Should overweight or obese women be encouraged to lose weight
... Small for gestational age (SGA) ...
... Small for gestational age (SGA) ...
Medicolegal Review of Methotrexate Administration to Viable
... in serum hCG of <53% in 48 hours confirms with 99% sensitivity an abnormal pregnancy.18 Discussion Despite using ultrasound and hCG levels, misdi agnosis remains a distinct possibility. In cases of clinically stable patients, erroneously diagnosing a pregnancy as a nonviable pregnancy can carry dev ...
... in serum hCG of <53% in 48 hours confirms with 99% sensitivity an abnormal pregnancy.18 Discussion Despite using ultrasound and hCG levels, misdi agnosis remains a distinct possibility. In cases of clinically stable patients, erroneously diagnosing a pregnancy as a nonviable pregnancy can carry dev ...
Guidelines for the History and Physical Exam Write-up
... includes the patient’s age, gender, most pertinent past medical history and major symptoms(s) and duration. Whenever possible, this statement should identify the significant issue from the patient’s perspective, and include the patient’s words if the patient accurately represents the reason for the ...
... includes the patient’s age, gender, most pertinent past medical history and major symptoms(s) and duration. Whenever possible, this statement should identify the significant issue from the patient’s perspective, and include the patient’s words if the patient accurately represents the reason for the ...
应用实例分析- 临床流行病学研究胎源性疾病
... birth weight and health in later life. They argue that these associations might be due in part to inappropriate statistical adjustment for variables on the causal pathway (such as current body size), which creates an artifactual statistical effect known as the "reversal paradox." Computer simulation ...
... birth weight and health in later life. They argue that these associations might be due in part to inappropriate statistical adjustment for variables on the causal pathway (such as current body size), which creates an artifactual statistical effect known as the "reversal paradox." Computer simulation ...
Pre-Test
... The New York General Surgery Board Review Course 2013 Presented by Oakstone October 26, 2013 – October 30, 2013 – Teaneck, NJ ________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Your patient with known coronary artery disease is in refractory shock in the recovery ro ...
... The New York General Surgery Board Review Course 2013 Presented by Oakstone October 26, 2013 – October 30, 2013 – Teaneck, NJ ________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Your patient with known coronary artery disease is in refractory shock in the recovery ro ...
Fundamentals of Clinical Medicine / Problem Based Learning
... Mrs. Ludar is a 27-year-old woman who is concerned about irregular menses. She underwent menarche at age 14 and had normal menses until eleven months ago. Her last interval between menses was 46 days, and the last menses consisted of spotting for 2 days. She reports significant lower abdominal pain ...
... Mrs. Ludar is a 27-year-old woman who is concerned about irregular menses. She underwent menarche at age 14 and had normal menses until eleven months ago. Her last interval between menses was 46 days, and the last menses consisted of spotting for 2 days. She reports significant lower abdominal pain ...
Simple Solutions for Treating Dry Mouth
... needed. Do not spit out any preparation that is safe to swallow to help it last longer. Avoid mouthwashes, fluoride rinses or products containing alcohol or witch hazel that can aggravate oral dryness or burning. Apply vitamin E oil (use liquid or punch hole in capsules) or moisturing gels to dry or ...
... needed. Do not spit out any preparation that is safe to swallow to help it last longer. Avoid mouthwashes, fluoride rinses or products containing alcohol or witch hazel that can aggravate oral dryness or burning. Apply vitamin E oil (use liquid or punch hole in capsules) or moisturing gels to dry or ...
OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY
... In Severe cases 1000mcg/day for 1 week, following by weekly for 1 month d) Referral criteria: l Hb less than 5 gm in all trimester, less than 7gm if >36weeks l Cases not responding to treatment l Associated with medical disorders eg:leukaemias/ other obstetric complications ...
... In Severe cases 1000mcg/day for 1 week, following by weekly for 1 month d) Referral criteria: l Hb less than 5 gm in all trimester, less than 7gm if >36weeks l Cases not responding to treatment l Associated with medical disorders eg:leukaemias/ other obstetric complications ...
Health Literacy: how to explain risk?
... ‘Eight out of every 1000 women have breast cancer. Of these eight women with breast cancer, seven will have a positive result on mammography. Of the 992 women who do not have breast cancer some 70 will still have a positive mammogram.’ A sample of women have positive mammograms. How many of these wo ...
... ‘Eight out of every 1000 women have breast cancer. Of these eight women with breast cancer, seven will have a positive result on mammography. Of the 992 women who do not have breast cancer some 70 will still have a positive mammogram.’ A sample of women have positive mammograms. How many of these wo ...
Triage of Chest Pain Patients in the Emergency Department
... Currently, there is a great deal of interest in performing computed tomographic coronary angiography in the ED to evaluate patientswith chest pain who have an ‘‘intermediate’’ risk of a cardiac event. The issue here is to define intermediate risk. If this is based on the Framingham Risk Score, it sh ...
... Currently, there is a great deal of interest in performing computed tomographic coronary angiography in the ED to evaluate patientswith chest pain who have an ‘‘intermediate’’ risk of a cardiac event. The issue here is to define intermediate risk. If this is based on the Framingham Risk Score, it sh ...
Case One, Question 1 - American Academy of Dermatology
... A biopsy is rarely helpful in diagnosing PUPPP. It does, however, rule out pemphigoid gestationis, which is an important differential diagnosis. • If the patient has an atypical presentation, or if you are concerned about pemphigoid gestationis, consider referral to a dermatologist or a skin biops ...
... A biopsy is rarely helpful in diagnosing PUPPP. It does, however, rule out pemphigoid gestationis, which is an important differential diagnosis. • If the patient has an atypical presentation, or if you are concerned about pemphigoid gestationis, consider referral to a dermatologist or a skin biops ...
GONADOTROPIN SUPEROVULATION THERAPY Information for
... Gonadotropins are powerful agents with the potential for serous complications. Although we are experienced in the use of these medications and we utilize state of the art methods to prevent complications, complications are still possible. The most common complication is multiple pregnancy. If you be ...
... Gonadotropins are powerful agents with the potential for serous complications. Although we are experienced in the use of these medications and we utilize state of the art methods to prevent complications, complications are still possible. The most common complication is multiple pregnancy. If you be ...
Pregnancy Dermatoses - American Academy of Dermatology
... A biopsy is rarely helpful in diagnosing PUPPP. It does, however, rule out pemphigoid gestationis, which is an important differential diagnosis. • If the patient has an atypical presentation, or if you are concerned about pemphigoid gestationis, consider referral to a dermatologist or a skin biops ...
... A biopsy is rarely helpful in diagnosing PUPPP. It does, however, rule out pemphigoid gestationis, which is an important differential diagnosis. • If the patient has an atypical presentation, or if you are concerned about pemphigoid gestationis, consider referral to a dermatologist or a skin biops ...
“It`s my hand, doc…”
... The AFB, GMS, and Gram stains are negative for infectious organisms. The differential diagnosis includes Sweet's syndrome. After reviewing the slides from the OSH, dermatology gave this patient the diagnosis of Sweet’s Syndrome ...
... The AFB, GMS, and Gram stains are negative for infectious organisms. The differential diagnosis includes Sweet's syndrome. After reviewing the slides from the OSH, dermatology gave this patient the diagnosis of Sweet’s Syndrome ...
10 Microbiological control
... •Waste-water treatment and municipal composting of solid wastes represents the largest fermentation capacity practiced throughout the world. •Introduction of sterility to biotechnological processes In the l940s complicated engineering techniques were introduced to the mass production of microorganis ...
... •Waste-water treatment and municipal composting of solid wastes represents the largest fermentation capacity practiced throughout the world. •Introduction of sterility to biotechnological processes In the l940s complicated engineering techniques were introduced to the mass production of microorganis ...
14 Family planning
... Women can take emergency contraceptive pills up to 5 days after unprotected sex, but the sooner the pills are taken, the better they will work. There are three different types of emergency contraceptive pills available in the United States. Some emergency contraceptive pills are available over the c ...
... Women can take emergency contraceptive pills up to 5 days after unprotected sex, but the sooner the pills are taken, the better they will work. There are three different types of emergency contraceptive pills available in the United States. Some emergency contraceptive pills are available over the c ...
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome - Women and Newborn Health
... A subacute withdrawal may persist for four to six months. Seizures have been documented in infants born to mothers on methadone or heroin use. The risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is higher in babies of mothers who use opiates. Heroin use during pregnancy is reported to result in withdrawal in e ...
... A subacute withdrawal may persist for four to six months. Seizures have been documented in infants born to mothers on methadone or heroin use. The risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is higher in babies of mothers who use opiates. Heroin use during pregnancy is reported to result in withdrawal in e ...
Porphyria and pregnancy. Case report
... An estimated 25% of the complications happen during puerperium. Maximum risks periods seem to be early gestational ages and puerperium. Children from porphyrinic mothers are normal when born, independent of their genotype, although there has evidence of a higher frequency of low birth weight and sti ...
... An estimated 25% of the complications happen during puerperium. Maximum risks periods seem to be early gestational ages and puerperium. Children from porphyrinic mothers are normal when born, independent of their genotype, although there has evidence of a higher frequency of low birth weight and sti ...
Gestational Diabetes
... VI. Early Pregnancy Concerns about Diabetes The case of Y.L. highlights additional concerns when gestational diabetes is diagnosed early in pregnancy. For those diagnosed very early in pregnancy, it is likely that poor glycemic control was present at the time of conception. Fasting sugars in excess ...
... VI. Early Pregnancy Concerns about Diabetes The case of Y.L. highlights additional concerns when gestational diabetes is diagnosed early in pregnancy. For those diagnosed very early in pregnancy, it is likely that poor glycemic control was present at the time of conception. Fasting sugars in excess ...
Indications and Benefits of Genetic Testing
... mutations), a copy of the result of the first patient tested in the family (the index case) must be submitted unless that test was performed at Correlagen. Other family members are subsequently tested for the specific mutation found in the first patient tested. ...
... mutations), a copy of the result of the first patient tested in the family (the index case) must be submitted unless that test was performed at Correlagen. Other family members are subsequently tested for the specific mutation found in the first patient tested. ...
Nursing Diagnosis: Risk for bleeding r/t uterine atony relaxation
... dehydration of labor. While in my care this patients temperature trended between 98° to 98.8° F. If the patient was not meeting these criteria, hemorrhage or infection must be considered in the presence of an increase temp. Olds p997 & p1123 ...
... dehydration of labor. While in my care this patients temperature trended between 98° to 98.8° F. If the patient was not meeting these criteria, hemorrhage or infection must be considered in the presence of an increase temp. Olds p997 & p1123 ...
Invasive Group A streptococcus
... Follow up: follow-up cultures can be taken 7-10 days after completion of treatment to ensure eradication has been achieved.8 Screening of HCW close contacts will be required if recolonisation occurs . ...
... Follow up: follow-up cultures can be taken 7-10 days after completion of treatment to ensure eradication has been achieved.8 Screening of HCW close contacts will be required if recolonisation occurs . ...
Thromboembolic Events
... positive CT-PA high, intermediate, or low clinical probability was 96, 92, and 58 percent (PPV) If CTA results are discordant with clinical impressions then further studies are warranted Stein PD et al. Radiology 1999;210:689. Stein PD et al. N Engl J Med. 2006;354(22):2317 ...
... positive CT-PA high, intermediate, or low clinical probability was 96, 92, and 58 percent (PPV) If CTA results are discordant with clinical impressions then further studies are warranted Stein PD et al. Radiology 1999;210:689. Stein PD et al. N Engl J Med. 2006;354(22):2317 ...
Genetics QOD Review - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
... Typically, the first feature to appear is café au lait macules (Item C215B), as described for the boy in the vignette. The diagnosis should be considered in any prepubertal child who has six or more café au lait macules measuring at least 5 mm at their greatest dimension. The macules may be present ...
... Typically, the first feature to appear is café au lait macules (Item C215B), as described for the boy in the vignette. The diagnosis should be considered in any prepubertal child who has six or more café au lait macules measuring at least 5 mm at their greatest dimension. The macules may be present ...
eprint_10_1500_938
... CF occurs in approximately 1/3,500 white live births and 1/17,000 black infants in US. Generally it is most prevalent among Northern and Central Europeans and individuals who come from these areas. It is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait and the mutated gene located on the long arm of chromo ...
... CF occurs in approximately 1/3,500 white live births and 1/17,000 black infants in US. Generally it is most prevalent among Northern and Central Europeans and individuals who come from these areas. It is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait and the mutated gene located on the long arm of chromo ...