Descriptive analysis of oral food challenge outcomes at a tertiary care center

Descriptive analysis of oral food challenge outcomes at a tertiary care center

Results We assessed 113 challenges (35 peanut, 28 egg, 12 tree nut, 11 milk, 27 other). There were 29 failures (22 objective, 7 subjective). Among objective challenge failures, 4/7 cashew (57%), 10/35 (29%) peanut, and 6/28 egg (21%) failed. There were no failed milk challenges. Most (79%) failed peanut/cashew challenges occurred at doses ≤1.0g while 50% of failed egg challenges were final dose...

Oral food challenge outcomes in a pediatric tertiary care center

BACKGROUND Oral food challenges are the clinical standard for diagnosis of food allergy. Little data exist on predictors of oral challenge failure and reaction severity. METHODS A retrospective chart review was done on all pediatric patients who had oral food challenges in a tertiary care pediatric allergy clinic from 2008 to 2010. RESULTS 313 oral challenges were performed, of which the ma...

A Three-Year Experience of Medical Thoracoscopy at A Tertiary Care Center of Himalayan Region

Introduction: Medical thoracoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure for diagnosing and treating pleural diseases. Despite its proven role in diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, it is infrequently used, which could be because of cost of equipment and lack of training. We analyzed our initial 3 years record of thoracoscopy at Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, a tertiary care center in Hi...

a retrospective analysis of urethral strictures and their management at a tertiary care center

A Retrospective Analysis of Intraoperative Transfusions at a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Brief Report

Background and objectives:  Intraoperative blood transfusion is a common medical intervention worldwide. Although mostly lifesaving when indicated, inappropriate administration of intraoperative can be potentially life-threatening. The aim of this study was to analyze the most common surgery/invasive procedures requiring intraoperative transfusion and to determine indications for intraoperative...