Dialysis Disequilibrium Syndrome and Severe Metabolic Acidosis: A Fatal Case.

Dialysis disequilibrium syndrome (DDS) is a rare but potentially fatal complication of renal replacement therapy, typically characterized by cerebral edema and often precipitated by the rapid correction of severe azotemia. Clinical symptoms are often non-specific, and, in some cases, the condition can be fatal. While the role of azotemia in DDS is well established, alternative mechanisms, such as the brain acidosis paradox, have also been proposed.

Prospective Analysis Comparing the Asthma Control Test (ACT) to the New Subjective Asthma Questionnaire (SAQ-1) for Assessing Asthma Control.

Background Asthma affects millions of patients worldwide. The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) emphasizes the need for individualized treatment based on symptoms and risk of exacerbations. The Asthma Control Test (ACT) is a well-validated tool and considered standard-of-care for assessing asthma control.