Cerebral metabolism before and after external trigeminal nerve
... Conclusion: Our study shows that metabolic activity of OFC and rACC, which are pivotal areas in central pain and behaviour control, is decreased in migraine. This hypometabolism is reduced after three months of eTNS. eTNS might thus exert its beneficial effects via slow neuromodulation of central pa ...
... Conclusion: Our study shows that metabolic activity of OFC and rACC, which are pivotal areas in central pain and behaviour control, is decreased in migraine. This hypometabolism is reduced after three months of eTNS. eTNS might thus exert its beneficial effects via slow neuromodulation of central pa ...
PART 7 - Mike South
... Many trauma protocols for evaluating the severely injured child have been based on the approach to adults, who have different mechanisms and types of abdominal injury. For example, a screening pelvic film is part of the ‘adult’ trauma series. Its use in children has not been proved to be helpful. If ...
... Many trauma protocols for evaluating the severely injured child have been based on the approach to adults, who have different mechanisms and types of abdominal injury. For example, a screening pelvic film is part of the ‘adult’ trauma series. Its use in children has not been proved to be helpful. If ...
wound care
... • A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, will require surgical repair • If it occurs, STERILE towels soaked in sterile saline are place over the extruding organs to reduce chances of bacterial invasion & drying • If organs protrude thru the wound, blood supply to the tissues is compromised ...
... • A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, will require surgical repair • If it occurs, STERILE towels soaked in sterile saline are place over the extruding organs to reduce chances of bacterial invasion & drying • If organs protrude thru the wound, blood supply to the tissues is compromised ...
1. Manual on Point Prevalence Survey
... The HCAI are categorized into the common types of infection occurring in hospitals, which are the urinary tract infections (UTI), pneumonia, surgical site infections (SSI), blood stream infections (BSI) and clinical sepsis (CS). The first survey conducted in September 2003 showed that the national H ...
... The HCAI are categorized into the common types of infection occurring in hospitals, which are the urinary tract infections (UTI), pneumonia, surgical site infections (SSI), blood stream infections (BSI) and clinical sepsis (CS). The first survey conducted in September 2003 showed that the national H ...
Lumbar Discectomy
... Deep Venous Thrombosis & Pulmonary Embolism There is a risk of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) after lumbar discectomy. Patients are treated with medications and mechanical devices in hospital to prevent this. In most cases the measures taken are effective. However despite all these precautions some pa ...
... Deep Venous Thrombosis & Pulmonary Embolism There is a risk of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) after lumbar discectomy. Patients are treated with medications and mechanical devices in hospital to prevent this. In most cases the measures taken are effective. However despite all these precautions some pa ...
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... prostate or the result of an inflammatory process.[19] The disease is named to recognize the limited understanding of the aetiologies of this syndrome for most patients and the possibility that organs other than the prostate gland may be important in the cause of this syndrome.[17] The new consensus ...
... prostate or the result of an inflammatory process.[19] The disease is named to recognize the limited understanding of the aetiologies of this syndrome for most patients and the possibility that organs other than the prostate gland may be important in the cause of this syndrome.[17] The new consensus ...
Initial assessment of trauma.
... Why trauma is important • Death – Leading cause for first four decades of life. ...
... Why trauma is important • Death – Leading cause for first four decades of life. ...
Fact Sheet: Better Ear Health Many medical conditions, such as
... Many people experience sensitivity to sound, but true hyperacusis is rare, affecting approximately one in 50,000 individuals. The disorder can affect people of all ages in one or both ears. Individuals are usually not born with hyperacusis, but may develop a narrow tolerance to sound, most commonly ...
... Many people experience sensitivity to sound, but true hyperacusis is rare, affecting approximately one in 50,000 individuals. The disorder can affect people of all ages in one or both ears. Individuals are usually not born with hyperacusis, but may develop a narrow tolerance to sound, most commonly ...
Review Article Infections in breast implants
... Gram-positive and Gram-negative, but coagulasenegative staphylococci and Propionibacterium acnes are the most common [32]. The symptoms of late infections are less pronounced than those of acute infections: delayed wound healing, not marked breast pain, mildly erythematous skin, slightly warm and st ...
... Gram-positive and Gram-negative, but coagulasenegative staphylococci and Propionibacterium acnes are the most common [32]. The symptoms of late infections are less pronounced than those of acute infections: delayed wound healing, not marked breast pain, mildly erythematous skin, slightly warm and st ...
Lecture 2 LRC
... Evaluate medications the patient is taking to control seizures and if the patient has taken their seizure medications.** Schedule shorter appointments early in the day.** DO NOT use Nitrous Oxide on seizure patients** ...
... Evaluate medications the patient is taking to control seizures and if the patient has taken their seizure medications.** Schedule shorter appointments early in the day.** DO NOT use Nitrous Oxide on seizure patients** ...
CSW: Rheumatology New Diagnosis Pathway
... better able to: 1. Describe reasons for a thorough evaluation for infectious entities as part of the initial diagnostic approach 2. Identify symptoms and laboratory findings concerning for possible malignancy in these patients 3. Recognize the appropriate use and limitations of rheumatologic disease ...
... better able to: 1. Describe reasons for a thorough evaluation for infectious entities as part of the initial diagnostic approach 2. Identify symptoms and laboratory findings concerning for possible malignancy in these patients 3. Recognize the appropriate use and limitations of rheumatologic disease ...
Respiratory Module Lower Respiratory Tract Infections Lecture 6
... • We recommend that you take preventive medicine now, before your TB infection becomes active TB disease. This medicine, taken every day for six or nine months, will kill the TB germs in your body so that you will not develop active TB disease. The medicine you will be taking is Isoniazid - also ca ...
... • We recommend that you take preventive medicine now, before your TB infection becomes active TB disease. This medicine, taken every day for six or nine months, will kill the TB germs in your body so that you will not develop active TB disease. The medicine you will be taking is Isoniazid - also ca ...
General postoperative complications
... anesthetic drug effect & not after 14 week as it may stimulate uterine contraction & shortening of the cervix which make cerculage difficult to be performed When should the cerclage be removed? It should be removed before labour, usually at 37+0 weeks of gestation, unless delivery is by elective c ...
... anesthetic drug effect & not after 14 week as it may stimulate uterine contraction & shortening of the cervix which make cerculage difficult to be performed When should the cerclage be removed? It should be removed before labour, usually at 37+0 weeks of gestation, unless delivery is by elective c ...
Periodontal Microsurgery – A Review Dr. Prabhati Gupta ,Dr. Roobal Behal
... lenses can be achromatic, in addition to improved optical design.This is a feature that dentists should seek when selecting any magnifying loupe because an achromatic lens consists of two glass pieces, usually bonded together with clear resin. The specific density of each piece counteracts the chrom ...
... lenses can be achromatic, in addition to improved optical design.This is a feature that dentists should seek when selecting any magnifying loupe because an achromatic lens consists of two glass pieces, usually bonded together with clear resin. The specific density of each piece counteracts the chrom ...
Small bowel obstruction &post operative ileus
... distention and the more rapid the onset of vomiting. Conversely, in patients with a distal small-bowel obstruction, central abdominal distention may be marked and vomiting (feaculent) is, usually, a late feature (because the bowel takes time to fill). Colicky pain is most marked in patients with a d ...
... distention and the more rapid the onset of vomiting. Conversely, in patients with a distal small-bowel obstruction, central abdominal distention may be marked and vomiting (feaculent) is, usually, a late feature (because the bowel takes time to fill). Colicky pain is most marked in patients with a d ...
The Erie St. Clair Palliative Care Management Tool January 2007
... Encourage frequent oral hygiene after each meal and before bedtime using normal saline or baking soda solution (1 tsp baking soda + 1 cup water) Frequent rinsing with baking soda solution will help to moisturize oral cavity Avoid commercial mouthwashes containing alcohol Use commercial oral moisturi ...
... Encourage frequent oral hygiene after each meal and before bedtime using normal saline or baking soda solution (1 tsp baking soda + 1 cup water) Frequent rinsing with baking soda solution will help to moisturize oral cavity Avoid commercial mouthwashes containing alcohol Use commercial oral moisturi ...
Osteogenesis imperfecta
... Accurate incidence and prevalence data are not available. It was reported to range from one per 10 000 to one per 20 000 live births (34). Clinical description In addition to the clinical manifestations used in distinguishing the different types of OI (see chapter Definition/diagnosis criteria), sev ...
... Accurate incidence and prevalence data are not available. It was reported to range from one per 10 000 to one per 20 000 live births (34). Clinical description In addition to the clinical manifestations used in distinguishing the different types of OI (see chapter Definition/diagnosis criteria), sev ...
The risk for root resorption when treating with fixed appliances
... the facial structures and surrounding structures, and has a broad covering of both jaws. The images are not high resolution images, so sharp details cannot be studied as with periapicals. The radiation dose though is quite low, and the procedure is usually well tolerated by the patient. Today, most ...
... the facial structures and surrounding structures, and has a broad covering of both jaws. The images are not high resolution images, so sharp details cannot be studied as with periapicals. The radiation dose though is quite low, and the procedure is usually well tolerated by the patient. Today, most ...
Pre-requisites to a successful clerkship
... o Work that requires prolonged standing, shift or night work and high cumulative occupational fatigue has been associated w/an increased risk for low birth weight and prematurity o Women should be advised to continue to exercise during pregnancy, unless there is pregnancy-induced HTN, preterm labor ...
... o Work that requires prolonged standing, shift or night work and high cumulative occupational fatigue has been associated w/an increased risk for low birth weight and prematurity o Women should be advised to continue to exercise during pregnancy, unless there is pregnancy-induced HTN, preterm labor ...
Gallstones - Ghadiali
... Liver: The Liver is the largest organ in the body and the main organ of metabolism and energy production. Other functions of the liver include: Production of bile to aid digestion of fats Storage of iron, vitamins, and trace ...
... Liver: The Liver is the largest organ in the body and the main organ of metabolism and energy production. Other functions of the liver include: Production of bile to aid digestion of fats Storage of iron, vitamins, and trace ...
Evaluation of the implant abutment interface
... Also agrees with Jaworski et al., 2012who showed that morse taper and external hex systems exhibited bacterial contamination, the Morse taper implants of the system used in his study provided a better bacterial seal than external-hexagon implants of the same system(21), This is due to difference in ...
... Also agrees with Jaworski et al., 2012who showed that morse taper and external hex systems exhibited bacterial contamination, the Morse taper implants of the system used in his study provided a better bacterial seal than external-hexagon implants of the same system(21), This is due to difference in ...
Examining the knee joint
... and dignity are maintained throughout the consultation (Nursing and Midwifery Council 2008). A brief examination of the joints above and below, the hip and ankle in this case, is also good practice to rule out further injuries (Douglas et al 2009). Look In each case, help the patient undress to expo ...
... and dignity are maintained throughout the consultation (Nursing and Midwifery Council 2008). A brief examination of the joints above and below, the hip and ankle in this case, is also good practice to rule out further injuries (Douglas et al 2009). Look In each case, help the patient undress to expo ...
Renal Failure Acute and Chronic
... function in which the body's ability to maintain metabolic and fluid and electrolyte balance fails, resulting in uremia or azotemia. Results from gradual, progressive loss of renal function Occasionally results from rapid progression of acute renal failure ...
... function in which the body's ability to maintain metabolic and fluid and electrolyte balance fails, resulting in uremia or azotemia. Results from gradual, progressive loss of renal function Occasionally results from rapid progression of acute renal failure ...