What Causes Proteinuria?
Discussion
Proteinuria occurs relatively often in pediatric practice with 5-15% of school children having transient proteinuria, the most common cause. However, proteinuria can be a sign of kidney disease. Therefore, it is important to evaluate the proteinuria in light of the clinical situation. A good history and physical examination along with a full urinalysis and/or BUN and creatinine, or urine protein/creatinine ratio may be all that is necessary. Another patient with edema, hypertension or hematuria needs a fuller evaluation and treatment. Proteinuria is usually categorized into three groups to assist with evaluation...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - August 18, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Pilot study shows PET/MRI's benefits for large-vessel vasculitis
Evidence supporting the clinical value of PET/MRI continues to mount, as a (more) (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - August 7, 2014 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
RheumShorts: Vasculitis, MRI, Anakinra for Knees (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- The rheumatology literature this week explored whether or not patients with vasculitis treated with rituximab also need maintenance therapy, if MRI can predict later arthritis when disease is still subclinical, and how an interleukin (IL)-1 blocker could help in post-traumatic arthritis. (Source: MedPage Today Geriatrics)
Source: MedPage Today Geriatrics - June 29, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
The Course of Retinal VasculitisThe Course of Retinal Vasculitis
Gain a better understanding of the clinical course and prognosis of retinal vasculitis. The British Journal of Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 12, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ophthalmology Journal Article Source Type: news
RheumShorts: Turmeric, Kids' Vasculitis, Autoantibodies (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- This week in rheumatology researchers from around the world reported on the use of curcuminoids for osteoarthritis, autoantibody monitoring for drug-induced lupus, and a rare vasculitis in children. (Source: MedPage Today Geriatrics)
Source: MedPage Today Geriatrics - May 30, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
IgG Stable With Rituxan in Autoimmune Disease
(MedPage Today) -- Repeated doses of rituximab in patients with vasculitis or lupus had no association with increased rates of low immunoglobulin (Ig)G, an important infection-fighting component of the immune system, a retrospective study found. (Source: MedPage Today Infectious Disease)
Source: MedPage Today Infectious Disease - May 28, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
ASK THE DOCTOR: Why are my ankles so hot, red and itchy?
Dr Martin Scurr explains age related vasculitis and any possible connection with raised cholesterol. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 27, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What is in the Differential Diagnosis of Purpura?
Discussion
Children presenting with rashes are common but certain characteristics may be concerning such as descriptions of petechiae or purpura. Purpura are characterized by non-blanching skin lesions between 3-10 mm in size that are caused by bleeding into the skin. Usually they are reddish-purplish hence the name purpura coming from the Latin word. Non-blanching lesions that are 10 mm are ecchymosis.
Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a generalized vasculitis that commonly involves the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, skin and joints, and is especially seen in children 2-11 years old. Classically HSP presents with ...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - May 5, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Late Infections Seen With Rituxan in Vasculitis
LIVERPOOL--Treatment of vasculitis associated with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA) with rituximab (Rituxan) is known to be effective, but in a U.K. cohort was associated with an increase in late-onset infections, a researcher reported here. (Source: MedPage Today Meeting Coverage)
Source: MedPage Today Meeting Coverage - May 1, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Prognosis and ICU Outcome of Systemic VasculitisPrognosis and ICU Outcome of Systemic Vasculitis
Which factors predict prognosis and outcome in ICU patients with systemic vasculitis? BMC Anesthesiology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 12, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases Journal Article Source Type: news
Mutant Protein Linked to Polyarteritis Nodosa VasculopathyMutant Protein Linked to Polyarteritis Nodosa Vasculopathy
Loss-of-function mutations in adenosine deaminase 2 may cause systemic necrotizing vasculitis polyarteritis nodosa, with possible immediate implications for treatment. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 4, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Violinist for a cause: vasculitis awareness
Through Violin for Vasculitis I have found a purpose, both in my performance and in my once-tragic diagnosis. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - February 26, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Why is cocaine adulterated with an animal dewormer? Mystery solved?
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Aminorex, a metabolic of the cocaine adulterant levamisole, exerts amphetamine like actions at monoamine transporters. Hofmaier T et al. Neurochem Int 2013 Dec 1 [Epub ahead of print]
Abstract
During the last decade, many shipments of cocaine seized by U.S. drug authorities have been found to be adulterated with levamisole, a veterinary anti-worming medicine. The drug in the past has been used to treat various medical conditions in humans, but was withdrawn from the market because of significant adverse reactions. Levamisole has also been associated with the occurrence of agranulocytosis and dermal ...
Source: The Poison Review - February 21, 2014 Category: Toxicology Authors: Leon Tags: Medical adulterated aminorex cocaine levamisole Source Type: news
Vasculitis
Title: VasculitisCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/17/2013 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Arthritis General)
Source: MedicineNet Arthritis General - December 17, 2013 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Small Vessel Vasculitis and Mononeuropathies in DiabetesSmall Vessel Vasculitis and Mononeuropathies in Diabetes
This case report highlights the importance of evaluating for peripheral nerve vasculitis in diabetic patients with non-length-dependent or multiple mononeuropathies. Journal of Medical Case Reports (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Journal Article Source Type: news
