This case report details the severe clinical course, life-threatening adverse events, and severe neurological sequelae observed in seven neonates diagnosed with Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease (ARPKD). It focuses on complications arising from the disease itself (pulmonary hypoplasia, impaired kidney function) and the challenges associated with kidney replacement therapy (KRT), including peritoneal leakage, infections, and persistent hypotension.
This atlas addresses the rapidly developing field of adult congenital heart surgery, focusing on the growing population of patients who survive into adulthood. It covers the need for lifelong surveillance, treatment of consequences like arrhythmias and residual lesions, and interventions for both newly diagnosed and previously treated congenital heart defects in adult patients.
A collection of concise, peer-reviewed monographs and textbooks published by Oxford American, dedicated to providing high-yield, clinically relevant information for cardiology practitioners and trainees in the United States.
This guide provides practical guidelines for the diagnosis and therapy of Sjögren’s Syndrome (SS). It addresses the significant negative impact of sicca symptoms (dry eyes and dry mouth) on patient quality of life, equating the level of disability to moderate angina. The book also covers severe extraglandular manifestations, including vasculitis and lymphoproliferative infiltrates of various organs.
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Authors: Morton J. Kern, Michael J. Lim, James A. Goldstein
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Hemodynamic...
A focused study on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of leptomeningeal spread (carcinomatous meningitis), involving the metastasis of cancer cells to the cerebrospinal fluid and the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
Analysis of the nutritional management challenges for premature infants, including complicated medical courses, immature physiology, and complications like necrotizing enterocolitis. The text details preterm infant weight classifications (LBW, VLBW, ELBW), size for gestational age (SGA, AGA, LGA), growth charts, and specific macronutrient and fluid requirements.
A self-assessment tool covering the specialty of Paediatrics, edited by Tom Lissauer and Will Carroll. Published by Elsevier, this resource provides content for evaluating knowledge and preparing for professional practice.
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Psoriasis is a life-long chronic autoimmune disease...
A comprehensive overview of Sickle Cell Anemia (Hb SS disease), detailing the specific point mutation (glutamic acid to valine) leading to the abnormal hemoglobin structure. It explores the autosomal recessive inheritance pattern, global incidence rates across various populations (African, Hispanic, Mediterranean), and outlines the common and rare complications associated with both the full disease and the generally asymptomatic Sickle Cell Trait, including renal complications and risks associated with high-altitude or exertion.
This book presents an overview of implant surfaces and their clinical impact, focusing on the history and importance of surface characteristics in osseointegration.
A compact, visually oriented reference guide (Mini Atlas) designed to aid medical students in understanding and reviewing key biochemical concepts and pathways.
