Publications by authors named "K M Dao"
Acute mastoiditis is an infection of the air cells in the mastoid and is primarily seen in the pediatric population. This disease usually occurs after patients develop otitis media, which can result in acute mastoiditis as a complication. Most patients usually present with generalized symptoms of an infection; however, in some instances, cerebral venous thrombosis can occur.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFibrillary glomerulonephritis is a rare glomerular disease with some correlations between this condition alongside viral infections, malignancy, and autoimmune pathologies. However, the question regarding the pathogenesis is whether patients who develop fibrillary glomerulonephritis do so irrespective of these other pathologies or whether such pathologies induce fibrillary glomerulonephritis through an unknown mechanism. As such, attempts have been made to create associations with this disease to demonstrate further understanding.
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- * A case is presented of a patient who arrived at the emergency department with only worsening pitting edema and subtle physical examination findings, ultimately leading to the discovery of severe heart conditions linked to infective endocarditis.
- * The case highlights the significance of thorough physical examinations and clinical judgment, emphasizing the role of tubular adenomas in causing bacteremia and the necessity for a more comprehensive approach in patient assessment.
A Unique Case of a Mildly Symptomatic Patient With Severe Hypokalemia Secondary to Furosemide.
J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Hypokalemia is a common issue typically seen as mild with no symptoms, but moderate-to-severe cases can lead to serious health problems.
- - Severe hypokalemia (potassium level of 2.5 mEq/L or lower) can cause symptoms like muscle cramps, weakness, and severe complications, including renal and respiratory failure.
- - The text presents a case of a patient with extremely low potassium levels (1.4 mEq/L) due to furosemide use, who only reports muscle spasms despite the severity of their condition.
Article Synopsis
- The text discusses a rare, gram-positive, anaerobic spore-forming bacterium that is typically found in less than 1% of all species but can cause various health issues.
- It describes a specific case of a patient with cirrhosis from alcoholism who developed bacteremia, likely due to gastrointestinal damage.
- The text also highlights research indicating that other medical conditions can affect the prognosis of patients dealing with bacteremia.