Vocal cord dysfunction: a review | SpringerLink
... chronic cough and VCD are different manifestations of a single underlying condition. They proposed a model of chronic cough and VCD on a continuum with pure cough at one end and pure VCD at the other with some combination of the two in the middle [13]. Patients with VCD are often misdiagnosed as hav ...
... chronic cough and VCD are different manifestations of a single underlying condition. They proposed a model of chronic cough and VCD on a continuum with pure cough at one end and pure VCD at the other with some combination of the two in the middle [13]. Patients with VCD are often misdiagnosed as hav ...
GUIDELINES FOR THE PRESCRIBING OF VITAMIN D IN ADULTS
... IU raises serum 25-OHD by 24nmol/L; vitamin D toxicity has only been observed with 25-OHD values above 500nmol/L. Few, if any, people have significant contra-indications to calciferol therapy and toxicity (hypercalcaemia) is very rare. Pre-existing hypercalcaemic disorders, generally hyperparathyroi ...
... IU raises serum 25-OHD by 24nmol/L; vitamin D toxicity has only been observed with 25-OHD values above 500nmol/L. Few, if any, people have significant contra-indications to calciferol therapy and toxicity (hypercalcaemia) is very rare. Pre-existing hypercalcaemic disorders, generally hyperparathyroi ...
Metformin and Vitamin B12 Deficiency
... be aware of the importance of early detection and treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency. Studies have shown that some symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency such as peripheral neuropathies are hard to diagnose and can be irreversible. Recovery of neurological symptoms may be observed within six months of ...
... be aware of the importance of early detection and treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency. Studies have shown that some symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency such as peripheral neuropathies are hard to diagnose and can be irreversible. Recovery of neurological symptoms may be observed within six months of ...
NEST Information Booklet for Professionals
... friends, job loss, road traffic and other accidents, earthquakes, relationship difficulties, and legal action. Many NES disorders do not start soon after a particular negative life event or experience. One small study in which patients were interviewed soon after seizures had first started, showed ...
... friends, job loss, road traffic and other accidents, earthquakes, relationship difficulties, and legal action. Many NES disorders do not start soon after a particular negative life event or experience. One small study in which patients were interviewed soon after seizures had first started, showed ...
The symptom of functional weakness: a controlled study of
... perceived duration of the illness; (iv) consequences—the patient’s perception of the seriousness and consequences of their illness; and (v) cure-control—how the patient feels they are able to control or recover from their illness. The IPQ presents 39 statements which patients rate on a five-point sc ...
... perceived duration of the illness; (iv) consequences—the patient’s perception of the seriousness and consequences of their illness; and (v) cure-control—how the patient feels they are able to control or recover from their illness. The IPQ presents 39 statements which patients rate on a five-point sc ...
THE DIFFERENTIATION OF PATIENTS WITH MPD OR DDNOS
... ing. Dissociative disorder patients differed significantly from patients in group III in the prevalence and severity of clear blocks of time missing and the occurrence of fugue states. Only a minority of the patients in group IV (26.3%) reported some memory difficulties. There was no qualitative dif ...
... ing. Dissociative disorder patients differed significantly from patients in group III in the prevalence and severity of clear blocks of time missing and the occurrence of fugue states. Only a minority of the patients in group IV (26.3%) reported some memory difficulties. There was no qualitative dif ...
Predominant Cerebellar Volume Loss as a Neuroradiologic Feature
... Here we report the neuroradiologic findings of predominant cerebellar volume loss in children with various mitochondrial disorders. METHODS: A retrospective analysis of the medical records of 400 consecutive patients referred for evaluation of mitochondrial encephalomyopathies was performed. In 113 ...
... Here we report the neuroradiologic findings of predominant cerebellar volume loss in children with various mitochondrial disorders. METHODS: A retrospective analysis of the medical records of 400 consecutive patients referred for evaluation of mitochondrial encephalomyopathies was performed. In 113 ...
Proposal - Dx Revision Watch
... immunologists and that findings would also be important for other neurological disorders, including multiple sclerosis. Attendees considered other terms used to describe the disease but rejected these as unsatisfactory. They agreed on "myalgic encephalomyelitis," omitting the prefix "benign" in resp ...
... immunologists and that findings would also be important for other neurological disorders, including multiple sclerosis. Attendees considered other terms used to describe the disease but rejected these as unsatisfactory. They agreed on "myalgic encephalomyelitis," omitting the prefix "benign" in resp ...
PANDAS - FACT, FICTION OR IN BETWEEN?
... disorders. And as that term implied, they believed that this was an autoimmune neuropsychiatric problem. This stemmed from the association of OCD and tics that had been seen also in Sydenham’s chorea. Indeed there had been prior reports of tics seen following group A strep infections and that the in ...
... disorders. And as that term implied, they believed that this was an autoimmune neuropsychiatric problem. This stemmed from the association of OCD and tics that had been seen also in Sydenham’s chorea. Indeed there had been prior reports of tics seen following group A strep infections and that the in ...
S Severe Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase Deficiency C
... signs of Angelman syndrome.57 Brain imaging typically shows abnormalities. Before MRI was available, CT scans were performed and often demonstrated dilated ventricles10,33,48 and cortical atrophy.23,48 When MRI became available, white matter abnormalities, such as demyelination, were more evident.46 ...
... signs of Angelman syndrome.57 Brain imaging typically shows abnormalities. Before MRI was available, CT scans were performed and often demonstrated dilated ventricles10,33,48 and cortical atrophy.23,48 When MRI became available, white matter abnormalities, such as demyelination, were more evident.46 ...
Vitamin K status in cystic fibrosis patients
... Abstract. Vitamin K belongs to the family of fat-soluble vitamins and plays an important role in hemostasis, bone metabolism and may affect cerebral sphingolipid synthesis. It is a cofactor necessary for posttranslational γ-carboxylation of glutamyl residues in selected proteins such as the osteocal ...
... Abstract. Vitamin K belongs to the family of fat-soluble vitamins and plays an important role in hemostasis, bone metabolism and may affect cerebral sphingolipid synthesis. It is a cofactor necessary for posttranslational γ-carboxylation of glutamyl residues in selected proteins such as the osteocal ...
Vitamin C, B1, B2 & B3
... paralysis of the lower legs Mental confusion/speech difficulties Vomiting and anorexia. ...
... paralysis of the lower legs Mental confusion/speech difficulties Vomiting and anorexia. ...
... disorders27: (1) they are often preceded by a sensation and an irresistible urge to move28; (2) they can be wilfully suppressed; and (3) they persist in all stages of sleep.29 We did not record our patient's eye movements during sleep but they were consistent with the first two features. It has been ...
Clinical Features of Functional Dyspepsia
... proper attention should be given to the history and physical examination. The nature of symptoms, their duration and frequency particularly with regard to their relationship to the duration of meals, the possible influence of dietary habits should be ascertained. Onset of symptoms can also occur aft ...
... proper attention should be given to the history and physical examination. The nature of symptoms, their duration and frequency particularly with regard to their relationship to the duration of meals, the possible influence of dietary habits should be ascertained. Onset of symptoms can also occur aft ...
Pick_et_al._Manuscript_text_with_all_tables
... A total lack of emotion was most often described during DS, during which patients reported not feeling anything at all. On the other hand, emotional reactions and experiences after DS were more common (statements 54-56), including frustration, tiredness, weeping, but also relief in some cases (see s ...
... A total lack of emotion was most often described during DS, during which patients reported not feeling anything at all. On the other hand, emotional reactions and experiences after DS were more common (statements 54-56), including frustration, tiredness, weeping, but also relief in some cases (see s ...
The treatment challenges of restless legs syndrome
... scale can be used to establish the severity of RLS, and subsequently the need for treatment12 as well as to monitor disease progression. A score of 1–10 represents mild, 11–20 moderate, 21–30 severe and 31–40 very severe disease. Although sudden remission of symptoms has been described; in most ca ...
... scale can be used to establish the severity of RLS, and subsequently the need for treatment12 as well as to monitor disease progression. A score of 1–10 represents mild, 11–20 moderate, 21–30 severe and 31–40 very severe disease. Although sudden remission of symptoms has been described; in most ca ...
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome:
... Importance of a Clinical Definition The Greek origin of syndrome is syn– together, and drome a track for running. One must determine the tracks of travel and observe the travel of a patient’s syndrome components. Because research definitions define a static collection of symptom entities, th ...
... Importance of a Clinical Definition The Greek origin of syndrome is syn– together, and drome a track for running. One must determine the tracks of travel and observe the travel of a patient’s syndrome components. Because research definitions define a static collection of symptom entities, th ...
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Clinical
... symptoms and had more variables that significantly differentiated them from the psychiatric comparison group than did the Fukuda et al. criteria. The findings do suggest that the Canadian criteria point to the potential utility in designating post-exertional malaise and fatigue, sleep dysfunction, p ...
... symptoms and had more variables that significantly differentiated them from the psychiatric comparison group than did the Fukuda et al. criteria. The findings do suggest that the Canadian criteria point to the potential utility in designating post-exertional malaise and fatigue, sleep dysfunction, p ...
vitamin_d_and_hiv - University of Washington
... • There is increased prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in HIV infected patients from malnutrition, malabsorption and certain antiretroviral agents • Screening is recommended in individuals at risk for deficiency– HIV infected patients on antiretroviral therapy, HIV infected patients with low BMD, o ...
... • There is increased prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in HIV infected patients from malnutrition, malabsorption and certain antiretroviral agents • Screening is recommended in individuals at risk for deficiency– HIV infected patients on antiretroviral therapy, HIV infected patients with low BMD, o ...
Tourette Syndrome - Canadian Psychological Association
... condition defined by swearing and outlandish symptoms. This is not at all true. In actual fact, the average case of TS tends to be quite mild. The diagnosis requires only one phonic tic or twitch (defined as a sudden, rapid, recurrent, nonrhythmic, stereotyped sound) and two motor tics or twitches ( ...
... condition defined by swearing and outlandish symptoms. This is not at all true. In actual fact, the average case of TS tends to be quite mild. The diagnosis requires only one phonic tic or twitch (defined as a sudden, rapid, recurrent, nonrhythmic, stereotyped sound) and two motor tics or twitches ( ...
Gulf War Illnesses: Causes and Treatments
... those found in GWI (7). This suggests that GWI is not a "new" syndrome; it is a CFS/ME/FMSlike disorder (2). Interestingly, patients with chronic illnesses that do not have evidence of chronic infections do not display as many signs and symptoms as GWI or CFS/ME/FMS (7). There are some differences b ...
... those found in GWI (7). This suggests that GWI is not a "new" syndrome; it is a CFS/ME/FMSlike disorder (2). Interestingly, patients with chronic illnesses that do not have evidence of chronic infections do not display as many signs and symptoms as GWI or CFS/ME/FMS (7). There are some differences b ...
Irritable bowel syndrome: An overview of diagnosis and pharmacologic treatment
... caused by psychological disturbance. At the same time, psychological disturbance is seen in at least 30% of IBS patients, and at an even higher rate among referral populations. Specifically, patients with IBS have an increased likelihood of having associated (as opposed to causal) anxiety disorders ...
... caused by psychological disturbance. At the same time, psychological disturbance is seen in at least 30% of IBS patients, and at an even higher rate among referral populations. Specifically, patients with IBS have an increased likelihood of having associated (as opposed to causal) anxiety disorders ...
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome:
... © Copyright 2005 by Carruthers B.M. and van de Sande M.I. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced, utilized, or transmitted in any form, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, microfilming, and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, or by any me ...
... © Copyright 2005 by Carruthers B.M. and van de Sande M.I. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced, utilized, or transmitted in any form, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, microfilming, and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, or by any me ...
Organic Mental Disorders as Hypothetical Pathogenetic Processes
... organic psychiatry usually reveals to the critical observer that it is only possible to a very limited extent to use diagnostic concepts tied to both specific etiology and specific symptomatology: patients with similar somatic causes of their mental disorders (for example, injury to the frontal lobe ...
... organic psychiatry usually reveals to the critical observer that it is only possible to a very limited extent to use diagnostic concepts tied to both specific etiology and specific symptomatology: patients with similar somatic causes of their mental disorders (for example, injury to the frontal lobe ...
Vitamin deficiency
... gums; rough, dry, scaly skin; decreased wound-healing rate, easy bruising; nosebleeds; and a decreased ability to ward off infection. A severe form of vitamin C deficiency is known as scurvy. ...
... gums; rough, dry, scaly skin; decreased wound-healing rate, easy bruising; nosebleeds; and a decreased ability to ward off infection. A severe form of vitamin C deficiency is known as scurvy. ...
Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome
Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome (WKS), also called wet brain, Korsakoff's psychosis, and alcoholic encephalopathy, is the combined presence of Wernicke's encephalopathy (WE) and Korsakoff's syndrome. Due to the close relationship between these two disorders, patients suffering from both are usually diagnosed with WKS, as a single syndrome. It is a manifestation of thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency, a spectrum of disorders which also encompasses beriberi, Wernicke's encephalopathy, and Korsakoff's psychosis. These disorders may manifest concurrently or separately. WKS is usually secondary to alcohol abuse. It mainly causes vision changes, ataxia and impaired memory.Wernicke's encephalopathy and WKS is most commonly seen in alcoholic patients, and only 20% of cases are identified before death. This failure in diagnosis of WE and thus treatment of the disease leads to death in approximately 20% of cases, while 75% are left with permanent brain damage associated with WKS. Of those affected, 25% require long-term institutionalization in order to receive effective care.