Publications by authors named "Camila Kruschewsky Falcao"
Context: Lipodystrophy syndromes are rare disorders characterized by the selective loss of adipose tissue. We aimed to report a case of acquired generalized lipodystrophy possibly associated with nivolumab.
Case Description: A woman was referred to our Endocrinology Department for uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.
Article Synopsis
- Emergency medicine requires quick decision-making, but there's limited info about the profiles of emergency physicians in Brazil, particularly in Salvador.
- A study was conducted with interviews from 659 doctors in emergency departments of 25 hospitals, revealing they were mostly young (median age 34), with a significant proportion having received minimal emergency training.
- The findings show that only 13% of physicians were fully satisfied with their jobs, and a striking 81.3% plan to leave emergency medicine within 15 years, primarily due to high stress levels.
Article Synopsis
- * Diagnosis typically involves imaging techniques such as Doppler ultrasound and CT scans; however, treatment options like anticoagulation and procedures to restore blood flow often lead to poor outcomes.
- * The case of a 37-year-old woman demonstrates the serious consequences of misdiagnosis, ultimately resulting in her death from complications related to BCS despite imaging suggesting it; this emphasizes the need for awareness and thorough investigation when faced with liver issues.