Publications by authors named "L Gunaseelan"
Bronchiectasis is a chronic respiratory disorder that predisposes patients to recurrent infections and airway inflammation. The coexistence of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) and non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infection in the setting of bronchiectasis presents a significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. This case report describes a 57-year-old male with a history of asthma and bronchiectasis who developed concurrent ABPA and infection.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFChronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a myeloproliferative disorder treated with tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). While TKIs are effective in treating CML, their adverse effects can impact patient management. We present a case of an 83-year-old female diagnosed with CML in August 2024, initially treated with dasatinib but discontinued due to gastrointestinal toxicity.
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- AIDS-associated cholangiopathy is a serious biliary condition in severely immunosuppressed AIDS patients, contributing to high mortality rates despite access to effective treatment.
- The case of a 36-year-old HIV-positive male, non-compliant with his therapy, illustrates the rapid decline in health due to persistent symptoms like weight loss and diarrhea, leading to a diagnosis of AIDS cholangiopathy.
- This scenario emphasizes the need for rigorous evaluation of gastrointestinal and liver issues in HIV-infected individuals, particularly those with weakened immune systems, as clues to life-threatening complications.
Background: Telelactation, a virtual lactation support platform, is a convenient and effective way of providing virtual breastfeeding support services and communicating proper breastfeeding techniques to new mothers to address any breastfeeding challenges and boost overall maternal breastfeeding confidence all from the comfort of their homes. This Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) covered service benefits more mothers in the remote areas where in-person LC service is not easily accessible.
Objective: The objective of this cross-sectional survey study is to explore the feasibility, potential benefits, and challenges, and level of patient satisfaction in virtual lactation consultation services along with virtual paediatrician consultation available in Ontario, Canada.
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental health and wellbeing of Ontario's youth. Our study investigated the psychological impacts of COVID-19 on the pediatric population of Ontario, using a survey derived from the Revised Children's Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS) system to identify children who may benefit from seeking professional help. Our cross-sectional study examined the potential risk factors that contributed to worsening mental health and wellbeing in children, including changes in sleep patterns, appetite, and physical activity levels, as well as the diagnosis of a family member with COVID-19.
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