Developing a deeper insight into reproductive biomarkers / 대한생식의학회지

The development of biomarkers of reproductive medicine is still in its infancy because many black boxes are still present in reproductive medicine. Novel approaches to human infertility diagnostics and treatment must be developed because reproductive medicine has lagged behind in the implementation of biomarkers in clinical medicine. Despite the dearth of the available literature, the current rapid pace of publications suggests that this gap will soon be filled therefore; this review is a précis of the research that has been done so far and will provide a basis for the development of biomarkers in reproductive medicine.

Severe intravascular haemolysis due to Brown Recluse Spider bite: a life threatening but treatable condition

A 44-year-old male gardener presented with fever, vomiting andnecrotic sloughing skin following a sting by an insect while removing dead leaves from palm trees. On day 3 of his hospital stay he developed jaundice and severe Coomb's-positive haemolytic anaemia. He continued to deteriorate despite intensive treatment with intravenous fluids replacement, blood transfusion and antibiotics. He eventually made an excellent recovery with high dose intravenous steroids

Ibn'Sina rounds

We continue these excerpts from the case records of Dr Abubakr, current resident to that august, testy and infinitely wise consultant physician, Dr Ibn'Sina. The Ibn'Sina Rounds are presentations of actual clinical situations with a moral and teaching value