2 publications

• Published Subscription 15 Apr 2021

  Hold on the Wave to Save A Life

  By S. Parimala, R. Deepa

  Abstract: Human body is affected by direct entry of pathogen and its collateral damage of immune response by pathogen. Cytokines are specific type of proteins which are secreted by the immune system. It encodes the molecules which help in building immunity, inflammation and hematopoiesis. Cytokines are important for stimulating the immune system to fight a foreign pathogen or attack tumors. Effects include reduction of an immune response, for example interferon beta …

  Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 38–41 Read article →

• Published Subscription 25 Sep 2020

  Central Pontine Myelinolysis

  By R. Deepa, S. Parimala

  Abstract: Mrs. T. Saroja, 62 years who admitted in a private hospital with GI symptoms, facial puffiness, weight loss, pedal edema, renal problems. She is a known case of systemic hypertension, severe hyponatremia, chronic kidney disease, chronic small vessel disease in the brain and laryngeal edema. Investigations reveal that decreased serum sodium, reduced hemoglobin. ECHO showed mild LV hypertrophy and mild mitral regurgitation. MRI reveals that global mild cerebral atrophy. USG …

  Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 17–20 Read article →