Emergency medicine journal : EMJ
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Case Reports
Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis: reports of seven patients presenting with weakness in an Asian emergency department.
This study was done to describe the features of thyrotoxic periodic paralysis in young Asian men. ⋯ Early morning paralysis can be the first manifestation of hyperthyroidism in Asian men, without the other more typical symptoms of weight loss, increased appetite, excitability, sweaty palms or goitre. Treatment to a euthyroid state will ameliorate the syndrome.
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To assess the incidence of injuries to young children sustained by contact with a domestic vacuum cleaner and to highlight the potential for significant injury. An increase in public awareness of these risks might result in a reduction in morbidity. ⋯ Although the number of cases seen was small, the potential for significant injury must be emphasised and public awareness increased in an attempt to reduce morbidity.