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Resuscitation of Newborn

Overview The successful transition from intrauterine to extrauterine life is dependent upon significant physiologic changes that occur at birth. Successful transition – 90% Need some intervention – 10% Require extensive resuscitative measures -  1% High-risk delivery Infants who are more likely to require resuscitation can be identified by the presence of one or more of…

Wiskott–Aldrich Syndrome 

Overview Wiskott–Aldrich syndrome is a rare X-linked recessive primary immunodeficiency caused by mutations in the WAS gene, leading to defective actin cytoskeleton regulation in hematopoietic cells. It presents with the triad of eczema, recurrent infections, and thrombocytopenia with small platelets. Patients are prone to autoimmunity and malignancy. Incidence is ~1 in 100,000 live male births.…

Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency

Overview Leukocyte adhesion deficiency (LAD) is a rare primary immunodeficiency characterised by recurrent bacterial and fungal infections, impaired wound healing, and absence of pus formation due to defective leukocyte adhesion and migration. It results from genetic defects in leukocyte integrins or signalling pathways, preventing neutrophil extravasation from blood vessels into tissues. LAD has an estimated…

Tonsilitis

Overview Tonsillitis is inflammation or infection of the tonsils. Tonsils are lymphoid tissues that are situated on both side of the throat. Generally, the palatine tonsil are referred to as "the tonsils". Tonsils: Collections of lymphoid tissue at the entrance to the pharynx, on either side of the uvula (the palatine tonsils). There are also…

Congenital Heart Defect

Overview Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common congenital disorder in newborns. Classification Acyanotic and Cyanotic Pulmonary blood flow Increased Decreased Normal Cyanotic (T's) Acynotic (D's) T etralogy of Fallot AS D T ransposition of the great vessles VS D T ricuspid atresia AVS D T runcus arteriosus Patent D uctus Arteriosus   Other:…

Anorexia Nervosa

“ To lose confidence in one’s body is to lose confidence in oneself .” ― Simone de Beauvoir " Every woman knows that, regardless of all her other achievements, she is a failure if she is not beautiful ." – Germaine Greer Overview Eating disorders have traditionally been classified into two well-established categories. They are…

Scarlatina (Scarlet Fever)

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