Download or read book Recent Advances in Our Understanding of NEC Pathogenesis Diagnosis and Treatment written by Minesh Khashu and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-11-20 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Necrotizing enterocolitis is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in newborns, especially those born preterm. The pathogenesis of NEC has intrigued the neonatal medical and surgical community for over 60 years. Significant strides have been made in recent years in our understanding of why NEC occurs. Efforts continue to be made to improve our ability to prevent NEC or minimize its risk. Earlier recognition and diagnosis of NEC is being explored through various research studies as are optimal surgical strategies for managing NEC.
Download or read book Necrotizing Enterocolitis written by David J. Hackam and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-03-14 with total page 613 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first textbook devoted entirely to understanding and treating necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), one of the leading causes of death and disability in premature infants. NEC continues to occur in neonatal units across the world, and the overall mortality has remained stubbornly high since its first description decades ago. Despite significant research into NEC, and a greater understanding of its underlying causes, there is no single source of information to which the care team can turn for guidance. This book fills that important gap in clinical care. In selecting the topics for this inaugural textbook, three guiding principles have been followed. First, to include chapters that provide detailed information for the medical team – the doctors and nurses, the therapists and pharmacists, the chaplains and the child life workers – so that each team member can optimally recognize, prevent and treat patients with this disease. Second, to ensure that chapters cover the depth and breadth of the latest clinical and scientific research into NEC, each selected to identify specific preventative strategies or therapies for this disease. Third, and perhaps most importantly, to focus not only on the child with NEC, but also on the child’s family, in order to provide comprehensive information about a disease that families have barely heard about, until the jarring day when their precious infant is affected by it. This book therefore: serves as a "how-to guide" for the care of the infant with NEC summarises critical new research and offers guidelines for future key research areas addresses the complex and difficult issues surrounding care of the critically ill infant suffering from NEC Written for the entire health care team including paediatric surgeons, neonatologists, developmental paediatricians, epidemiologists, ethicists, child life professionals, therapists and specialist nurses, each team member will find this book of value. This book was written to demystify this cruel disease, and to unlock its closely held secrets of pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Download or read book Necrotizing Enterocolitis Insights Into Pathogenesis Diagnosis and Treatment written by David J. Hackam and published by World Scientific Publishing Company. This book was released on 2016-07-31 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), described over 30 years ago, remains the leading cause of death in premature infants from gastrointestinal disease. It is axiomatic that NEC is both a devastatingly serious disease and one in which its very underpinnings remain a mystery.The disease develops quickly and without warning. Every clinician who takes care of neonates will attest to the typical scenario of a premature infant who is at first clinically stable, then subtly begins to manifest a series of symptoms which progress — often quite rapidly — from feeding intolerance, abdominal distention and bloody stools, to outright sepsis and hemodynamic instability. Every surgeon who operates on these fragile patients will have experienced the scenario where laparotomy reveals the presence of patchy necrosis of the intestine with a distribution and severity which may or may not match the clinical impression that was present preoperatively. A large number of studies have revealed that neither the type of surgery that is performed on patients with NEC, nor its timing, can significantly alter outcomes in patients with this disease. These clinical impressions reveal the highly variable nature of patients with NEC, and also underscore the fact that if we are to improve the outcome of these young children, then a clearer understanding of the pathogenesis of NEC at the molecular level is required.This textbook will focus on all major schools of thought regarding the factors that lead to the development of NEC, and will address the current scientific approach to the development of appropriate treatments. In addition, this book will address the complex social, ethical, nursing and rehabilitative issues that clinicians face when caring for patients with NEC. Finally, a significant focus of the book will be devoted to the scientific underpinnings of this disease, and the successes so far in the development of novel therapeutic approaches based upon these scientific discoveries.
Download or read book Nutritional Care of Preterm Infants written by B. Koletzko and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2014-04-15 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Improved conditions of care for premature infants have led to markedly increased survival rates over the last few decades, particularly in very low and extremely low birth weight infants. Nutritional measures play a central role in the long-term outcome, health and quality of life of these premature infants. In this publication, leading experts from all 5 continents present the most recent evidence and critical analyses of nutrient requirements and the practice of nutritional care (with the focus on very low birth weight infants) to provide guidance for clinical application. After the introductory chapters, covering nutritional needs and research evidence in a more general manner, topics such as amino acids and proteins, lipids, microminerals and vitamins, parenteral and enteral nutrition as well as approaches to various disease conditions are addressed. Due to its focus on critical appraisals and recommendations, this book is of interest not only for the researcher who wants to keep up to date, but also for the clinician faced with premature infants in his practice.
Download or read book Pediatric Surgery Flowcharts and Clinical Algorithms written by Sameh Shehata and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2019-12-04 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pediatric Surgery, Flowcharts and Clinical Algorithms is an updated review of some common pediatric surgical problems. The authors of the chapters have made a full review of the selected topics including the basic science facts necessary for the proper understanding of conditions (anatomy, physiology and embryology), such as gastrointestinal disorders, abdominal wall defects, choledochal cysts, and others, with special emphasis on antenatal diagnosis and management.A flow chart (or management algorithm) is included to facilitate decision making in choice of the proper diagnostic tools or the most efficient surgical (or non-surgical) strategy.The book is intended for pediatric surgeons, pediatricians, and researchers in any of the topics included.
Download or read book Year Book of Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine 2011 written by Avroy A. Fanaroff and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Year Book of Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine brings you abstracts of the articles that reported the year's breakthrough developments in neontatology and perinatology, carefully selected from more than 500 journals worldwide. Dr. Avroy Fanaroff, Emeritus Professor as Case Western Reserve University, is a key opinion leader who has been a driving force in the field for many years. He authors many commentaries himself and has assembled top experts to select the most important journal articles and write commentaries that evaluate the clinical importance of each article and discuss its application to patient care. There's no faster or easier way to stay informed! This annual covers all aspects of care from the fetus, postnatal growth, labor and delivery, infectious diseases, respiratory disorders, cardiovascular health, and gastrointestinal health to name a few. The Year Book of Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine publishes annually in November.
Download or read book Recent advances and new biomarkers in ulcerative colitis written by Xiang Xue and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-06-29 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Recent Advances in the Tumorigenic Mechanism and Clinical Management of Pituitary Tumors written by Zhixiong Liu and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2022-08-08 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Necrotizing Enterocolitis An Issue of Clinics in Perinatology written by Michael S. Caplan and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2019-02-19 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With collaboration of Dr. Lucky Jain, Consulting Editor, Dr. Caplan has assembled articles devoted to the most current clinical advances in necrotizing enterocolitis. He has invited expert authors from top institutions to contribute timely reviews on the following topics: Biomarker Discovery: New markers that improve early diagnostic capability; Probiotics: State of the art; NEC Pathophysiology: How microbiome data alters our understanding; Effect of Human Milk on NEC; Influence of Growth Factors on the Development of NEC; Can Fish Oil Reduce the Incidence of NEC by Altering the Inflammatory Response; Oral Mother’s Milk: State of the art and influence on NEC; Does Surgical Management Alter the Outcome of NEC; Epidemiology of NEC: New considerations and influence of PRBC transfusions and anemia; Role of Abdominal Ultrasound in Diagnosis of NEC; and Modifiable Risk Factors in NEC: 2018. Readers will come away with the scientific and medical information they need to make clinical decisions to improve patient outcomes.
Download or read book Diseases of the Newborn written by Alexander J. Schaffer and published by W.B. Saunders Company. This book was released on 1977 with total page 1388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 9000 English-language entries to medical terminology, with etymology given in Japanese and English. Entries include word in English; part of speech; Greek, Latin, or other roots; and elements of word.
Download or read book Huether and McCance s Understanding Pathophysiology Canadian Edition E Book written by Kelly Power-Kean and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-01-08 with total page 1229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA) Textbook Excellence Award Winner, 2024** Prepare for Canadian nursing practice with a solid understanding of pathophysiology and disease! Huether and McCance's Understanding Pathophysiology, 2nd Canadian Edition covers the basic concepts of pathophysiology and disease processes from a Canadian perspective. Clear descriptions and vibrant illustrations make it easier to understand body systems and the mechanisms of disease, and online resources bring pathophysiology concepts to life. Developed for Canadian nursing students by educators Kelly Power-Kean, Stephanie Zettel, and Mohamed Toufic El-Hussein, this text prepares students for success on the Next Generation NCLEX®, CPNRE®, and REx-PNTM and also in clinical practice. - Introduction to Pathophysiology provides an entrance to the science of pathophysiology and explains why it is important. - Lifespan coverage includes nine separate chapters on developmental alterations in pathophysiology and special sections with aging and pediatrics content. - Canadian drug and treatment guidelines familiarize you with aspects of clinical practice you will encounter. - Coverage of diseases includes their pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and evaluation and treatment. - Canadian lab values provide the core fundamental information required for practice in Canada. - Canadian morbidity statistics provide you with the Canadian context in which you will be practising. - Algorithms and flowcharts of diseases and disorders make it easy to follow the sequential progression of disease processes. - Health Promotion boxes emphasize evidence-based care and align with the Canadian curriculum. - Risk Factors boxes highlight important safety considerations associated with specific diseases. - Quick Check boxes test your understanding of important chapter concepts. - End-of-chapter Did You Understand? summaries make it easy to review the chapter's major concepts. - Key Terms are set in blue, boldface type and listed at the end of each chapter - Glossary of approximately 1,000 terms is included on the Evolve website with definitions of important terminology.
Download or read book Neonatal Gastroenterology Challenges Controversies And Recent Advances An Issue of Clinics in Perinatology written by Sudarshan R. Jadcherla and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-06-21 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Together with Consulting Editor Dr. Lucky Jain, Dr. Sudarshan R. Jadcherla has put together a comprehensive issue devoted to neonatal gastroenterology. Expert authors have contributed clinical review articles on the following topics: Neonatal Aerodigestive Disorders: Epidemiology and Economic Burden; Feeding and Swallowing Difficulties in Neonates: Developmental Physiology and Pathophysiology; Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in the NICU Neonate: Controversies, Current Understanding and Future Directions; Feeding Difficulties and Tube-feeding Controversies in Complex Neonates: Evidence-Based Practices; Physiology and Pathological basis of Aerodigestive Difficulties in Chronic Lung Disease; Congenital Diarrheas in Infants: Pathophysiology, Consequences, and Potential Treatment Strategies; Short Gut syndrome: Recent Advances in Pathophysiology and Intestinal Support Practices; Neonatal Cholestasis in the Premature Infant: Approaches to Diagnosis and Management; Strategies for Prevention of TPN-related Liver Injury; Supplements and Additives to Human Milk: Principles and Practices, Current Controversies; Microbiome and Gut Injury in Neonates; Recent Advances in NEC Research: Strategies for Implementation in Clinical Practice; Transfusion-Related Gut Injury and NEC; Neonatal Endoscopy, Diagnosis and Intervention Procedures Crib-side; and Surgical Gastrointestinal Emergencies in Neonates: An overview. Readers will come away with the information they need to improve outcomes in the neonate.
Download or read book Neonatal Sepsis Current Insights and Challenges written by Rozeta Sokou and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2024-06-05 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite the continuous progress in perinatal and neonatal care, sepsis is still a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in neonates accounting for approximately 15% of deaths during the neonatal period globally. Additionally, despite being a life-threatening situation, sepsis in the neonatal population, and especially in very preterm neonates, is a potential source for short- and long-term morbidity and neurodevelopmental outcomes. Initial clinical signs and symptoms of sepsis are subtle and often non-specific in neonates, representing substantial impediments to the institutionalization of an international definition for sepsis in this population. Early diagnosis of neonatal sepsis is crucial and remains a major challenge for neonatologists due to nonspecific symptoms and laboratory tests with limited diagnostic value, resulting in the empirical and non-prudent antibiotics use, a common practice in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs). Nevertheless, this practice is largely responsible for a high rate of antibiotic resistance in NICUs, a major issue for global healthcare systems, as it has been estimated that 31% of neonatal deaths related to sepsis can be attributed to antimicrobial resistance.
Download or read book Robbins Basic Pathology written by Vinay Kumar and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 925 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This medical textbook's unbeatable author team helps you efficiently master the core concepts you need to know for your courses and USMLE exams. New interior design with a more modern look. Artwork revised and updated for a more modern look and more three-dimensional feel. Targeted Therapy boxes included - provides clinical information on appropriate therapy related to the disease under discussion. All photomicrographs and gross photos reviewed and improved to ensure excellent quality.
Download or read book Cervical Myelopathy An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics of North America E Book written by Michael G. Fehlings and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2017-12-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Neurosurgery Clinics, edited by Dr. Michael G. Fehlings and Dr. Junichi Mizuno, focuses on Cervical Myelopathy. Topics include, but are not limited to, Epidemiology and overview of the clinical spectrum of degenerative cervical myelopathy; Pathobiology of degenerative cervical myelopathy; Natural history of degenerative cervical myelopathy; Imaging evaluation of degenerative cervical myelopathy: current state of the art and future directions; Pathophysiology of CPPD and OYL(OLF); Radiological evaluation of OPLL with dural ossification; Relationship of OALL, OPLL and OYL (OLF); Importance of sagittal alignment of the cervical spine in the management of degenerative cervical myelopathy; Anterior cervical options to manage degenerative cervical myelopathy; Laminectomy with or without fusion to manage degenerative cervical myelopathy; History and evolution of laminoplasty; Prediction of outcomes in managing degenerative cervical myelopathy; Neurological complications in managing degenerative cervical myelopathy; Options to manage the patient with mild degenerative cervical myelopathy; Management of the patient with cervical cord compression but no evidence of myelopathy; Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring for CDD; Future Directions and New Technology, and more!
Download or read book Principles and Practice of Pediatric Infectious Diseases E Book written by Marc Fischer and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2017-05-09 with total page 2253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive in scope, yet concise and easy to manage, Principles and Practice of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 5th Edition, by Drs. Sarah Long, Charles Prober, and Marc Fischer, is your go-to resource for authoritative information on infectious diseases in children and adolescents. A veritable "who's who" of global authorities provides the practical knowledge you need to understand, diagnose, and manage almost any pediatric infectious disease you may encounter. Features a consistent, easy-access format with high-yield information boxes, highlighted key points, and an abundance of detailed illustrations and at-a-glance tables. Allows quick look-up by clinical presentation, pathogen, or type of host. Includes coverage of the latest vaccine products, recommendations, and effectiveness as well as expanded diagnostics and therapies for autoinflammatory/periodic fever syndromes. Covers emerging viruses such as Zika, Ebola, and EV-D68, as well as infectious risks of immunomodulating drugs and expanding antimicrobial resistance patterns. Discusses expanding antimicrobial resistance patterns and new therapies for viral and fungal infections and resistant bacterial infections. Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, images, videos (including video updates), glossary, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
Download or read book Neonatal Necrotizing Enterocolitis written by Edwin G. Brown and published by Saunders. This book was released on 1980 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
