(1) Superficial infections
... • Clinical use at present is confined to combination therapy, either with amphotericin B for cryptococcal meningitis or with itraconazole for chromoblastomycosis. ...
... • Clinical use at present is confined to combination therapy, either with amphotericin B for cryptococcal meningitis or with itraconazole for chromoblastomycosis. ...
Importance and Advantages of Intermittent External
... of oxygenated blood to the tissues but also removes potentially harmful toxic wastes. In many countries the management of patients with leg ulcers depends on community services and primary care teams, although some patients are subject to long periods of hospitalization. It is now realized that vast ...
... of oxygenated blood to the tissues but also removes potentially harmful toxic wastes. In many countries the management of patients with leg ulcers depends on community services and primary care teams, although some patients are subject to long periods of hospitalization. It is now realized that vast ...
The empirical status of cognitive-behavioral therapy: A review of
... (3) analysis of heterogeneity of effect sizes and outliers, and (4) inclusion of moderator variables in analyses. These factors took precedence over the mere number of studies contained in a meta-analysis. The identification of meta-analyses began with a search of the computer databases PsycINFO, Er ...
... (3) analysis of heterogeneity of effect sizes and outliers, and (4) inclusion of moderator variables in analyses. These factors took precedence over the mere number of studies contained in a meta-analysis. The identification of meta-analyses began with a search of the computer databases PsycINFO, Er ...
Management of steroid-induced osteoporosis: what
... suggesting that there may not be a ceiling to steroid dose beyond which these agents are no longer effective. Although these findings are encouraging with respect to the use of bisphosphonates in the prevention and treatment of SIOP, certain questions remain. For example, although patients frequentl ...
... suggesting that there may not be a ceiling to steroid dose beyond which these agents are no longer effective. Although these findings are encouraging with respect to the use of bisphosphonates in the prevention and treatment of SIOP, certain questions remain. For example, although patients frequentl ...
Breast Cancer, PTSD and EMDR Therapy Research
... Short PTSD Rating Interview (SPRINT) between each assessment time (pre, post, and two follow-ups); showed a statistically significant improvement after treatment with the EMDR-IGTP for both, patients in the active phase of cancer treatment and patients in the follow-up phase of cancer treatment. It ...
... Short PTSD Rating Interview (SPRINT) between each assessment time (pre, post, and two follow-ups); showed a statistically significant improvement after treatment with the EMDR-IGTP for both, patients in the active phase of cancer treatment and patients in the follow-up phase of cancer treatment. It ...
BONE AND JOINT DISORDERS
... ✓ Ibandronate (Boniva), a bisphosphonate similar to risedronate and alendronate, is also approved by the FDA for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis. In patients with established osteoporosis, ibandronate has been shown to increase BMD and reduce the incidence of vertebral fractures. With a ...
... ✓ Ibandronate (Boniva), a bisphosphonate similar to risedronate and alendronate, is also approved by the FDA for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis. In patients with established osteoporosis, ibandronate has been shown to increase BMD and reduce the incidence of vertebral fractures. With a ...
Animal-Facilitated Therapy in Various Patient Populations Systematic Literature Review Sarah Matuszek, MSN, RN
... The first use of therapeutic use of animals began during the ninth century in Belgium for handicapped people.1,8,9 The people were assigned the task to care for different farm animals.8,11 Again, later in the 1700s the York Retreat in England utilized animals.4,8,12 This was not a typical mental ins ...
... The first use of therapeutic use of animals began during the ninth century in Belgium for handicapped people.1,8,9 The people were assigned the task to care for different farm animals.8,11 Again, later in the 1700s the York Retreat in England utilized animals.4,8,12 This was not a typical mental ins ...
HST-151
... Excessive use of diuretics however may be harmful in HF as it promotes volume depletion and resultant reflex activation of the sympathetic nervous system and renin-angiotensin system (i.e., excessive diuretic use acts as a “neurohormonal agonist”. Since diuretic therapy usually results in prompt and ...
... Excessive use of diuretics however may be harmful in HF as it promotes volume depletion and resultant reflex activation of the sympathetic nervous system and renin-angiotensin system (i.e., excessive diuretic use acts as a “neurohormonal agonist”. Since diuretic therapy usually results in prompt and ...
Carbamazepine: Watch for Many Potential Drug Interactions
... Carefully review the drug profile of any own metabolism. Other inducers of patient receiving carbamazepine for CYP3A4 can affect carbamazepine, potential drug interactions. PT however, reducing its plasma concentrations. The result of an inducer on carbamazepine would be to reduce its plasma concent ...
... Carefully review the drug profile of any own metabolism. Other inducers of patient receiving carbamazepine for CYP3A4 can affect carbamazepine, potential drug interactions. PT however, reducing its plasma concentrations. The result of an inducer on carbamazepine would be to reduce its plasma concent ...
Inglés
... 39%, with an age distribution of: 22% on newborns pediatrics, 30% on preschool children and 20% on school children; 2-15% of all cases of diarrhea that require hospitalization have been associated to Entamoeba histolytica2-4. There have been great advances on amebiasis treatment, no doubt on that, 5 ...
... 39%, with an age distribution of: 22% on newborns pediatrics, 30% on preschool children and 20% on school children; 2-15% of all cases of diarrhea that require hospitalization have been associated to Entamoeba histolytica2-4. There have been great advances on amebiasis treatment, no doubt on that, 5 ...
Bright Light Therapy - Compass Health Brands
... increasing the lighting in my home and office? Yes, people may benefit with increased exposure to normal room lighting. However, research shows that much higher light intensities are often required to produce a therapeutic effect. Regular fixtures usually cannot raise ambient lighting above 600 LUX. ...
... increasing the lighting in my home and office? Yes, people may benefit with increased exposure to normal room lighting. However, research shows that much higher light intensities are often required to produce a therapeutic effect. Regular fixtures usually cannot raise ambient lighting above 600 LUX. ...
Short acting β agonists as required – consider moving up if using
... If benefit from LABA but control still inadequate - continue LABA and ICS and consider trial of other therapy - LTRA, SR theophylline, LAMA Refer patient for specialist care ...
... If benefit from LABA but control still inadequate - continue LABA and ICS and consider trial of other therapy - LTRA, SR theophylline, LAMA Refer patient for specialist care ...
Pharmaceutical Care Lectures
... Definition- an event or circumstance involving drug treatment that actually or potentially interferes with the patient's experiencing an optimum outcome of medical care. ...
... Definition- an event or circumstance involving drug treatment that actually or potentially interferes with the patient's experiencing an optimum outcome of medical care. ...
what are psychoactive drugs? - Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse
... Club Drugs include Ecstasy, GHB and Ketamine. These drugs have the effect of both stimulants and hallucinogens, and are popular at “raves” (all night dance parties). Ketamine use as an anesthetic in humans was discontinued due to the side effects but has limited use as a veterinary medicine. GHB ini ...
... Club Drugs include Ecstasy, GHB and Ketamine. These drugs have the effect of both stimulants and hallucinogens, and are popular at “raves” (all night dance parties). Ketamine use as an anesthetic in humans was discontinued due to the side effects but has limited use as a veterinary medicine. GHB ini ...
How study design affects outcomes in comparisons of - IME-USP
... except randomized controlled trials. The evidence from the literature suggests that equal weights may not be appropriate. Setting all the non-randomized information aside seems a terrible waste. Nevertheless, Sackett (Reference 8, page 148) suggests that the busy clinician trying to ‘keep up with th ...
... except randomized controlled trials. The evidence from the literature suggests that equal weights may not be appropriate. Setting all the non-randomized information aside seems a terrible waste. Nevertheless, Sackett (Reference 8, page 148) suggests that the busy clinician trying to ‘keep up with th ...
Terminology and Information on Drugs
... The UNODC publication Terminology and Information on Drugs introduces basic concepts and materials on substances under international control, which are most frequently manufactured or processed and/or abused, as well as definitions of scientific terms used in this context. The current revision of th ...
... The UNODC publication Terminology and Information on Drugs introduces basic concepts and materials on substances under international control, which are most frequently manufactured or processed and/or abused, as well as definitions of scientific terms used in this context. The current revision of th ...
Health Institute de Tijuana, Mexico Clinic Application
... Multiple myeloma is a malignancy of plasma cells, which are white blood cells that make antibodies. These cells invade and destroy adjacent bone tissue. Multiple myeloma produces non-solid tumors, and is somewhat similar to leukemia. The Gerson Therapy has encountered challenges in dealing with mult ...
... Multiple myeloma is a malignancy of plasma cells, which are white blood cells that make antibodies. These cells invade and destroy adjacent bone tissue. Multiple myeloma produces non-solid tumors, and is somewhat similar to leukemia. The Gerson Therapy has encountered challenges in dealing with mult ...
TB Management Guidelines
... The initial decision to treat is frequently empiric and founded on clinical judgment. The diagnosis of tuberculosis may be suggested by the clinical presentation, radiographic findings, and/or epidemiological information. In some cases, especially those with extrapulmonary disease, histopathologic f ...
... The initial decision to treat is frequently empiric and founded on clinical judgment. The diagnosis of tuberculosis may be suggested by the clinical presentation, radiographic findings, and/or epidemiological information. In some cases, especially those with extrapulmonary disease, histopathologic f ...
Use of Antipsychotics in Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms
... When BPSD are particularly distressing or disturbing, pose an imminent risk of harm to the patient or others, and are likely to respond to antipsychotics (see section C), it is sometimes beneficial to initiate antipsychotic therapy. This section expands on the information about antipsychotics introd ...
... When BPSD are particularly distressing or disturbing, pose an imminent risk of harm to the patient or others, and are likely to respond to antipsychotics (see section C), it is sometimes beneficial to initiate antipsychotic therapy. This section expands on the information about antipsychotics introd ...
medicinal plants used for psychotropic
... Herbs have been highly valued and used regularly for thousands of years by the peoples of the world as the medicine of the masses. Man has always searched for that herb that heals the body and soothes the mind and there has never been a shortage of vegetation to investigate with some 20,000 species ...
... Herbs have been highly valued and used regularly for thousands of years by the peoples of the world as the medicine of the masses. Man has always searched for that herb that heals the body and soothes the mind and there has never been a shortage of vegetation to investigate with some 20,000 species ...
B261 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology in Nursing Practice ATI
... 115. What is the purpose of pegfilgrastim (Neulasta) in cancer patients? 116. What therapeutic effect does atenolol (Tenormin) have? What is the nursing assessment associated with it? 117. A patient taking sumatriptan (Imitrex) complains of chest pain. This adverse reaction is due to what mechanism ...
... 115. What is the purpose of pegfilgrastim (Neulasta) in cancer patients? 116. What therapeutic effect does atenolol (Tenormin) have? What is the nursing assessment associated with it? 117. A patient taking sumatriptan (Imitrex) complains of chest pain. This adverse reaction is due to what mechanism ...
Alan Goldhammer, PhD
... providers of healthcare. As a tool to increase knowledge of expanded access, rewriting regulations may be the least effective vehicle available to the Agency. Recommendation: Guidance and a widely distributed, well-targeted educational program would be far more effective than rewriting the regulatio ...
... providers of healthcare. As a tool to increase knowledge of expanded access, rewriting regulations may be the least effective vehicle available to the Agency. Recommendation: Guidance and a widely distributed, well-targeted educational program would be far more effective than rewriting the regulatio ...
Towards better patient care: drugs to avoid in 2016
... clinical trials and animal pharmaco toxicology studies, and any pharmacological affiliation. Marketing authorisation of a new drug does not signify that its harm- benefit balance has been fully documented. Indeed, rare but serious adverse effects may only emerge after several years of routine use ...
... clinical trials and animal pharmaco toxicology studies, and any pharmacological affiliation. Marketing authorisation of a new drug does not signify that its harm- benefit balance has been fully documented. Indeed, rare but serious adverse effects may only emerge after several years of routine use ...
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... Use of diazepam may lead to the development of physical and psychic dependence. The dependence potential on benzodiazepines is low, particularly when restricted to short term use, when high doses are used this increases, especially when given over long periods. Patients with marked personality disor ...
... Use of diazepam may lead to the development of physical and psychic dependence. The dependence potential on benzodiazepines is low, particularly when restricted to short term use, when high doses are used this increases, especially when given over long periods. Patients with marked personality disor ...