Airway Infectious Disease Emergencies
... for maximal air entry. The clinical presentation of childhood epiglottitis differs from that of adults in that the latter tends to have a more gradual course, is less likely to present with airway compromise, and frequently has symptoms that are limited to sore throat and odynophagia [40,41]. Clinic ...
... for maximal air entry. The clinical presentation of childhood epiglottitis differs from that of adults in that the latter tends to have a more gradual course, is less likely to present with airway compromise, and frequently has symptoms that are limited to sore throat and odynophagia [40,41]. Clinic ...
6.6.4. Patients with bronchial asthma
... indication of spirometry in persons who have asthma and the parameter measured which is interpreted to evaluate the person with asthma. ...
... indication of spirometry in persons who have asthma and the parameter measured which is interpreted to evaluate the person with asthma. ...
Infectious Mononucleosis
... another large percentage becoming infected in the second decade. Primary EBV infections are rare in the first year of life, presumably because of high maternal seroprevalence and the protective effect of passively transferred maternal antibodies. In developing countries and lower socioeconomic group ...
... another large percentage becoming infected in the second decade. Primary EBV infections are rare in the first year of life, presumably because of high maternal seroprevalence and the protective effect of passively transferred maternal antibodies. In developing countries and lower socioeconomic group ...
Infectious Mononucleosis clinical practice Katherine Luzuriaga, M.D., and John L. Sullivan, M.D.
... another large percentage becoming infected in the second decade. Primary EBV infections are rare in the first year of life, presumably because of high maternal seroprevalence and the protective effect of passively transferred maternal antibodies. In developing countries and lower socioeconomic group ...
... another large percentage becoming infected in the second decade. Primary EBV infections are rare in the first year of life, presumably because of high maternal seroprevalence and the protective effect of passively transferred maternal antibodies. In developing countries and lower socioeconomic group ...
WHO recommended strategies for the prevention and control of
... World Health Organization, 2001 This document is not a formal publication of the World Health Organization (WHO), and all rights are reserved by the Organization. The document may, however, be freely reviewed, abstracted, reproduced or translated, in part or in whole, but not for sale or for use i ...
... World Health Organization, 2001 This document is not a formal publication of the World Health Organization (WHO), and all rights are reserved by the Organization. The document may, however, be freely reviewed, abstracted, reproduced or translated, in part or in whole, but not for sale or for use i ...
rheumatoid arthritis
... medical term “arthritis” refers to the typical inflammation of the joints, the primary indicator of the disease. The prefix “poly-“ indicates that multiple joints are affected. Rheumatoid Arthritis often remains undetected for a long time. As a rule it begins stealthily, often on the right and left ...
... medical term “arthritis” refers to the typical inflammation of the joints, the primary indicator of the disease. The prefix “poly-“ indicates that multiple joints are affected. Rheumatoid Arthritis often remains undetected for a long time. As a rule it begins stealthily, often on the right and left ...
White Paper
... the speed of social media vs. the speed of government agency outreach). 11) Challenges with endemic diseases include determining if the disease is of importance to the industry, if it is clinical or sub-clinical, adopting the idea “infected unless proven otherwise,” infectious doesn’t mean contagiou ...
... the speed of social media vs. the speed of government agency outreach). 11) Challenges with endemic diseases include determining if the disease is of importance to the industry, if it is clinical or sub-clinical, adopting the idea “infected unless proven otherwise,” infectious doesn’t mean contagiou ...
NATIONAL MEDICAL STANDARD FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
... 'National Medical Standard for Reproductive Health' Volume I was revised and published in August 2001. It contains standards for contraceptive services. Volume II includes the remaining reproductive health issues as outlined in the International Conference on Population and Development in Cairo and ...
... 'National Medical Standard for Reproductive Health' Volume I was revised and published in August 2001. It contains standards for contraceptive services. Volume II includes the remaining reproductive health issues as outlined in the International Conference on Population and Development in Cairo and ...
San Diego OT session Three updated Wed Oct 22 2014
... Falls occur in 81% of patients (23% sustained fractures) Cognitive decline is present in 84% 48% fulfill criteria for dementia Hallucinations and depression in 50% Choking in 50% Symptomatic postural hypotension in 35% Urinary incontinence in 41% 40% live in aged care facilities -Hely, et al. Moveme ...
... Falls occur in 81% of patients (23% sustained fractures) Cognitive decline is present in 84% 48% fulfill criteria for dementia Hallucinations and depression in 50% Choking in 50% Symptomatic postural hypotension in 35% Urinary incontinence in 41% 40% live in aged care facilities -Hely, et al. Moveme ...
Practical approach to the febrile child in the emergency department
... for intervention in the ED. Risk-minimizers believe that a structured, methodical and laboratory intensive strategy minimizes adverse sequelae from occult bacterial infection. Test-minimizers take a greater chance of not detecting bacteriaemia in such infants and children. They perform a careful cli ...
... for intervention in the ED. Risk-minimizers believe that a structured, methodical and laboratory intensive strategy minimizes adverse sequelae from occult bacterial infection. Test-minimizers take a greater chance of not detecting bacteriaemia in such infants and children. They perform a careful cli ...
ERS pockEt guidElinES WoRk-RElatEd aSthma: Guidelines for the management
... Overlap with other respiratory disorders Several other respiratory conditions overlap with work-related asthma. This is because occupational exposure to potential causes of asthma may cause other respiratory disorders. One such example is occupational chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). CO ...
... Overlap with other respiratory disorders Several other respiratory conditions overlap with work-related asthma. This is because occupational exposure to potential causes of asthma may cause other respiratory disorders. One such example is occupational chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). CO ...
Health literacy and asthma management among African
... Asthma affects 24.6 million people in the United States, is responsible for 14.2 million days of missed work [1], and costs $30 billion dollars in direct expenses annually [2]. While asthma affects all races, African-Americans share a disproportionate burden of the disease. In addition to a higher p ...
... Asthma affects 24.6 million people in the United States, is responsible for 14.2 million days of missed work [1], and costs $30 billion dollars in direct expenses annually [2]. While asthma affects all races, African-Americans share a disproportionate burden of the disease. In addition to a higher p ...
Sexual health in pharmacies
... programme, as well as any useful points that are raised by your colleagues. This factfile has been produced as an interactive PDF so that you can add to it as you expand your knowledge, providing a useful resource for the future. We have included information about the management and treatment of man ...
... programme, as well as any useful points that are raised by your colleagues. This factfile has been produced as an interactive PDF so that you can add to it as you expand your knowledge, providing a useful resource for the future. We have included information about the management and treatment of man ...
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
... certain underlying conditions. Pneumococcal pneumonia is the most common clinical presentation of pneumococcal infection in adults; in the United States there are an estimated 900,000 cases each year and a 5 percent–7 percent mortality rate (CDC, 2015). Pneumococcal infection accounts for more death ...
... certain underlying conditions. Pneumococcal pneumonia is the most common clinical presentation of pneumococcal infection in adults; in the United States there are an estimated 900,000 cases each year and a 5 percent–7 percent mortality rate (CDC, 2015). Pneumococcal infection accounts for more death ...
Tuberculosis and Leprosy - Osteopathic Medical School
... M. avium and M. intracellulare infects lungs and lymph nodes but ...
... M. avium and M. intracellulare infects lungs and lymph nodes but ...
Maine EMS Medivax EMS Influenza Vaccination Program
... common, nonallergic clinical syndromes from anaphylactic vaccine reactions. Vasovagal reactions with pallor, bradycardia, weakness, dizziness, and brief syncope may occur five to 15 minutes after vaccination. These reactions occur more often in adolescents and adults than in children. ...
... common, nonallergic clinical syndromes from anaphylactic vaccine reactions. Vasovagal reactions with pallor, bradycardia, weakness, dizziness, and brief syncope may occur five to 15 minutes after vaccination. These reactions occur more often in adolescents and adults than in children. ...
European Reference Networks for rare and
... in cases of suspected hereditary kidney disease. Working groups will then define clinical pathways for therapeutic management after thorough analysis of available treatments. ...
... in cases of suspected hereditary kidney disease. Working groups will then define clinical pathways for therapeutic management after thorough analysis of available treatments. ...
Estrutura das representações sociais da adesão da pessoa
... Diabetes mellitus (DM) has become the epidemic of the century due to it being the most frequent chronic disease in our society. The disease is a serious public health problem because of its various complications, its increased prevalence with advancing age, in both sexes, and its characterization wi ...
... Diabetes mellitus (DM) has become the epidemic of the century due to it being the most frequent chronic disease in our society. The disease is a serious public health problem because of its various complications, its increased prevalence with advancing age, in both sexes, and its characterization wi ...
Parkinson`s disease - Pharmaceutical Society of Australia
... Rigidity ‐ causes stiffness and inflexibility of the limbs, neck and trunk. Like bradykinesia, rigidity is more common in older people. Muscle rigidity refers to the resistance felt in muscles when they are passively moved ...
... Rigidity ‐ causes stiffness and inflexibility of the limbs, neck and trunk. Like bradykinesia, rigidity is more common in older people. Muscle rigidity refers to the resistance felt in muscles when they are passively moved ...
Comparison of cardiac and pulmonary- specific quality-of-life measures in pulmonary arterial hypertension
... Pulmonary-specific HRQoL was assessed using the 20-item and 30-item Airways Questionnaire (AQ20, AQ30). The items of the AQ20 form a subset of the AQ30 items. The AQ20/30 was originally developed by the St. George’s Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) investigators with the aim that it would perform in ...
... Pulmonary-specific HRQoL was assessed using the 20-item and 30-item Airways Questionnaire (AQ20, AQ30). The items of the AQ20 form a subset of the AQ30 items. The AQ20/30 was originally developed by the St. George’s Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) investigators with the aim that it would perform in ...
GlobAl HeAltH InnovAtIon QuotIent prIze
... Therefore we have designed a milestone-based prize that rewards attainment of clearly defined product development milestones and that would ensure participation of a broad range of companies. This prize structure could serve as a platform for other incentive programs and could stimulate innovation i ...
... Therefore we have designed a milestone-based prize that rewards attainment of clearly defined product development milestones and that would ensure participation of a broad range of companies. This prize structure could serve as a platform for other incentive programs and could stimulate innovation i ...
Identifying Potential Donors
... • Cornea transplants become necessary when the cornea becomes cloudy or damaged due to disease, injury or hereditary conditions • Other eye tissue can be used for transplant, research and/or education • Almost anyone can be an eye donor, even patients with poor eyesight, those who wear glasses or co ...
... • Cornea transplants become necessary when the cornea becomes cloudy or damaged due to disease, injury or hereditary conditions • Other eye tissue can be used for transplant, research and/or education • Almost anyone can be an eye donor, even patients with poor eyesight, those who wear glasses or co ...
Experiences in the Use of Non-Traditional Data Sources in
... Within the 3-digit ZIP code area (ZIP3) 298 that surrounds Graniteville, BioSense identified a data anomaly based on the graphical visualization in the Respiratory syndrome category that corresponded to day 2 of the ...
... Within the 3-digit ZIP code area (ZIP3) 298 that surrounds Graniteville, BioSense identified a data anomaly based on the graphical visualization in the Respiratory syndrome category that corresponded to day 2 of the ...