LINEAR SCLERODERMA EN COUP DE SABRE PRESENTING WITH SEIZURES

Linear scleroderma en coup de sabre presenting with seizures

Underwater Protection Scleroderma is a rare connective tissue disorder categorized into systemic sclerosis and localized scleroderma, also called morphea.Linear scleroderma of the scalp, also called en coup de sabre, is infrequently associated with neurologic symptoms.We describe a case of linear scleroderma en coup de sabre in a 28-year-old female

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The molecular mechanism of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) and its link to in vitro studies on iodinated contrast media (CM)

Iodinated contrast media (iodinated CM) have increased ability to absorb x-rays and to visualize structures that normally are impossible to observe in a radiological examination.The use of iodinated CM may destory renal function, commonly known as contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN), which can result in acute renal failure (ARF).This Tablet review a

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Guillaume Amontons

Guillaume Amontons (1663-1705) was an experimentalist who devoted himself to the improvement of instruments employed in physical experiments, particularly the barometer, and the thermometer.Of special note are a folded barometer, a cisternless barometer to be used at sea, and a hygrometer of his invention.He experimented with an air-thermometer and

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