Scientific Papers
Breastfeeding-associated neonatal hypernatremic dehydration in a medical center: a clinical investigation
BACKGROUND: Hypernatremic dehydration amongst exclusively breastfed neonates due to inadequate breastfeeding or underfeeding is a potentially devastating condition. We investigated the epidemiological and clinic features of hypernatremic dehydration. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records [...]
Hydration & ageing.
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Return to competition following ischemic colitis caused by severe dehydration
OBJECTIVE: This article summarizes a case of ischemic colitis suffered by a triathlete during an Ironman competition. BACKGROUND: Exercise results in a significant reduction in splanchnic blood flow to help maintain cardiovascular function. When dehydration [...]
Aortic and cerebral trombosis caused by hypernatremic dehydration in an exclusively breast-fed infant
Complete aortic thrombosis is rare in neonates. Because it carries high morbidity and mortality, this entity requires aggressive and early treatment. This report describes an 8-day-old healthy and exclusively breast-fed infant, without specific coagulopathy, who [...]