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Lymphedema Management Of The Homebound Patient Challenges In Lymphedema Treatment, Gayle S. Burkhart Pt, Clt-Lana, Kami Reinhard Mspt, Clt, Sharon H. Duvall Ms, Pt, Clt, Jill K. Ferragame Otr/L, Clt
Lymphedema Management Of The Homebound Patient Challenges In Lymphedema Treatment, Gayle S. Burkhart Pt, Clt-Lana, Kami Reinhard Mspt, Clt, Sharon H. Duvall Ms, Pt, Clt, Jill K. Ferragame Otr/L, Clt
Department of Medicine
No abstract provided.
Pilot Study To Assess Benefit Of Virtual Reality Game System, Wii, On Balance And Gait In Persons With Parkinson's Disease, Peter J. Barbour Md, Amy L. Kerstetter Pt, Allyn Danni Pt, Ncs, Atp, Mscs, Jolene Hammer Pt, Michael J. Weiss Mph, Sandra M. Tremblay Pt, Ms, Cws, Mscs
Pilot Study To Assess Benefit Of Virtual Reality Game System, Wii, On Balance And Gait In Persons With Parkinson's Disease, Peter J. Barbour Md, Amy L. Kerstetter Pt, Allyn Danni Pt, Ncs, Atp, Mscs, Jolene Hammer Pt, Michael J. Weiss Mph, Sandra M. Tremblay Pt, Ms, Cws, Mscs
Department of Medicine
No abstract provided.
Refeeding Syndrome In A Young Girl With Anorexia Nervosa., Om Parkash, Adil Ayub, Shahab Abid
Refeeding Syndrome In A Young Girl With Anorexia Nervosa., Om Parkash, Adil Ayub, Shahab Abid
Department of Medicine
We report the case of a 20-year-old anorexic girl (BMI=12.9), who was misdiagnosed the first time and developed severe electrolyte imbalances due to lack of awareness about refeeding syndrome. Few cases of RS have been reported in literature and protocols have been suggested for prevention and management of this syndrome, including the awareness of circumstances in which it is most likely to develop, refeeding slowly and building-up micronutrient content over several days. Improved awareness and understanding of refeeding syndrome along with a well-coordinated plan are vital in delivering safe and effective nutritional rehabilitation. We suggest a slow and gradual increase …