Pregnancy Outcomes in Women With Primary Adrenal Insufficiency: Data From a Multicentre Cohort Study
ABSTRACT Objective To determine characteristics and pregnancy outcomes in women with primary adrenal insufficiency (PAI). Design Retrospective multicentre cohort study. Setting Twenty‐three maternity units in the UK and Ireland. Sample Seventy‐nine women with PAI who had 101 pregnancies. Method Retrospective chart analysis.
Matthew Cauldwell+36 more
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Use of Antihypertensive Agents and Association With Risk of Adverse Outcomes in Chronic Kidney Disease: Focus on Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers. [PDF]
Background Our objective was to determine patterns of antihypertensive agent use by stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and to evaluate the association between different classes of antihypertensive agents with nonrenal outcomes, especially in advanced ...
Johansen, Kirsten L+4 more
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Claudins in the Renal Collecting Duct [PDF]
The renal collecting duct fine-tunes urinary composition, and thereby, coordinates key physiological processes, such as volume/blood pressure regulation, electrolyte-free water reabsorption, and acid-base homeostasis.
Leiz, Janna, Schmitt-Ott, Kai M.
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Hyperkalemia and hyporeninemic hypoaldosteronism
Presentation of the Forum is made possible by grants from Hoechst-Roussel Pharmaceuticals Inc., Smith Kline & French Laboratories, G.D. Searle & Co., Warner-Lambert Pharmaceutical Division, Burroughs Wellcome Company, Geigy Pharmaceuticals Inc., Ciba Pharmaceuticals Inc., and Boehringer Ingel-heim Ltd.
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Hyperkalemia and severe rhabdomyolysis [PDF]
A47-year-old homeless man with a history of bipolar disorder and polysubstance abuse was found under a bridge with altered mental status and severe left calf pain. Evaluation in the emergency department revealed a cachectic, pale man with a blood pressure of 132/84, pulse 74, and respirations 18. He was afebrile.
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Hyperkalemia in the tropics: multiple causes and a not so common presentation—a case report
Background Hyperkalemia is an electrolyte abnormality with potentially life-threatening consequences. But all cases of hyperkalemia need not be symptomatic either.
Abraham M. Ittyachen+4 more
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PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF HYPERKALEMIA AFTER LIVER TRANSPLANTATION
Background: There is a lack of data regarding hyperkalemia after liver transplantation. Aim: To evaluate the prevalence of hyperkalemia after liver transplantation and its associated factors.
Helem Sena RIBEIRO+5 more
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We studied the impact of duration of untreated illness (DUI) on the course of 76 patients affected by anorexia nervosa. Our findings showed that patients with longer DUIs have specific clinical and biochemical alterations. Prevention strategies are necessary to reduce DUI and improve AN prognosis.
Letizia Maria Affaticati+12 more
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Cardiac arrest in a child during a combined general epidural anesthesia procedure [PDF]
An increased risk of perioperative cardiac arrest in children, in comparison to adults, has been recognized. A number of factors associated with perioperative cardiac arrest have been identified, including young age, comorbidities, and emergency ...
Prabakti, Yudhi+4 more
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What have we learned about primary liver transplantation under tacrolimus immunosuppression? - Long-term follow-up of the first 1000 patients [PDF]
Objective: To summarize the long-term efficacy and safety of tacrolimus in orthotopic liver transplant (OLT) recipients, as well as to examine the factors that influence long-term morbidity and mortality rates. Background: Tacrolimus (FK506, Prograf) was
Abu-Elmagd, K+6 more
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