Alcoholic Ketoacidosis Emedicine
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Alcoholic Ketoacidosis: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Alcoholic ketoacidosis (AKA) is an acute metabolic acidosis seen in those with a recent history of binge drinking and little or no nutritional intake. It was first described by Dillon et al in 1940. Previously, diabetes ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Alcoholic ketoacidosis (AKA) is seen in those with a recent history of binge drinking & little or no nutritional intake.http://bit.ly/a8dBQs
Alcoholic Ketoacidosis: eMedicine Endocrinology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In 1940, Dillon and colleagues first described alcoholic ketoacidosis (AKA) as a distinct syndrome. AKA is characterized by metabolic acidosis with an elevated anion gap, elevated serum ketone levels, and a normal or low glucose concentration.” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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The pathogenesis of alcoholic ketoacidosis (AKA) is complex. Learn more about cause and symptoms. http://bit.ly/bEyBAi
Family Med Medical News about Aged Alcoholic Intoxication Acidosis
mdlinx.com — “Alcoholic Ketoacidosis - Underrecognized Cause of Metabolic Acidosis in the Elderly” View full resource at mdlinx.com
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Med: Alcoholic Ketoacidosis - Underrecognized Cause of Metabolic Acidosis in the Elderly: Clinical Geriatrics http://url4.eu/1QDPL
Family Med Medical News about Aged Alcoholic Intoxication Acidosis
mdlinx.com — “Alcoholic Ketoacidosis - Underrecognized Cause of Metabolic Acidosis in the Elderly” View full resource at mdlinx.com
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Med: Alcoholic Ketoacidosis - Underrecognized Cause of Metabolic Acidosis in the Elderly: Clinical Geriatrics http://bit.ly/aV2mi1
Emergency Med Medical News about Aged Alcoholic Intoxication Acidosis
mdlinx.com — “Alcoholic Ketoacidosis - Underrecognized Cause of Metabolic Acidosis in the Elderly” View full resource at mdlinx.com
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ER: Alcoholic Ketoacidosis - Underrecognized Cause of Metabolic Acidosis in the Elderly: Clinical Geriatrics http://bit.ly/94e2oi
Diabetic Ketoacidosis: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a state of absolute or relative insulin deficiency aggravated by ensuing hyperglycemia, dehydration, and acidosis-producing derangements in intermediary metabolism. The most common causes are underlying infection, disruption of insulin treatment, and new ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Diabetic ketoacidosis occurs primarily in patients with type 1 diabetes. Learn more about diabetic ketoacidosis. http://bit.ly/d21Lub
Pediatrics, Diabetic Ketoacidosis: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a complex metabolic state of hyperglycemia, ketosis, and acidosis.1 Diabetic ketoacidosis results from untreated absolute or relative deficiency of insulin in type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus, respectively. Pathophysiology Hyperglycemia ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 4:31 am By:
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Children with diabetes are susceptible to suffering from diabetic ketoacidosis, just like adults.More about symptoms. http://bit.ly/c1BMBu
Alcoholism: eMedicine Psychiatry
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Alcoholism is common, serious, and expensive. Physicians encounter alcohol-related cirrhosis, cardiomyopathy, pancreatitis, and gastrointestinal bleeding, as well as intoxication and alcohol addiction, on a daily basis. Alcoholism is also associated with many cancers. Wernicke encephalopathy and ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Alcoholic Fatty Liver: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Pathologic changes observed in patients with alcohol-induced liver disease can be divided into the following 3 groups: alcoholic fatty liver (simple steatosis), alcoholic hepatitis, and alcohol-related cirrhosis. Alcoholic fatty liver is an early and reversible consequence ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Alcoholic fatty liver is an early and reversible consequence of excessive alcohol consumption. Learn more about AFL. http://bit.ly/bn1b0C
Toxicity, Alcohols: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Although any alcohol can be toxic if ingested in large enough quantities, the term toxic alcohol has traditionally referred to isopropanol, methanol, and ethylene glycol. Prompt recognition and treatment of patients intoxicated with these substances can ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Isopropanol, methanol, and ethylene glycol can be responsible for alcohol toxicity. Learn more. http://bit.ly/azbWC8
Cardiomyopathy, Alcoholic: eMedicine Cardiology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: For nearly 150 years, alcohol consumption has been associated with a variety of cardiovascular diseases. Observations during the second half of the 19th century described cardiac enlargement seen at autopsy and heart failure symptoms in persons ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Alcoholic cardiomyopathy occurs after prolonged alcohol use. How serious is this condition? http://bit.ly/c4fW7D
Alcoholic Hepatitis: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Alcoholic hepatitis is a syndrome of progressive inflammatory liver injury associated with long-term heavy intake of ethanol. The pathogenesis is not completely understood.1Patients who are severely affected present with subacute onset of fever, hepatomegaly, leukocytosis, ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on June 2, 2010 at 7:16 pm By:
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Alcoholic hepatitis is a syndrome of progressive inflammatory liver injury associated with long-term heavy drinking. http://bit.ly/9LUFHt
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Evaluation: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Physicians in the emergency department (ED) regularly encounter patients seeking treatment for alcohol or substance abuse problems. The initial evaluation may seem routine, yet these patients have multiple physical and emotional issues that should be addressed. The ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 4:32 am By:
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A recent study has shown that a brief intervention in the emergency department may be effective for alcohol users. http://bit.ly/bNanxo
Methanol: eMedicine Neurology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Methanol, also known as wood alcohol, is a commonly used organic solvent, the ingestion of which has severe potential ramifications. It is a constituent in many commercially available industrial solvents and in poorly adulterated alcoholic beverages. ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Delirium Tremens: eMedicine Critical Care
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Delirium tremens (DTs) is a severe manifestation of alcohol withdrawal. Pearson first described it in 1813 as an acute psychosis following abstinence from alcohol. Although it only occurs in a relatively small number of patients who ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Delirium tremens (DTs) is a severe manifestation of alcohol withdrawal and can be fatal. Learn more about the condition.http://bit.ly/bljAOw
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