Publications by authors named "Paul Toubas"

A newborn with antenatal diagnosis of fetal hydrops at 36 wk of gestation, presented with congestive heart failure (CHF) and generalized edema. Computed tomographic angiography showed marked dilatation of cerebral duro-venous system including vein of Galen (VOG), straight sinus, torcula and transverse sinus without evidence of arteriovenous fistulae at the vein of Galen. Dilatation of duro-venous system resolved with concomitant improvement in biventricular function and CHF with decongestive therapy.

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The 19th century saw the rapid development of sciences and industry as well as the continuation of world expansion of the European nations to provide the primary ingredients for their activity. Manpower demand was high, but high maternal and infant mortality did not help the growth of the French population. During the second half of the 19th century, social and health care pressures became such that the governments had to turn toward physicians for a response to ugly demographic statistics.

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Isolated postnatal atrial flutter (AF) with a structurally normal heart is rare in the neonatal period. Central lines have their inherent risks and are frequently used in the management of growing premature newborns. Some new antimicrobial agents do have pro-arrhythmic effects, proven in adults but with limited data available for the newborn.

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At the end of the 19th century, under Dr. Tarnier's direction, the first trials of incubators were performed at the Paris Maternity. The success led to the construction of a special pavilion for sick newborns.

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