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The impact and management of hyperemesis gravidarum: Current and future perspectives

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a severe form of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy affecting around 1%–3% of pregnancies worldwide and is the most common reason for hospital admission in early pregnancy. HG can have lasting consequences for both pregnant individuals and their offspring.
L. M. van der Minnen, I. J. Grooten, C. Dean, J. Trovik, R. C. Painter   +4 more
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Dextromethorphan versus Dextrorphan: A Quantitative Comparison of Antitussive Potency following Separate Administration of Metabolite

The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Abstract To assess the antitussive effects of dextrorphan (DOR) relative to its parent compound, dextromethorphan (DEX) a double‐blind, randomized, placebo‐controlled crossover study was conducted in 23 healthy volunteers using citric acid cough challenge test after administering placebo, DEX, or DOR.
Saeed Rezaee, Caroline E. Wright, Alyn H. Morice, Amin Rostami‐Hodjegan   +3 more
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Electrophysiology of Hypokalemia and Hyperkalemia [PDF]

Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, 2017
Potassium (K+) was first isolated as an element in 1807 by Sir Humphrey Davy when he electrolyzed potash (plant ashes soaked in pots of water), for which its name is derived. Despite the organic origin of its isolation, however, K+’s role in biology was not elucidated until the 20th century.
Weiss, James N, Qu, Zhilin, Shivkumar, Kalyanam   +2 more
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Low Serum Potassium Levels and Clinical Outcomes in Peritoneal Dialysis—International Results from PDOPPS

Kidney International Reports, 2021
Introduction: Hypokalemia, including normal range values 
Simon J. Davies, Junhui Zhao, Hal Morgenstern, Jarcy Zee, Brian Bieber, Douglas S. Fuller, James A. Sloand, Andreas Vychytil, Hideki Kawanishi, David W. Johnson, Angela Yee-Moon Wang, Talerngsak Kanjananbuch, Sarinya Boongird, Thyago P. Moraes, Sunil V. Badve, Ronald L. Pisoni, Jeffrey Perl   +16 more
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Rhabdomyolysis: A rare presentation of aldosterone-producing adenoma

Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2013
Rhabdomyolysis results from acute damage of the skeletal muscle brought on by various conditions of which hypokalemia is a recognized, but less common condition.
M. Samanthi A. Cooray, Uditha S Bulugahapitiya, D Natasha Peiris   +2 more
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Critical mistakes in managing chronic constipation in the older person and how to avoid them: A narrative review

Journal of General and Family Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives This narrative review identifies pitfalls in managing constipation in older adults and provides evidence‐based recommendations to avoid them. Methods A selective literature search was conducted across electronic databases (PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane Library) to identify relevant publications on constipation management in ...
Madunil Niriella, Hiruni Jayasena, Prathibha Wijesingha, Janaka de Silva   +3 more
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Metabolic alkalosis is related to delayed response to treatment of hypokalemia in non-surgical critically ill patients

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives, 2019
Background: Potassium (K+) homeostasis is closely related to acid – base disorders. The aim of this study is to analyze the possible causes of hypokalemia non-surgical critically ill patients including acid – base disorders and its relationship with ...
Felipe Cañas, Eduardo Orrego-González, Daniel Eduardo-Celin, Jorge Martínez B., Liliana Mesa Ramírez   +4 more
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Things We Do for No Reason: Failing to consider primary aldosteronism in the initial evaluation of hypertension, hypertensive urgency, and hypertensive emergency

Journal of Hospital Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Hypertension is frequently treated as essential hypertension. However, secondary causes of hypertension should be considered, because distinct treatments are used for different causes of hypertension. Primary aldosteronism is considered a candidate for the most common cause of secondary hypertension.
Michael C. Shih, Tessa R. Lavorgna, Prerna Dogra, Christina N. Hirner, Kristen Payne   +4 more
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The Evolving Landscape of Immunotoxicity: Charting Mechanisms and Future Strategies for Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Adverse Events

Med Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The use of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) has significantly improved the efficacy of cancer therapy, but their associated immune‐related adverse events (irAEs) can severely compromise treatment safety. This review systematically summarizes the core mechanisms underlying irAEs, which include multi‐organ damage resulting from T‐cell ...
Anqi Lin, Keyin Zheng, Aimin Jiang, Xufeng Huang, Qi Wang, András Hajdu, Zhengrui Li, Jian Zhang, Peng Luo   +8 more
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Neonatal hypokalemia

Research and Reports in Neonatology, 2012
Dilek Sarici1, S Umit Sarici21Kecioren Research and Education Hospital, Kecioren, Ankara, 2Chief of Division of Neonatology, Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, TurkeyAbstract: In this article ...
Sarici D, Sarici SU
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