Glycogen Storage Disease Type III diagnosis and management
... stage, and liver dysfunction is usually more pronounced in GSD IV.44 Muscle involvement and elevated CK concentrations can occur in GSD IIIa, some hepatic forms of GSD IX, McArdle disease, and late onset GSD II (Pompe disease) but with clinical and pathophysiologic differences. Muscle weakness in la ...
... stage, and liver dysfunction is usually more pronounced in GSD IV.44 Muscle involvement and elevated CK concentrations can occur in GSD IIIa, some hepatic forms of GSD IX, McArdle disease, and late onset GSD II (Pompe disease) but with clinical and pathophysiologic differences. Muscle weakness in la ...
Treatment of Patients With Acute Stress Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
... The diagnosis of ASD was added to DSM-IV in 1995 to distinguish individuals with PTSDlike symptoms that lasted less than 1 month from persons who experienced milder or more transient difficulties following a stressor. The DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria for both disorders can be found in Section II.A. ...
... The diagnosis of ASD was added to DSM-IV in 1995 to distinguish individuals with PTSDlike symptoms that lasted less than 1 month from persons who experienced milder or more transient difficulties following a stressor. The DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria for both disorders can be found in Section II.A. ...
Almost every one of us knows someone who has diabetes
... There are some diabetics who are initially non-insulin dependent, then later become insulindependent and prone to ketoacidosis. These patients are generally nonobese and have HLA antigens associated with susceptibility to insulin-dependent diabetes. The Type 2 NIDDM is an intermediate stage of autoi ...
... There are some diabetics who are initially non-insulin dependent, then later become insulindependent and prone to ketoacidosis. These patients are generally nonobese and have HLA antigens associated with susceptibility to insulin-dependent diabetes. The Type 2 NIDDM is an intermediate stage of autoi ...
What is diabetes? - Key Medical Resources
... There are some diabetics who are initially non-insulin dependent, then later become insulindependent and prone to ketoacidosis. These patients are generally nonobese and have HLA antigens associated with susceptibility to insulin-dependent diabetes. The Type 2 NIDDM is an intermediate stage of autoi ...
... There are some diabetics who are initially non-insulin dependent, then later become insulindependent and prone to ketoacidosis. These patients are generally nonobese and have HLA antigens associated with susceptibility to insulin-dependent diabetes. The Type 2 NIDDM is an intermediate stage of autoi ...
Almost every one of us knows someone who has diabetes
... There are some diabetics who are initially non-insulin dependent, then later become insulindependent and prone to ketoacidosis. These patients are generally nonobese and have HLA antigens associated with susceptibility to insulin-dependent diabetes. The Type 2 NIDDM is an intermediate stage of autoi ...
... There are some diabetics who are initially non-insulin dependent, then later become insulindependent and prone to ketoacidosis. These patients are generally nonobese and have HLA antigens associated with susceptibility to insulin-dependent diabetes. The Type 2 NIDDM is an intermediate stage of autoi ...
Dizziness
... AKA orthostatic hypotension Change in blood pressure and cerebral blood flow due to transient low blood pressure ...
... AKA orthostatic hypotension Change in blood pressure and cerebral blood flow due to transient low blood pressure ...
Surgery for Pelvic Organ Prolapse C 21 Committee 17
... given to the fact that a 35-year-old woman’s prolapse surgery will likely need to work several decades longer than a 65 year old woman’s surgery. In summary, women with known predisposing factors for POP or those with characteristics suggesting that they may have unknown predisposing factors may be ...
... given to the fact that a 35-year-old woman’s prolapse surgery will likely need to work several decades longer than a 65 year old woman’s surgery. In summary, women with known predisposing factors for POP or those with characteristics suggesting that they may have unknown predisposing factors may be ...
Uterine artery embolization for the treatment of fibroids
... materials have not yet been determined.37 The case series published thus far show similar results, though uncontrolled trials such as case series tend to overestimate the efficacy of new treatments.50 Investi-gators from the Canadian trial are seeking funding for long-term follow-up of participants. ...
... materials have not yet been determined.37 The case series published thus far show similar results, though uncontrolled trials such as case series tend to overestimate the efficacy of new treatments.50 Investi-gators from the Canadian trial are seeking funding for long-term follow-up of participants. ...
Asthma - University of Arizona Department of Pediatrics
... greatest in developed countries and urban areas – Cannot be explained by change in genetic background but is thought to be the result of complex interactions between genes and the environment ...
... greatest in developed countries and urban areas – Cannot be explained by change in genetic background but is thought to be the result of complex interactions between genes and the environment ...
a PDF version of the entire TJC Manual
... Proximity: Performing the care process is closely connected to the patient outcome; there are relatively few clinical processes that occur after the one that is measured and before the improved outcome occurs. Accuracy: The measure accurately assesses whether or not the care process has actually bee ...
... Proximity: Performing the care process is closely connected to the patient outcome; there are relatively few clinical processes that occur after the one that is measured and before the improved outcome occurs. Accuracy: The measure accurately assesses whether or not the care process has actually bee ...
Meditation for Migraines: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
... for migraine therapy. However, only about half of migraineurs have clinically meaningful responses to preventive drug treatments, more than 10% discontinue due to adverse events,1 and half report dissatisfaction with their current treatment strategies.2 When preventive treatments are ineffective, mi ...
... for migraine therapy. However, only about half of migraineurs have clinically meaningful responses to preventive drug treatments, more than 10% discontinue due to adverse events,1 and half report dissatisfaction with their current treatment strategies.2 When preventive treatments are ineffective, mi ...
sleep apnea - NurseCe4Less
... cytokines can affect neuromuscular control of the upper airway.18 Gender: Men are much more likely to develop OSA than women, but it isn’t clear why this is so.19 Ethnicity: African Americans and Asians are at a greater risk for OSA for a given BMI.20 Genetics: OSA may be, in part, an inherited cond ...
... cytokines can affect neuromuscular control of the upper airway.18 Gender: Men are much more likely to develop OSA than women, but it isn’t clear why this is so.19 Ethnicity: African Americans and Asians are at a greater risk for OSA for a given BMI.20 Genetics: OSA may be, in part, an inherited cond ...
Urinary Incontinence
... in women after pelvic surgery. Stress incontinence is often seen in women who have had multiple pregnancies and vaginal childbirths, or who have pelvic prolapse (protrusion of the bladder, urethra, or rectal wall into the vaginal space), with cystocele, cystourethrocele, or rectocele. Studies have d ...
... in women after pelvic surgery. Stress incontinence is often seen in women who have had multiple pregnancies and vaginal childbirths, or who have pelvic prolapse (protrusion of the bladder, urethra, or rectal wall into the vaginal space), with cystocele, cystourethrocele, or rectocele. Studies have d ...
ATS - Statement on Pulmonary Rehabilitation
... patients who developed leg fatigue during exercise, ipratropium failed to increase endurance time despite an 11% improvement in FEV1. This study provides indirect evidence of the role of peripheral muscle dysfunction in exercise intolerance in some patients with COPD. Respiratory muscle dysfunction. ...
... patients who developed leg fatigue during exercise, ipratropium failed to increase endurance time despite an 11% improvement in FEV1. This study provides indirect evidence of the role of peripheral muscle dysfunction in exercise intolerance in some patients with COPD. Respiratory muscle dysfunction. ...
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... performs the procedure in a health care provider’s office, outpatient center, or hospital, and a radiologist—a doctor who specializes in medical imaging— interprets the images. Anesthesia is not needed. If gallstones are present, they will be visible in the image. Ultrasound is the most accurate met ...
... performs the procedure in a health care provider’s office, outpatient center, or hospital, and a radiologist—a doctor who specializes in medical imaging— interprets the images. Anesthesia is not needed. If gallstones are present, they will be visible in the image. Ultrasound is the most accurate met ...
Bridging the transgenerational gap with epigenetic memory
... The potential impact of ancestral diet on metabolic phenotypes of descendants has started to be examined in humans via two retrospective cohort studies, the Dutch Hunger Winter Families Study in the western Netherlands [37,38] and the Overkalix cohort in Sweden [39]. The Dutch Hunger Winter famine o ...
... The potential impact of ancestral diet on metabolic phenotypes of descendants has started to be examined in humans via two retrospective cohort studies, the Dutch Hunger Winter Families Study in the western Netherlands [37,38] and the Overkalix cohort in Sweden [39]. The Dutch Hunger Winter famine o ...
Guide to Religion and Culture in Healthcare
... In order to assist caregivers in providing trans‐cultural and spiritual patient care, the Florida Hospital Religion and Culture in Healthcare: Caregivers Guide was originally developed at Florida Hospital by the Nursing Department Patient Education Ad Hoc Committee and publis ...
... In order to assist caregivers in providing trans‐cultural and spiritual patient care, the Florida Hospital Religion and Culture in Healthcare: Caregivers Guide was originally developed at Florida Hospital by the Nursing Department Patient Education Ad Hoc Committee and publis ...
... Collaborated on the development of MPH curriculum for ECU SOM Developed curriculum in research methods for learners in family medicine, pediatrics, and other specialties Self-Development Participate in Faculty Development Program, Department of Family Medicine, East Carolina University, Brody School ...
Key Points and Pitfalls in Electrocardiographic Diagnosis of Acute
... occurred or that coronary vasospasm was involved in the heart attack. This should be confirmed before thrombolytic therapy or emergency coronary angiography is performed. (2) Change from incomplete to complete occlusion of the infarct-related artery: Further incremental ST elevation suggests progres ...
... occurred or that coronary vasospasm was involved in the heart attack. This should be confirmed before thrombolytic therapy or emergency coronary angiography is performed. (2) Change from incomplete to complete occlusion of the infarct-related artery: Further incremental ST elevation suggests progres ...
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
... Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is defined by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) as: ‘A preventable and treatable disease with some significant extrapulmonary effects that may contribute to the severity in individual patients. Its pulmonary component is character ...
... Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is defined by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) as: ‘A preventable and treatable disease with some significant extrapulmonary effects that may contribute to the severity in individual patients. Its pulmonary component is character ...
Chinchilla
... Many of the problems seen in chinchillas stem from inadequate or improper care; so, a basic understanding of a chinchilla’s husbandry requirements is helpful in diagnosis and treatment. The first thing a chinchilla needs is adequate housing. It’s enclosure should be large enough to allow for plenty ...
... Many of the problems seen in chinchillas stem from inadequate or improper care; so, a basic understanding of a chinchilla’s husbandry requirements is helpful in diagnosis and treatment. The first thing a chinchilla needs is adequate housing. It’s enclosure should be large enough to allow for plenty ...
Nutrition Support Pharmacy
... Overview of PGY2 Pharmacy Residencies in Nutrition Support The PGY2 pharmacy residency in nutrition support is designed to transition PGY1 residency graduates from generalist practice to specialized practice focused on the care of patients who require specialized nutrition support. Residency graduat ...
... Overview of PGY2 Pharmacy Residencies in Nutrition Support The PGY2 pharmacy residency in nutrition support is designed to transition PGY1 residency graduates from generalist practice to specialized practice focused on the care of patients who require specialized nutrition support. Residency graduat ...
depo-provera
... with significant loss of BMD as bone metabolism accommodates to a lower estrogen level. This loss of BMD is of particular concern during adolescence and early adulthood, a critical period of bone accretion. Bone loss is greater with increasing duration of use and may not be completely reversible. It ...
... with significant loss of BMD as bone metabolism accommodates to a lower estrogen level. This loss of BMD is of particular concern during adolescence and early adulthood, a critical period of bone accretion. Bone loss is greater with increasing duration of use and may not be completely reversible. It ...
highlights of prescribing information
... women with undiagnosed persistent or recurring abnormal genital bleeding [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]. Cardiovascular Disorders and Probable Dementia Estrogen-alone therapy should not be used for the prevention of cardiovascular disease or dementia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1, 5.3), a ...
... women with undiagnosed persistent or recurring abnormal genital bleeding [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]. Cardiovascular Disorders and Probable Dementia Estrogen-alone therapy should not be used for the prevention of cardiovascular disease or dementia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1, 5.3), a ...