Disorders of Calcium and Phosphorus Homeostasis Amy Barton Pai KEY CONCEPTS Severe acute hypercalcemia can result in cardiac arrhythmias, whereas chronic hypercalcemia can lead to calcium deposition in…
Celiac Disease Robert A. Mangione and Priti N. Patel KEY CONCEPTS Celiac disease is a chronic, small intestinal immune-mediated enteropathy caused by intolerance to gluten found in wheat,…
Allergic Rhinitis J. Russell May and Philip H. Smith KEY CONCEPTS Allergic rhinitis is a common disease. Prevention measures and treatment are justified in most cases because of…
Disorders of Potassium and Magnesium Homeostasis Donald F. Brophy KEY CONCEPTS Potassium regulates many biochemical processes in the body and is a key cation for electrical action potentials…
Eating Disorders Steven C. Stoner and Valerie L. Ruehter KEY CONCEPTS The identification and acceptance of eating disorders as a psychiatric illness is increasingly common. They remain difficult…
Nausea and Vomiting Cecily V. DiPiro and Robert J. Ignoffo KEY CONCEPTS Nausea and/or vomiting is often a part of the symptom complex for a variety of GI,…
Drug-Induced Kidney Disease Thomas D. Nolin KEY CONCEPTS The initial diagnosis of drug-induced kidney disease (DIKD) typically involves detection of elevated serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen, for…
Cardiac Arrest Jeffrey F. Barletta and Jeffrey L. Wilt KEY CONCEPTS High-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with minimal interruptions in chest compressions should be emphasized in all patients following…
Cystic Fibrosis Chanin C. Wright and Yolanda Y. Vera KEY CONCEPTS Good nutrition with appropriate pancreatic enzyme and vitamin supplementation are essential in the management of cystic fibrosis…
