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- Gardner’s hydrodynamic theory of syringomyelia revisited
How longitudinal, fluid-filled cavities form within the spinal cord has eluded researchers, though widely espoused theories have been put forth. The authors propose a unified theory based on recent MRI experience and on elements of other current theories.
- Differentiating Among Renal Stones
Recognizing the signs and symptoms of each type of renal stone disease provides clues to the underlying metabolic derangement and enables prompt intervention to reduce the chance of recurrence.
- Benign intracranial hypertension and chronic renal failure
Chronic renal failure of unknown etiology is described in a patient with new-onset headache, papilledema, and intracranial pressures between 200 and 400 mm H2O.
- When and Why to Consider Estrogen Therapy
Estrogen replacement therapy in postmenopausal women reduces the risk of osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. Yet only 14% of postmenopausal women who could benefit from estrogen therapy are receiving it.
- Viral hepatitis in the 1990s, part II: hepatitis B and delta virus
Effective vaccines are available. High-risk groups have been identified. But widespread prevention of hepatitis B infection remains an elusive goal, and key questions need answers: What are the mechanisms of transmission, including mother-to-offspring transmission? What short - and long-term risks do health care professionals face?
- Calcium-channel blocking agents as therapy for amphotericin B nephrotoxicity
Concomitant use of calcium-channel blockers may prevent nephrotoxicity and permit use of full therapeutic doses of amphotericin B in systemic fungal infection.