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Granulomatous reactions caused by foreign bodies have been described in drug abusers, in subjects exposed to occupational pollutants, and more rarely, in association with the use of prosthetic devices. We describe a 62-year-old patient with multiorgan parenchymal granulomatosis caused by inorganic
F-18 FDG is a tracer of glucose metabolism, which is commonly used in PET/CT for oncological diagnosis and staging. F-18 FDG uptake represents the glycolytic activity in the cell. Physiological FDG concentration may be noted often in the muscles of head and neck, tongue, muscles on mastication,
The past several years have seen a marked increase in the recreational use of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) or "Ecstasy". MDMA use is especially common among young people participating in dance parties called "raves". Paramethoxyamphetamine (PMA) exhibits both structural and
The article presents the case of an 18-month-old boy with major scald burns complicated by acquired F-X deficiency. On the 15th day of hospitalization, the patient developed sepsis and fever. He also exhibited bruxism, especially during the febrile episodes, which his permanent teeth to luxate and
3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), more commonly known as 'ecstasy' or XTC, is frequently used by young adults in the major cities. Therefore, it is likely that dentists might be confronted with individuals who use ecstasy. This review describes systemic and oral effects of ecstasy.
Ecstacy is a frequently used drug, especially by young adults in the big cities.Therefore, it is likely that dentists might be confronted with individuals that use XTC. This review of the literature describes the systemic and oral effects of XTC. Life-threatening complications include hyperthermia,
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The use of 4-fluoroamphetamine (4-FA) has shown a marked increase, especially because users perceive its effects to be relatively mild. 4-FA is also known as ecstacy-light, but is probably not as light as its name suggests. From April 2017 its use has therefore been forbidden in the
Tetanus is an acute, often fatal, infectious neuromuscular disease in all farmed mammals caused by Clostridium tetani. The disease is sporadic but outbreaks of tetanus have been described, as a result of wound contaminated with spores of C. tetani, which sporulates to the vegetative form and produce
Ecstasy (3,4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine, or MDMA) is a recreational drug widely used among young people in discos or rave parties (1,2). MDMA is taken because it gives a feeling of euphoria, enhances energy and sociability, and heightens sensations and sexual arousal. However, several side
Rats were injected with 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine ("Ecstasy") and assessed for changes in locomotor activity and for the expression of the immediate early gene c-fos throughout the brain. A dose-dependent increase in locomotor activity was seen with 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (0, 5
A seven-year-old male elk (Cervus elaphus nelsoni) was euthanized and necropsied after having a 3-week history of body weight loss, emaciation, excessive salivation, teeth grinding, fever, anorexia, and respiratory distress. The elk was imported into Korea from Canada on March 9, 1997. Gross