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What is the difference between myxedema and cretinism?
Myxedema is a condition of severe hypothyroidism in adults, characterized by swelling of the skin and tissues due to the buildup of glycosaminoglycans. On the other hand, cretinism is a form of severe congenital hypothyroidism that occurs in infants, leading to stunted growth, intellectual disability, and physical deformities if left untreated. Both conditions are caused by thyroid hormone deficiency but differ in their age of onset and specific manifestations.
What is your occupation when you work in the hospital's nursery?
Could be a pediatric or neonatal nurse.Could be a pediatric or neonatal nurse.Could be a pediatric or neonatal nurse.Could be a pediatric or neonatal nurse.Could be a pediatric or neonatal nurse.Could be a pediatric or neonatal nurse.
Are diabetes and hypothyroidism linked?
Well, diabetes and hypothyroidism are both autoimmune disorders. So if you have hypothyroidism and don't know it, you may get diagnosed with diabetes as well. Just look up autoimmune diseases and it will explain the link.
What is ICD hypothyroidism?
It is a code used for medical billing and it means: unspecified acquired hypothyroidism. Which itself means that they don't know how the patient got this disease. It is not genetic.
What is Academy of Neonatal Nursing's motto?
Academy of Neonatal Nursing's motto is 'Neonatal Nursing with Heart'.
Is Cretinism due to a congenital lack of thyroid secretion?
Yes, cretinism is the condition caused by congenital lack of thyroid secretion. Neonatal thyroid testing is an important preventive strategy. Cretinism can be prevented by thyroid supplementation in patients with congenital hypothyroidism.
How do you know when it's time to try new medication for hypothyroidism?
Hypothyroidism causes symptoms that are very evident. As a result, you would know when the medication to treat it isn't effective. The symptoms would overlap and persevere over the condition.
What is neonatal NICU?
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, it's where premature babies are cared for by neonatal nurses.
How do you use neonatal in a short sentence?
Neonatal means newly born. The neonatal boy is one-hour old. Neonatal intensive care units save babies' lives.
When was Neonatal Network created?
Neonatal Network was created in 1981.
What is the definition of neonatal death?
Neonatal death is death of a newborn infant.
What is a neonatal nurses employment?
Neonatal nurse work with newborn infants.
