Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a state of severe insulin deficiency, either absolute or relative,
resulting in hyperglycemia and ketonemia. Although possibly underappreciated, up to 10% …

… Contributors: Jennifer Foster, Laurie Lee and Daniel Garros conceived of the … ; Jennifer
Foster and Laurie Lee performed data collection and, with Molly Ryan, analysis; Jennifer Foster …

Melatonin, while best known for its chronobiologic functions, has multiple effects that may
be relevant in critical illness. It has been used for circadian rhythm maintenance, analgesia, …

Objectives: To determine whether total daily 6-sulfatoxymelatonin excretion and diurnal
variation of melatonin secretion was maintained during the early phase of PICU admission …

Objective The aim of this study was to examine the incidence and outcomes of patients
presenting with systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) in the pediatric emergency …

Objectives: To review the findings and discuss the implications of studies evaluating the use
of corticosteroids in early acute respiratory distress syndrome. Design: Critical appraisal of “…

A primary objective in the treatment of periodontal diseases is the regeneration of the
mineralized and soft connective tissue components of the attachment apparatus. Current theories …

Hyponatremia is a common electrolyte abnormality among children and adults. Visual
disturbance associated with hyponatremia has been described in the past; however, all of these …

During 2014 and 2015, NASA's Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) mission
proceeded success- fully through Phase C, Design and Development. An X-ray (0.2-12 keV) …

Background: Limited evidence suggests that a higher ratio of protein to carbohydrate during
weight loss has metabolic advantages. Objective: The objective was to evaluate the effects …