Presentation
Erythroderma is a common presentation. Some babies may present as " collodion " babies. Syndromes (e.g. [adhb.govt.nz]
Weiner, Bernard Gonik, Caroline Crowther, and Stephen Robson present an evidence-based approach to the available management options, equipping you with the most appropriate strategy for each patient. [books.google.com]
The most common presentations of MS include optic neuritis, transverse myelitis, arm-leg weakness, sensory disturbances, or balance problems. [umg.rwjms.rutgers.edu]
• The condition presents during the time of birth is known as congenital hydrocele 5. [slideshare.net]
Workup
Sclerodera Workup. Medscape. Available online at http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/331864-workup. Accessed September 2013. Scleroderma: An Overview. Cleveland Clinic. [labtestsonline.it]
If the cause is unclear, the individual receives a laboratory workup that measures blood counts and tests for liver function and infectious hepatitis. [draxe.com]
"Scleroderma Workup". Medscape Reference. WebMD. Archived from the original on 6 March 2014. Retrieved 6 March 2014. ^ a b c d e f g Jimenez, SA; Cronin, PM; Koenig, AS; O'Brien, MS; Castro, SV (15 February 2012). [en.wikipedia.org]
Treatment
Make informed clinical choices for each patient, from diagnosis and treatment selection through post-treatment strategies and management of complications, with new evidence-based criteria throughout. [books.google.com]
Symptoms and Complications Treatments for Lupus Treatments for Lupus. [sclero.org]
Stool was passed on 6.3 (SEM 0.4) treatment days in the cisapride subgroup compared with 4.1 (SEM 1.0) treatment days in the placebo subgroup. [fn.bmj.com]
[ edit ] Main treatment [ edit ] There is no definitive cure for LS. [22] Behavior change is part of treatment. [en.wikipedia.org]
Prognosis
The prognosis is poor if it becomes generalized. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
With the proper support and medical care, most children with scleroderma can expect a good prognosis and a normal lifespan. Scleroderma [skleer-uh-DUR-muh], which means “hard skin,” is a chronic disease that occurs rarely in children. [intermountainhealthcare.org]
Although permanent, the long-term prognosis for children with heart block is good. And for those babies who only have skin issues of neonatal lupus, the long-term prognosis is excellent. [mollysfund.org]
Prognosis is poor. • Minimal inflammation helps distinguish sclerema neonaturum from subcutaneous fat necrosis of the newborn. 4. [slideshare.net]
Diagnosing monogenic autoimmunity is crucial for patients’ prognosis and clinical management. [diabetes.diabetesjournals.org]
Etiology
Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. [icd10coded.com]
Etiology and Pathophysiology of IRDS Discussing the normal lung development is important to understand the pathophysiology of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome. [lecturio.com]
X-ray diffraction techniques have confirmed that infants with sclerema neonatorum have an increase in saturated fats and that the crystals within the fat cells are composed of triglycerides. [3, 4] Etiology Associated underlying conditions include pneumonia [emedicine.medscape.com]
Epidemiology
"Epidemiology of systemic sclerosis: incidence, prevalence, survival, risk factors, malignancy, and environmental triggers". Current Opinion in Rheumatology. 24 (2): 165–70. doi : 10.1097/BOR.0b013e32834ff2e8. [en.wikipedia.org]
[…] syndrome, congenital heart defects, gastroenteritis, intestinal obstruction, and severe malnutrition. [2, 5, 6, 7] Two case reports have described sclerema neonatorum that developed after therapeutic hypothermia initiated for neonatal asphyxia. [8, 9] Epidemiology [emedicine.medscape.com]
Pathophysiology
The pathophysiologic basis for the development of neonatal autoimmunity is not entirely clear, but differences in the neonatal immune system compared with the adult immune system, as well as unique characteristics of target antigens in the newborn period [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Muckle-Wells syndrome, which all share a common pathophysiologic mechanism. [widodojudarwanto.wordpress.com]
Springer-Verlag 1991 Pathogenesis of vitamin K deficiency in newborn infants (In : Vitamins and Biofactors in Life Science) Center for Academic Publications Japan 1992 Research Grants & Projects Study on Pathogenesis of Vitamin K Deficiency Study on Pathophysiology [researchmap.jp]
Etiology and Pathophysiology of IRDS Discussing the normal lung development is important to understand the pathophysiology of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome. [lecturio.com]
Endothelin signalling is implicated in the pathophysiology of fibrosis. [22] Vitamin D is implicated in the pathophysiology of the disease. [en.wikipedia.org]
Prevention
You can also find out more about preventive medicine and the steps you can take to keep you and your family healthy by reading the companion article Wellness and Prevention in an Era of Patient Responsibility. [labtestsonline.org]
Maintaining an appropriate environmental temperature is the most important step in preventing hypothermia in neonates. [msdmanuals.com]
Succinct, targeted coverage of normal childhood growth and development, as well as the diagnosis, management, and prevention of common pediatric diseases and disorders, make this an ideal medical reference book for students, pediatric residents, nurse [books.google.com]
[…] care processes (977) Fall prevention (46) Immunizations (98) Prenatal care (68) Primary prevention (596) Secondary prevention (425) Tertiary prevention (10) ► Patient Population ► Age (662) Adolescent (13-18 years) (260) Adult (19-44 years) (77) Aged [innovations.ahrq.gov]
Management of IRDS Prevention of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome As the respiratory distress syndrome is a disease of prematurity, the most effective preventive method is to avoid the pre-term labor. [lecturio.com]