Publications by authors named "Alain Michael P Abellada"
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- Patients with nephrotic syndrome (NS) show symptoms like swelling, high protein in urine, low albumin levels, and high lipids, with different causes in children (usually minimal change disease) versus adults (mainly FSGS and membranous nephropathy).
- Diagnosis involves checking proteinuria and serum levels, with kids often improving on steroid treatment, while adults typically need a kidney biopsy, unless they test positive for specific antibodies indicative of MN.
- Treatment for NS includes glucocorticoids to reduce proteinuria, but alternative therapies are needed for frequent recurrences or steroid resistance, along with lifestyle changes and precautions against blood clots for high-risk patients.
Hematologic emergencies are bleeding or clotting disorders that are hereditary or acquired and must be treated emergently to avoid significant morbidity or mortality. Patients experiencing a hematologic emergency may present with spontaneous bleeding, jaundice, petechiae, or purpura. Initial diagnostic testing should include a complete blood count.
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