Hepatic encephalopathy is a neuropsychiatric syndrome caused by acute or chronic advanced hepatic insufficiency. Symptoms vary in severity from a mild alteration in mental state to coma but are often reversible with treatment. Causation is thought to be multi-factorial, resulting in brain exposure to ammonia that has bypassed the liver through portosystemic shunting. Diagnosis is based on reported neurological deficits combined with laboratory abnormalities showing severe liver dysfunction. Treatment approaches include providing supportive care (such as preventing aspiration), correcting precipitating factors, and reducing gastrointestinal production of ammonia.
This book, under the auspices of the International Council of Nurses (ICN), explores various aspects of advanced practice nursing at the international level, focusing on how Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) can leverage networking to enhance global health. It defines APNs, including Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs), and Nurse Anesthetists (NAs), and discusses the five core components of advanced practice: clinical practice, consultation, education, leadership, and research. The series addresses education, policy, regulation, and implementation issues related to advanced practice nursing.
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In Cardiac Surgery in the Adult, Fourth...
This book provides a proactive approach to oral health, detailing simple methods and lifestyle changes, such as the use of xylitol, to empower individuals to prevent dental decay, eliminate plaque, and reverse early cavities without relying solely on traditional professional dental care.
A comprehensive review providing a summary of the current understanding of pulmonary hypertension (PH) in congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), outlining the underlying pathophysiologic mechanisms (including the "2-hit theory"), methods for assessing PH severity, optimal management strategies (including ventilation and use of vasodilators/inotropes), and prognostic implications for affected infants.
A comprehensive resource detailing the biological complexities of the RAS pathway and translating this knowledge into strategies for cancer diagnosis and therapeutic intervention.
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Cardiology is becoming an increasingly complex field...
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Nanotechnology is key to the design and manufacture...
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MGH Cardiology Board Review is intended for physicians...
An introductory educational resource covering the general concepts of radiopharmaceuticals and metabolic imaging, with a focus on the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the thyroid gland, including congenital disorders, hyperthyroidism, nodules, and cancer. Adrenal gland topics are outlined for subsequent lectures.
This volume is part of the American Academy of Ophthalmology's Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC) series, designed to increase physician ophthalmic knowledge through study and review. It provides continuing medical education (CME) credits to physicians who successfully complete the required posttest.
