Acute kidney injury (AKI) in the pediatric population is a relatively common phenomenon. Specifically, AKI has been found in increasing numbers within the pediatric population following cardiac surgery, with up to 43% of pediatric patients …
Hypertensive crisis can be a source of morbidity and mortality in the pediatric population. While the epidemiology has been difficult to pinpoint, it is well-known that secondary causes of pediatric hypertension contribute to a greater incidence of…
INTRODUCTION: Since its discovery in Wuhan, China in December of 2019, the novel Coronavirus has progressed to become one of the worst pandemics seen in the last 100 years. Recently the gastrointestinal manifestations of COVID-19 have been well…
Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a genetic condition caused by a mutation in either the TSC1 or TSC2 gene. Disruption of either of these genes leads to impaired production of hamartin or tuberin proteins, leading to the manifestation of skin…
While the use of telemedicine in rural areas has increased steadily over the years, its use was rapidly implemented during the onset of the COVID-19 crisis. Due to this rapid implementation, there is a lack of standardized workflows to assess and…
