Management of an Acute Asthma Attack in Adults (aged 16 years
... 1.2.1 Current levels of asthma in Ireland Asthma is a high prevalence disease in the Republic of Ireland with nearly 460,000 people estimated to have been diagnosed with asthma and nearly a quarter of a million may have asthma that is not controlled. About 50,000 patients are estimated to use the GP ...
... 1.2.1 Current levels of asthma in Ireland Asthma is a high prevalence disease in the Republic of Ireland with nearly 460,000 people estimated to have been diagnosed with asthma and nearly a quarter of a million may have asthma that is not controlled. About 50,000 patients are estimated to use the GP ...
Seminar Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
... production of androgens and oestrogens adequately.18 Moreover, intrauterine glucocorticoid deficiency can affect postnatal sensitivity to feedback inhibition, thus blunting the central effects of treatment.19 The resulting iatrogenic hypercortisolism, in combination with excess adrenal androgens and ...
... production of androgens and oestrogens adequately.18 Moreover, intrauterine glucocorticoid deficiency can affect postnatal sensitivity to feedback inhibition, thus blunting the central effects of treatment.19 The resulting iatrogenic hypercortisolism, in combination with excess adrenal androgens and ...
Baclofen Intoxication
... indicate that concentrations in nerve tissue and brain are lower than in blood, but the apparent elimination rate of 24 hours from nerve tissue is much slower. This might explain why prolonged periods of unconsciousness have been reported, even when the plasma concentrations of baclofen were within ...
... indicate that concentrations in nerve tissue and brain are lower than in blood, but the apparent elimination rate of 24 hours from nerve tissue is much slower. This might explain why prolonged periods of unconsciousness have been reported, even when the plasma concentrations of baclofen were within ...
AusPAR: Trastuzumab
... Metastatic Breast Cancer: Treatment of patients with metastatic breast cancer who have tumours that overexpress HER2: a. As monotherapy for the treatment of those patients who have received one or more chemotherapy regimens for their metastatic disease; b. In combination with taxanes for the treatme ...
... Metastatic Breast Cancer: Treatment of patients with metastatic breast cancer who have tumours that overexpress HER2: a. As monotherapy for the treatment of those patients who have received one or more chemotherapy regimens for their metastatic disease; b. In combination with taxanes for the treatme ...
A review of the evidence for carbamazepine and oxcarbazepine in
... and the prevention of future episodes. Mood stabilizers are currently the basis of most treatment regimens. Lithium is the classical mood stabilizer (its action was first noted by Cade in 1949), and there is good evidence suggesting that it prevents relapse and recurrence long term. In addition, pati ...
... and the prevention of future episodes. Mood stabilizers are currently the basis of most treatment regimens. Lithium is the classical mood stabilizer (its action was first noted by Cade in 1949), and there is good evidence suggesting that it prevents relapse and recurrence long term. In addition, pati ...
research abstracts
... were reviewed. Follow-up data were up to 2 years from time of enrollment. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS. Results: Of the 189 study subjects, 78% were male, 62% were African-American and 35% were Caucasian. Thirty-three percent of subjects were homeless at time of admission. Cocaine ...
... were reviewed. Follow-up data were up to 2 years from time of enrollment. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS. Results: Of the 189 study subjects, 78% were male, 62% were African-American and 35% were Caucasian. Thirty-three percent of subjects were homeless at time of admission. Cocaine ...
Amy Barton Burns - University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
... Pai AB, Polanco N, Garfinkel M, Mansour V. Assessing literacy skills related to NSAID medication labeling in primary care. American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week; November 19, 2016, Chicago, IL Pai AB, Meyer D, Bales B, Cotero V, Pai MP. Labile iron release from intravenous iron formulation: con ...
... Pai AB, Polanco N, Garfinkel M, Mansour V. Assessing literacy skills related to NSAID medication labeling in primary care. American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week; November 19, 2016, Chicago, IL Pai AB, Meyer D, Bales B, Cotero V, Pai MP. Labile iron release from intravenous iron formulation: con ...
XOPENEX®(levalbuterol HCI)
... patients 6-11 years old is 0.31 mg administered three times a day, by nebulization. Routine dosing should not exceed 0.63 mg three times a day. Adults and Adolescents ≥12 years old: The recommended starting dosage of XOPENEX Inhalation Solution for patients 12 years of age and older is 0.63 mg admin ...
... patients 6-11 years old is 0.31 mg administered three times a day, by nebulization. Routine dosing should not exceed 0.63 mg three times a day. Adults and Adolescents ≥12 years old: The recommended starting dosage of XOPENEX Inhalation Solution for patients 12 years of age and older is 0.63 mg admin ...
Atarax™
... The pharmacokinetics of hydroxyzine was evaluated in 12 paediatric patients aged 1 to 14 years (mean 6.1 ± 4.6 yrs) with severe atopic dermatitis. A 0.7 mg/kg single dose of hydroxyzine was administered orally. The mean peak serum concentration was 47 ± 17 ng/ml and occurred at a mean time of 2.0 ± ...
... The pharmacokinetics of hydroxyzine was evaluated in 12 paediatric patients aged 1 to 14 years (mean 6.1 ± 4.6 yrs) with severe atopic dermatitis. A 0.7 mg/kg single dose of hydroxyzine was administered orally. The mean peak serum concentration was 47 ± 17 ng/ml and occurred at a mean time of 2.0 ± ...
Ciprol
... and 9. Crystals of ciprofloxacin have been observed in the urine of laboratory animals given high doses of the drug, but also in some patients receiving standard therapeutic doses. Crystalluria seems to occur under alkaline conditions of the urine and is less likely in non-vegetarians who usually ha ...
... and 9. Crystals of ciprofloxacin have been observed in the urine of laboratory animals given high doses of the drug, but also in some patients receiving standard therapeutic doses. Crystalluria seems to occur under alkaline conditions of the urine and is less likely in non-vegetarians who usually ha ...
[FDA Approved Labeling for Zoloft® for the Treatment of Social... Attachment to FDA Approval Letter for NDA 19-839/S-045]
... mean reduction of approximately 7 points on the CYBOCS total score which was significantly greater than the 3 point reduction for placebo patients. Analyses for age and gender effects on outcome did not suggest any differential responsiveness on the basis of age or sex. In a longer-term study, patie ...
... mean reduction of approximately 7 points on the CYBOCS total score which was significantly greater than the 3 point reduction for placebo patients. Analyses for age and gender effects on outcome did not suggest any differential responsiveness on the basis of age or sex. In a longer-term study, patie ...
MEDICATION GUIDE ZEGERID® (ze ger id) (omeprazole / sodium
... Several published observational studies suggest that proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy may be associated with an increased risk for osteoporosis-related fractures of the hip, wrist, or spine. The risk of fracture was increased in patients who received high-dose, defined as multiple daily doses, an ...
... Several published observational studies suggest that proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy may be associated with an increased risk for osteoporosis-related fractures of the hip, wrist, or spine. The risk of fracture was increased in patients who received high-dose, defined as multiple daily doses, an ...
European guidelines for management of bleeding in trauma
... Introduction: Evidence-based recommendations are needed to guide the acute management of the bleeding trauma patient. When these recommendations are implemented patient outcomes may be improved. Methods: The multidisciplinary Task Force for Advanced Bleeding Care in Trauma was formed in 2005 with th ...
... Introduction: Evidence-based recommendations are needed to guide the acute management of the bleeding trauma patient. When these recommendations are implemented patient outcomes may be improved. Methods: The multidisciplinary Task Force for Advanced Bleeding Care in Trauma was formed in 2005 with th ...
book as PDF - Endocrine Abstracts
... During the last two decades the Scientific Community has assisted to an exponential increase of knowledge of genetic factors related to cancer susceptibility, as well as of key molecular mechanisms involved in tumour progression. In part, this has been the result of using high-throughput platforms a ...
... During the last two decades the Scientific Community has assisted to an exponential increase of knowledge of genetic factors related to cancer susceptibility, as well as of key molecular mechanisms involved in tumour progression. In part, this has been the result of using high-throughput platforms a ...
Poster # 1 COLON INJURY IN DAMAGE CONTROL SURGERY: IS
... Introduction: Currently there is no standard for the management of non-operative solid organ injuries. Previous studies have established that early ambulation is safe, however our aim is to show that early mobilization (EM) decreases hospital length of stay (LOS), ICU LOS, and cost without increasin ...
... Introduction: Currently there is no standard for the management of non-operative solid organ injuries. Previous studies have established that early ambulation is safe, however our aim is to show that early mobilization (EM) decreases hospital length of stay (LOS), ICU LOS, and cost without increasin ...
British Society for Rheumatology and British Health Professionals
... metatarsophalangeal joint of the great toe was the first joint to be affected in more than 50% [8] but more recent studies have documented a greater frequency of atypical monoarthritis in other lower and upper limb peripheral joints, and polyarticular gout, particularly in older women [9]. Before ur ...
... metatarsophalangeal joint of the great toe was the first joint to be affected in more than 50% [8] but more recent studies have documented a greater frequency of atypical monoarthritis in other lower and upper limb peripheral joints, and polyarticular gout, particularly in older women [9]. Before ur ...
Morphine - Waitemata District Health Board
... Morphine is classed as a strong opioid at level 3 of the World Health Organisation (WHO) pain relief ladder3. It is appropriate for patients with moderate to severe pain which is opioid responsive. Before prescribing morphine, a patient must have a pain assessment and the likely cause of pain determ ...
... Morphine is classed as a strong opioid at level 3 of the World Health Organisation (WHO) pain relief ladder3. It is appropriate for patients with moderate to severe pain which is opioid responsive. Before prescribing morphine, a patient must have a pain assessment and the likely cause of pain determ ...
RAPID SEQUENCE INTUBATION Internship Survival Guide 2011-2012
... 2) Enter your Doctor ID followed by the pound (#) key 3) Enter Department Number followed by the pound (#) key 4) Enter the Work Type followed by the pound (#) key 5) Enter the CSN followed by the pound (#) key. The CSN is an 11-digit number at top-left of patient‟s chart. Do not enter leading 1 or ...
... 2) Enter your Doctor ID followed by the pound (#) key 3) Enter Department Number followed by the pound (#) key 4) Enter the Work Type followed by the pound (#) key 5) Enter the CSN followed by the pound (#) key. The CSN is an 11-digit number at top-left of patient‟s chart. Do not enter leading 1 or ...
Protease inhibitor plasma concentrations in HIV antiretroviral therapy
... efavirenz) and other frequently co-administered drugs (e.g. antibacterial, antifungal and other antiviral drugs) for interference in samples obtained from patients. Drug-free plasma samples were also tested to exclude interference from endogenous substances [II]. No interference was observed [II]. T ...
... efavirenz) and other frequently co-administered drugs (e.g. antibacterial, antifungal and other antiviral drugs) for interference in samples obtained from patients. Drug-free plasma samples were also tested to exclude interference from endogenous substances [II]. No interference was observed [II]. T ...
Pituitary stalk lesions
... 50% of intracranial tumors in adults. In industrialized nations, this rate is now 0.25–4% [21]. Imaging can reveal involvement of the paranasal sinuses or pititary fossa, thickening of the pituitary stalk, and adjacent meningeal enhancement. Pituitary abscesses may also have peripheral contrast enha ...
... 50% of intracranial tumors in adults. In industrialized nations, this rate is now 0.25–4% [21]. Imaging can reveal involvement of the paranasal sinuses or pititary fossa, thickening of the pituitary stalk, and adjacent meningeal enhancement. Pituitary abscesses may also have peripheral contrast enha ...
Guidelines for the Evaluation and Management of Status Epilepticus
... at onset focal neurological signs, and the presence of medical complications [36, 37, 40, 41, 47–49] Mortality rate is higher (61 %) when SE develops de novo in hospitalized patients [49] In patients with adequate therapy, the mortality rate may be as low as 8 % while it may be as high as 45 % in th ...
... at onset focal neurological signs, and the presence of medical complications [36, 37, 40, 41, 47–49] Mortality rate is higher (61 %) when SE develops de novo in hospitalized patients [49] In patients with adequate therapy, the mortality rate may be as low as 8 % while it may be as high as 45 % in th ...
Candesartan Aspen
... UACR 24%) and numerically greater reduction than lisinopril 20 mg monotherapy (mean reduction in UACR 39%). All treatment regimens reduced both systolic and diastolic blood pressure significantly. The blood pressure reductions were significantly greater with combination therapy than with monotherapy ...
... UACR 24%) and numerically greater reduction than lisinopril 20 mg monotherapy (mean reduction in UACR 39%). All treatment regimens reduced both systolic and diastolic blood pressure significantly. The blood pressure reductions were significantly greater with combination therapy than with monotherapy ...
IV Heparin Policy
... • For patients weighing less than 67kg, an initial intravenous Heparin bolus not exceeding 4,000IU is recommended, followed by not more than an 800IU/hour infusion. • For patients weighing 67kg or more, an initial intravenous Heparin bolus not exceeding 5,000IU is recommended, followed by not more t ...
... • For patients weighing less than 67kg, an initial intravenous Heparin bolus not exceeding 4,000IU is recommended, followed by not more than an 800IU/hour infusion. • For patients weighing 67kg or more, an initial intravenous Heparin bolus not exceeding 5,000IU is recommended, followed by not more t ...
final program - Southwestern Surgical Congress
... surgical diseases for community surgeons, academic surgeons and the surgeon‐in‐ training. Topic areas discussed will incorporate a comprehensive perspective of surgical practice including abdominal and gastrointestinal surgery, emergency general surgery, trauma / critical care surgery, surgical educ ...
... surgical diseases for community surgeons, academic surgeons and the surgeon‐in‐ training. Topic areas discussed will incorporate a comprehensive perspective of surgical practice including abdominal and gastrointestinal surgery, emergency general surgery, trauma / critical care surgery, surgical educ ...
VA/DoD CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF DYSLIPIDEMIA
... Most NCEP recommendations are consensus statements designed to guide the broad clinical field of dyslipidemia. Many of the recommendations are based on observational studies with rational inferences based on biologic plausibility. Clinical practice guidelines have to guide practical decision-making ...
... Most NCEP recommendations are consensus statements designed to guide the broad clinical field of dyslipidemia. Many of the recommendations are based on observational studies with rational inferences based on biologic plausibility. Clinical practice guidelines have to guide practical decision-making ...