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The Prognostic Value of Admission Glasgow Coma Scale and AVPU in Acute Drug Poisoning Patients

Primary Adenotonsillar Tuberculosis in an Immunocompetent Child -A Case Report

Introduction: Primary tuberculosis (TB) of the oropharynx and nasopharynx is an extremely rare form of extra-pulmonary TB in children. Primary tuberculosis occurs more likely secondary to pulmonary TB and is more common in immunocompromised patients.   Case Report: We reported the case of a young male presented with the symptoms of non-specific chronic adenotonsillitis, ...

Stridor in a Newborn with Double Aortic Arch-A Case Report

Introduction: Double aortic arch (DAA) is a congenital anomaly of the aortic arch. It is the most common type of complete vascular ring. When it occurs, the connected segment of the aortic arch and its branches encircle the trachea and esophagus, leading to symptoms related to these two structures. Case Report: We present a case of a newborn baby who developed biphasic stridor immediately after...

Abnormal First Trimester Maternal Serum Biochemical Markers and Prediction of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes

Tomoko MATSUZONO MBBS, MRCOG Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong Kam-On KOU MBBS, MRCOG, FHKCOG, FHKAM (O&G) Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong Chung-Fan POON APN, RN, RM, MSc Health Care (Nursing) Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong Kwok-Yin LEUNG MBBS, MD, FRCOG, FHKA...

A Case Series of Life-Threatening MDMA Poisoning in An Electronic Dance Music Party in Hong Kong

Background: MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine), which is also known as Ecstasy or Molly, is a commonly found abusive agent in Hong Kong. MDMA abuse is widely reported in electronic dance music (EDM) festivals all over the world. It brings about uncommon mortality and serious morbidity with recreational use, which are believed to be related to serotonin toxicity. Cyproheptadine has anti-hi...