Publications by authors named "Caterina Gola"
Complete androgen insensitivity syndrome (CAIS) is a rare disorder of sex development characterized by 46,XY karyotype and testes, yet presenting with a complete female phenotype, which is related to mutations in the androgen receptor () gene. We herein present the case of a 14-year-old adolescent with primary amenorrhea and suspected delayed puberty whose diagnostic journey led to the identification of CAIS through the demonstration of a novel variant (c.159_207del).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSepsis is a life-threatening condition that affects 1.2 million children annually. Although there are several criteria for diagnosing this condition, signs are often nonspecific, and identifying sepsis is challenging.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFenoldopam Mesylate: A Narrative Review of Its Use in Acute Kidney Injury.
Curr Pharm Biotechnol
October 2019
Article Synopsis
- Fenoldopam mesylate is a medication mainly used for severe hypertension and has potential protective effects on the kidneys due to its action on DA-1 receptors found in high density in renal tissues.
- Research shows that Fenoldopam mesylate can effectively reduce the risk of postoperative Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) when administered before damage occurs, and it has also shown positive effects for ICU patients with AKI, despite limited studies.
- Results regarding its efficacy in preventing contrast-induced nephropathy have been mixed, indicating that further investigation is needed in this area.