scholarly journals A Nephrotic-like Syndrome with an Associated Mesangio-proliferative Glomerulopathy in a Cow

1986 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 439-442 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. R. White ◽  
W. A. Crowell ◽  
J. L. Blue
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Mesangial Cells ◽  
Clinical Laboratory ◽  
Focal Glomerulosclerosis ◽  
Laboratory Findings ◽  
University Of Georgia ◽  
History Of ◽  
The University

A 3-year-old Limousin cow was admitted to the University of Georgia Teaching Hospital with a history of chronic weight loss and diarrhea of more than 1 year's duration. Clinical laboratory findings included proteinuria and hypoproteinemia and were suggestive of a nephrotic-like syndrome. Necropsy findings included generalized edema of the visceral organs and diffuse red glistening foci on the capsular and cut surfaces of the cortex of both kidneys. Microscopically, the kidney had hypercellular and hypersegmented glomeruli, focal glomerulosclerosis, periglomerular fibrosis, and tubular nephrosis. The glomerular hypercellularity was confirmed by electron microscopy to be due to increased mesangial cells.

scholarly journals History of Bermudagrass Turfgrass Breeding Research in Tifton, GA

HortScience ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 53 (11) ◽  
pp. 1560-1561 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa L. Baxter ◽  
Brian M. Schwartz
Keyword(s):  
Coastal Plain ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Department Of Agriculture ◽  
University Of Georgia ◽  
Breeding Research ◽  
History Of ◽  
The University ◽  
Warm Temperate ◽  
Agricultural Research Service ◽  
The U.S

Bermudagrass (Cynodon spp.) is the foundation of the turfgrass industry in most tropical and warm-temperate regions. Development of bermudagrass as a turfgrass began in the early 1900s. Many of the cultivars commercially available today have been cooperatively released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) and the University of Georgia at the Coastal Plain Experiment Station in Tifton, GA.

scholarly journals Clinical Characteristics, Dynamic Profile of Radiology and Laboratory Findings in Coronavirus Disease 2019

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
ailing liu ◽  
Jing Zhang ◽  
Wei Qiao ◽  
Wei Zang ◽  
Yingying Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Laboratory ◽  
Laboratory Data ◽  
Oxygenation Index ◽  
Laboratory Findings ◽  
Single Centre Study ◽  
History Of ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Group B ◽  
Dynamic Profile

Abstract Background Since December 2019, when coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) emerged in Wuhan city and rapidly spread throughout China, more and more data from different area and different stages of disease have been needed.Methods In this retrospective, single-centre study, we included all 38 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Weihai from Jan 24 to Feb 24, 2020. Patients were divided into group A by normal Oxygenation Index (OI), group B by abnormal OI (less than 400 mmHg).The dynamic changes in clinical laboratory parameters were tracked from day 1 to day 32 after the onset of the disease at 4-day intervals. Cases were analyzed for clinical, radiological features and laboratory data. Outcomes were followed up until Feb 24, 2020.Results 38 patients with Covid-19 were included in this study, 68.42% patients were family clustered, and 97.37% patients had a history of exposure. The mean days between exposure and onset were about 5 days. Most patients were men, mean age was 43 years, 52.6% patients had chronic diseases. Most patients had fever or cough, about a third of patients had expectoration or fatigue, and 5 (13.16%) patients had shortness of breath.

Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma in a 76-year-old woman with a history of asbestos fiber ingestion

2004 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 162-165
Author(s):  
P. Van Kesteren ◽  
J. Bulten ◽  
C. Schijf ◽  
H. Boonstra ◽  
L. Massuger
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Malignant Mesothelioma ◽  
Asbestos Exposure ◽  
Asbestos Fiber ◽  
Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma ◽  
Small Tumor ◽  
Contaminated Food ◽  
History Of ◽  
Omental Cake

We report on a woman with malignant mesothelioma of the peritoneum. This is the first report of a subject with this disease who revealed a history of asbestos ingestion by asbestos-contaminated food. She presented with episodes of sweating and fever, ascites, and weight loss. At laparotomy, small tumor deposits were noted on the peritoneum. The omental cake was removed, together with the uterus, ovaries, and tubes which were all macroscopically normal. The diagnosis was established by immunohistochemistry and electron microscopy. Postoperatively, her complaints of fever and sweating disappeared. She refused further chemotherapy. After questioning her for asbestos exposure, she told us that, years ago, she used to prepare vegetables for cooking in rain water collected from a roof made of asbestos.

Sites Related to Crawford Williamson Long in Georgia

2016 ◽  
Vol 125 (5) ◽  
pp. 850-860 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katie J. Roddy ◽  
Vicki Starnes ◽  
Sukumar P. Desai
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Procedures ◽  
Anesthetic Agent ◽  
Main Site ◽  
The Public ◽  
University Of Georgia ◽  
Art Collection ◽  
History Of ◽  
The University ◽  
Inhaled Anesthetic ◽  
Surgical Operations

Abstract Background Crawford Williamson Long (1815 to 1878) was the first to use ether as an inhaled anesthetic for surgical operations. By not publishing his discovery for 7 yr, his pioneering work was largely overshadowed by that of Horace Wells (1815 to 1848), Charles Thomas Jackson (1805 to 1880), and William Thomas Green Morton (1819 to 1868). As a result, sites commemorating Long’s discovery are not offered the same recognition as those affiliated with Wells or Morton. Methods We highlight sites in Athens, Danielsville, and Jefferson, Georgia, that honor the first man to regularly use ether as an anesthetic agent. Extensive site visits, examination of museum artifacts, and genealogical research were used to obtain information being presented. Results Historic Oconee Hill Cemetery in Athens is where Long and members of his family are buried. Established in 1856, it is closely linked to the history of Athens and the University of Georgia (Athens, Georgia). The main site we describe is the Crawford W. Long Museum, located in Jefferson, Georgia, which opened to the public in 1957. It has undergone extensive renovations and holds an expansive collection of Long’s family heirlooms and personal artifacts. In addition, it displays an impressive art collection, depicting Long, surgical procedures, members of Long’s family, and homes associated with him. Visitors to the museum may also enjoy a walking audio tour that highlights the life of Long and his contribution to medicine. Conclusions We provide information on sites and artifacts that honor Georgia’s most celebrated physician. Much of this has not been published before, and it is our hope that Crawford Williamson Long’s legacy receives the attention it richly deserves.

A TSH SECRETING PITUITARY TUMOUR CAUSING HYPERTHYROIDISM: PRESENTATION OF A CASE AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

1979 ◽  
Vol 92 (3) ◽  
pp. 448-454 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Afrasiabi ◽  
Lubomir Valenta ◽  
Grant Gwinup
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Pituitary Adenoma ◽  
Light Microscopy ◽  
Replacement Therapy ◽  
Pituitary Tumour ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Trh Test ◽  
Laboratory Findings ◽  
History Of ◽  
Serum Tsh

ABSTRACT A 45 year old male with a 12 year history of mild hyperthyroidism and a pituitary tumour is presented. He had both clinical and laboratory evidence of hyperthyroidism and his serum TSH was persistently and markedly elevated. A TRH test resulted in no further rise in serum TSH. No evidence of pituitary or peripheral endocrine deficiencies existed and prolactin levels were normal. Craniotomy was performed and a pituitary adenoma was removed. On light microscopy, it was mostly composed of chromophobes. However, occasional granulated cells were observed, and on electron microscopy, most of the cells contained fine granules, which suggested possible thyrotroph origin of the tumour. One week post-operatively the patient's serum TSH returned to normal. Again, TRH produced no response in TSH. The patient became hypothyroid by clinical and laboratory findings and is currently on thyroid replacement therapy. The previously reported TSH secreting tumours associated with hyperthyroidism are reviewed.

scholarly journals 378. E-cigarette or Vaping Associated Lung Injury in the Time of COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S258-S259
Author(s):  
Rachel D Downey ◽  
Donald Murphey ◽  
Marisol Fernandez ◽  
Julia Sapozhnikov ◽  
Sarmistha Bhaduri Hauger
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Lung Injury ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Steroid Treatment ◽  
Urine Drug Screen ◽  
Laboratory Findings ◽  
Lipoid Pneumonia ◽  
Presenting Symptoms ◽  
History Of

Abstract Background Pediatric providers have been caring for two new and similar respiratory illnesses: E-cigarette or vaping use associated lung injury (EVALI) beginning in 2019 and Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) in 2020. Similarities include prodrome, presentation, imaging, and laboratory testing. While EVALI often improves with steroid treatment, steroids can be detrimental early in the course of COVID-19. Although a positive SARS CoV-2 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test is helpful, this result does not definitively identify SARS CoV-2 as the primary cause of symptoms in patients with a history of vaping, as both processes may be coexistent. Coinfection with other infectious agents is commonly found in children with COVID-19 infection, and the majority of children with PCR positive SARS CoV-2 are asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic. Methods In hopes of better defining EVALI versus COVID-19 clinical syndromes, we reviewed charts of pediatric patients admitted to a freestanding children’s hospital in Texas diagnosed with EVALI over a year period from June 1, 2019 and June 1, 2020. Cases were identified through a local patient registry. We compared findings in these cases with literature regarding pediatric patients with acute COVID-19 and EVALI. Variables included presenting symptoms, timing of symptoms, vital signs, imaging, and laboratory results. Results Twelve patients with EVALI diagnosis were included. Clinical presentation, imaging, and laboratory findings were similar to those described with acute COVID-19 and are included in figures 1 and 2. Repeated interviewing regarding vaping revealed a history of vaping in all EVALI cases; frequency reported varied from multiple times daily to remote use. Some cases with EVALI also had a significant psychiatric history, positive urine drug screen, or significant weight loss prior to hospitalization. Cases with EVALI and steroid treatment improved within days of treatment. In a review of literature, BAL sampling often reveals lipoid pneumonia in EVALI cases, which would not be expected in COVID-19. Of note, the single case in our group tested did not have lipoid pneumonia on bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) cytology. Conclusion Presence of prolonged preceding weight loss, or BAL cytology could help differentiate these clinical states. Disclosures All Authors: No reported disclosures

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