Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to R E Sinclair.
Tuberculosis rarely presents in the neonatal period. Though treatable, it may be fatal despite modern treatment. The diagnosis of congenital tuberculosis should be considered in any neonate with pneumonia that fails to respond to conventional treatment, particularly in a child from an ethnic or socioeconomic environment where tuberculosis is prevalent.
Heat injury is a threat to athletes performing in a hot, humid environment. High metabolic rate, dehydration, and hidromeiosis all interfere with regulation of core body temperature and compromise athletic performance. Precautions can be taken to prepare athletes for these adverse conditions and to minimize potentially serious consequences. Physicians working closely with coaching staffs and athletes can establish a sound medical program aimed at prevention of heat-related injuries and, when injury does occur, at immediate, decisive management.