Publications by authors named "K V Brenner"
Article Synopsis
- Hypoadrenocorticism in cats is rare, often presenting with abnormal serum sodium and potassium levels, but some cases show normal values; a study analyzed 41 cats with varying results.* -
- The study found that cats with electrolyte imbalances were more likely to exhibit symptoms like hypothermia and weakness, while over half of the subjects (85.4%) were discharged after treatment.* -
- About one-third of the cats showed hypercalcemia, and those without serious underlying conditions often had a good prognosis post-hospitalization; testing for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency is recommended.*
Facing Illness Together: Understanding the Role of the Couple in Palliative Care.
Am J Hosp Palliat Care
November 2024
Serious illness is rarely experienced by patients in isolation. Many patients present to palliative care (PC) accompanied by their intimate partner. The intimate partnership is a critical axis around which many patients' experiences of serious illness revolve.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFormulation in Palliative Care: Elevating Our Potential for Therapeutic Communication.
Am J Hosp Palliat Care
November 2024
A fundamental principle of clinical reasoning is that assessment precedes plan; clinicians are taught to base interventions on the presumed etiology of a presentation. A notable exception is in the domain of communication education, where training is focused heavily on tools and interventions, with minimal focus on the assessment that informs which tools or strategies to select with a given patient. The concept of formulation (foundational in psychotherapy education) provides a framework with which to address this gap, enhancing a clinician's ability to be more therapeutically effective with the communication tools at their disposal.
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- Subdural hematoma is an uncommon occurrence linked to hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), illustrated by a case study of a 49-year-old man with HHT experiencing symptoms like confusion and weakness.
- Imaging revealed a large chronic subdural hematoma that was impacting brain function, but instead of surgery, doctors opted for conservative treatment strategies to reduce further risks.
- The case emphasizes the need for cautious management of subdural hematomas in patients with HHT and showcases the effectiveness of nonsurgical options like embolization in achieving recovery.