Results for 'steven johnson'

Pediatric Ocular Surface Disease

Ocular surface diseases in children have not always been well understood and the literature in this age group is limited.

1. Naiví , Flores Balmaseda
2. Adys , Águila Jiménez
3. Claudia , Molina Pérez

Síndrome de Stevens Johnson y Necrólisis Epidérmica Tóxica asociada a medicamentos

Redacción Científica del año 2023 en eltema Medicina - Dermatología , Nota: ninguna, , Idioma: Español, Resumen: La Necrólisis Epidérmica Tóxica y el Síndrome de Stevens-Johnson son enfermedades mucocutáneas raras que están asociadas a una evolución prolongada y a un desenlace potencialmente mortal. Principalmente, están inducidas por fármacos y las tasas de mortalidad son muy elevadas. Objetivo: estudiar el Síndrome de Stevens-Johnson y Necrólisis Epidérmica Tóxica asociada a medicamentos como reacciones adversas graves reportadas en el Hospital Provincial Pediátrico Universitario "José Luis Miranda" de Villa Clara, mediante la presentación de casos, durante el año 2019. Metodología: para lo cual se describieron dos casos clínicos, se clasificó la relación de causalidad del medicamento asociado a la reacción adversa (Muy Probable, Probable, Posible, Remota) y su desenlace como resultado terapéutico (Recuperado, No Recuperado, Recuperado con Secuelas, Mortal). Se diseña un boletín informativo. Resultados: un paciente con Síndrome de Stevens-Johnson asociado al tratamiento con Metotrexato, quién desarrolló mucositis y lesiones en la piel que se extendieron hasta el 18% de la superficie corporal, clasificándose como un Síndrome de Superposición SSJ/NET, de causalidad Posible y desenlace Mortal. Otro con Síndrome de Stevens-Johnson en fase inicial, desarrollando lesiones con pérdida de piel hasta un 74% de la superficie corporal, diagnosticándose así una Necrólisis Epidérmica Tóxica, asociado a la Carbamazepina con relación. Probable de causalidad y un desenlace de Recuperado con Secuelas. Conclusiones: se describen dos casos de reacciones adversas graves asociadas a medicamentos, caracterizadas por lesiones en piel, mucosas y otros sistemas del organismo con fallecimiento en un paciente y se entrega un boletín de alerta ante estas reacciones.

1. Steven , Johnson
2. Nasha , Winters
3. Adam , Blanning

Mistletoe and the Emerging Future of Integrative Oncology

Human disease is an elaborate dance between behavior, our environment, and chance. Medicine tries to tame human disease with science, but when our knowledge falls short, disease wins. This is too often the case with cancer. We spend billions of dollars each year trying to better understand it and develop tools to ease its effects. Today, many allopathic medical practitioners are beginning to seek out a greater connection with holistic and integrative approaches. The authors of this book introduce one specific therapy and make a case for integrative health in general, including anthroposophically extended medicine, naturopathy, and other holistic approaches. Mistletoe therapy has long been considered a viable treatment for cancer by the European medical community and is beginning to gain recognition in North America, as well. The mistletoe plant possesses many remarkable properties. As a therapy, it represents a rediscovery of ancient wisdom and shows us how the science of modern medicine might expand its reach and reconnect with a more human-centered medicine. The book was structured following the syllabus for a three-day practitioner training hosted by the Physicians' Association for Anthroposophic Medicine (PAAM). The chapters highlight several of our key lectures in a condensed form. The book serves as an introductory summary of--not a replacement for--those intensive professional trainings. This book is constructed as a journey and is meant to be read in its entirety, whether by a patient, a practitioner, a supporter of integrative oncology, or anyone who takes a deep interest in one's own health concerns. The text is accessible, and the reader does not need a science background to understand the majority of the content. While this book should not be considered a treatment or diagnostic manual, it is intended to both prepare practitioners to begin mistletoe therapy training and to make this information available in an accessible form to anyone interested in learning about this approach to treating cancer. Illustrated in color and b/w

Pediatric Ocular Surface Disease

Ocular surface diseases in children have not always been well understood and the literature in this age group is limited.

1. Steven , Johnson

Extra Life

The surprising and important story of how humans gained what amounts to an extra life, from the bestselling author of How We Got to Now and Where Good Ideas Come FromIn 1920, at the end of the last major pandemic, global life expectancy was just over forty years. Today, in many parts of the world, human beings can expect to live more than eighty years. As a species we have doubled our life expectancy in just one century. There are few measures of human progress more astonishing than this increased longevity.Extra Life is Steven Johnson's attempt to understand where that progress came from, telling the epic story of one of humanity's greatest achievements. How many of those extra years came from vaccines, or the decrease in famines, or seatbelts? What are the forces that now keep us alive longer? Behind each breakthrough lies an inspiring story of cooperative innovation, of brilliant thinkers bolstered by strong systems of public support and collaborative networks, and of dedicated activists fighting for meaningful reform.But for all its focus on positive change, this book is also a reminder that meaningful gaps in life expectancy still exist, and that new threats loom on the horizon, as the COVID-19 pandemic has made clear. How do we avoid decreases in life expectancy as our public health systems face unprecedented challenges? What current technologies or interventions that could reduce the impact of future crises are we somehow ignoring?A study in how meaningful change happens in society, Extra Life celebrates the enduring power of common goals and public resources, and the heroes of public health and medicine too often ignored in popular accounts of our history. This is the sweeping story of a revolution with immense public and personal consequences: the doubling of the human life span.

1. Carol Soutor
2. Maria Hordinsky

Clinical Dermatology: Diagnosis and Management of Common Disorders, Second Edition

The most accessible, concise guide to dermatology—updated with new images and new chapters! This authoritative, evidence-based guide provides the information and insight you need to accurately assess and treat the most common skin disorders. Updated with new chapters and new content, this second edition reflects the latest findings and clinical protocols. Features:Cohesive three-section organization: o Section One reviews the principles of diagnosis and management as well as office-based procedureso Section Two covers common and critical dermatologic conditionso Section Three teaches the differential diagnosis of skin disease in specific body regions based on morphology and other clinical findingsLearning aids throughout the book include text boxes, concept-clarifying figures and photographs, and insightful clinical "Pearls" and "Pitfalls"Evidence-based reviews and international guidelinesIncludes free access to 13 videos with detailed demonstrations of common cutaneous diagnostic and surgical proceduresOnline bonus content via AccessDermatologyDxRx subscription with cases, PowerPoint lectures, and quizzes—ideal for students, residents, and faculty350+ photos and illustrations