Scientific Papers
THE ROLE OF HYDRATION IN VOCAL FOLD PHYSIOLOGY
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Increased vocal fold hydration is a popular target in the prevention and management of voice disorders. Current intervention strategies focus on enhancing both systemic (internal) and superficial (surface) hydration. We review relevant [...]
PRIMARY CEREBRAL VASCULITIS IN CHILDREN
Primary cerebral vasculitis in children is a newly recognized, rare inflammatory condition affecting the vessels of the brain. It is characterized by newly acquired neurological deficit(s) with angiographic or histological evidence of central nervous system [...]
THE EFFECT OF ORAL REHYDRATION SOLUTION AND RECOMMENDED HOME FLUIDS ON DIARRHOEA MORTALITY
BACKGROUND: Most diarrhoeal deaths can be prevented through the prevention and treatment of dehydration. Oral rehydration solution (ORS) and recommended home fluids (RHFs) have been recommended since 1970s and 1980s to prevent and treat diarrhoeal [...]
BIOELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE VECTOR ANALYSIS TO EVALUATE RELATIVE HYDRATION STATUS.
The objective was to present our clinical experience with bioelectrical impedance vector analysis (BIVA). Forty-six patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) without oedema, 21 oedematous nephrotic children and 15 in remission from nephrotic syndrome were [...]