Etiology, clinical manifestation and radiological findings in cerebral
... Results. CVST occurred most often in women in two age groups: 20 – 29 and 40 – 49-years-old. The most common risk factors were inflammatory lesions of the head and neck, and slightly less frequent in group of women, oral contraceptives and puerperium. In six patients (37.5%) co-existence of at least ...
... Results. CVST occurred most often in women in two age groups: 20 – 29 and 40 – 49-years-old. The most common risk factors were inflammatory lesions of the head and neck, and slightly less frequent in group of women, oral contraceptives and puerperium. In six patients (37.5%) co-existence of at least ...
Cytokine expression in bronchial biopsies of cystic fibrosis
... for PA, SA, and/or HI. On average, patients had 1.6 antibiotic cycles throughout the last 12 months. In one patient, lung function testing could not be performed because of mental retardation but in clinical terms this patient presented with very mild disease. In the chronic stable group, four patie ...
... for PA, SA, and/or HI. On average, patients had 1.6 antibiotic cycles throughout the last 12 months. In one patient, lung function testing could not be performed because of mental retardation but in clinical terms this patient presented with very mild disease. In the chronic stable group, four patie ...
IPU Souvenir.pmd - Pediatric Oncall
... intractable complex partial seizures starting in childhood followed up for several years, only one-third achieved seizure free and full independent living13. What is responsible for this adverse outcome is still not clear. The consensus is that the abnormal neurological substrate, the seizures thems ...
... intractable complex partial seizures starting in childhood followed up for several years, only one-third achieved seizure free and full independent living13. What is responsible for this adverse outcome is still not clear. The consensus is that the abnormal neurological substrate, the seizures thems ...
Ballow et al. Clinical Experimental Immunology
... Primary immunodeficiencies (PIDs) are uncommon, chronic and severe disorders of the immune system in which patients cannot mount a sufficiently protective immune response, leading to an increased susceptibility to infections. The treatment of choice for PID patients with predominant antibody deficie ...
... Primary immunodeficiencies (PIDs) are uncommon, chronic and severe disorders of the immune system in which patients cannot mount a sufficiently protective immune response, leading to an increased susceptibility to infections. The treatment of choice for PID patients with predominant antibody deficie ...
CELIAC DISEASE – What you need to know
... Vitamin and mineral supplements are also another way of getting these into your body. . You must first check with your local doctor before starting any course of supplements. Nutrient loss is usually the main cause of weight gain among Gluten Intolerance sufferers, but also other reasons such as die ...
... Vitamin and mineral supplements are also another way of getting these into your body. . You must first check with your local doctor before starting any course of supplements. Nutrient loss is usually the main cause of weight gain among Gluten Intolerance sufferers, but also other reasons such as die ...
Cutaneous infections due to opportunistic molds
... Abstract Molds are quite more often suspected as pathogens by the public than by the medical care community. Molds may, however, cause serious medical problems, and mold infections can develop incognito. Among the mycoses caused by opportunistic molds, alternariosis and fusariosis together with aspe ...
... Abstract Molds are quite more often suspected as pathogens by the public than by the medical care community. Molds may, however, cause serious medical problems, and mold infections can develop incognito. Among the mycoses caused by opportunistic molds, alternariosis and fusariosis together with aspe ...
Genetic Testing for Non-Cancerous Inheritable Diseases
... 1. There must be a reasonable expectation based on family history, pedigree analysis, risk factors, and/or symptomatology that a genetically inherited condition exists. 2. The genotypes to be detected by a genetic test must be shown by scientifically valid methods to be associated with the occurrenc ...
... 1. There must be a reasonable expectation based on family history, pedigree analysis, risk factors, and/or symptomatology that a genetically inherited condition exists. 2. The genotypes to be detected by a genetic test must be shown by scientifically valid methods to be associated with the occurrenc ...
Protocol S1.
... In the first-line chemotherapy treatment of patients with stage IV disease, agents with reproducible activity against melanoma include DTIC, cisplatin, nitrosoureas, and vinca alkaloids. DTIC is the most active single agent with response rates ranging from about 10% to 20%, and median response durat ...
... In the first-line chemotherapy treatment of patients with stage IV disease, agents with reproducible activity against melanoma include DTIC, cisplatin, nitrosoureas, and vinca alkaloids. DTIC is the most active single agent with response rates ranging from about 10% to 20%, and median response durat ...
OSUWMC Guideline - Clinical Practice Guidelines
... ○ 30 mL/kg bolus (i.e. approximately 2000 mL for 70 kg) then 3 mL/kg/hr (i.e. 200 mL/hr for 70 kg).+ ○ LR preferred, but avoid in patients with hypercalcemia. ○ Use with caution in those with history of heart failure or respiratory disease. Symptom control: NPO, analgesia, antiemetic. Labs should in ...
... ○ 30 mL/kg bolus (i.e. approximately 2000 mL for 70 kg) then 3 mL/kg/hr (i.e. 200 mL/hr for 70 kg).+ ○ LR preferred, but avoid in patients with hypercalcemia. ○ Use with caution in those with history of heart failure or respiratory disease. Symptom control: NPO, analgesia, antiemetic. Labs should in ...
The Journal of Rheumatology Antirheumatic Drug Strategies in
... Thirteen relevant studies were included in the review. The 19 treatment arms of the trials included combination DMARD treatment strategies, and these were categorized into 5 broad strategies (Table 1). A further 10 trial arms considered DMARD monotherapy. Each trial arm contained patients who had ac ...
... Thirteen relevant studies were included in the review. The 19 treatment arms of the trials included combination DMARD treatment strategies, and these were categorized into 5 broad strategies (Table 1). A further 10 trial arms considered DMARD monotherapy. Each trial arm contained patients who had ac ...
Drug-Induced Prolongation of the QT Interval
... as sotalol, dofetilide, and ibutilide can prolong the QT interval by more than 50 msec at clinically prescribed doses and may cause torsade de pointes. Indeed, the risk is sufficiently high with these drugs (more than 1 percent15,32,33) that in-hospital cardiac monitoring is recommended when treatme ...
... as sotalol, dofetilide, and ibutilide can prolong the QT interval by more than 50 msec at clinically prescribed doses and may cause torsade de pointes. Indeed, the risk is sufficiently high with these drugs (more than 1 percent15,32,33) that in-hospital cardiac monitoring is recommended when treatme ...
Treatment of refractory chronic urticaria with tumor necrosis factor
... urticarial response. Several preclinical investigations have shown an upregulation of TNF-a in patients with chronic urticaria. Magerl et al described a patient with severe psoriasis and delayed pressure urticaria who became free of urticarial lesions after 4 days of treatment with etanercept. ...
... urticarial response. Several preclinical investigations have shown an upregulation of TNF-a in patients with chronic urticaria. Magerl et al described a patient with severe psoriasis and delayed pressure urticaria who became free of urticarial lesions after 4 days of treatment with etanercept. ...
Physicians` Desk Reference (PDR)
... are not limited to: HIV/AIDS, infectious hepatitis, certain types of cancers, cataracts, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinsons, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, radiation, poisoning by acetominophen and related agents, malnutritive states, arduous physical stress, aging, and has been associa ...
... are not limited to: HIV/AIDS, infectious hepatitis, certain types of cancers, cataracts, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinsons, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, radiation, poisoning by acetominophen and related agents, malnutritive states, arduous physical stress, aging, and has been associa ...
Rituxan® (Rituximab) Medication Precertification Request
... H. CLINICAL INFORMATION Section 2 - Required clinical information must be completed for ALL precertification requests. Multiple Sclerosis Please indicate which of the following types of Multiple Sclerosis the patient is diagnosed with: Relapsing-Remitting MS Secondary-Progressive MS Primary-Progress ...
... H. CLINICAL INFORMATION Section 2 - Required clinical information must be completed for ALL precertification requests. Multiple Sclerosis Please indicate which of the following types of Multiple Sclerosis the patient is diagnosed with: Relapsing-Remitting MS Secondary-Progressive MS Primary-Progress ...
Lymphedema course - University of the Western Cape
... y lymphedema is regarded as a chronic, condition that may arise at any stage in the lifespan of individuals. Lymphedema is an ulation of lymph fluid in the tissues and manifests as a swelling most commonly of the limbs. Primary lymphedema may be due c factors. Secondary lymphedema is caused by exter ...
... y lymphedema is regarded as a chronic, condition that may arise at any stage in the lifespan of individuals. Lymphedema is an ulation of lymph fluid in the tissues and manifests as a swelling most commonly of the limbs. Primary lymphedema may be due c factors. Secondary lymphedema is caused by exter ...
Clinical Bulletin - National Multiple Sclerosis Society
... Spasticity usually requires both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions (Figure 1). Oral medications are often effective, especially in the early stages of the disease. Baclofen administered intrathecally (Intrathecal Baclofen) through an implanted pump, can be an excellent option whe ...
... Spasticity usually requires both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions (Figure 1). Oral medications are often effective, especially in the early stages of the disease. Baclofen administered intrathecally (Intrathecal Baclofen) through an implanted pump, can be an excellent option whe ...
Plus information on travel, IBS, physiotherapy, berries, IBD, and more.
... affected by IBS, do not lose hope and do not give up on finding effective treatment. A vast amount of research is still dedicated to this area and practitioners introduce new or improved treatments for the symptoms of IBS regularly. About 40% of individuals with IBS never seek treatment, which means ...
... affected by IBS, do not lose hope and do not give up on finding effective treatment. A vast amount of research is still dedicated to this area and practitioners introduce new or improved treatments for the symptoms of IBS regularly. About 40% of individuals with IBS never seek treatment, which means ...
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... which the student is working. At least one of the rotations should be outside of the site at which the student is working. The time allotted to each research rotation has generally been at least 4 full work days over each period, but any arrangement can be made between the individual student and fac ...
... which the student is working. At least one of the rotations should be outside of the site at which the student is working. The time allotted to each research rotation has generally been at least 4 full work days over each period, but any arrangement can be made between the individual student and fac ...
Randomized controlled trials of autologous hematopoietic stem cell
... predisposition, the disease is induced by environmental stimuli (12,13) and is not exclusively a genetically preordained stem cell defect. Thus, the goal of the conditioning regimen is lymphoablation and, in contrast to treatment for malignancies, myeloablation would be the unwanted side effect. Ind ...
... predisposition, the disease is induced by environmental stimuli (12,13) and is not exclusively a genetically preordained stem cell defect. Thus, the goal of the conditioning regimen is lymphoablation and, in contrast to treatment for malignancies, myeloablation would be the unwanted side effect. Ind ...
English - Testing Treatments interactive
... special pleading. In reality, as this book will show, any claim made about an intervention having an effect can be subjected to a transparent fair test.4 Sometimes these distortions can go even deeper into undermining the public’s understanding. A recent “systematic review” of all the most fair and ...
... special pleading. In reality, as this book will show, any claim made about an intervention having an effect can be subjected to a transparent fair test.4 Sometimes these distortions can go even deeper into undermining the public’s understanding. A recent “systematic review” of all the most fair and ...
ESMO Congress 2016 Daily Reporter Monday 10 October
... While biosimilars have been available in Europe for more than a decade, they have not been universally accepted and their use varies greatly by product and country.2 In the Netherlands, for example, adoption of biosimilars has been good and estimated at 40%. However, concerns have been raised over t ...
... While biosimilars have been available in Europe for more than a decade, they have not been universally accepted and their use varies greatly by product and country.2 In the Netherlands, for example, adoption of biosimilars has been good and estimated at 40%. However, concerns have been raised over t ...