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Reye syndrome and salicylates.
This year in the United States there has been considerable controversy about circumstantial evidence linking salicylates to the pathogenesis of Reye syndrome and, in particular, whether that evidence is sufficiently strong to justify action. After careful review both the Federal government and the American Academy of Pediatrics have warned physicians and parents of the possible risk of Reye syn...
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Reye syndrome (RS) is an abrupt insult to mitochondria manifesting as acute encephalopathy, selective hepatic dysfunction, and fatty infiltration of the viscera—as originally described in 1963 (see Wood). Causation, however, remains unclear, especially the role of aspirin in possible pathogenesis. Although prompt recognition and intensive therapy is essential to full recovery, a paucity of case...
متن کاملLeading articles Reye syndrome—insights on causation and prognosis
Reye syndrome (RS) is an abrupt insult to mitochondria manifesting as acute encephalopathy, selective hepatic dysfunction, and fatty infiltration of the viscera—as originally described in 1963 (see Wood). Causation, however, remains unclear, especially the role of aspirin in possible pathogenesis. Although prompt recognition and intensive therapy is essential to full recovery, a paucity of case...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Pediatric Neurology Briefs
سال: 1987
ISSN: 2166-6482,1043-3155
DOI: 10.15844/pedneurbriefs-1-6-7