Recent studies suggest pathogen-specific and mechanism-dependent links between infection and pediatric movement disorders—robust for Sydenham chorea, less certain for PANDAS/PANS, and variable for direct CNS infections. Clinicians should…
M. Taha, M. Mohamed, M. Khalifa and 2 others
Presented at Emirates Society of Internal Medicine
ECMO remains a resource-intensive rescue for severe ARDS with outcomes dependent on patient selection, timing, and center expertise. Mortality is high but confounded by indication. Evidence supports benefit in selected patients…
M. Mohamedkhair, C. Abraham, A. Usama and 3 others
Presented at 6th Annual Conference of the Emirates Society of Internal Medicine, Dubai, 27–28 September 2025
In patients treated with dapsone presenting unexplained hypoxia or cyanosis unresponsive to oxygen, methemoglobinemia should be suspected and confirmed by co-oximetry. Management involves stopping the offending drug, administering…
M. Ahmed, A. Usama, C. Abraham and 2 others
Presented at Emirates Society of Internal Medicine, Dubai