Publicaciones científicas
UTILITY AND LIMITATIONS OF THE TRADITIONAL DIAGNOSTIC APPROACH TO HYPONATREMIA: A DIAGNOSTIC STUDY
The differential diagnosis of hyponatremia is often challenging because of its association with multiple underlying pathophysiological mechanisms, diseases, and treatment options. Several algorithms are available to guide the diagnostic approach to hyponatremia, but their diagnostic [...]
Markers of hydration status.
This paper reviews the literature, describes and discusses methods by which whole body hydration status can be determined in humans. A method of determining whether or not an individual is hypohydrated is of particular significance in an [...]
“The epidemiology of hypernatraemia in hospitalised children in Lothian: a 10-year study showing differences between dehydration, osmoregulatory dysfunction and salt poisoning. “
INTRODUCTION: The relative frequencies of the causes of hypernatraemia in children after the neonatal period are unknown. Salt poisoning and osmoregulatory dysfunction are extremely rare and potentially fatal. In this retrospective 10-year study, the incidence, [...]
Biological variation and diagnostic accuracy of dehydration assessment markers.
BACKGROUND: Well-recognized markers for static (one time) or dynamic (monitoring over time) dehydration assessment have not been rigorously tested for their usefulness in clinical, military, and sports medicine communities. OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the components of biological variation and the accuracy of potential markers in plasma, [...]