... ABSTRACT: Increased airway responsiveness (AR) is frequently associated with bronchiectasis. Roxithromycin is a new semisynthetic macrolide antibiotic that also has anti-inflammatory activities. This study was designed to see whether roxithromycin could favourably alter the degree of AR in patients ...
coccidioidomycosis (valley fever): a re
... component in the spherule outer wall material is a single glycoprotein known as SOWgp. This glycoprotein stimulates antibody-mediated and cellular immune responses in patients infected with Coccidioides. Although an immune response to the pathogen is critical in recovery from infection, extensive cl ...
... component in the spherule outer wall material is a single glycoprotein known as SOWgp. This glycoprotein stimulates antibody-mediated and cellular immune responses in patients infected with Coccidioides. Although an immune response to the pathogen is critical in recovery from infection, extensive cl ...
O A RIGINAL RTICLES
... Charles Feldman, MB BCh, PhD Medical Research Council Unit for Inflammation and Immunity, Department of Immunology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, and Tshwane Academic Division of the National Health Laboratory Service Ronald Anderson, PhD ...
... Charles Feldman, MB BCh, PhD Medical Research Council Unit for Inflammation and Immunity, Department of Immunology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, and Tshwane Academic Division of the National Health Laboratory Service Ronald Anderson, PhD ...
Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Global
... An understanding of the impact of COPD on an individual patient combines the symptomatic assessment with the patient’s spirometric classification and/or risk of exacerbations. The “ABCD” assessment tool of the 2011 GOLD update was a major advancement from the simple spirometric grading system of the ...
... An understanding of the impact of COPD on an individual patient combines the symptomatic assessment with the patient’s spirometric classification and/or risk of exacerbations. The “ABCD” assessment tool of the 2011 GOLD update was a major advancement from the simple spirometric grading system of the ...
CDISC Clinical Research Glossary
... to which a drug is absorbed or is otherwise available to the treatment site in the body. bioequivalence. Scientific basis on which drugs with the same active ingredient(s) are compared. NOTE: To be considered bioequivalent, the bioavailability of two products must not differ significantly when the t ...
... to which a drug is absorbed or is otherwise available to the treatment site in the body. bioequivalence. Scientific basis on which drugs with the same active ingredient(s) are compared. NOTE: To be considered bioequivalent, the bioavailability of two products must not differ significantly when the t ...
HEE Cosmetic publication part one
... regardless of previous training and professional background, ranging from doctors and dentists and other regulated health professionals to those with a beauty therapy background. This is on the basis that patient safety can only be assured if delivery of cosmetic procedures is carried out by practit ...
... regardless of previous training and professional background, ranging from doctors and dentists and other regulated health professionals to those with a beauty therapy background. This is on the basis that patient safety can only be assured if delivery of cosmetic procedures is carried out by practit ...
ASTRAZENECA PLC (Form: 6-K, Received: 04/24
... factors across cardiovascular disease, diabetes and chronic kidney disease indications. The patient-centric approach is reinforced by science-led life-cycle management programmes and technologies, including early research into regenerative methods. Brilinta/Brilique On 14 March 2015 AstraZeneca anno ...
... factors across cardiovascular disease, diabetes and chronic kidney disease indications. The patient-centric approach is reinforced by science-led life-cycle management programmes and technologies, including early research into regenerative methods. Brilinta/Brilique On 14 March 2015 AstraZeneca anno ...
Drug-Induced Immune Thrombocytopenia
... A recently proposed model aimed at reconciling several of these hypotheses37 suggests that drug-dependent antibodies are derived from a pool of naturally occurring antibodies with weak affinity for self antigens,38 residing in this case on certain platelet membrane glycoproteins. According to this m ...
... A recently proposed model aimed at reconciling several of these hypotheses37 suggests that drug-dependent antibodies are derived from a pool of naturally occurring antibodies with weak affinity for self antigens,38 residing in this case on certain platelet membrane glycoproteins. According to this m ...
economics TB Drug Development t he o f
... allow public health agencies to redirect their scarce resources away from the costly and labourintensive observed treatment and toward, for example, buying more drugs. This report not only provides key information on the global burden of TB today and over this decade, but also outlines the potential ...
... allow public health agencies to redirect their scarce resources away from the costly and labourintensive observed treatment and toward, for example, buying more drugs. This report not only provides key information on the global burden of TB today and over this decade, but also outlines the potential ...
American Thoracic Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Diagnosis and Treatment International Consensus Statement A
... IPF usually presents insidiously, with the gradual onset of a nonproductive cough and dyspnea. Dyspnea is usually the most prominent and disabling symptom. It is usually progressive and in most patients it is reported to have been present for > 6 mo before presentation. Patients may also complain of ...
... IPF usually presents insidiously, with the gradual onset of a nonproductive cough and dyspnea. Dyspnea is usually the most prominent and disabling symptom. It is usually progressive and in most patients it is reported to have been present for > 6 mo before presentation. Patients may also complain of ...
Drug-Induced Immune Thrombocytopenia
... A recently proposed model aimed at reconciling several of these hypotheses37 suggests that drug-dependent antibodies are derived from a pool of naturally occurring antibodies with weak affinity for self antigens,38 residing in this case on certain platelet membrane glycoproteins. According to this m ...
... A recently proposed model aimed at reconciling several of these hypotheses37 suggests that drug-dependent antibodies are derived from a pool of naturally occurring antibodies with weak affinity for self antigens,38 residing in this case on certain platelet membrane glycoproteins. According to this m ...
mycobacterium chelonei keratitis: a case report and review
... The atypical mycobacterium M, che/onei was first identi fied by Freidmann in 1903 when he cultured AAFB from two Berlin Zoo sea turtles (Che/ona corticata) which had developed pulmonary disease. Distribution of the organ ism within the environment remains unknown, Ib but it was tirst recognised as ...
... The atypical mycobacterium M, che/onei was first identi fied by Freidmann in 1903 when he cultured AAFB from two Berlin Zoo sea turtles (Che/ona corticata) which had developed pulmonary disease. Distribution of the organ ism within the environment remains unknown, Ib but it was tirst recognised as ...
ALTA Protocol - ARDS Network
... Safety: The number of adverse events, including the proportion of patients in whom study drug was reduced in dosage and/or prematurely discontinued because of arrhythmia or other adverse events, will be evaluated in the first 100-120 patients to examine the response to the 5 mg albuterol dosing comp ...
... Safety: The number of adverse events, including the proportion of patients in whom study drug was reduced in dosage and/or prematurely discontinued because of arrhythmia or other adverse events, will be evaluated in the first 100-120 patients to examine the response to the 5 mg albuterol dosing comp ...
Understanding Amyloidosis A guide for patients and families
... reasons) or hereditary (occurs due to a faulty gene passed on within families). It can be localised (amyloid protein produced and deposited only in one small area of the body), or systemic (amyloid protein circulates in the blood and deposits in one or several organs of the body). Amyloidosis is not ...
... reasons) or hereditary (occurs due to a faulty gene passed on within families). It can be localised (amyloid protein produced and deposited only in one small area of the body), or systemic (amyloid protein circulates in the blood and deposits in one or several organs of the body). Amyloidosis is not ...
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... Nompleggi and Bonkovsky, 1994). In a study by Weber and Reiser (1982), it was shown that these patients need protein intakes in the region of 70100 g daily to ensure positive nitrogen balance. It is also likely that their daily energy requirements are increased, but this has not been documented, to ...
... Nompleggi and Bonkovsky, 1994). In a study by Weber and Reiser (1982), it was shown that these patients need protein intakes in the region of 70100 g daily to ensure positive nitrogen balance. It is also likely that their daily energy requirements are increased, but this has not been documented, to ...
MANAGEMENT OF POWDERY MILDEW DISEASE OF RAMBUTAN
... Thin white colour mycelia were observed on less than 50% fruits and fruits did not become shriveled or blackened of sulphur applied treatment (Table 2). Singh and Prithiviraj (1997) also revealed that application of neem formulation was more effective in controlling mildew disease when applied befor ...
... Thin white colour mycelia were observed on less than 50% fruits and fruits did not become shriveled or blackened of sulphur applied treatment (Table 2). Singh and Prithiviraj (1997) also revealed that application of neem formulation was more effective in controlling mildew disease when applied befor ...
Vaginitis
... candidiasis. About half of those infected experience more than one episode, and some patients suffer relapse and recurrence over a period of many years. Five percent of women with vulvovaginal candidiasis will develop recurrent episodes. Candida albicans most often causes infections in the United St ...
... candidiasis. About half of those infected experience more than one episode, and some patients suffer relapse and recurrence over a period of many years. Five percent of women with vulvovaginal candidiasis will develop recurrent episodes. Candida albicans most often causes infections in the United St ...
... compared to biochemical tests, platelet count and two fibrosis biomarkers: hyaluronic acid (HA) and YKL-40. Univariate and logistic regression analyses determined independent pre- dictors of fibrotic, inflammatory, and fatty changes. Biomarkers were evaluated for ability to diěerentiate between severe ...
Tracks
... skills (see http://www.jhsph.edu/welchcenter for more information): * Welch Center Research Seminar (Journal Club): Students and faculty critically review recent publications focusing on cardiovascular disease and clinical epidemiology. Registration for two terms as course 340.871 is required (four ...
... skills (see http://www.jhsph.edu/welchcenter for more information): * Welch Center Research Seminar (Journal Club): Students and faculty critically review recent publications focusing on cardiovascular disease and clinical epidemiology. Registration for two terms as course 340.871 is required (four ...
Glaucoma: Clinical Pearls for Challenging Cases
... MIOTICS are a theoretical drug of choice in PG because of the mechanics: – Lifting the peripheral iris iris off the zonules – However their ocular side effects limit their success: » Low % (0.5) Pilocarpine solution ...
... MIOTICS are a theoretical drug of choice in PG because of the mechanics: – Lifting the peripheral iris iris off the zonules – However their ocular side effects limit their success: » Low % (0.5) Pilocarpine solution ...
address editor in chief co-editors secretary editorial board
... anomaly in distal gut motility [1]. The intrinsic innervation of the gut wall is derived from neurons that are located entirely within the intramural ganglionic plexuses. There are two kinds of plexuses: myenteric (or Auerbach’s) which lays within the muscularis externa between the circular and the ...
... anomaly in distal gut motility [1]. The intrinsic innervation of the gut wall is derived from neurons that are located entirely within the intramural ganglionic plexuses. There are two kinds of plexuses: myenteric (or Auerbach’s) which lays within the muscularis externa between the circular and the ...
Guidelines for the ManaGeMent of Gastrointestinal stroMal tuMours
... • PET-CT may be useful for monitoring response to therapy, emerging resistance and where there is diagnostic uncertainty on CT scans, but is not a substitute for contrast-enhanced CT scanning ...
... • PET-CT may be useful for monitoring response to therapy, emerging resistance and where there is diagnostic uncertainty on CT scans, but is not a substitute for contrast-enhanced CT scanning ...
Treatment of Patients With Alzheimer`s Disease and Other Dementias
... interests for the period January 2003 to December 2006: Dr. Rabins has received speaking fees from Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Janssen, Eli Lilly and Company, Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Blacker reports no competing interests. Dr. Rovner has served on speakers bureaus for P ...
... interests for the period January 2003 to December 2006: Dr. Rabins has received speaking fees from Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Janssen, Eli Lilly and Company, Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Blacker reports no competing interests. Dr. Rovner has served on speakers bureaus for P ...
Treatment for LTBI in contacts of MDR-TB patients - CAP-TB
... However, the appropriate management of infected MDR-TB contacts is less clear. INH and RMP, the standard treatment for drug-susceptible latent tuberculous infection (LTBI), are likely ineffective against MDR-TB strains. To prevent progression to TB disease, several experts recommend that persons wit ...
... However, the appropriate management of infected MDR-TB contacts is less clear. INH and RMP, the standard treatment for drug-susceptible latent tuberculous infection (LTBI), are likely ineffective against MDR-TB strains. To prevent progression to TB disease, several experts recommend that persons wit ...
2002 Guidelines for the Use of Antimicrobial
... routine cultures of samples from the anterior nares, oropharynx, urine, and rectum, when lesions or disease processes are absent. However, for infection-control purposes, culture of anterior nasal samples can reveal colonization with methicillinresistant Staphylococcus aureus, penicillin-resistant p ...
... routine cultures of samples from the anterior nares, oropharynx, urine, and rectum, when lesions or disease processes are absent. However, for infection-control purposes, culture of anterior nasal samples can reveal colonization with methicillinresistant Staphylococcus aureus, penicillin-resistant p ...