. Mechanisms of Hormone Action
Mechanisms of Hormone Action Adda Grimberg and Linda A. DiMeglio A hormone is a molecule that is secreted into the circulation to influence the function of target cells…
. Viral Hepatitis
Viral Hepatitis Henry Pollack and William Borkowsky Many viruses can infect the liver (Table 308-1). Often, infection occurs as part of a disseminated viremia. In this chapter, we…
. Heart Failure
Heart Failure Robert E. Shaddy and Chitra Ravishankar Heart failure is a complex condition with many potential causes, but with the end result that the heart is unable…
. The Pharynx and Upper Airway
The Pharynx and Upper Airway Marshall E. Smith ORAL CAVITY AND OROPHARYNX EMBRYOLOGY The oral cavity begins as a depression that invades into the developing embryo. It invaginates…
. Development of Renal Function
Development of Renal Function Tino D. Piscione A clear understanding of changes in glomerular and tubular function and renal hemodynamics in the perinatal period is crucial for appropriate…
. Postnatal Care and Observation
Postnatal Care and Observation Anthony E. Burgos GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS As the number of high-risk and preterm births increases, delivery centers are challenged to provide a consistently high standard…
. Endocrine Causes of Hypoglycemia
Endocrine Causes of Hypoglycemia Andrea Kelly and Charles A. Stanley Hypoglycemic disorders are generally classified as either fasting hypoglycemia or reactive or postprandial hypoglycemia. The risk of hypoglycemia…
. Salmonella , Shigella , and Escherichia coli
Salmonella, Shigella, and Escherichia coli Andrew T. Pavia The family Enterobacteriaceae is a large, heterogeneous group of gram-negative bacteria. Many are normal inhabitants of the gastrointestinal tract of…
. Myeloid Malignancies
Myeloid Malignancies Soheil Meshinchi, Robert J. Arceci, and Howard J. Weinstein Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) accounts for about 20% of cases of acute leukemia in children and 80%…
. Genetic Lesions in Steroidogenesis
Genetic Lesions in Steroidogenesis Walter L. Miller The key clinical, laboratory, and therapeutic features of the common forms of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) are discussed in this chapter….
