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Asthma Data Improvement Recommendations
... The American Lung Association in Alaska (ALAA) contracted with McDowell Group to assess capacity, infrastructure, and enhancement of current data systems in Alaska related to asthma. This study examined the potential to develop an asthma data surveillance system. Understanding the burden of asthma i ...
... The American Lung Association in Alaska (ALAA) contracted with McDowell Group to assess capacity, infrastructure, and enhancement of current data systems in Alaska related to asthma. This study examined the potential to develop an asthma data surveillance system. Understanding the burden of asthma i ...
Living with Kidney Disease
... End-stage kidney disease only ever develops if a disease affects both of your kidneys. The kidneys have a large reserve capacity. If only one kidney is affected by some problem, or even if it is removed completely, the other kidney can perform all of the necessary functions, and CKD does not develo ...
... End-stage kidney disease only ever develops if a disease affects both of your kidneys. The kidneys have a large reserve capacity. If only one kidney is affected by some problem, or even if it is removed completely, the other kidney can perform all of the necessary functions, and CKD does not develo ...
Nails-handout
... •Usually results from a minor(e.g. nail biting) trauma that breaks down the physical barrier between the nail bed and the nail allowing the infiltration of infectious organisms •S. aureus is the most common infecting organism. Organisms, such as Streptococcus and Pseudomonas species, gram-negative b ...
... •Usually results from a minor(e.g. nail biting) trauma that breaks down the physical barrier between the nail bed and the nail allowing the infiltration of infectious organisms •S. aureus is the most common infecting organism. Organisms, such as Streptococcus and Pseudomonas species, gram-negative b ...
Living with kidney disease - Kidney Health New Zealand
... End-stage kidney disease only ever develops if a disease affects both of your kidneys. The kidneys have a large reserve capacity. If only one kidney is affected by some problem, or even if it is removed completely, the other kidney can perform all of the necessary functions, and CKD does not develo ...
... End-stage kidney disease only ever develops if a disease affects both of your kidneys. The kidneys have a large reserve capacity. If only one kidney is affected by some problem, or even if it is removed completely, the other kidney can perform all of the necessary functions, and CKD does not develo ...
Respiratory medication use in Australia 2003–2013
... 2. Minimise the risk of adverse outcomes due to the disease or its treatment. Appropriate use of medications for asthma (Adams et al. 2003, 2004, 2005) and COPD (Calverley et al. 2007; Tashkin et al. 2008) improves disease outcomes. Therefore, disparities in the use of medication are almost certainl ...
... 2. Minimise the risk of adverse outcomes due to the disease or its treatment. Appropriate use of medications for asthma (Adams et al. 2003, 2004, 2005) and COPD (Calverley et al. 2007; Tashkin et al. 2008) improves disease outcomes. Therefore, disparities in the use of medication are almost certainl ...
Differential Diagnosis of Pleural Effusions
... condition of the vascular wall, exudative effusions collect in the pleural cavity as a result of pathological changes or structural breakdown of the pleura. In recent years, Light’s diagnostic criteria have been most commonly used to differentiate between these two categories of pleural effusion and ...
... condition of the vascular wall, exudative effusions collect in the pleural cavity as a result of pathological changes or structural breakdown of the pleura. In recent years, Light’s diagnostic criteria have been most commonly used to differentiate between these two categories of pleural effusion and ...
partner notification of sexually transmitted infections in new
... suggest that general practitioners (GPs) are making almost half the diagnoses of HIV in NSW, as well as most chlamydia diagnoses. This is despite many GPs being unaware of their role in initiating partner notification or lacking the skills to undertake and fulfil their responsibility. Hence increasi ...
... suggest that general practitioners (GPs) are making almost half the diagnoses of HIV in NSW, as well as most chlamydia diagnoses. This is despite many GPs being unaware of their role in initiating partner notification or lacking the skills to undertake and fulfil their responsibility. Hence increasi ...
CURRICULUM VITAE - Oregon Medical Research Center
... Principal Investigator for OHSU study #4499, "Phase 2A randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled, intra-individual comparison trial assessing safety, toleration, pharmacokinetics and pilot efficacy of 4 weeks treatment with CP-690,550 in chronic plaque psoriasis" Principal Investigator for OHSU s ...
... Principal Investigator for OHSU study #4499, "Phase 2A randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled, intra-individual comparison trial assessing safety, toleration, pharmacokinetics and pilot efficacy of 4 weeks treatment with CP-690,550 in chronic plaque psoriasis" Principal Investigator for OHSU s ...
Management of Asthma in Children Aged 1-15 Years
... (2002)1, and the Asthma Guideline for Children and Young People Procare, Starship Children’s Hospital Kidz First and University of Auckland (2002)2 were used for guidance where this guideline differs from the British Guideline3,. ...
... (2002)1, and the Asthma Guideline for Children and Young People Procare, Starship Children’s Hospital Kidz First and University of Auckland (2002)2 were used for guidance where this guideline differs from the British Guideline3,. ...
Assessing the Functionality of Job Aids in Supporting
... IMCI-trained providers, and several IMCI job aids were already in use: a chartbook, recording form, poster, and mother card. The study proceeded in three stages: an initial assessment of job aid usage in 1999, the design and introduction of a new IMCI job aid (called “new outpatient department book” ...
... IMCI-trained providers, and several IMCI job aids were already in use: a chartbook, recording form, poster, and mother card. The study proceeded in three stages: an initial assessment of job aid usage in 1999, the design and introduction of a new IMCI job aid (called “new outpatient department book” ...
Precapillary systemic-pulmonary anastomoses
... capillary bed surrounding the respiratory pulmonary artery. The 'superficial' communicabronchioles (Miller, 1947). Whether precapillary tions were not described in detail but were believed communications exist in normal lungs is open to to occur between the bronchial arteries lying in question, but ...
... capillary bed surrounding the respiratory pulmonary artery. The 'superficial' communicabronchioles (Miller, 1947). Whether precapillary tions were not described in detail but were believed communications exist in normal lungs is open to to occur between the bronchial arteries lying in question, but ...
Precapillary systemic-pulmonary anastomoses
... capillary bed surrounding the respiratory pulmonary artery. The 'superficial' communicabronchioles (Miller, 1947). Whether precapillary tions were not described in detail but were believed communications exist in normal lungs is open to to occur between the bronchial arteries lying in question, but ...
... capillary bed surrounding the respiratory pulmonary artery. The 'superficial' communicabronchioles (Miller, 1947). Whether precapillary tions were not described in detail but were believed communications exist in normal lungs is open to to occur between the bronchial arteries lying in question, but ...
Multi-Patch and Multi-Group Epidemic Models: A New Framework
... Keywords: Multi-Patch, Multi-Group, Mobility, Heterogeneity, Residence Times, Global Stability. ...
... Keywords: Multi-Patch, Multi-Group, Mobility, Heterogeneity, Residence Times, Global Stability. ...
KEY MESSAGES – EBOLA VIRUS DISEASE, WEST AFRICA
... Based on evidence and the nature of other similar viruses, researchers believe that Ebola virus disease is animal-borne (zoonotic) and that bats are the most likely reservoir. CDC and partners have 38 years of experience in stopping Ebola outbreaks. In 2007, CDC applied for a patent based on the ide ...
... Based on evidence and the nature of other similar viruses, researchers believe that Ebola virus disease is animal-borne (zoonotic) and that bats are the most likely reservoir. CDC and partners have 38 years of experience in stopping Ebola outbreaks. In 2007, CDC applied for a patent based on the ide ...
care of hamsters - Ness Exotic Wellness Center
... accessories, as well as sufficient litter depth to burrow in, are considered necessary for the hamster’s psychological wellbeing. A hamster’s habitat should be cleaned at least once or twice weekly; smaller cages should be cleaned more frequently than larger cages. There are several types of cages t ...
... accessories, as well as sufficient litter depth to burrow in, are considered necessary for the hamster’s psychological wellbeing. A hamster’s habitat should be cleaned at least once or twice weekly; smaller cages should be cleaned more frequently than larger cages. There are several types of cages t ...
CARE OF HAMSTERS - Ness Exotic Wellness Center
... will become restless and may discharge a small amount of blood from her vulva. Do not handle or disturb her at this time. It is best to clean her cage two weeks following breeding, so her cage is relatively clean when babies arrive. Litter size ranges from 5 to 10 pups; larger litters are not uncomm ...
... will become restless and may discharge a small amount of blood from her vulva. Do not handle or disturb her at this time. It is best to clean her cage two weeks following breeding, so her cage is relatively clean when babies arrive. Litter size ranges from 5 to 10 pups; larger litters are not uncomm ...
Immunization Handbook
... has had such a major effect on mortality reduction…” (Plotkin) Immunization is the process whereby a person is made immune or resistant to an infection, typically by the administration of a vaccine. Vaccines are highly regulated, complex biologic products designed to induce a protective immune respo ...
... has had such a major effect on mortality reduction…” (Plotkin) Immunization is the process whereby a person is made immune or resistant to an infection, typically by the administration of a vaccine. Vaccines are highly regulated, complex biologic products designed to induce a protective immune respo ...
THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF ADULT ASTHMA BEST PRACTICE
... Recent evidence supports the value of LABAs introduced at lower doses of ICS for improved symptom control and reduction in exacerbation rates [10 (1+)] ...
... Recent evidence supports the value of LABAs introduced at lower doses of ICS for improved symptom control and reduction in exacerbation rates [10 (1+)] ...
Treating Herpes Naturally
... Herpes viruses inflict widespread suffering around the world. Nearly everyone will be affected by some type of herpes virus at some time in his or her life. Depending on the individual, some infections will be minimal and some will be drastic, even fatal. And depending on the particular type of herp ...
... Herpes viruses inflict widespread suffering around the world. Nearly everyone will be affected by some type of herpes virus at some time in his or her life. Depending on the individual, some infections will be minimal and some will be drastic, even fatal. And depending on the particular type of herp ...
Japanese guidelines for adult asthma 2017
... Asthma prevalence has rapidly increased in recent years. An International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) survey has been conducted across Japan to assess the prevalence of asthma at specific time points. The mean prevalence of asthma in Japan has increased from about 1% to 10% or ...
... Asthma prevalence has rapidly increased in recent years. An International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) survey has been conducted across Japan to assess the prevalence of asthma at specific time points. The mean prevalence of asthma in Japan has increased from about 1% to 10% or ...
Swine Flu Guide Compiled by PuneMate www
... While 90 percent of severe and fatal cases occur in people aged above 65 in seasonal flu, most of those who die from swine flu are under the age of 50. A "very severe form of disease" affecting the lungs and causing severe respiratory failure among young and healthy people was reported, WHO said, ad ...
... While 90 percent of severe and fatal cases occur in people aged above 65 in seasonal flu, most of those who die from swine flu are under the age of 50. A "very severe form of disease" affecting the lungs and causing severe respiratory failure among young and healthy people was reported, WHO said, ad ...
Hepatitis C among drug users in Europe: epidemiology, treatment
... This new publication on hepatitis C among drug users in Europe is both timely and important. It is estimated that 1.6 % of the population worldwide, or 115 million people, has ever been infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) and that about two‑thirds of the infections are active. In the European ...
... This new publication on hepatitis C among drug users in Europe is both timely and important. It is estimated that 1.6 % of the population worldwide, or 115 million people, has ever been infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) and that about two‑thirds of the infections are active. In the European ...
bacterial sepsis and meningitis
... infants are premature or of low birth weight. Bacteria responsible for early-onset disease are acquired hours before delivery from the birth canal during delivery after overt or occult rupture of membranes. The mortality rate varies from 3% to 50% in some series, especially with gram-negative pathog ...
... infants are premature or of low birth weight. Bacteria responsible for early-onset disease are acquired hours before delivery from the birth canal during delivery after overt or occult rupture of membranes. The mortality rate varies from 3% to 50% in some series, especially with gram-negative pathog ...
Diagnosis of Diabetes, Impaired Glucose Tolerance and
... Unlike type 1 diabetes, people with type 2 diabetes still have some insulin production. In fact, they may have higher blood levels of insulin than their counterparts without diabetes – albeit in response to higher-than-usual blood glucose concentrations. However, it is now understood that type 2 dia ...
... Unlike type 1 diabetes, people with type 2 diabetes still have some insulin production. In fact, they may have higher blood levels of insulin than their counterparts without diabetes – albeit in response to higher-than-usual blood glucose concentrations. However, it is now understood that type 2 dia ...
Considering and managing allergies in people with asthma
... Patients may mistake symptoms of allergic rhinitis for asthma. Allergic rhinitis is sometimes more easily recognised only after asthma has been stabilised. Go to: National Asthma Council Australia's Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma information paper ...
... Patients may mistake symptoms of allergic rhinitis for asthma. Allergic rhinitis is sometimes more easily recognised only after asthma has been stabilised. Go to: National Asthma Council Australia's Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma information paper ...