Acute kidney injury Acute kidney injury (AKI), previously known as acute renal failure (acute kidney failure), is a sudden episode of kidney failure or kidney
What is ADEM ADEM is short for acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, also referred to as post-infectious encephalomyelitis, is an acute, rapidly progressive, autoimmune process that occurs
What is Pyelonephritis Pyelonephritis also known as kidney infection, is a type of urinary tract infection (UTI) that can make you very unwell, but will
Hyperuricemia Hyperuricemia is an elevated serum uric acid level of greater than 6.8 mg/dL ((George C, Minter DA. Hyperuricemia. . In: StatPearls . Treasure Island
Hypermagnesemia Hypermagnesemia is a serum magnesium concentration > 2.6 mg/dL (> 1.05 mmol/L) ((Hypermagnesemia. https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/endocrine-and-metabolic-disorders/electrolyte-disorders/hypermagnesemia)). Hypermagnesemia is an uncommon laboratory finding and symptomatic hypermagnesemia is
What is hyperammonemia Hyperammonemia refers to a clinical condition associated with elevated ammonia levels manifested by a variety of symptoms and signs, including significant central
Ulnar neuropathy Ulnar neuropathy is term that refers to damage of the ulnar nerve that can lead to pain, numbness or tingling. The ulnar neuropathy
What is pes cavus Pes cavus is high arch foot, which is an abnormal elevation of the medial longitudinal arch of the foot. The arch
Sturge Weber syndrome Sturge-Weber syndrome is a rare disorder that affects the development of certain blood vessels, causing abnormalities in the brain, skin, and eyes
Neural tube defects Neural tube defects are serious birth defects that occur in the development of the brain and spinal cord of some babies. The