time for reversal through iron chelation therapy.
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- Amar Taksande
- Department of Cardiology Unit, Bai Jerabai Wadia Hospital, Mumbai, India.
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Taksande A, Gadekar A, Meshram S, Pathak S. Cor triatriatum sinister with situs inversus totalis in an infant. Images Paediatr Cardiol 2012; 14:6-10. [PMID: 23720687 PMCID: PMC3663153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] [Imported: 08/29/2023]
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Cor triatriatum sinister is a rare congenital cardiac malformation characterized by a membrane in the left atrium which separates the left atrium into the proximal and distal chambers. Association of cor triatriatum is extremely rare with situs inversus totalis. Here we report a rare case of cor triatriatum sinister with situs inversus totalis in a 5 month old female infant.
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- A Taksande
- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Maharashtra -442102.,
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Maharashtra -442102
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Maharashtra -442102
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, Maharashtra -442102
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Taksande A, Vilhekar K, Chaturvedi P, Jain M. Congenital malformations at birth in Central India: A rural medical college hospital based data. Indian J Hum Genet 2011; 16:159-63. [PMID: 21206705 PMCID: PMC3009428 DOI: 10.4103/0971-6866.73412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] [Imported: 09/20/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To study the incidence of congenital anomalies and the associated risk factors in Department of Pediatrics at Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, Wardha, a rural medical college hospital in central Maharashtra. MATERIALS AND METHODS All the intramural deliveries between 1 January 2005 and 31 July 2007 comprised 9386 births and their 9324 mothers (62 mothers gave birth to twin babies). The newborns were examined and assessed systematically for the presence of congenital anomalies, system wise distribution of anomalies and risk factors attributable. RESULTS Out of the total 9386 deliveries, 9194 were live births and 192 were stillbirths. The total number of babies with congenital malformations was 179 (1.91%). Out of the 9262 singleton births, 177 (1.05%) were malformed, whereas 2 of the 62 pairs of twins had birth defects. Nine of the 179 malformed babies (5.02%) were still born. Prematurity, increased maternal age, increasing birth order and low birth weight were found to have a higher risk of congenital anomalies. Cardiovascular malformations were most common in live births, followed by musculoskeletal and genitourinary anomalies. CONCLUSION Congenital anomalies are a major cause of stillbirths and infant mortality. Evaluation of cardiovascular system to rule out congenital heart disease in high-risk mothers' babies is the important factor to be considered.
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- Amar Taksande
- Department of Pediatrics, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, Wardha, Maharashtra - 442 102, India
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Taksande AM, Vilhekar KY, Batra P, Jain M. Neonatal genital prolapse. J Indian Med Assoc 2011; 109:502-503. [PMID: 22315847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023] [Imported: 09/20/2023]
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Neonatal genital prolapse is a rare condition, usually associated with congenital spinal defects and is often resistant to simple reduction. A case of complete uterine prolapse which was noted shortly after birth in a female baby with a meningocele at the lumbar region with rectal prolapse is reported. The vagina and uterus was restored to their normal position but came out immediately after reduction.
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- Amar M Taksande
- Department of Paediatrics, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha 442102
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Taksande B, Jajoo U, Yelwatkar S, Ashish J. Unusual presentation of orbital cysticercosis-ptosis, diminution of vision and medial rectus weakness: a case report. Cases J 2009; 2:7025. [PMID: 19918504 DOI: 10.4076/1757-1626-2-7025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2009] [Accepted: 07/03/2009] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] [Imported: 09/20/2023]
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Cysticercosis is the most common parasitic disease of the nervous system. The disease occurs when humans become the intermediate host in the life cycle of Taenia solium by ingesting its eggs from contaminated food. The most common sites of involvement of cysticerci are soft tissue, eye and central nervous system. Unusual location of the cysts may result in uncommon manifestations. Ocular cysticercosis can involve both the intraocular and extra ocular muscle. Extra ocular muscle cysticercosis is rare. We are reporting the unusual manifestation of ptosis, proptosis, diminution of vision and medial rectus palsy due to cysticercosis. The patient was successfully treated with systemic steroids and albendazole.
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Taksande A, Vilhekar K, Gupta S. Primary pyomyositis in a child. Int J Infect Dis 2009; 13:e149-51. [PMID: 19013093 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2008.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2008] [Revised: 07/05/2008] [Accepted: 08/14/2008] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] [Imported: 09/20/2023] Open
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