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BACKGROUND
Thrombotic microangiopathy (TM) is a disorder characterized by fibrin formation and platelet aggregation in the small arteries and capillaries. Two main clinical settings are reported in association with this disorder: hemolitic uremic syndrome (HUS) and thrombotic thrombocytopenic
OBJECTIVE
To explore the use of magnesium (Mg), an endogenous ion and enzymatic co-factor used in a variety of medical applications, for the treatment of epileptic seizures resistant to traditional medical therapy.
BACKGROUND
For almost a century, Mg has been used as prophylaxis and treatment of
Angiotensin II type 1 receptor activating autoantibodies (AT1R-AA) have gained attention in solid organ transplant as non-human leukocyte antigen antibodies associated with rejection, vasculopathy, and graft dysfunction. These antibodies have also been reported in the context of pre-eclampsia,
BACKGROUND
Pesticide exposures and poisoning are common and generally under-reported in poorly resourced countries where women are mainly involved in agricultural work. Cases of organophosphate poisoning in pregnancy are unusual.
METHODS
A 22-year-old woman in her 29th week of pregnancy presented to
This article reviews the central role of nutrition in advancing the maternal, newborn, and child health agenda with a focus on evidence for effective interventions generated using randomized controlled trials in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). The 1000 days spanning from conception to 2
Almost two billion people are deficient in key vitamins and minerals, mostly women and children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Deficiencies worsen during pregnancy due to increased energy and nutritional demands, causing adverse outcomes in mother and child, but could be mitigated by