Publications by authors named "Katlyn Smaha"
Article Synopsis
- - Insomnia is common among end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients and is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular problems, suggesting a possible interconnection between the two conditions.
- - This study analyzed demographic and clinical factors among dialysis patients (2005-2019) to identify what increases the risk of insomnia, focusing on factors like age, race, and existing cardiovascular diseases (like diabetes and heart failure).
- - Findings revealed that certain conditions (like obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension) increase insomnia risk, while being older, non-white, or using specific dialysis methods may reduce that risk; further research is recommended to explore the underlying mechanisms.
We report a case of a 17-year-old girl who developed toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) secondary to preoperative iodine administration before thyroidectomy for Graves' disease. Past medical history was significant for COVID-19 and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in Children (MISC-C), with subsequent diagnoses of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), Addison disease, and Graves' disease. Her Graves disease was initially managed with methimazole.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Sleep disturbances in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) are common and more prevalent than in the general population. This study aims to assess the demographic and clinical risk factors for the diagnosis of sleep disorders in ESRD patients.
Methods: This study is a retrospective analysis of the United States Renal Data System (USRDS) to evaluate risk factors for the diagnosis of sleep disorders, including hypersomnolence, insomnia, restless leg syndrome (RLS), or obstructive or central sleep apnea (OSA/CSA).