(Macrogol 3350) in a girl with congenital adrenal insufficiency
... syrup, was successful in resolving all symptoms of constipation in 25% of children aged up to 2 years in one US study [5]. We describe a girl with adrenal insufficiency managed with hydrocortisone and fluorocortisone who showed an adrenal crisis after administration of macrogol 3350, and we discuss ...
... syrup, was successful in resolving all symptoms of constipation in 25% of children aged up to 2 years in one US study [5]. We describe a girl with adrenal insufficiency managed with hydrocortisone and fluorocortisone who showed an adrenal crisis after administration of macrogol 3350, and we discuss ...
Osteoporosis: Investigating a Silent Thief
... effective screening programmes, particularly when due attention is given to the large health expenditure the disease incurs annually. The events involved in bone turnover and remodelling are complex and the derangements of this system, which lead to osteoporosis, are subtle. However, effective treat ...
... effective screening programmes, particularly when due attention is given to the large health expenditure the disease incurs annually. The events involved in bone turnover and remodelling are complex and the derangements of this system, which lead to osteoporosis, are subtle. However, effective treat ...
Strategies to Reduce the Risk of Diabetes Complications
... • ~65% of deaths among people with diabetes are caused by myocardial infarction (MI) or stroke. • The death rate from CAD is about 2 to 4 times higher among people with diabetes than those without diabetes. • The risk for stroke is also approximately 2–4 times higher in people with diabetes as compa ...
... • ~65% of deaths among people with diabetes are caused by myocardial infarction (MI) or stroke. • The death rate from CAD is about 2 to 4 times higher among people with diabetes than those without diabetes. • The risk for stroke is also approximately 2–4 times higher in people with diabetes as compa ...
PDF Version - US Preventive Services Task Force
... The USPSTF found adequate evidence that the harms of low- to moderate-dose statin use in adults aged 40 to 75 years are small. Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) of statin use for the primary prevention of CVD events have largely used low and moderate doses; under these conditions, statin use was not ...
... The USPSTF found adequate evidence that the harms of low- to moderate-dose statin use in adults aged 40 to 75 years are small. Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) of statin use for the primary prevention of CVD events have largely used low and moderate doses; under these conditions, statin use was not ...
Parent–offspring conflict and the genetics of offspring solicitation
... demonstration of arms races in parent–offspring communication may be difficult because cycles may ‘turn’ very slowly, that is, over many generations (Parker & Macnair 1979). An unstable arms race may be expected only if begging is costly. If begging carries insubstantial costs, as certain ...
... demonstration of arms races in parent–offspring communication may be difficult because cycles may ‘turn’ very slowly, that is, over many generations (Parker & Macnair 1979). An unstable arms race may be expected only if begging is costly. If begging carries insubstantial costs, as certain ...
Tinetti ME, Speechley M, Ginter SF (1988). Risk factors for falls
... substantial problem. There does appear to be a strong genetic component as parental hip fracture is a risk factor. Other significant risk factors are: Caucasian origin, early menopause, low BMI, smoking, sedentary lifestyle and long term steroid use. Evidence shows that individuals can take steps th ...
... substantial problem. There does appear to be a strong genetic component as parental hip fracture is a risk factor. Other significant risk factors are: Caucasian origin, early menopause, low BMI, smoking, sedentary lifestyle and long term steroid use. Evidence shows that individuals can take steps th ...
Contemporary Diagnosis of Hydatidiform Mole
... “Occasionally, the exuberance of the proliferating trophoblast taunts the pathologist into diagnosing choriocarcinoma. No matter how atypical the trophoblast is, nor how extensive the trophoblast hyperplasia, the presence of villous tissue, by definition, precludes a diagnosis of choriocarcinoma ...
... “Occasionally, the exuberance of the proliferating trophoblast taunts the pathologist into diagnosing choriocarcinoma. No matter how atypical the trophoblast is, nor how extensive the trophoblast hyperplasia, the presence of villous tissue, by definition, precludes a diagnosis of choriocarcinoma ...
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... formulated to safely and effectively relieve fatigue symptoms, so you can immediately return to a better quality of life, symptom‐free. Our unique approach utilizes a multi‐directional process to safely relieve fatigue and to naturally promote a healthy lifestyle marked by energy, vibrancy, and ...
... formulated to safely and effectively relieve fatigue symptoms, so you can immediately return to a better quality of life, symptom‐free. Our unique approach utilizes a multi‐directional process to safely relieve fatigue and to naturally promote a healthy lifestyle marked by energy, vibrancy, and ...
Interdisciplinary European Guidelines on Metabolic and Bariatric
... The term ‘globesity’ describes the world-wide epidemic that currently affects both developed and developing countries [1–3]. In 2008, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1.4 billion adults, 20 years of age and older, were overweight with an estimated 500 million adults world-wide being ...
... The term ‘globesity’ describes the world-wide epidemic that currently affects both developed and developing countries [1–3]. In 2008, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1.4 billion adults, 20 years of age and older, were overweight with an estimated 500 million adults world-wide being ...
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم - Fundamentals of Nursing 1. "Health is a state
... 44- What is anulligravida :A woman who never delivered alive born baby A woman who had one miscarriage A woman who has never been pregnant A woman who had only one pregnancy 45- Naegele's rule estimates gestation age based on which of the following formulas:Add 7 days to LMP and count back three mon ...
... 44- What is anulligravida :A woman who never delivered alive born baby A woman who had one miscarriage A woman who has never been pregnant A woman who had only one pregnancy 45- Naegele's rule estimates gestation age based on which of the following formulas:Add 7 days to LMP and count back three mon ...
Dr Shahjada Selim
... carbohydrate in the food during the 2 hr post prandial period relative to the same amount of carbohydrate from a reference food (i.e.glucose) tested in the same individual under the same conditions and using the initial blood glucose concentration as a baseline. ...
... carbohydrate in the food during the 2 hr post prandial period relative to the same amount of carbohydrate from a reference food (i.e.glucose) tested in the same individual under the same conditions and using the initial blood glucose concentration as a baseline. ...
Chronic respiratory diseases in Australia
... disease The prevalence of COPD in Australia is difficult to determine. First, there are major differences in how the disease is defined. Some definitions include asthmatic bronchitis while others include asthma (Rennard 1998). The only consensus is the inclusion of emphysema and chronic bronchitis. ...
... disease The prevalence of COPD in Australia is difficult to determine. First, there are major differences in how the disease is defined. Some definitions include asthmatic bronchitis while others include asthma (Rennard 1998). The only consensus is the inclusion of emphysema and chronic bronchitis. ...
Management of hyperglycaemia in type 2 diabetes
... results in highly selected patients, using limited strategies. It does not address the range of choices available, or the order of use of additional therapies. Even if such evidence were available, the data would show median responses and not address the vital question of who responded to which ther ...
... results in highly selected patients, using limited strategies. It does not address the range of choices available, or the order of use of additional therapies. Even if such evidence were available, the data would show median responses and not address the vital question of who responded to which ther ...
PHARMACIA Depo-Provera® 150 mg/ml
... • Your doctor or healthcare professional may advise that you wait until at least 6 weeks after your baby has been born before you start using Depo-Provera for contraception. • If a baby is exposed to Depo-Provera in the breast milk, no harmful effects have been seen in babies and children. Driving a ...
... • Your doctor or healthcare professional may advise that you wait until at least 6 weeks after your baby has been born before you start using Depo-Provera for contraception. • If a baby is exposed to Depo-Provera in the breast milk, no harmful effects have been seen in babies and children. Driving a ...
Leptin in Obesity: An Example of altered Homeostasis
... selective. They were not for all the central as ...
... selective. They were not for all the central as ...
National Guideline for the Control and Management of Sickle Cell
... Sickle cell disease (SCD) is one of the top ten (10) non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Nigeria causing significant morbidity and mortality and consequently undermining the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) 4, 5 and 6. SCD is particularly associated with increased maternal, neon ...
... Sickle cell disease (SCD) is one of the top ten (10) non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Nigeria causing significant morbidity and mortality and consequently undermining the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) 4, 5 and 6. SCD is particularly associated with increased maternal, neon ...
Chronic respiratory diseases in Australia
... Chronic respiratory diseases are a diverse group of conditions affecting the lungs or respiratory tract for a prolonged period. They are often incurable, but are largely manageable and preventable. Chronic respiratory diseases are very prevalent in Australia—an estimated 5.8 million Australians had ...
... Chronic respiratory diseases are a diverse group of conditions affecting the lungs or respiratory tract for a prolonged period. They are often incurable, but are largely manageable and preventable. Chronic respiratory diseases are very prevalent in Australia—an estimated 5.8 million Australians had ...
Anemia in Long Term Care Anemia in Long Term Care
... in mortality after hip fractures when compared to those without anemia.6 Recent studies have shown an association between anemia and increased severity of a number of conditions in elders, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease (CVD) and ...
... in mortality after hip fractures when compared to those without anemia.6 Recent studies have shown an association between anemia and increased severity of a number of conditions in elders, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease (CVD) and ...
FAO EMPRES 2010 African Swine Fever Situation Report
... Earlier indications of ASF dynamics in the Caucasus region (FAO, 2008) and southern parts of the Russian Federation (FAO, 2009) suggest that in areas where smallholder pig production is common, ASF spreads progressively along trade routes, occasionally infecting wild boar (Figure 1). This spread can ...
... Earlier indications of ASF dynamics in the Caucasus region (FAO, 2008) and southern parts of the Russian Federation (FAO, 2009) suggest that in areas where smallholder pig production is common, ASF spreads progressively along trade routes, occasionally infecting wild boar (Figure 1). This spread can ...
Causes of Diabetes - National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive
... have high blood glucose, also called high blood sugar or hyperglycemia. Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism— the way the body uses digested food for energy. The digestive tract breaks down carbohydrates—sugars and starches found in many foods—into glucose, a form of sugar that enters the bloodstrea ...
... have high blood glucose, also called high blood sugar or hyperglycemia. Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism— the way the body uses digested food for energy. The digestive tract breaks down carbohydrates—sugars and starches found in many foods—into glucose, a form of sugar that enters the bloodstrea ...
Information for couples where one partner carries Beta
... of haemoglobin is controlled by genes that we inherit from our parents. A child inherits two genes for every characteristic, one from each parent. Most people have inherited two genes for haemoglobin A. This is the usual type of haemoglobin. A beta thalassaemia carrier has inherited a gene for haemo ...
... of haemoglobin is controlled by genes that we inherit from our parents. A child inherits two genes for every characteristic, one from each parent. Most people have inherited two genes for haemoglobin A. This is the usual type of haemoglobin. A beta thalassaemia carrier has inherited a gene for haemo ...
Combined pharmacotherapy and psychological therapies for post
... Combined pharmacotherapy and psychological therapies for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) PTSD is a potentially debilitating anxiety disorder triggered by exposure to a traumatic experience such as an interpersonal event like physical or sexual assault, exposure to disaster or accidents, combat ...
... Combined pharmacotherapy and psychological therapies for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) PTSD is a potentially debilitating anxiety disorder triggered by exposure to a traumatic experience such as an interpersonal event like physical or sexual assault, exposure to disaster or accidents, combat ...
The genetics of diabetes mellitus
... “DPA*B” and “DPB*B” has also been shown among eastern Indian Type 1 diabetic subjects31 . Analysis of MHC class II alleles showed statistically significant increase of DRB1*03011 DQB1*0201, DQA1*0501 and DPB1 *2601 compared to normals 32. Mehra et al33 reported the haplotype A26-B8-DR3 to be the mos ...
... “DPA*B” and “DPB*B” has also been shown among eastern Indian Type 1 diabetic subjects31 . Analysis of MHC class II alleles showed statistically significant increase of DRB1*03011 DQB1*0201, DQA1*0501 and DPB1 *2601 compared to normals 32. Mehra et al33 reported the haplotype A26-B8-DR3 to be the mos ...
Abstracts - Irish Medical Journal
... (n=137); tween programming (n=152); young-person programming (n=114). Results: A total of 1155 cues were recorded giving a cue every 4.2 minutes with an average of 12.3 seconds per cue. For the majority of genres sweet snacks (range 1.8%-23.3%) and sweets/candy (range 3.6%-25.8%) related cues featur ...
... (n=137); tween programming (n=152); young-person programming (n=114). Results: A total of 1155 cues were recorded giving a cue every 4.2 minutes with an average of 12.3 seconds per cue. For the majority of genres sweet snacks (range 1.8%-23.3%) and sweets/candy (range 3.6%-25.8%) related cues featur ...
14. How about after a Heart Attack?
... attack can change your life in many ways, some of which are unpleasant, so it is important to maintain a healthy life style to avoid having one. Even so it is important to know what the main reasons are that people have heart attacks. Forewarned is fore-armed so that instead of suffering in this way ...
... attack can change your life in many ways, some of which are unpleasant, so it is important to maintain a healthy life style to avoid having one. Even so it is important to know what the main reasons are that people have heart attacks. Forewarned is fore-armed so that instead of suffering in this way ...