11 results on '"Gulati, Sheffali"'
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2. Neurodevelopmental outcomes in children with cyanotic congenital heart disease following open heart surgery.
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Shakya, Samir, Saxena, Anita, Gulati, Sheffali, Kothari, Shyam Sunder, Ramakrishnan, Sivasubramanian, Gupta, Saurabh Kumar, Devagourou, Velayoudam, Talwar, Sachin, Rajashekar, Palleti, and Sharma, Shobha
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CARDIAC surgery ,EVALUATION of medical care ,PERIOPERATIVE care ,LENGTH of stay in hospitals ,SCIENTIFIC observation ,CONGENITAL heart disease ,VIDEOCONFERENCING ,COMPARATIVE studies ,CHILD psychopathology ,LONGITUDINAL method ,NEUROLOGIC examination ,COVID-19 pandemic ,CHILDREN - Abstract
Background : Neurodevelopmental abnormalities are common in congenital heart disease (CHD), more so in cyanotic CHDs. Perioperative factors have been known to affect neurodevelopmental outcomes. Aim : We aimed to determine the neurodevelopmental outcomes following open-heart surgery in cyanotic CHD. Methods : In this prospective observational study, eligible infants and children < 21 months with cyanotic CHD planned for open-heart surgery underwent preoperative neurodevelopmental assessment using Developmental Assessment Scale for Indian Infants (DASII) to look for any motor and/or mental delay. A second neurodevelopmental assessment was performed after 9 months ± 2 weeks of cardiac surgery. Follow-up DASII was conducted through interactive video conferencing in 23 of 60 patients due to COVID-19 pandemic. The univentricular and biventricular repair groups were compared in terms of their neurodevelopmental outcomes. Perioperative factors were compared between neurodevelopmental "delay" and "no delay" groups. Results: Of the 89 children enrolled, preoperative motor and mental delay were present in 29 and 24 children, respectively. Follow-up DASII could be performed in 60 children. At follow-up, motor delay was present in seven and mental delay in four children. Overall, there was a significant improvement in both motor and mental developmental quotient at follow-up. There was no significant difference in either motor or mental domains between univentricular and biventricular groups. Among the perioperative variables, only the postoperative length of stay in intensive care unit was significantly different between neurodevelopmental "delay" and "no delay" groups (P = 0.04). Conclusion : Neurodevelopmental delay occurred substantially among unoperated children with cyanotic CHD. The neurodevelopmental status improved significantly following open-heart surgery among the survivors. Delay was associated with length of stay in intensive care following cardiac surgery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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3. Telephone-based follow-up of children with epilepsy: Comparison of accuracy between a specialty nurse and a pediatric neurology fellow.
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Gulati, Sheffali, Shruthi, N.M., Panda, Prateek Kumar, Sharawat, Indar Kumar, Josey, Mable, and Pandey, Ravindra M.
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Background: Childhood epilepsy forms a significant burden on the health-care delivery system. Only a few pediatric neurologists available in most of the developing countries and caregivers face a lot of financial and logistic hardships, apart from a long waiting period for initial and follow up visits. Telemedicine is a proposed effective alternative in overcoming this burden.Methods: Telephonic consultation by a pediatric neurology fellow was compared with that of a specialty nurse; both against face-to-face consultation (gold standard). Care-givers of children 4 months-18 years with epilepsy were telephonically consulted 24-48 hours before their scheduled hospital appointment by one specialty nurse and one pediatric neurology fellow at least 24 h apart in a random sequence. During the hospital visit, another pediatric neurology fellow blinded to the telephonic consultation, documented the same after Face-to-Face interview.Results: In 141 children with epilepsy, 504 critical clinical events were identified. Telephonic consultation by pediatric neurology fellow had a sensitivity of 99 %, 97 %, and 100 % and specificity of 100 % each in detecting whether the child had any breakthrough seizure, any adverse event and whether the drug compliance was adequate or poor respectively, as compared to face-to-face consultation. Telephonic consultation by specialty nurse had a sensitivity of 91 %, 84 %, and 98 % and specificity of 97 %, 99 %, and 81 % in detecting whether the child had any breakthrough seizure, adverse event and whether the drug compliance was adequate or poor respectively. But the specialty nurses fared poorly in identifying atypical seizure semiologies like atonic and myoclonic seizures and documenting an exact number of breakthrough seizures, as well as few subjective adverse effects like behavioral abnormality and scholastic worsening, which was performed excellently by the pediatric neurology fellow.Conclusions: Telephonic consultation in childhood epilepsy by pediatric neurology fellow has excellent sensitivity and specificity. A specialty nurse has also acceptable sensitivity and specificity in comparison with a face-to-face consultation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2020
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4. Stroke as an Initial Manifestation of Thiamine-Responsive Megaloblastic Anemia.
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Madaan, Priyanka, Jauhari, Prashant, Michael, Shruthi N., Sinha, Aditi, Chakrabarty, Biswaroop, and Gulati, Sheffali
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BLOOD testing ,CEREBRAL arteries ,DEAFNESS ,EPILEPSY ,HEMIPLEGIA ,GENETIC mutation ,STROKE ,VITAMIN B1 ,VITAMIN B1 deficiency ,TREATMENT effectiveness ,MACROCYTIC anemia ,MAGNETIC resonance angiography ,DISEASE complications ,SYMPTOMS ,CHILDREN - Abstract
The article presents a case study of a 10‑month‑old boy who altered sensorium along with right hemiparesis. Topics include considered clinical diagnosis of left middle cerebral artery territory AIS kept and MRI brain confirmed; examines sonography and Doppler of neck vessels, left internal carotid artery are not visualized; and the diagnosis of congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) considered and clinical exome sequencing are ordered.
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- 2020
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5. Neurodevelopmental disorders in children aged 2-9 years: Population-based burden estimates across five regions in India.
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Arora, Narendra K., Nair, M. K. C., Gulati, Sheffali, Deshmukh, Vaishali, Mohapatra, Archisman, Mishra, Devendra, Patel, Vikram, Pandey, Ravindra M., Das, Bhagabati C., Divan, Gauri, Murthy, G. V. S., Sharma, Thakur D., Sapra, Savita, Aneja, Satinder, Juneja, Monica, Reddy, Sunanda K., Suman, Praveen, Mukherjee, Sharmila B., Dasgupta, Rajib, and Tudu, Poma
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JUVENILE diseases ,DEVELOPMENTAL disabilities ,BRAIN diseases ,CLUSTER sampling ,CEREBRAL palsy ,AUTISM spectrum disorders ,PUBLIC health - Abstract
Background: Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) compromise the development and attainment of full social and economic potential at individual, family, community, and country levels. Paucity of data on NDDs slows down policy and programmatic action in most developing countries despite perceived high burden.Methods and Findings: We assessed 3,964 children (with almost equal number of boys and girls distributed in 2-<6 and 6-9 year age categories) identified from five geographically diverse populations in India using cluster sampling technique (probability proportionate to population size). These were from the North-Central, i.e., Palwal (N = 998; all rural, 16.4% non-Hindu, 25.3% from scheduled caste/tribe [SC-ST] [these are considered underserved communities who are eligible for affirmative action]); North, i.e., Kangra (N = 997; 91.6% rural, 3.7% non-Hindu, 25.3% SC-ST); East, i.e., Dhenkanal (N = 981; 89.8% rural, 1.2% non-Hindu, 38.0% SC-ST); South, i.e., Hyderabad (N = 495; all urban, 25.7% non-Hindu, 27.3% SC-ST) and West, i.e., North Goa (N = 493; 68.0% rural, 11.4% non-Hindu, 18.5% SC-ST). All children were assessed for vision impairment (VI), epilepsy (Epi), neuromotor impairments including cerebral palsy (NMI-CP), hearing impairment (HI), speech and language disorders, autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), and intellectual disability (ID). Furthermore, 6-9-year-old children were also assessed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and learning disorders (LDs). We standardized sample characteristics as per Census of India 2011 to arrive at district level and all-sites-pooled estimates. Site-specific prevalence of any of seven NDDs in 2-<6 year olds ranged from 2.9% (95% CI 1.6-5.5) to 18.7% (95% CI 14.7-23.6), and for any of nine NDDs in the 6-9-year-old children, from 6.5% (95% CI 4.6-9.1) to 18.5% (95% CI 15.3-22.3). Two or more NDDs were present in 0.4% (95% CI 0.1-1.7) to 4.3% (95% CI 2.2-8.2) in the younger age category and 0.7% (95% CI 0.2-2.0) to 5.3% (95% CI 3.3-8.2) in the older age category. All-site-pooled estimates for NDDs were 9.2% (95% CI 7.5-11.2) and 13.6% (95% CI 11.3-16.2) in children of 2-<6 and 6-9 year age categories, respectively, without significant difference according to gender, rural/urban residence, or religion; almost one-fifth of these children had more than one NDD. The pooled estimates for prevalence increased by up to three percentage points when these were adjusted for national rates of stunting or low birth weight (LBW). HI, ID, speech and language disorders, Epi, and LDs were the common NDDs across sites. Upon risk modelling, noninstitutional delivery, history of perinatal asphyxia, neonatal illness, postnatal neurological/brain infections, stunting, LBW/prematurity, and older age category (6-9 year) were significantly associated with NDDs. The study sample was underrepresentative of stunting and LBW and had a 15.6% refusal. These factors could be contributing to underestimation of the true NDD burden in our population.Conclusions: The study identifies NDDs in children aged 2-9 years as a significant public health burden for India. HI was higher than and ASD prevalence comparable to the published global literature. Most risk factors of NDDs were modifiable and amenable to public health interventions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2018
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6. Neuroblastoma presenting as opsoclonus-myoclonus: A series of six cases and review of literature.
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Meena, Jagdish P., Seth, Rachna, Chakrabarty, Biswaroop, Gulati, Sheffali, Agrawala, Sandeep, and Naranje, Priyanka
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OPSOCLONUS-Myoclonus syndrome ,NEUROLOGICAL disorders ,NEUROBLASTOMA ,PARANEOPLASTIC syndromes ,PEDIATRICS ,RETROSPECTIVE studies ,PROGNOSIS - Abstract
The opsoclonus-myoclonus ataxia syndrome (OMAS) also called “Kinsbourne syndrome” or “dancing eye syndrome” is a rare but serious disorder characterized by opsoclonus, myoclonus, and ataxia, along with extreme irritability and behavioural changes. Data on its epidemiology, clinical features, and outcome are limited worldwide. The aim of the study was to evaluate the clinical profile and outcome of children with OMAS. A retrospective data of all children presented to Pediatric oncology clinic with a diagnosis of opsoclonusmyoclonus from 2013 to 2016 were collected. 6 patients with a diagnosis of OMAS were presented over a 4-year period. All 6 cases had paraneoplastic etiology. All Children had good outcome without any relapse. Paraneoplastic opsoclonus myoclonus had a good outcome in our experience. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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7. How I treat a first single seizure in a child.
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Gulati, Sheffali and Kaushik, Jaya Shankar
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An epileptic seizure is defined as transient occurrence of signs and/or symptoms due to abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in brain. There are diverse etiologies for acute seizure in infants and children. The present review provides a broad approach to diagnosis and treatment plan for acute seizure in children. The approach to a child with acute seizure is discussed with special emphasis on clinical approach based on history and focused examination with judicious choice of investigation and further management plan. The review also emphasizes on recognizing common nonepileptic events that masquerade as true seizure among infants and children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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8. Acquired demyelinating disorders of central nervous system: A pediatric cohort.
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Gulati, Sheffali, Chakrabarty, Biswaroop, Kumar, Atin, Jain, Puneet, Patel, Harsh, and Saini, Lokesh
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BRAIN , *RADIOGRAPHY , *MULTIPLE sclerosis diagnosis , *SPINE radiography , *CNS demyelinating autoimmune diseases , *NEUROMYELITIS optica , *LONGITUDINAL method , *MAGNETIC resonance imaging , *DISEASE relapse , *RETROSPECTIVE studies , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *CHILDREN , *DIAGNOSIS - Abstract
Objective: This is a retrospective chart review of consecutive children with acquired demyelinating disorders presenting to a north Indian tertiary care hospital over 4 years. The aim of this review is to describe all the patients (with single event as well as those with recurrences) with detailed description of those who recurred. Materials and Methods: Overall 35 cases were reviewed and their clinical presentations, diagnosis, management, and follow-up are being presented. Results: Out of 35 cases, 24 did not show any recurrences (seven acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) and 17 clinically isolated syndromes). Amongst the 11 patients with recurrent demyelination, majority were multiple sclerosis (8/11, 72.7%) followed by neuromyelitisoptica (NMO; 2/11), and multiphasic ADEM (1/11). The median disease duration and follow-up since onset for those with recurrent episodes is 4 years (2.5-4.5 years). Steroids caused significant improvement in acute episodes of demyelination. However, recurrent demyelinating disorders like multiple sclerosis and NMO required long-term immunomodulation. Azathioprine currently is the most favored long-term immunomodulator used in NMO. Interferon-β and glatiramer acetate are currently recommended for multiple sclerosis. However, azathioprine may be a suitable alternative in a resource-limited setting. Conclusion: The consensus definitions for these groups of disorders need further validation in the pediatric age group. Studies with larger population size are required to characterize features that predict future recurrences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
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9. Optic nerve glioma in neurofibromatosis: Radiological clues to diagnosis in a young child.
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Patel, Harsh, Chakrabarty, Biswaroop, Dubey, Rachna, Kumar, Atin, and Gulati, Sheffali
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PHYSICAL diagnosis ,BRAIN ,OPTIC nerve diseases ,GLIOMAS ,DEVELOPMENTAL disabilities ,MAGNETIC resonance imaging ,CONTRAST media ,MUSCLE hypotonia ,NEUROFIBROMATOSIS ,CAFE-au-Lait spots (Disease) ,PHENOTYPES ,CHILDREN - Abstract
A 13-month-old boy presented with delay in attainment of milestones. On examination, he had café au lait spots and central hypotonia. MRI brain with contrast revealed bilateral bulky enhancing optic nerves with involvement of chiasma. Mid-orbit downward kinking and pseudo-cerebrospinal fluid sign classical of optic nerve glioma (OPG) with neurofibromatosis1 (NF1) could be well appreciated in the MRI. Correct identification of OPG may help in the diagnosis of NF1 in a young child, as other phenotypic features appear later in childhood. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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10. Menkes disease -- An important cause of early onset refractory seizures.
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Jain, Puneet, Kannan, Lakshminarayanan, Chakrabarty, Biswaroop, Kumar, Atin, Gupta, Neerja, Kabra, Madhulika, and Gulati, Sheffali
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NEURORADIOLOGY ,SEIZURES (Medicine) ,ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY ,INBORN errors of metabolism ,SPASMS ,PHENOTYPES ,RETROSPECTIVE studies ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,KINKY hair syndrome ,SYMPTOMS ,CHILDREN ,DIAGNOSIS - Abstract
Context: Menkes disease is an X-linked multisystem disorder characterized by early onset of cerebral and cerebellar neurodegeneration, fair skin, hypopigmented sparse hair and connective tissue abnormalities. Aims: We aimed to evaluate the clinical, electrophysiological and radiological features of children with Menkes disease seen at our institute. Setting/Design: The medical records of children diagnosed with Menkes disease admitted in the pediatric neurology ward or attending the special pediatric neurology clinic at a tertiary care and a referral hospital in North India, from January 2010 to December 2012, were retrospectively reviewed. The clinical data of each case was subsequently summarized and reported. Statistical analysis used: Descriptive statistics were used. Results: During the study period, 1174 children were seen. Out of these, 6 cases were diagnosed as Menkes disease on the basis of clinical phenotype, low serum copper and ceruloplasmin and supportive neuroimaging. All the children were males and had disease onset within 3 months of age, with 4 children presenting in the neonatal period. Global developmental delay and refractory seizures were the predominant clinical symptoms. Two children had symptomatic West syndrome. Other seizure semiologies included tonic-clonic (4), myoclonic (2) and tonic seizures (1). The electroencephalographic abnormalities included hypsarrhythmia (2) and multifocal epileptiform discharges (3). The salient radiological features included white matter changes, temporal lobe abnormalities, global atrophy, subdural hygromas and tortuous cerebral blood vessels. Conclusions: Menkes disease should be suspected in a case of refractory early onset seizures especially in the presence of subtle clinical clues. The neuroimaging findings may further support the diagnosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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11. Intravenous Immunoglobulin for Severe Protracted Pediatric Guillain-Barre Syndrome: Is Single Dose Adequate?
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Madaan, Priyanka, Jauhari, Prashant, Shruthi, N. M., Chakrabarty, Biswaroop, and Gulati, Sheffali
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ARTIFICIAL respiration ,ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY ,IMMUNOGLOBULINS ,INTRAVENOUS therapy ,PLASMA exchange (Therapeutics) ,GUILLAIN-Barre syndrome ,QUADRIPLEGIA ,SEVERITY of illness index ,CHILDREN - Abstract
The article discusses the cases of a 5-year old and 11-year-old boys with severe protracted Guillain–Barre syndrome (GBS). The patients responded to several doses of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVG) and their conditions had improved. Other topics include the clinical symptoms, severity, prognosis and supportive therapy and immunotherapy management of GBS.
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- 2019
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