RESEARCH ARTICLE Socio-economic Status Plays - VU-dare
... and Methods: Medical charts of 145 children diagnosed with cancer between 1999 and 2009 were reviewed retrospectively. From October 2011 until January 2012, 40 caretakers were interviewed using semi-structured questionnaires. Results: Of all patients, 48% abandoned treatment, 34% experienced death, ...
... and Methods: Medical charts of 145 children diagnosed with cancer between 1999 and 2009 were reviewed retrospectively. From October 2011 until January 2012, 40 caretakers were interviewed using semi-structured questionnaires. Results: Of all patients, 48% abandoned treatment, 34% experienced death, ...
Safety related to Administration methods
... A buretrol or volutrol is an inline receptacle between the client’s IV catheter set and the bag of fluids. Capacity is 120 to 150 mL Rationale: the nurse can fill the buretrol to a certain level and if the IV pump malfunctions, only the volume in the buretrol will flow to the ...
... A buretrol or volutrol is an inline receptacle between the client’s IV catheter set and the bag of fluids. Capacity is 120 to 150 mL Rationale: the nurse can fill the buretrol to a certain level and if the IV pump malfunctions, only the volume in the buretrol will flow to the ...
A 46-year-old female with dyspnoea, stridor and chronic cough CASE FOR DIAGNOSIS
... most cases. The clinical symptoms include cough and dyspnoea and have partial response to steroids, are nonspecific and usually attributed to more common diseases, such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. A chest radiograph, that in most cases will be normal, can also be misleading. ...
... most cases. The clinical symptoms include cough and dyspnoea and have partial response to steroids, are nonspecific and usually attributed to more common diseases, such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. A chest radiograph, that in most cases will be normal, can also be misleading. ...
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations
... accounting for approximately 110,000 deaths per year. COPD is a slowly progressive condition, with symptoms typically arising around age 50 to 60 years. As the U.S. population of current and former smokers ages, the prevalence of this disease is expected to climb [1]. More than 16 million adults in ...
... accounting for approximately 110,000 deaths per year. COPD is a slowly progressive condition, with symptoms typically arising around age 50 to 60 years. As the U.S. population of current and former smokers ages, the prevalence of this disease is expected to climb [1]. More than 16 million adults in ...
Symptomatic Relief Policy
... All medicines must be prescribed by an authorised prescriber before they are administered to a patient. For some patients, it is appropriate to prescribe a number of “as required” medicines, and when that is the case, the prescription of a “Symptomatic Relief Policy” as described below can be very u ...
... All medicines must be prescribed by an authorised prescriber before they are administered to a patient. For some patients, it is appropriate to prescribe a number of “as required” medicines, and when that is the case, the prescription of a “Symptomatic Relief Policy” as described below can be very u ...
LESS SEDATIVES FOR YOUR OLDER RELATIVES.
... the measurement tool: 1) Chart audits: a) Count the number of patients prescribed BSH at home (A) b) Count the number of patients prescribed any BSH for sleep in hospital, excluding patients who are home BSH users (B) c) Count the total number of patients in hospital during a given period (ie ...
... the measurement tool: 1) Chart audits: a) Count the number of patients prescribed BSH at home (A) b) Count the number of patients prescribed any BSH for sleep in hospital, excluding patients who are home BSH users (B) c) Count the total number of patients in hospital during a given period (ie ...
CASES 4A AND 4B: Guttate Psoriasis
... A REVIEW OF THE OPTIONS Guttate psoriasis is characterized by teardrop-size pink papules that often develop in response to a streptococcal or other upper respiratory tract infection. The lesions are much smaller than those of psoriasis vulgaris; however, this usually shortlived condition can evolve ...
... A REVIEW OF THE OPTIONS Guttate psoriasis is characterized by teardrop-size pink papules that often develop in response to a streptococcal or other upper respiratory tract infection. The lesions are much smaller than those of psoriasis vulgaris; however, this usually shortlived condition can evolve ...
NIDA Prescription Drug Report
... A common vocabulary has not been established in the field of prescription drug abuse. Because much of the data collected in this area focuses on nonmedical use of prescription drugs, the definition of abuse used in this report does not correspond to the definition of abuse/dependence listed in the D ...
... A common vocabulary has not been established in the field of prescription drug abuse. Because much of the data collected in this area focuses on nonmedical use of prescription drugs, the definition of abuse used in this report does not correspond to the definition of abuse/dependence listed in the D ...
... parallels that of Sandison (29) who considers motivation the single most important factor. Ego strength and intelligence are important, but motivating drive is primary and it must be more than looking for the magic of an easy way out. Not infrequently the more troubled the patient the better ...
Prescribing Information
... absorption of amphetamines. Urinary alkalinizing agents (acetazolamide, some thiazides) increase the concentration of the non-ionized species of the amphetamine molecule, thereby decreasing urinary excretion. Both groups of agents increase blood levels and therefore potentiate the action of amphetam ...
... absorption of amphetamines. Urinary alkalinizing agents (acetazolamide, some thiazides) increase the concentration of the non-ionized species of the amphetamine molecule, thereby decreasing urinary excretion. Both groups of agents increase blood levels and therefore potentiate the action of amphetam ...
Consensus statement on the diagnosis, treatment and follow
... euradrenal.org), were to study the pathogenesis, describe the natural course and improve the treatment for Addison’s disease [1]. Based on a synthesis of the Euradrenal research, the views and experience of the consortium investigators, and the available literature, we now attempt to provide a Europ ...
... euradrenal.org), were to study the pathogenesis, describe the natural course and improve the treatment for Addison’s disease [1]. Based on a synthesis of the Euradrenal research, the views and experience of the consortium investigators, and the available literature, we now attempt to provide a Europ ...
RADIATION THERAPY ONCOLOGY GROUP RTOG 0236 A
... radiotherapy for NSCLC for stages I, II and III disease as long as all detectable tumor can be encompassed by the radiation therapy fields including both primary tumor and regional lymph nodes. No mechanism for minimizing lung and tumor movements was utilized. Doses escalated as high as 90.3 Gy in t ...
... radiotherapy for NSCLC for stages I, II and III disease as long as all detectable tumor can be encompassed by the radiation therapy fields including both primary tumor and regional lymph nodes. No mechanism for minimizing lung and tumor movements was utilized. Doses escalated as high as 90.3 Gy in t ...
RADIATION THERAPY ONCOLOGY GROUP RTOG 0236 A
... The majority of these mostly retrospective reports utilized radiotherapy equipment and techniques from the 1-D and 2-D planning era. With these older techniques, it was difficult to reduce high dose volume due to limitations in visualizing the target, limitations in selection of beam directions, and ...
... The majority of these mostly retrospective reports utilized radiotherapy equipment and techniques from the 1-D and 2-D planning era. With these older techniques, it was difficult to reduce high dose volume due to limitations in visualizing the target, limitations in selection of beam directions, and ...
Part 2: Treatment (Complete: 82 Slides)
... Out-of-office measurement should be performed to confirm the initial diagnosis of hypertension. Optimum management of the hypertensive patient requires assessment and communication of overall cardiovascular risk using an analogy like ‘vascular age’. Home BP monitoring is an important tool in self-mo ...
... Out-of-office measurement should be performed to confirm the initial diagnosis of hypertension. Optimum management of the hypertensive patient requires assessment and communication of overall cardiovascular risk using an analogy like ‘vascular age’. Home BP monitoring is an important tool in self-mo ...
Managing End-Stage Renal Disease
... Although substantial strides have been made in dialysis therapy, individuals with ESRD face significant challenges. The first months of dialysis are characterized by a combination of high mortality rates and high costs associated with the initiation of dialysis, which often occurs in an inpatient se ...
... Although substantial strides have been made in dialysis therapy, individuals with ESRD face significant challenges. The first months of dialysis are characterized by a combination of high mortality rates and high costs associated with the initiation of dialysis, which often occurs in an inpatient se ...
Attitudes and Behaviors Associated with Direct-to
... Patients who ask about a brand are more likely to be prescribed that brand than patients who ask in general General Practitioners are more likely to prescribe a requested brand than Specialists General Practitioners report feeling more pressured to prescribe ...
... Patients who ask about a brand are more likely to be prescribed that brand than patients who ask in general General Practitioners are more likely to prescribe a requested brand than Specialists General Practitioners report feeling more pressured to prescribe ...
Adverse Drug Reaction News - Health Sciences Authority
... UGT1A1 is the same enzyme that mediates bilirubin conjugation. Glucuronidating activity is reduced when variants of the UGT1A1 gene, UGT1A1*28 or UGT1A1*6 are present. UGT1A1*28 contains 7, rather than 6, thymine-adenine (TA) repeats in the UGT1A1 promoter region and reduces enzyme expression; UGT1A ...
... UGT1A1 is the same enzyme that mediates bilirubin conjugation. Glucuronidating activity is reduced when variants of the UGT1A1 gene, UGT1A1*28 or UGT1A1*6 are present. UGT1A1*28 contains 7, rather than 6, thymine-adenine (TA) repeats in the UGT1A1 promoter region and reduces enzyme expression; UGT1A ...
information - World Health Organization
... months while taking zolpidem. It was only when she was discovered eating in front of an open refrigerator while asleep that the problem was resolved. In another report, a patient who had experienced significant weight gain was found by a relative taking food from the refrigerator and kitchen cupboar ...
... months while taking zolpidem. It was only when she was discovered eating in front of an open refrigerator while asleep that the problem was resolved. In another report, a patient who had experienced significant weight gain was found by a relative taking food from the refrigerator and kitchen cupboar ...
1 - RCRMC Family Medicine Residency
... Seventeen patients with moderate to severe Alzheimer disease would need to be treated for six months to prevent one episode of agitation. A meta-analysis concluded that memantine was ineffective for patients with mild Alzheimer disease, and the benefits for patients with moderate Alzheimer disease w ...
... Seventeen patients with moderate to severe Alzheimer disease would need to be treated for six months to prevent one episode of agitation. A meta-analysis concluded that memantine was ineffective for patients with mild Alzheimer disease, and the benefits for patients with moderate Alzheimer disease w ...
Memorandum 1188 ‘03 MAR13 1~48
... Accordingly, there is inadequateinformation in your notification for FDA to determine whether there is an adequatebasisto concludethat the use of a dietary supplementthat containsthe ingredientsidentifiedin your notification will reasonablybe expectedto be safe. Therefore,your product may be adulter ...
... Accordingly, there is inadequateinformation in your notification for FDA to determine whether there is an adequatebasisto concludethat the use of a dietary supplementthat containsthe ingredientsidentifiedin your notification will reasonablybe expectedto be safe. Therefore,your product may be adulter ...
Psychology Assessment and Treatment Guidelines Superintendent’s Guideline No. 2/01 March 31, 2001
... March 31, 2001. This document sets out assessment and treatment guidelines for use by psychological practitioners1, insurers and insured motor vehicle accident victims. Part I of the document, the Psychology Assessment Guideline, defines an assessment and sets out maximum hours of assessment require ...
... March 31, 2001. This document sets out assessment and treatment guidelines for use by psychological practitioners1, insurers and insured motor vehicle accident victims. Part I of the document, the Psychology Assessment Guideline, defines an assessment and sets out maximum hours of assessment require ...
Mythbusters
... 1 mEq/kg/dose (max 40mEq/dose); 0.3mEq/mL over 1 hr • Enteral: 1 mEq/kg/dose (max 40mEq/dose) oral or NG; 2.67mEq/mL with SW eq vol for flush ...
... 1 mEq/kg/dose (max 40mEq/dose); 0.3mEq/mL over 1 hr • Enteral: 1 mEq/kg/dose (max 40mEq/dose) oral or NG; 2.67mEq/mL with SW eq vol for flush ...
Guidance Tool for the investigation of severe Clostridium difficile
... Healthcare can present a serious risk to patient safety, particularly when it results in healthcare associated infections (HAIs). Every patient needs to be confident that the care and treatment they receive is safe and meets the highest standard possible. Patients also need to be assured that seriou ...
... Healthcare can present a serious risk to patient safety, particularly when it results in healthcare associated infections (HAIs). Every patient needs to be confident that the care and treatment they receive is safe and meets the highest standard possible. Patients also need to be assured that seriou ...
Chapter 9: Drug Dosing and Renal Toxicity in the Elderly Patient
... portant to know the exact dose given, the route of administration, time of administration, and time since the last dose. Peak levels are meaningful for only few drugs. Peak drug levels represent the highest drug concentration achieved after initial rapid distribution. For most drugs, trough levels a ...
... portant to know the exact dose given, the route of administration, time of administration, and time since the last dose. Peak levels are meaningful for only few drugs. Peak drug levels represent the highest drug concentration achieved after initial rapid distribution. For most drugs, trough levels a ...
Results of Some Urological Problems with Cernilton
... gland, as proposed by Leander, and the ability to inactivate streptolysin, as found by Kienholz. This latter effect is considered to play an important role in the treatment of streptococcal prostatitis and may in fact be the only effect in this particular disease. In other types of prostatitis, it i ...
... gland, as proposed by Leander, and the ability to inactivate streptolysin, as found by Kienholz. This latter effect is considered to play an important role in the treatment of streptococcal prostatitis and may in fact be the only effect in this particular disease. In other types of prostatitis, it i ...