Hodgkin Disease
... resistant to therapy. Such an estimate is important for treatment planning. In addition, it can help identify patients who would potentially benefit from participating in clinical trials that seek to either minimize therapy in low-risk patients or intensify therapy in high-risk patients. In patients ...
... resistant to therapy. Such an estimate is important for treatment planning. In addition, it can help identify patients who would potentially benefit from participating in clinical trials that seek to either minimize therapy in low-risk patients or intensify therapy in high-risk patients. In patients ...
gingival enlargement
... • CO2 or argon-laser surgery has been proposed as surgical treatment of gingival overgrowth because of decreased surgical time and rapid post-operative haemostasis. ...
... • CO2 or argon-laser surgery has been proposed as surgical treatment of gingival overgrowth because of decreased surgical time and rapid post-operative haemostasis. ...
Consensus document for the detection and management of chronic
... measurement of serum creatinine. The equations most used are those of the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease study (MDRD-4 or MDRD-IDMS),8 in accordance with whether the method used by the laboratory to measure serum creatinine is traceable or not (Table 2) in the isotope dilution mass ...
... measurement of serum creatinine. The equations most used are those of the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease study (MDRD-4 or MDRD-IDMS),8 in accordance with whether the method used by the laboratory to measure serum creatinine is traceable or not (Table 2) in the isotope dilution mass ...
Current Clinical Strategies
... 1. Long-term use of beta-blockers in patients with end-stage HF may improve LV function and increase survival. The mechanisms responsible for this beneficial effect may derive from opposition to the toxic effects of persistent catecholamine secretion. 2. Carvedilol (Coreg) is the only betablocker th ...
... 1. Long-term use of beta-blockers in patients with end-stage HF may improve LV function and increase survival. The mechanisms responsible for this beneficial effect may derive from opposition to the toxic effects of persistent catecholamine secretion. 2. Carvedilol (Coreg) is the only betablocker th ...
Anaphylactic and Anaphylactoid Reactions in the Surgical
... an allergic or adverse reaction, clinicians must be ready to manage patients in this perioperative environment. The most life-threatening form of an allergic reaction is anaphylaxis, however, the clinical presentation of anaphylaxis may represent different immune and nonimmune responses.1 There is c ...
... an allergic or adverse reaction, clinicians must be ready to manage patients in this perioperative environment. The most life-threatening form of an allergic reaction is anaphylaxis, however, the clinical presentation of anaphylaxis may represent different immune and nonimmune responses.1 There is c ...
product monograph
... Seizures and other CNS (Central Nervous System) adverse experiences have been reported during treatment with INVANZ®. These experiences have occurred most commonly in patients with CNS disorders (e.g., brain lesions or history of seizures) and/or compromised renal function (see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTI ...
... Seizures and other CNS (Central Nervous System) adverse experiences have been reported during treatment with INVANZ®. These experiences have occurred most commonly in patients with CNS disorders (e.g., brain lesions or history of seizures) and/or compromised renal function (see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTI ...
Podiatric Medical Review 2013 - New York College of Podiatric
... Dear Fellow Students and Future Colleagues, It was only two years ago when the wheels began to turn for the possible revival of the journal after a decade in hiatus. Thanks to the resilient efforts of the previous editor in chief, Adisa Mujkic, along with co-editors and faculty, the rebirth of the P ...
... Dear Fellow Students and Future Colleagues, It was only two years ago when the wheels began to turn for the possible revival of the journal after a decade in hiatus. Thanks to the resilient efforts of the previous editor in chief, Adisa Mujkic, along with co-editors and faculty, the rebirth of the P ...
Treating Opportunistic Infections Among HIV
... delaying ART until retinitis is controlled CMV replication usually controlled 1-2 weeks after start of CMV therapy Weigh brief delay in ART initiation against risk of other OIs Most experts would not delay ART for more than 2 weeks after starting CMV therapy for retinitis or other CMV end-orga ...
... delaying ART until retinitis is controlled CMV replication usually controlled 1-2 weeks after start of CMV therapy Weigh brief delay in ART initiation against risk of other OIs Most experts would not delay ART for more than 2 weeks after starting CMV therapy for retinitis or other CMV end-orga ...
Allergic Fungal Sinusitis
... fungal sinusitis. Many of these patients have had multiple sinus operations before the correct diagnosis is made.1 Diagnostic Features of AFS AFS can be distinguished clinically, histopathologically, and prognostically from other forms of chronic fungal sinusitis. There are 3 forms of invasive funga ...
... fungal sinusitis. Many of these patients have had multiple sinus operations before the correct diagnosis is made.1 Diagnostic Features of AFS AFS can be distinguished clinically, histopathologically, and prognostically from other forms of chronic fungal sinusitis. There are 3 forms of invasive funga ...
Therapeutic Management in Patients with Renal
... (7–9), heparin (7,9), -blockers (8), and thrombolysis (8,9). Patients with CKD are also less likely to undergo coronary angiography in the acute setting (7,8,10). In patients who are discharged from the hospital after an acute coronary syndrome (ACS), the use of cardioprotective drugs seems to vary ...
... (7–9), heparin (7,9), -blockers (8), and thrombolysis (8,9). Patients with CKD are also less likely to undergo coronary angiography in the acute setting (7,8,10). In patients who are discharged from the hospital after an acute coronary syndrome (ACS), the use of cardioprotective drugs seems to vary ...
Atypical Arteritis in Internal Carotid Arteries: A Novel Concept of
... vasculitis with a primary lesion in the ICA.2 However, tuberculosis was not evident in the present case. Cerebral infarction is an accepted diagnostic marker of TAK.3 Although intracranial artery lesions are rare complications, the presence of such lesions has been observed previously using angiogra ...
... vasculitis with a primary lesion in the ICA.2 However, tuberculosis was not evident in the present case. Cerebral infarction is an accepted diagnostic marker of TAK.3 Although intracranial artery lesions are rare complications, the presence of such lesions has been observed previously using angiogra ...
Prophylaxis Versus Placebo Treatment for Infective and
... whereas events such as swelling and traumatic ulcers evaluated in our study were not considered as such. By choosing to exclude these other inflammatory/ infectious categories, the incidence of alveolitis and drainage of purulent material had an incidence of 7.35%, a rate lower than the previously r ...
... whereas events such as swelling and traumatic ulcers evaluated in our study were not considered as such. By choosing to exclude these other inflammatory/ infectious categories, the incidence of alveolitis and drainage of purulent material had an incidence of 7.35%, a rate lower than the previously r ...
Sjogren`s Syndrome: A Guide for the Patient
... decay in SS patients is the important role of saliva in the mechanical removal of food particles by the tongue and the content in normal saliva of proteins and antibodies that retard infection and dental decay. Some Sjögren’s patients develop swelling of the parotid and submandibular glands. The swe ...
... decay in SS patients is the important role of saliva in the mechanical removal of food particles by the tongue and the content in normal saliva of proteins and antibodies that retard infection and dental decay. Some Sjögren’s patients develop swelling of the parotid and submandibular glands. The swe ...
Major Case Study: COPD - Emily Brantley Dietetic Intern
... Although normal lung function gradually declines with age, individuals who are smokers have a more rapid decline—twice the rate of nonsmokers. ...
... Although normal lung function gradually declines with age, individuals who are smokers have a more rapid decline—twice the rate of nonsmokers. ...
Sjogren`s Syndrome: A Guide for the Patient
... decay in SS patients is the important role of saliva in the mechanical removal of food particles by the tongue and the content in normal saliva of proteins and antibodies that retard infection and dental decay. Some Sjögren’s patients develop swelling of the parotid and submandibular glands. The swe ...
... decay in SS patients is the important role of saliva in the mechanical removal of food particles by the tongue and the content in normal saliva of proteins and antibodies that retard infection and dental decay. Some Sjögren’s patients develop swelling of the parotid and submandibular glands. The swe ...
Investor Guide to Diagnostics
... Cepheid │ Sunnyvale, CA │ Integrated diagnostic systems for automated and accelerated biological testing ChemBridge │ San Diego, CA │ Advanced discovery chemistry products and contract research services Chemical Computing Group │ Montreal, Canada │ Provides applications in drug discovery to pharmace ...
... Cepheid │ Sunnyvale, CA │ Integrated diagnostic systems for automated and accelerated biological testing ChemBridge │ San Diego, CA │ Advanced discovery chemistry products and contract research services Chemical Computing Group │ Montreal, Canada │ Provides applications in drug discovery to pharmace ...
Four diagnostic strategies for better
... complicated by the frequency of asymptomatic carriage of potentially pathogenic organisms. Optimising patient treatment and antibiotic use: Diagnostic tools could be used to identify specific pathogens and to more precisely characterise antibiotic susceptibility in serious infection, guiding targete ...
... complicated by the frequency of asymptomatic carriage of potentially pathogenic organisms. Optimising patient treatment and antibiotic use: Diagnostic tools could be used to identify specific pathogens and to more precisely characterise antibiotic susceptibility in serious infection, guiding targete ...
09 cover outlined.indd - Ohio Gastroenterology and Liver Institute
... to offer convenience to our patients. We provide outpatient consultation and follow-up care and see patients on a timely basis. For urgent outpatient care, appointments with our physicians and physician assistants can usually be made within 24 hours. We emphasize close communication with referring p ...
... to offer convenience to our patients. We provide outpatient consultation and follow-up care and see patients on a timely basis. For urgent outpatient care, appointments with our physicians and physician assistants can usually be made within 24 hours. We emphasize close communication with referring p ...
Music interventions for mechanically ventilated
... Furthermore, it is important to distinguish the use of patient-preferred music from the use of researcher-selected music. In the case of mechanically ventilated patients, assessment of music preference may be challenging. If the patient is not alert, input from the patient’s family or friends may pr ...
... Furthermore, it is important to distinguish the use of patient-preferred music from the use of researcher-selected music. In the case of mechanically ventilated patients, assessment of music preference may be challenging. If the patient is not alert, input from the patient’s family or friends may pr ...
Salivary flow
... discomfort, difficulty in chewing and swallowing dry foods, changes in taste, inability to speak longer than several minutes. Bilateral painless parotid gland enlargement Accelerated development of dental caries ...
... discomfort, difficulty in chewing and swallowing dry foods, changes in taste, inability to speak longer than several minutes. Bilateral painless parotid gland enlargement Accelerated development of dental caries ...
Novel pebbles in the mosaic of autoimmunity Open Access Carlo Perricone
... [27]. This syndrome comprises four conditions, namely siliconosis, Gulf War syndrome, macrophagic myofasciitis syndrome, and post-vaccination phenomena, which have in common a history of previous exposure to an adjuvant and a group of similar clinical features. Consequently, the importance of discov ...
... [27]. This syndrome comprises four conditions, namely siliconosis, Gulf War syndrome, macrophagic myofasciitis syndrome, and post-vaccination phenomena, which have in common a history of previous exposure to an adjuvant and a group of similar clinical features. Consequently, the importance of discov ...
clin exp rheum 27/1 - Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology
... group of chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disorders, primarily affecting connective tissues and usually characterized by multisystem involvement with variable and frequently overlapping clinical manifestations. Abnormal immune regulation patterns and persistent inflammation are ACTD hallmarks. In ...
... group of chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disorders, primarily affecting connective tissues and usually characterized by multisystem involvement with variable and frequently overlapping clinical manifestations. Abnormal immune regulation patterns and persistent inflammation are ACTD hallmarks. In ...
newsletter - The Transverse Myelitis Association
... im et al. published a study in 2013 on the effectiveness of plasma exchange (PE) in treating neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSDs). During plasma exchange, blood is removed from the body and the blood cells are separated from the plasma. The person receiving plasma exchange then gets thei ...
... im et al. published a study in 2013 on the effectiveness of plasma exchange (PE) in treating neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSDs). During plasma exchange, blood is removed from the body and the blood cells are separated from the plasma. The person receiving plasma exchange then gets thei ...
Vitamin D Concentrations are Decreased in Patients with Alopecia
... diseases. It was reported that 1,25(OH)2D3 effects the immune system and low concentrations are associated with autoimmune disorders [16]. The associations between serum concentrations of 25(OH)-D and various autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, sistemic lupus erythematosus, romatoid arth ...
... diseases. It was reported that 1,25(OH)2D3 effects the immune system and low concentrations are associated with autoimmune disorders [16]. The associations between serum concentrations of 25(OH)-D and various autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, sistemic lupus erythematosus, romatoid arth ...