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Methanol poisoning

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Neurological Effects : Headache, dizziness, seizures, or coma due to cerebral oedema. Predictors of Mortality The prognosis of methanol poisoning depends on several factors, with certain clinical and biochemical markers strongly associated with poorer outcomes. International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine.

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Major Trauma – Injuries by Assault

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There is significant evidence in adults and developing in the paediatric population that TXA results in better outcomes if given early in patients with mild to moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI) and does not cause harm. Disability – Altered mentation, seizure, stroke symptoms, severe headache, neurological deficit, visual symptoms.

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Tips for Diagnosing Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another

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A 9-month-old male presents to emergency department (ED) with his mother for seizure. The child was diagnosed with seizure disorder at 2 months of age and has had multiple visits to the emergency department (ED) for seizures. The child was started on Levetiracetam and levels always have been normal despite breakthrough seizures.