New host and ocean records for Driocephalus cerebrinoxius (Sphyriidae, Siphonostomatoida) and a reconsideration of phylogeny within Sphyriidae.

Background.Driocephalus cerebrinoxius is an unusual representative of an unusual family of parasitic copepods (Sphyriidae, Siphonostomatoida, Copepoda).This report documents new host and ocean records for D.cerebrinoxius and considers the phylogenetic relationships amongst sphyriid (Sphyriidae) genera.Materials and methods.Copepods collected from t

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Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms: A drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome with variable clinical features

Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) or drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome (DIHS) involves a unique and severe adverse drug reaction.Patients present with fever, rash, lymphadenopathy, hematological abnormalities, systemic illness, and may suffer from prolonged courses.Although the precise pathogenesis of DRESS/DIHS is

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Migraine and Mood in Children

Migraine is one of the most prevalent headache disorders in children and negatively influences their quality of life.Physical, social, and school functioning are negatively affected.Mood changes are common in migraineurs and may happen before, during, or after a migraine headache.Children with migraine are not exempt from mood swings.The majority o

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