This article reviews the developments in understanding the pathophysiology, diagnosis, prognostic factors, and current treatment standards for Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Associated Acute Kidney Injury (ICI-AKI). It notes that ICI-AKI, frequently presenting as acute tubulointerstitial nephritis, affects 2-5% of patients treated with ICIs. Treatment involves holding ICIs, discontinuing associated drugs, and initiating immunosuppression with corticosteroids.
A clinical reference providing the essential anatomical knowledge required for performing various clinical procedures, supporting understanding in diagnosis and treatment protocols.
This book covers Right Ventricular Physiology, Adaptation, and Failure in congenital and acquired heart disease. Inspired by the 3rd International RV Symposium, it compiles contributions from leaders in the field, recognizing the increasing importance and substantial advances in research regarding the right ventricle (RV) for both paediatric cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons.
This Fifth Edition is edited by Catherine Williams and Amy Nickson, has been revised and updated by contributors, and is based on the Fourth Edition of Lecture Notes: Emergency Medicine.
A set of training units (16, 17, and 18) designed for medical professionals working toward B2/C1 German language proficiency. Topics include discussing patient care (e.g., decubitus), conducting ward rounds and patient handovers, and improving communication skills in the operating room (OP).
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Published: 2016
Number of pages: 140 pages
Format: PDF
File Size: 7.97 MB
Authors: C. E. Traverso
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Promising developments in the diagnosis and...
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Published: 2011
Number of pages: 208 pages
Format: PDF
File Size: 1.61 MB
Authors: Matthew J. Thurtell
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Neuro-ophthalmology is a field of medicine...
A high-yield medical review resource focused on acute management and critical care scenarios. Topics covered include toxicology (TCA and Paracetamol overdose), metabolic disturbances (Refeeding Syndrome), and neurological emergencies (Subarachnoid Haemorrhage, Extradural Haematoma). Content is structured by presentation, investigation, and management, often featuring case-based questions ('Brain trainers').
This book, edited by Enno Schmidt, functions as a study guide and review of diseases affecting the oral mucosa. It covers the clinical and histopathologic diagnosis and treatment of these diseases, distinguishing them based on the unique anatomical and physiological aspects of the oral mucosa compared to external skin.
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Authors: Gary Birnbaum
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The fifth edition of this well-received book contains...
