Post-Partum Pituitary Insufficiency and Livedo Reticularis Presenting a Diagnostic Challenge in a Resource Limited Setting in Tanzania: A Case Report, Clinical Discussion and Brief Review of Existing Literature. [PDF]
Pituitary disorders following pregnancy are an important yet under reported clinical entity in the developing world. Conversely, post partum panhypopituitarism has a more devastating impact on women in such settings due to high fertility rates, poor ...
A Cénac+27 more
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Abstract Background The ASTRUM‐005 study previously demonstrated a significant overall survival (OS) benefit with serplulimab (a programmed death 1 inhibitor) plus chemotherapy versus chemotherapy alone in previously untreated extensive‐stage small‐cell lung cancer (ES‐SCLC).
Ying Cheng+32 more
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Cardiac remodelling in the era of the recommended four pillars heart failure medical therapy
Abstract Cardiac remodelling is a key determinant of worse cardiovascular outcome in patients with heart failure (HF) and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). It affects both the left ventricle (LV) structure and function as well as the left atrium (LA) and the right ventricle (RV).
Giada Colombo+7 more
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Postoperative delirium after major orthopedic surgery. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Postoperative delirium (POD) is one of the most common complications in older adult patients undergoing elective surgery. Few studies have compared, within the same institution, the type of surgery, risk factors and type of anesthesia and ...
Magid, Steven K.+3 more
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Hyponatremia during hospitalization and in-hospital mortality in patients hospitalized from heart failure [PDF]
BackgroundTo date, the majority of studies on hyponatremia focussed on hyponatremia at admission, and came from developed countries. This study aimed to identify the prevalence of hyponatremia during hospitalization in patients hospitalized for HF and ...
Ball, Patrick A.+2 more
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Insights into clinical practice: A national survey on fluid intake management in heart failure
There are differences in clinical practice regarding fluid intake management, which may lead to patients with heart failure receiving different and incohesive recommendations. Therefore, there is a need for unified and nationally accepted guidelines in Sweden regarding management on fluid intake. Abstract Aims Due to insufficient evidence and a lack of
Linn Höög+3 more
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Congestive heart failure in rats is associated with increased expression and targeting of aquaporin-2 water channel in collecting duct [PDF]
We tested whether severe congestive heart failure (CHF), a condition associated with excess free-water retention, is accompanied by altered regulation of the vasopressin-regulated water channel, aquaporin-2 (AQP2), in the renal collecting duct.
Andersen, D.+8 more
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Hyponatremia in patients with arterial hypertension: pathophysiology and management
Sodium is the main cation in the extracellular space. In physiological conditions, sodium concentration in plasma is 135–145 mmol/l. The kidneys play the most important role in the regulation of sodium homeostasis.
Marcin Adamczak+2 more
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55-year-old Woman with Headache, Vomiting, and Visual Disturbance [PDF]
Case Presentation: A 55-year-old woman with a past medical history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and iron deficiency anemia presented to the emergency department with three days of headache, nausea, vomiting, and visual changes.
Murano, Tiffany+2 more
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Case of severe hypertension and nephrotic range proteinuria [PDF]
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Bursztyn, Michael+4 more
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