Re-emergence of neglected tropical disease epidemics and what it means for Kenya’s health care system
A healthy population is a wealthy population, they say; but come to think of it, is health a gift or is it at a cost? Most people who have fallen ill or have had loved ones taken ill will surely…
Transient Tachypnoea of the Newborn (TTN)
Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn (TTN) Mild, temporary respiratory distress d/t retained fluid in the foetal lungs – which is a function of how the baby was delivered. It is a self-limited condition resolves within 72 hours. MCC of neonatal…
Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome (NRDS)
Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome (NRDS) Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS) is the most common cause of respiratory distress in preterm neonates. Diagnosis is by clinical presentation and Chest X-ray. Use of antenatal steroids reduces RDS by an average of 40%.…
Dehydration
Overview Dehydration is a potentially life threatening condition in which the body has an insufficient amount of water for normal functioning. Volume depletion refers to the loss of electrolytes and water. 7-8 % of body weight is comprised of blood.…
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder caused by non-progressive brain injury or malformation resulting in permanent neurological damage. This occurs when the child’s brain is developing. Body movement and muscle coordination is primarily affected. The most common cause…
Refeeding Syndrome
Refeeding syndrome Refeeding syndrome refers to complications that occur as a result of fluid and electrolyte changes during nutritional rehabilitation of severly ill and malnourished patients. One common complication is severe hypophosphatemia. The most common cause of death in refeeding…
TOTW #48 – Immunology
TOTW #47 – Internal Medicine
