Thymic index is linearly related to cord blood zinc levels and maternal and neonatal nutritional status. Compared to thymic size in the Western newborns, the thymus is less than half in size in Indian newborns of normal birth weight. Reduced thymic size in Indian newborns in general and LBW infants in particular may have consequences for their immune competence and the risk of infections. Improving nutrition of pregnant women, particularly zinc nutriture might favorably influence thymic size in their offspring.
Continuous I.V methylene blue therapy causes significant decline in MetHb level and is more effective in treatment of methemoglobinemia as compared to intermittent regimen.
Marjolin's ulcer is a squamous cell carcinoma that is sometimes associated with chronic osteomyelitis. It occurs when soft tissue degenerates after a long period of chronic inflammation. A good outcome depends on a prompt wound biopsy.
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