An unusual presentation of pheochromocytoma
Abstract Pheochromocytoma is a rare catecholamine-secreting tumor that may arise from chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla, or extra-adrenal paraganglion tissue. Their prevalence in the
Abstract Pheochromocytoma is a rare catecholamine-secreting tumor that may arise from chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla, or extra-adrenal paraganglion tissue. Their prevalence in the
Abstract Objective: Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) is a relatively uncommon complication in patients who undergo plasma-containing blood product transfusion. Despite the cross matching process,
Abstract Objective: Plasmodium falciparum infection is responsible for most malaria-related mortality and morbidity. We aimed at studying the initial clinical presentation and subsequent outcome of
Years ago, I remember vividly reading an article by the
late Dr. Roger Bone, where he described his emotions and
experience with his illness. I was quite captivated by
such description that I though, eventually I would write a
similar piece. However, to my surprise, over the past weeks
I have encountered an unprecedented feeling towards the
practice of medicine that involved caring for one of my best
friends.
Abstract Ultrafiltration by continuous venovenous hemofiltration (CVVH) is a well-established therapy for acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF). Aggressive fluid removal, however, may worsen the symptoms
Abstract Cardiac arrest remains a common cause for emergency medical attention every year. In spite of efficient emergency-medical-services management, a very low percentage of people