Publications by authors named "A M Morton"
Objective: To investigate the prevalence and aetiology of hypokalaemia in pregnancy.
Methods: This was a five-year retrospective audit of women who received care at a tertiary hospital, who developed hypokalaemia during pregnancy and within three weeks postpartum. Serum potassium and magnesium levels cause(s) of hospitalization and investigations for hypokalaemia were obtained from hospital records.
Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in pregnancy: A systematic review.
PLOS Glob Public Health
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- * Researchers reviewed 47 studies and found that pregnant women have a higher risk of progression to active TB compared to non-pregnant women, with increased risk during pregnancy and after childbirth.
- * The findings suggest that the perinatal period is a key time for screening and preventative treatment, emphasizing the safety and effectiveness of TB preventive treatment (TPT) while calling for further research to improve screening strategies and support informed decision-making among pregnant women.
Article Synopsis
- A postpartum woman experienced sudden difficulty breathing and low oxygen levels, prompting medical evaluation.
- Tests revealed liver enzyme issues and a possible imbalance in liver function.
- Imaging of her chest showed unusual lung patterns, leading to a discussion on possible causes, including amniotic fluid embolism and acute fatty liver, as well as pulmonary fat embolism.
Ptyalism gravidarum, or sialorrhoea, is a highly distressing maternal condition characterised by excess salivation and difficulty swallowing saliva, requiring the affected woman to frequently expectorate. The literature is sparse and somewhat conflicting. There are marked geographical and cultural differences in prevalence.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTransient osteoporosis of the hip is an uncommon bone marrow oedema syndrome of unknown pathophysiology affecting previously healthy pregnant women and young to middle-aged men. The disorder is characterised by hip pain, reduced mobility, and the risk of fracture, which is significantly higher in pregnant than in non-pregnant individuals. Diagnosis is by magnetic resonance imaging.
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