Update Hypertonie

Endokrine Hypertonie: Wie diagnostizieren?

Endocrine Hypertension: Diagnostic Approaches. Endocrine diseases are the most common secondary forms of hypertension. Because of its high prevalence (5–13 % in hypertension), primary hyperaldosteronism is most important in this context. Diagnosis of this entity is recommended in hypokalemic hypertension, in therapy-resistant hypertension (≥ 3 drugs and RR > 140/90 mmHg), in strong hypertension...

Neonatal Sepsis: An Update

Sepsis is the most common cause of neonatal mortality. As per National Neonatal-Perinatal Database (NNPD), 2002-2003, the incidence of neonatal sepsis in India was 30 per 1000 live births. Signs and symptoms of sepsis are nonspecific; therefore empirical antimicrobial therapy is promptly initiated after obtaining appropriate cultures. The early manifestations of neonatal sepsis are vague and il...

Multiple Myeloma Update

This literature review presents the most recent developments in the management of multiple myeloma, which is characterized by the presence of abnormal plasma cells (myeloma cells) that accumulate into the bone marrow. Aspects related to pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, laboratory, study and treatment are described. These pieces of information  are necessary to accomplish a better ...

update on zika virus infections

Cadmium toxicity and treatment: An update

Cadmium poisoning has been reported from many parts of the world. It is one of the global health problems that affect many organs and in some cases it can cause deaths annually. Long-term exposure to cadmium through air, water, soil, and food leads to cancer and organ system toxicity such as skeletal, urinary, reproductive, cardiovascular, central and peripheral nervous, and respiratory systems...