Post-injury inhibition of endothelin-1 dependent renal vasoregulation mitigates rhabdomyolysis-induced acute kidney injury - Afolabi JM, Kanthakumar P, Williams JD, Kumar R, Soni H, Adebiyi A.
In patients with rhabdomyolysis, the overwhelming release of myoglobin into the circulation is the primary cause of kidney injury. Myoglobin causes direct kidney injury as well as severe renal vasoconstriction. An increase in renal vascular resistance (RVR... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - June 24, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Acute carbon monoxide poisoning as a cause of rhabdomyolysis in a case of flame burn - Al Khaldi T, Gulreez R, Abdelhamid MM, Louri N.
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning typically occurs from inhalation of CO at excessive levels. Rhabdomyolsis is not an uncommon complication following acute CO poisoning, yet there are very few reported cases in the literature. It is characterised by rapid bre... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 22, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news
Acute kidney injury complicating wasp stings: a report of two cases and literature review - Arshad AR, Rashid A.
We describe two such cases. The first one developed acute kidney injury as a result of rhabdomyolysis and hemolysis, whereas the other patient developed acute kidney injury as part of multiorga... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 18, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Non-Human Animals and Insects Source Type: news
Methamphetamine-induced profound rhabdomyolysis and myoglobin cast nephropathy: a case report and a literature review - Chansaengpetch N, Worasuwannarak W, Worawichawong S.
A 46-year-old male with a history of substance abuse was found dead in custody 30 hours post incarceration for a minor offense. The scene demonstrates the body lying in a prone position in the cell room, locked from the outside. No signs of violence were f... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 1, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Clinical features of snake envenomation in South Korea - Moon JM, Chun BJ, Cho YS.
INTRODUCTION: Three venomous snakes of the Gloydius genus belonging to the Viperidae family cause most snake envenomations in South Korea. Envenomation signs often include local swelling, coagulopathy, and rhabdomyolysis. The benefit of additional antiveno... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 24, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
The red fruit juice found to cause rhabdomyolysis when mixed with statins
One drink may spell trouble when combined with medication used for high blood pressure, cholesterol and depression. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
AKI in the Setting of COVID-19-mediated Rhabdomyolysis AKI in the Setting of COVID-19-mediated Rhabdomyolysis
This case demonstrates that myoglobin cast nephropathy can occur due to COVID-19-mediated rhabdomyolysis and potentially lead to severe renal failure.Journal of Medical Case Reports (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 24, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Journal Article Source Type: news
Acute kidney injury secondary to rhabdomyolysis: a case of child physical abuse - Alrafiaah AS, Alsaiari M, Almokali K, Al Qahtani AT.
We report a case of an eight-year-old boy who presented to the emergency department with history of de... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 20, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news
‘Healthy’ 35-year-old develops rhabdomyolysis after buying ‘cooked fish’ from market
Toxins present in certain fish may cause muscle cells to burst and leak their contents into the bloodstream. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Four types of freshwater fish 'globally' associated with rhabdomyolysis - study warning
Rhabdomyolysis that is not treated swiftly after its onset can lead to kidney failure and death. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Woman, 44, suffered acute 'rhabdomyolysis' just six hours after drinking 'litre' of coffee
Excess caffeine intake has been identified as the probable cause of rhabdomyolysis in more than one case study. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What to Know if Your Doctor Put You on Statins to Lower Cholesterol
High cholesterol is a prime example of having too much of a good thing. Our bodies naturally make this substance in the liver and then transport it throughout the body for multiple functions, including hormone regulation, cell tissue regeneration, and vitamin absorption. When the system is working well, cholesterol can boost overall health. But when a certain type called low-density lipoprotein—LDL, sometimes dubbed the “bad” kind—is overproduced, not only does it block the “good” kind called high-density lipoprotein (HDL), but it can also begin to accumulate in the arteries and form thi...
Source: TIME: Health - January 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Elizabeth Millard Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate heart health Source Type: news
Severe copper sulphate poisoning: a case rescued with plasmapheresis - Shankar JA, Kaur A, Tyagi L, Selvam S, Hans R, Pannu AK.
Acute copper sulphate poisoning is associated with multi-organ failure and high mortality. Patients typically present with gastrointestinal symptoms, haemolysis, methaemoglobinaemia, acute liver injury, rhabdomyolysis and renal failure. Management is usual... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 13, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Poisoning Source Type: news
Popular soup may interact dangerously with lipid-lowering drugs - risk of 'rhabdomyolysis'
Herbal products have the ability to interfere with a variety of metabolic pathways. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - December 15, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
One case of rhabdomyolysis caused by acute phoxim poisoning - Wang JN, Wang C, Wang J, Song YX, He YP, Lu ZX.
Patients with organophosphate poisoning usually die from respiratory depression and respiratory failure. The incidence of rhabdomyolysis is relatively low, but the mortality rate is extremely high once it occurs. In this paper, the treatment of a patient w... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - November 14, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Poisoning Source Type: news
