Renjith

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Abnormalities in a Child with Acute Cerebellitis

Rigid Spine Syndrome among Children in Oman

Objectives: Rigidity of the spine is common in adults but is rarely observed in children. The aim of this study was to report on rigid spine syndrome (RSS) among children in Oman. Methods: Data on children diagnosed with RSS were collected consecutively at presentation between 1996 and 2014 at the Sultan Qaboos Univers …

Blood Culture Contaminants in a Paediatric Population: Retrospective study from a tertiary hospital in Oman

Objectives: Most children presenting with febrile illness require a blood culture to determine the causative organism as well as its sensitivity to antibiotics. However, false-positive results lead to unnecessary hospitalisations, prescriptions and tests. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of false-positive blood …

Rituximab Treatment in Myasthaenia Gravis: Report of two paediatric cases

Myasthaenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease involving the postsynaptic receptors in the neuromuscular junction. The condition is characterised by fatigable weakness of the skeletal muscles and is uncommon in children. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and immune-modifying medications are usually considered the mains …