ketosis/nausea

Post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in women undergoing subarachnoid anesthesia for Caesarean section is an important clinical problem. Known mechanisms underlying PONV are based on prolonged fasting, hypotension due to concomitant sympatholysis during anesthesia, bradycardia due to increased

The purpose of this pilot study is to measure adherence and quality of life in adults with intractable epilepsy following the Modified Atkins Diet (MAD) with Betaquik, a ready-to-use medium chain triglyceride (MCT) emulsion, as an adjunct to the MAD. The participants dietitian will recommend an

In our study, investigators prospectively enrolled gestational-age matched 40 women with history of HG and 39 women with history of healthy pregnancy in postpartum period, in Kayseri Education and Research Hospital, a tertiary teaching hospital in Kayseri, Turkey between january and december 2015.

The study population consisted of 2 groups; (1) the hyperemesis gravidarum group, consist of 25 pregnant women who developed dehydration due to HG between 6 and 13 gestational weeks and between 18 and 35 years (2) the normal pregnancy group, consisting of 25 pregnant women. HG was defined according

Fluid therapy is aimed to compensate for fasting which is required for surgery, to meet the ongoing fluid losses and to maintain electrolyte balance during surgery. Fluid deficit of a healthy child who is not fed parenterally may be estimated by multiplying hourly maintenance requirement for fluid

The Aims: First, to investigate the effect of implementation of motivational interviewing focusing on diet adherence in addition to routine treatment on prevention of excessive gestational weight gain and fetal overgrowth. Secondly, to investigate the impact of quantity and quality of carbohydrate

Out of a family of six sodium glucose co-transporters, two have been extensively studied for therapeutic indications involving glucose reabsorption from the glomerular filtrate. Sodium glucose co-transporter-1 (SGLT-1), which is mainly found in both the renal tubule and enterocytes lining intestinal

Since the 1940s women have had restrictions on oral intake during labor. This idea was first introduced by Mendelson, who raised awareness on the relationship between oral intake during labor and the risk of aspiration of acidic gastric contents if general anesthesia was needed. The aspiration of

Anakinra is a fully human IL-1ra (interleukin 1 receptor agonist) licensed in 2001 by FDA for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. It competitively binds to the IL-1 receptor, thus blocking IL-1 signaling. It is a short-acting agent that requires daily subcutaneous administration at 1-2 mg/kg,

Background: Evaluation and treatment of dehydration in gastroenteritis is a cornerstone of pediatric emergency medicine, however there are no standard regimens or guidelines for the amount or type of fluids administered when a child requires intravenous hydration. Reduced carbohydrate intake in

Upto 80% of all pregnant women experience some form of nausea and vomiting during their pregnancy (NVP). The International Statistical Classification of Disease and Related Health Problems ICD-10 defines hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) as persistent and excessive vomiting starting before the end of the

A concussion is formally described as a clinical syndrome characterized by immediate and transient changes in brain function including alteration of mental status and level of consciousness, resulting from mechanical force or trauma. Despite its prevalence, its pathophysiology remains a mystery as