New Therapy, New Complications

New technologies, new complications: complications after use of new arterial closure and thrombectomy devices

We describe a singular case of both ischemic and traumatic complication, referring to use of new devices used for endovascular approach, in the same patient. One is a hemostatic closure device (Angio-Seal® St. Jude Medical) and the other is a catheter for percutaneous rotational and aspiration thrombectomy (Rotarex® Straub Medical). We discuss indication to use these devices in severely ill pat...

Complications of New Medications

Numerous mandibular pathologies are diagnosed in the emergency department (ED). We present the case of a woman with severe right-sided mandibular pain who was found to have a pathological fracture and osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ). The etiology of ONJ was found to be associated to previous use of zoledronic acid to treat osteoporosis. The aim of this case report is to discuss the etiology, dia...

New Dimension in Drug Addiction Therapy

A New Finding on Electrochemical Therapy

ECT تحریک الکتریکی مختصر برای تولید یک حمله کلی است که در آن جریان الکتریکی از طریق الکترودهایی در ناحیه گیجگاهی به فرد وارد می گردد و موجب یک تشنج وسیع با اثرات درمانی می شود.

Complications of leech therapy

Objective: The principle of the use of leeches is associated with traditional medicine of many countries and its application has different philosophies for use in different areas of the body. Leeches, with all the benefits, can have dangers. Materials and Methods: A review of complications of leech therapy was done based on English articles indexed in the...