Additional papers on radiofrequency ablation of the soft palate for
... This may be combined with other techniques (such as removal of the uvula or tonsillectomy) to reduce airflow obstruction and vibration in the airway. The procedure is usually done under local anaesthesia in outpatients. An electrode delivery device is introduced into the mouth and directed upwards t ...
... This may be combined with other techniques (such as removal of the uvula or tonsillectomy) to reduce airflow obstruction and vibration in the airway. The procedure is usually done under local anaesthesia in outpatients. An electrode delivery device is introduced into the mouth and directed upwards t ...
Impaired expression of Toll-like receptor 2 in nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease Y.J. Ryu*
... predisposes otherwise healthy subjects to NTM lung disease is not clear. A few studies that have compared the immune activation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells from NTM patients and healthy controls [17, 18] have shown that patients produce lower concentrations of IL-12 and TNF-a and higher co ...
... predisposes otherwise healthy subjects to NTM lung disease is not clear. A few studies that have compared the immune activation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells from NTM patients and healthy controls [17, 18] have shown that patients produce lower concentrations of IL-12 and TNF-a and higher co ...
Goals of asthma treatment: how high should we go? EDITORIAL H.K. Reddel
... deal with such fears by using lower doses than those prescribed or by taking medication "holidays", in order to maintain effectiveness for when it is needed. Such attitudes may contribute to the disparity between what can be achieved in a clinical trial environment, such as in the GOAL study [2], an ...
... deal with such fears by using lower doses than those prescribed or by taking medication "holidays", in order to maintain effectiveness for when it is needed. Such attitudes may contribute to the disparity between what can be achieved in a clinical trial environment, such as in the GOAL study [2], an ...
Guidelines — Adult Care | CF Foundation
... care among specialists and primary care practitioners; and (4) support quality of life and independence for each patient. Frequent patient contact with the Center is necessary to accomplish these objectives. In general, quarterly visits are sufficient, although some patients with special needs or ad ...
... care among specialists and primary care practitioners; and (4) support quality of life and independence for each patient. Frequent patient contact with the Center is necessary to accomplish these objectives. In general, quarterly visits are sufficient, although some patients with special needs or ad ...
Evidence-Based Geriatric Medicine-2012-CD
... growing proportion of people aged 65 and older and these people will have many more years of life after attaining age 65. This situation is not unique to western countries; many developing countries will grow old before they get rich. For example, in 2000, 7% of China’s population was ≥ 65 years old ...
... growing proportion of people aged 65 and older and these people will have many more years of life after attaining age 65. This situation is not unique to western countries; many developing countries will grow old before they get rich. For example, in 2000, 7% of China’s population was ≥ 65 years old ...
Antibacterial therapy of adult patients with Sepsis
... There are few data on polymicrobial sepsis in the Netherlands; 13% and 23 % is being reported in two studies (8, 45). Most Dutch studies were conducted in patients with nosocomial bloodstream infections (42-45). Only one study made a distinction between communityacquired and nosocomial blood stream ...
... There are few data on polymicrobial sepsis in the Netherlands; 13% and 23 % is being reported in two studies (8, 45). Most Dutch studies were conducted in patients with nosocomial bloodstream infections (42-45). Only one study made a distinction between communityacquired and nosocomial blood stream ...
Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome: An Evidence-Based Review
... For all minerals and vitamins well-designed randomized controlled trials are necessary to establish their efficacy as a treatment for RLS. Other Exercise is investigational in reducing RLS symptoms.52 It may be difficult for those in a deconditioned state to embark upon an exercise program. External ...
... For all minerals and vitamins well-designed randomized controlled trials are necessary to establish their efficacy as a treatment for RLS. Other Exercise is investigational in reducing RLS symptoms.52 It may be difficult for those in a deconditioned state to embark upon an exercise program. External ...
Cutaneous Disseminated and Extracutaneous Sporotrichosis
... mellitus [3,4,45], steroid treatment [2,3,46], transplanted patients [47,48] pregnancy [3,49] (although may be considered immunocompetent), malnutrition [3,4] and exceptional cases are reported for immunocompetent patients [49–52]. In the particular case of pregnant patients, some authors do not con ...
... mellitus [3,4,45], steroid treatment [2,3,46], transplanted patients [47,48] pregnancy [3,49] (although may be considered immunocompetent), malnutrition [3,4] and exceptional cases are reported for immunocompetent patients [49–52]. In the particular case of pregnant patients, some authors do not con ...
Pediatric Myocarditis Brochure
... Although many children recover from mild myocarditis with no consequences, severe myocarditis is responsible for significant morbidity and mortality in children worldwide. Children presenting with fulminant myocarditis are more likely to achieve a complete recovery if they survive the acute illness. ...
... Although many children recover from mild myocarditis with no consequences, severe myocarditis is responsible for significant morbidity and mortality in children worldwide. Children presenting with fulminant myocarditis are more likely to achieve a complete recovery if they survive the acute illness. ...
UH Neurological Institute Journal
... supported the principle that ABI, when combined with lipreading, improves sentence recognition, but very few ABI users will develop meaningful open-set speech with the ABI input alone.17 It is also important to recognize that ABI users continue to improve their function years after using the device. ...
... supported the principle that ABI, when combined with lipreading, improves sentence recognition, but very few ABI users will develop meaningful open-set speech with the ABI input alone.17 It is also important to recognize that ABI users continue to improve their function years after using the device. ...
Treatment of tuberculosis - World Health Organization
... The World Health Organization’s Stop TB Department has prepared this fourth edition of Treatment of tuberculosis: guidelines, adhering fully to the new WHO process for evidence-based guidelines. Several important recommendations are being promoted in this new edition. First, the recommendation to di ...
... The World Health Organization’s Stop TB Department has prepared this fourth edition of Treatment of tuberculosis: guidelines, adhering fully to the new WHO process for evidence-based guidelines. Several important recommendations are being promoted in this new edition. First, the recommendation to di ...
Procarbazine - BC Cancer Agency
... Refer to protocol by which patient is being treated. Numerous dosing schedules exist and depend on disease, response, and concomitant therapy. Guidelines for dosing also include consideration of absolute neutrophil count (ANC). Dosage may be reduced, delayed or discontinued in patients with bone mar ...
... Refer to protocol by which patient is being treated. Numerous dosing schedules exist and depend on disease, response, and concomitant therapy. Guidelines for dosing also include consideration of absolute neutrophil count (ANC). Dosage may be reduced, delayed or discontinued in patients with bone mar ...
Treatment of gastroparesis - American Neurogastroenterology and
... drug therapy. Although in most cases, rigorous investigations have not assessed therapeutic responses as a function of symptom severity, a number of basic recommendations can be made. For mild symptoms (grade 1), dietary modifications should be tried. When possible, patients should avoid the use of m ...
... drug therapy. Although in most cases, rigorous investigations have not assessed therapeutic responses as a function of symptom severity, a number of basic recommendations can be made. For mild symptoms (grade 1), dietary modifications should be tried. When possible, patients should avoid the use of m ...
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... during the evaluation of infertility or prostate cancer. The clinical significance of category IV prostatitis is unknown and it is often left untreated. Category III prostatitis is called chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). It is characterized by pelvic pain for more than 3 o ...
... during the evaluation of infertility or prostate cancer. The clinical significance of category IV prostatitis is unknown and it is often left untreated. Category III prostatitis is called chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). It is characterized by pelvic pain for more than 3 o ...
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
... Statement of Intent These guidelines are not intended to serve as a standard of medical care. Standards of medical care are determined on the basis of all clinical data available for an individual case and are subject to change as scientific knowledge advances and patterns of care evolve. The conten ...
... Statement of Intent These guidelines are not intended to serve as a standard of medical care. Standards of medical care are determined on the basis of all clinical data available for an individual case and are subject to change as scientific knowledge advances and patterns of care evolve. The conten ...
Nerve Fiber Density Testing - 11/13
... patients. These results indicate that most of the patients evaluated showed IENF of less than 7.63 together with either abnormal spontaneous or evoked pain (clinical examination) or abnormal thermal thresholds (QST). The authors of this study recommended a new diagnostic “gold standard” based on the ...
... patients. These results indicate that most of the patients evaluated showed IENF of less than 7.63 together with either abnormal spontaneous or evoked pain (clinical examination) or abnormal thermal thresholds (QST). The authors of this study recommended a new diagnostic “gold standard” based on the ...
MINIREVIEW Mounting Evidence for Vitamin D - Direct-MS
... women in the United States today (1). Despite their relatively high prevalence rate, the etiology and pathogenesis of most autoimmune disorders remain unknown, and cures remain elusive. To cure an autoimmune disorder, one would need to eradicate either the self-antigen or the immune cells responsibl ...
... women in the United States today (1). Despite their relatively high prevalence rate, the etiology and pathogenesis of most autoimmune disorders remain unknown, and cures remain elusive. To cure an autoimmune disorder, one would need to eradicate either the self-antigen or the immune cells responsibl ...
Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
... intramuscle injections can originate or exacerbate the inflammatory process of FOP, which precedes heterotopic ossification.3 Most patients with FOP are often misdiagnosed as having other soft tissue diseases before heterotopic ossification begins.15 Unfortunately, children with FOP frequently under ...
... intramuscle injections can originate or exacerbate the inflammatory process of FOP, which precedes heterotopic ossification.3 Most patients with FOP are often misdiagnosed as having other soft tissue diseases before heterotopic ossification begins.15 Unfortunately, children with FOP frequently under ...
Peer-reviewed Article PDF - e
... which appears to be very important with this type of therapy, just as in rheumatic fever. The lengthy administration is likely necessary due to the aforementioned internalization of the organism or the presence of the biofilms. The penicillin would be present and bactericidal when the organism exter ...
... which appears to be very important with this type of therapy, just as in rheumatic fever. The lengthy administration is likely necessary due to the aforementioned internalization of the organism or the presence of the biofilms. The penicillin would be present and bactericidal when the organism exter ...
hypothyroidism
... Then Monthly for 6m Then 2-3monthlyfor 2 years The dose of levothyroxine on a weight basis gradually decreases with age to 4µgm/Kg in children & 2µgm/Kg in adult ...
... Then Monthly for 6m Then 2-3monthlyfor 2 years The dose of levothyroxine on a weight basis gradually decreases with age to 4µgm/Kg in children & 2µgm/Kg in adult ...
Product Information: Digoxin-specific antibody fragment f(Ab) (ovine)
... There is no data on the use of DIGIFAB in pregnant women. The use of DIGIFAB should be considered only if the expected clinical benefit of treatment to the mother outweighs any possible risk to the developing fetus. Category B2: Drugs which have been taken by only a limited number of pregnant women ...
... There is no data on the use of DIGIFAB in pregnant women. The use of DIGIFAB should be considered only if the expected clinical benefit of treatment to the mother outweighs any possible risk to the developing fetus. Category B2: Drugs which have been taken by only a limited number of pregnant women ...
Aids for Cessation - WSU College of Nursing
... Nicotine in cartridges is depleted after about 20 minutes of active puffing ...
... Nicotine in cartridges is depleted after about 20 minutes of active puffing ...
Management of multiple sclerosis
Several therapies for multiple sclerosis (MS) exist, although there is no known cure. Multiple sclerosis is a chronic inflammatory demyelinating disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS).The most common initial course of the disease is the relapsing-remitting subtype, which is characterized by unpredictable attacks (relapses) followed by periods of relative remission with no new signs of disease activity. After some years, many of the people who have this subtype begin to experience neurologic decline without acute relapses. When this happens it is called secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. Other, less common, courses of the disease are the primary progressive (decline from the beginning without attacks) and the progressive-relapsing (steady neurologic decline and superimposed attacks). Different therapies are used for patients experiencing acute attacks, for patients who have the relapsing-remitting subtype, for patients who have the progressive subtypes, for patients without a diagnosis of MS who have a demyelinating event, and for managing the various consequences of MS.The primary aims of therapy are returning function after an attack, preventing new attacks, and preventing disability. As with any medical treatment, medications used in the management of MS may have several adverse effects, and many possible therapies are still under investigation. At the same time different alternative treatments are pursued by many patients, despite the paucity of supporting, comparable, replicated scientific study.This article focuses on therapies for standard MS; borderline forms of MS have particular treatments that are excluded.