Publications by authors named "Marguerite Cazin"
Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is a rare disorder characterized by muscle paralysis, thyrotoxicosis, and hypokalemia. It commonly manifests as paralysis of both proximal and distal upper and lower limbs, and if left untreated, may progress to respiratory failure or cardiac arrhythmias. It is most common in Asian males and is frequently precipitated by strenuous exercise, high carbohydrate diet, stress, corticosteroid therapy, or alcohol.
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- Access to maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) services is vital for improving pregnancy outcomes in women with medical complications, but Hawaii's healthcare system poses challenges for patients trying to navigate it.
- Telehealth has emerged as a promising solution to enhance access to specialized prenatal care, particularly for women in rural areas or on neighboring islands, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The report outlines how MFM specialists are implementing telehealth innovations like remote ultrasound and fetal monitoring to better serve high-risk patients in Hawaii, along with a discussion on current and future telemedicine technologies.