Medicina Interna

Management of status epilepticus: a narrative review

Management of status epilepticus: a narrative review SummaryStatus epilepticus causes prolonged or repetitive seizures that, if left untreated, can lead to neuronal injury, severe disability, coma and death in paediatric and adult populations. While convulsive status epilepticus can be diagnosed using clinical features alone, non-convulsive status epilepticus requires confirmation by electroencephalogram. Early seizure control remains […]

Read More

WSES/GAIS/WSIS/SIS-E/AAST global clinical pathways for patients with skin and soft tissue infections

WSES/GAIS/WSIS/SIS-E/AAST global clinical pathways for patients with skin and soft tissue infections Abstract Skin and soft-tissue infections (SSTIs) encompass a variety of pathological conditions that involve the skin and underlying subcutaneous tissue, fascia, or muscle, ranging from simple superficial infections to severe necrotizing infections. Together, the World Society of Emergency Surgery, the Global Alliance for […]

Read More

Arterial-renal Syndrome in Patients with ESRD, a New Disease Paradigm

Arterial-renal Syndrome in Patients with ESRD, a New Disease Paradigm Abstract Background Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) often present with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Conditions of compromised cardiovascular health such as atrial fibrillation (AFIB) and peripheral arterial disease (PAD) may alter biomarker levels in a way that reflects worsening ESRD. This study […]

Read More

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in adults 2021: A clinical practice guideline of the Italian Association for the Study of the Liver (AISF), the Italian Society of Diabetology (SID) and the Italian Society of Obesity (SIO)

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in adults 2021: A clinical practice guideline of the Italian Association for the Study of the Liver (AISF), the Italian Society of Diabetology (SID) and the Italian Society of Obesity (SIO) Abstract Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a common and emerging liver disease in adults, paralleling the epidemic of obesity […]

Read More

The Role of the Nephrologist in Management of Poisoning and Intoxication: Core Curriculum 2022

The Role of the Nephrologist in Management of Poisoning and Intoxication: Core Curriculum 2022 Poisoning is a common problem in the United States. Acid-base disturbances, electrolyte derangements, or acute kidney injury result from severe poisoning from toxic alcohols, salicylates, metformin, and acetaminophen. Lithium is highly sensitive to small changes in kidney function. These poisonings and […]

Read More

Nutrition in Kidney Disease: Core Curriculum 2022

Nutrition in Kidney Disease: Core Curriculum 2022  As chronic kidney disease (CKD) progresses, the requirements and utilization of different nutrients change substantially. These changes are accompanied by multiple nutritional and metabolic abnormalities that are observed in the continuum of kidney disease. To provide optimal care to patients with CKD, it is essential to have an understanding of […]

Read More

Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2022 Abridged for Primary Care Providers

Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2022 Abridged for Primary Care Providers Las recomendaciones clínicas actualizadas de la Asociación Estadounidense de Diabetes para 2022 exigen un cribado de la población más amplio, además de promover las tendencias hacia la individualización del uso de la tecnología para la diabetes en la atención. El resumen de los cambios […]

Read More

Diagnosis and management of arrhythmias in pregnancy

Diagnosis and management of arrhythmias in pregnancy   Abstract Arrhythmias are the most common cardiac complications occurring in pregnancy. Although the majority of palpitations in pregnancy may be explained by atrial or ventricular premature complexes, the full spectrum of arrhythmias can occur. In this article, we establish a systematic approach to the evaluation and management […]

Read More

Reevaluating the Cardiac Risk of Noncardiac Surgery Using the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program

Reevaluating the Cardiac Risk of Noncardiac Surgery Using the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Abstract Background As surgical techniques evolve and patient outcomes improve over time, a renewed analysis of the cardiac risk of noncardiac surgeries is needed. The goal of this study was to investigate and categorize the cardiac risk of elective noncardiac surgeries. […]

Read More

2021 ACC/AHA/SCAI Guideline for Coronary Artery Revascularization

2021 ACC/AHA/SCAI Guideline for Coronary Artery Revascularization La enfermedad de las arterias coronarias sigue siendo una de las principales causas de morbilidad y mortalidad a nivel mundial. La revascularización coronaria es una opción terapéutica importante en el manejo de pacientes con enfermedad arterial coronaria. La guía de revascularización de arterias coronarias de 2021 proporciona recomendaciones basadas en […]

Read More