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Clinical and laboratory characteristics of neonatal hypocalcemia [PDF]

Annals of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2015
PurposeTo describe the clinical characteristics of full-term neonates with hypocalcemia and to suggest factors associated with neonatal hypocalcemiaMethodsThe medical records of full-term neonates with hypocalcemia were reviewed. Hypocalcemia was defined
Won Im Cho, Hyeoh Won Yu, Hye Rim Chung, Choong Ho Shin, Sei Won Yang, Chang Won Choi, Beyong Il Kim   +6 more
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Delayed diagnosis of 3β‐HSD7 deficiency in adolescence: Two case reports and review of the literature

JPGN Reports, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Congenital bile acid synthesis defects (BASD), the most common of which is 3β‐hydroxy‐Δ5‐C27‐steroid dehydrogenase oxidoreductase (3β‐HSD7) deficiency, are a rare cause of fat‐soluble vitamin malabsorption. We describe a 14‐year‐old girl who presented at 14 months with a left distal femur fracture and failure to thrive.
Samantha Pendleton, Mojdeh Mostafavi, Jamie Mathew, Kayla Ganzburg, Barry Hirsch, Nadia Ovchinsky, Wael Sayej   +6 more
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Movement Disorders Associated with 22q11.2 Microdeletion: A Scoping Review

Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Movement disorders have recently emerged as important neurologic manifestations of the 22q11.2 microdeletion that affects nearly one in every 2000 live births. Objective We aimed to map the existing evidence regarding the spectrum, diagnosis and treatment, and etiopathogenesis of movement disorders associated with 22q11.2 ...
Nikolai Gil D. Reyes, Daniel G. Di Luca, Connie Marras, Erik Boot, Ryan K.C. Yuen, Anthony E. Lang, Anne S. Bassett   +6 more
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Postoperative hypocalcemia: analysis of factors influencing early hypocalcemia development following thyroid surgery

BMC Surgery, 2019
Background Early Hypocalcemia is the most frequent complication after thyroid surgery. Several studies have tried to identify factors (patient caracteristics or surgical technique variations) affecting hypocalcemia following thyroid surgery.
Paolo Del Rio, Matteo Rossini, Chiara Montana Montana, Lorenzo Viani, Giuseppe Pedrazzi, Tommaso Loderer, Federico Cozzani   +6 more
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Monogenic and syndromic obesity in children: Clinical recognition, genetics, and precision management

Pediatric Investigation, EarlyView.
Monogenic and syndromic obesity in children often arises from defects in the leptin–melanocortin pathway. Understanding these rare genetic causes not only clarifies mechanisms of appetite regulation but also enables precision therapies, offering hope beyond lifestyle interventions.
Hadel Khalil, Eugene Feigin, Hussein Zaitoon   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hypocalcemia in Patients With Osteoporosis and Normal Renal Function, Treated With Denosumab, a Retrospective Analysis

Nutrition and Metabolic Insights
Objective: The reported hypocalcemia in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis who received Denosumab was low (0.05%-1.7% to 7.4%). The major prediction factors were vitamin D and calcium levels and renal function.
Zouheir Ibrahim Bitar, Adnan MA Hajjiah, Ossama Sajeh Maadarani, Mahmoud Mostafa Elzoueiry, Mohamed Refaat Gohar, Mohamad Abdelfatah, Fawaz Alabdali   +6 more
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Association between serum calcium and prognosis in patients with acute pulmonary embolism and the optimization of pulmonary embolism severity index

Respiratory Research, 2020
Introduction Calcium is an important coagulation factor and hypocalcemia is related to progression and poor prognosis of many cardiopulmonary diseases.
Xin Wang, Yongbo Xiang, Ting Zhang, Yuqing Yang, Xuefeng Sun, Juhong Shi   +5 more
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Cystitis in guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus): Clinical findings and treatment outcomes

Veterinary Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Background This retrospective study examined the incidence, diagnostic methods, bacterial isolates, treatments and outcomes associated with cystitis in guinea pigs presented at a single clinic between 2009 and 2022. Methods The clinic's medical records database was reviewed using easyvet software to identify cases eligible for inclusion in the
Anika Mische, Kerstin Müller
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Parathyroid Hormone Sampling From the Anterior Jugular Vein Versus Peripheral Vein After Total Thyroidectomy

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background To determine if anterior jugular vein sampling (AJVS) is non‐inferior to peripheral venous sampling (PVS) for measuring intraoperative parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels following total thyroidectomy. Methods This was a prospective non‐inferiority trial conducted at a tertiary academic medical center.
Noel M. Phan, Keva Li, Eleni A. Varelas, Caleb J. Fan, Raymond L. Chai   +4 more
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Comparison of Biocompatibility and Efficacy of Regional Citrate Anticoagulation and Unfractionated Heparin During Expanded Hemodialysis With a Medium Cut‐Off Membrane—A Randomized Trial

Artificial Organs, EarlyView.
In a randomized cross‐over trial, regional citrate anticoagulation provided superior biocompatibility over full‐dose unfractionated heparin during expanded hemodialysis with significantly lower activation of complement, granulocytes, and platelets without affecting dialysis efficiency. ABSTRACT Background Regional citrate anticoagulation (RCA) improves
Marija Malgaj Vrečko, Jernej Pajek, Jakob Gubenšek, Samo Hudoklin, Joško Osredkar, Mojca Božič Mijovski, Aleš Jerin, Jadranka Buturović‐Ponikvar   +7 more
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