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Pulmonary embolism is an uncommon but potentially life threatening disease in children and adolescents. The clinical findings can be similar to other more common conditions such as pneumonia. Therefore high level of suspicion is required for early and accurate diagnosis. ⋯ Computed tomography is the most widely used method in diagnosing pulmonary embolism. Anticoagulation is the mainstay of therapy for pulmonary embolism, however, acute surgery may be required for removal of the embolism. We report a case of pulmonary embolism in a teenage girl with serious circulatory failure where emergency surgery was needed.
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The main objective of the study was to assess to what degree nine and fifteen year old Icelandic children followed the national physical activity (PA) guidelines for children set forth by the Icelandic Public Health Institute, which recommend no less than 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity a day (MVPA). ⋯ The results highlight the importance of developing PA interventions targeting children of school age. It is important to research and evaluate different ways as to how these interventions should best be conducted. Key words: physical activity, children, body composition, accelerometers.
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In this article we describe two separate cases of serious eye injuries that were the result of two teenagers´ attempts to make home-made explosives out of fireworks. They had tampered with the same brand of fireworks, Víti, that appears to be popular for this purpose and instructions are available on the internet. ⋯ In both cases the outcome was better than expected at first. The objective of this article is to draw attention to the danger of tampering with fireworks and the necessity of preventive measures to minimize the risk of serious eye injuries.
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Patients with hypochondriasis are preoccupied with the fear or belief that they have a serious, undiagnosed disease. This concern derives from misinterpretations of benign physical sensations, and persists despite appropriate reassurance to the contrary. ⋯ Physicians, in turn, may feel discouraged and frustrated in relation to these individuals where their best efforts to help often prove ineffective or are even rejected. Recent scientific studies have shown that cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) are effective treatment options for health anxiety as demonstrated in clinical trials.