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2 articles for “diabetic ketoacidosis”
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Managing Rabson–Mendenhall Syndrome: A Case Report
Abstract: Rabson–Mendenhall syndrome is an uncommon genetic disorder that presents with a range of distinct characteristics. These include stunted growth, abnormal physical features, such as coarse facial features and crowded teeth, and a lack of subcutaneous fat. Additionally, individuals with Rabson–Mendenhall syndrome may experience enlarged genitalia, excessive hair growth (hirsutism), and abnormal glucose regulation. Pineal hyperplasia, a condition characterized by the enlargement of the pineal gland. In this case report, two …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 38–43 Read article
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Case report on Juvenile Diabetes
Abstract: A young female, a known case of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus Type 1 since 4 years, was on insulin therapy for her systemic condition. She was brought to ER with chief complaints of vomiting, cough, fever and altered level of consciousness. On examination revealed hyperglycemia of 580 mg/dl and was diagnosed to have diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Immediately, the child was shifted to coronary care unit and the treatment was initiated. About …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 18–20 Read article