Theodor Reye

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...

Valproic acid producing a Reye-like syndrome.

.Although several cases of acute hepatic failure associated with the administration of valproic acid (VPA) have been reported, the pathogenesis of this problem remains unclear. We report the case of a 40 month old male with a chronic seizure disorder treated with VPA and phenytoin for two years, who developed sudden progressive neurological deterioration with evidence of increased intracranial ...

Emil Theodor Kocher 1841 – 1917

CT findings in adult Reye syndrome.

Reye syndrome, a condition of unknown etiology, is characterized by encephalopathy and fatty infiltration of the liver after viral infections, notably influenza B and varicella [1] . A history of relatively large doses of aspirin ingested during the infection is usually elicited [2] . Reye syndrome is seen most often in children ages 6 months to 15 years; the computed tomographic (CT) findings ...

Theodor Förster: a giant of modern photochemistry.

The year 2011 marks the centenary of the birth of Theodor Fçrster, one of the giants of modern photochemistry. This issue is a celebration of Fçrster’s scientific achievements, and equally importantly, the science that has been enabled by his discoveries. His contributions are key to the understanding of important problems in excited-state photochemical reactions and the understanding of organi...