Biomedical subjects

M Kitchell

Publications and source records attributed to M Kitchell.

3 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed1978

Intrauterine fetal transfusion, 1965-1976, with an assessment of the surviving children.

The need for IUT in the management of Rh hemolytic disease is likely to continue in the foreseeable future. Recent reports have been skeptical about the success of this procedure and the quality of the surviving infants. Of 84 fetuses who received 134 IUT's, over all, 35.7 per cent survived; 48.3 per cent of the nonhydropic group survived. Fifteen of the 23 survivors between 3 and 11 years of age received intellectual, academic, behavioral, health, and developmental evaluations. When compared to sibling and high-risk control groups, the study children showed no significant differences in intelligence quotients, arithmetic achievements, or reading achievements; their school performance is acceptable and none is presenting significant behavioral problems. Except for an excessive number of umbilical and inguinal hernias, there were no physical abnormalities that could be directly related to IUT.

Amniocentesis↗

PubMed1978

Bromide intoxication in the elderly.

Four patients with dysfunction of the central nervous system secondary to bromide intoxication are reported. Three of them were referred because of symptoms of "senility," which appeared to preclude further independent living. After diagnosis and treatment of the bromism, they were able to continue living at home. The development of bromide toxicity with relatively low serum bromide levels in the elderly is discussed. The importance of a home visit to establish the diagnosis of drug-induced cognitive dysfunction is emphasized.

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PubMed1977

Outcome at ages 1, 3, and 5 years of children born to diabetic women.

A prospective study of infants born to women with diabetes mellitus is reported. The children were examined at birth and followed at 1, 3, and 5 years of age. Medical and psychological information was obtained through follow-up examinations. Intrauterine growth was atypical and there was an increase in neonatal problems and congenital malformations. There was an increased incidence of intellectual delay at 3 and 5 years of age. The presence of acetone in the urine during pregnancy had a significant, adverse effect on intellectual status of the offspring at 5 years of age. Birth weight was negatively related to intellectual status at both 3 and 5 years of age.

Acetone↗