Abstract Background Levetiracetam (LEV) is one of the most frequently used antiepileptic drugs (AED) for brain tumor patients with seizures. We hypothesized that toxicity LEV and temozolomide-based chemoradiotherapy may overlap. Patients Methods In a retrospective analysis individual patient data using pooled cohort newly diagnosed glioblastoma included in clinical trials prior to (CENTRIC, COR...

Xylazine hydrochloride, α2 adrenoceptor agonist, is an analgesic, sedative, tranquilizer, and muscle relaxant agent in veterinary medicine which is mostly used as in pre-anesthesia in veterinary medicine. One of the main adverse effects of xylazine which limits application of this medication in small animal veterinary practice (mostly in cats) is nausea and vomiting which can end up with aspira...

Pregnancy is an event that occurs in a woman. Some uncomfortable things will come along with the physiological changes during pregnancy such as nausea, vomiting, and frequent urination. The most nausea vomiting (emesis gravidarum). Nausea gravidarum) are common symptoms often occur first trimester of pregnancy. One treatment to reduce non-pharmacological therapy giving lavender aromatherapy. pu...

Introduction: One of the complaints that often arise in early pregnancy (generally first months until end trimester) is nausea and vomiting (emesis gravidarum). Some research results state use aromatherapy can help to reduce during pregnancy. This study aims determine perception pregnant women applying complementary therapy overcome emesis gravidarum trimester pregnancy.
 Methods: The desi...

Pendahuluan: Perubahan hormonal pada awal kehamilan memicu terjadinya mual bahkan muntah terutama pagi hari (emesis gravidarum). Adanya peningkatan ini mengakibatkan dehidrasi, syok hypovolemi, anemia, abortus. Upaya untuk mengurangi Emesis gravidarum melalui terapi non farmakologi seperti pemberian pemijatan (acupressure) titik P6 (Nei Guan). Tujuan: Penelitian bertujuan mengetahui pengaruh ac...

A three-year observational study of patients undergoing tonsillectomy at the University Hospital of the West Indies was conducted to determine the incidence of postoperative vomiting. Data were collected to assess possible risk factors for vomiting as well as possible alleviating agents. Two hundred and fifty-two patients were included in the study and a thirteen per cent incidence of postopera...

Despite the introduction of new effective antiemetics, nausea and vomiting (emesis) remain troublesome side effects of chemotherapy in cancer patients. These side effects not only affect patients' quality of life adversely, but also reduce patient adherence to the chemotherapy treatment and may ultimately negatively affect disease progression. Since, there is no single antiemetic agent that is ...

Boerhaave syndrome is a spontaneous perforation of the oesophagus secondary to forceful emesis. Surgery has been advocated in delayed presentations of Boerhaave's syndrome with mediastinitis. The over-the-scope clip (OTSC) by OVESCO(®) (Tubingen, Germany) has been used in the endoscopic management of gastrointestinal bleeds, fistulae and anastamotic leaks. We describe the successful endoscopic ...

Boerhaave’s syndrome (spontaneous esophageal rupture) is a rare entity, which is characterized by a rare and late diagnosis. It is a life-threatening condition and requires early diagnosis and urgent care. The most common etiological factor is emesis. A history of forceful emesis, subxiphoid chest pain, and subcutaneous emphysema is a common triad of symptoms that should suggest spontaneous rup...

Boerhaave's syndrome is a spontaneous transmural rupture or perforation of the oesophagus or post-emesis oesophageal rupture. Boerhaave's syndrome has a high risk of morbidity and mortality, and early, definitive diagnosis leading to prompt management improves outcomes. Definitive diagnosis of this syndrome is made with imaging, including x-ray, USG and computed tomography Scan. This is a case ...