the effect of risk, side effect, and benefit communication in pediatric
... Approximately 37% of caregivers reported a concern about side effects. Caregivers were more likely to report a concern when the child had seen the provider less. Discussions of risks were not associated with caregivers reporting a problem/concern about side effects, contrary to our hypothesis. Appro ...
... Approximately 37% of caregivers reported a concern about side effects. Caregivers were more likely to report a concern when the child had seen the provider less. Discussions of risks were not associated with caregivers reporting a problem/concern about side effects, contrary to our hypothesis. Appro ...
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... serious complications like damage to the kidneys, brain and nervous system, cardiovascular system, retina, legs and feet, etc. Human and animal studies have found that excessive fluoride consumption leads to increased blood fluoride levels, with the consequent increase in blood glucose levels. Blood ...
... serious complications like damage to the kidneys, brain and nervous system, cardiovascular system, retina, legs and feet, etc. Human and animal studies have found that excessive fluoride consumption leads to increased blood fluoride levels, with the consequent increase in blood glucose levels. Blood ...
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... Infectious diseases are responsible for approximately one-third of all fatal cases in the world, as against cancers and other medical conditions. In addition to ancient, life-threatening infectious diseases, such as tuberculosis and malaria, new infectious diseases are constantly emerging, which inc ...
... Infectious diseases are responsible for approximately one-third of all fatal cases in the world, as against cancers and other medical conditions. In addition to ancient, life-threatening infectious diseases, such as tuberculosis and malaria, new infectious diseases are constantly emerging, which inc ...
Current Allergy and Clinical Immunology
... many important issues as possible. There seem to be two camps of thought: the ‘testers’ who routinely test all patients with symptoms of allergy and the ‘treaters’ who prefer to treat pharmacologically without allergy testing. I have attempted to provide as much evidence base as possible in favour o ...
... many important issues as possible. There seem to be two camps of thought: the ‘testers’ who routinely test all patients with symptoms of allergy and the ‘treaters’ who prefer to treat pharmacologically without allergy testing. I have attempted to provide as much evidence base as possible in favour o ...
LEGIONELLA and the prevention of legionellosis LEGIONELLA AND THE PREVENTION OF LEGIONELLOSIS
... Legionellosis is a collection of infections that emerged in the second half of the 20th century, and that are caused by Legionella pneumophila and related Legionella bacteria. The severity of legionellosis varies from mild febrile illness (Pontiac fever) to a potentially fatal form of pneumonia (Leg ...
... Legionellosis is a collection of infections that emerged in the second half of the 20th century, and that are caused by Legionella pneumophila and related Legionella bacteria. The severity of legionellosis varies from mild febrile illness (Pontiac fever) to a potentially fatal form of pneumonia (Leg ...
Managing acute asthma in clinical settings
... The process is repeated until the total dose is given (e.g 12 puffs for an adult, 6 puffs for a child). Different doses are recommended for patients and carers giving asthma first aid in the community. New plastic spacers should be washed with detergent to remove electrostatic charge (and labelled), ...
... The process is repeated until the total dose is given (e.g 12 puffs for an adult, 6 puffs for a child). Different doses are recommended for patients and carers giving asthma first aid in the community. New plastic spacers should be washed with detergent to remove electrostatic charge (and labelled), ...
Severe asthma guidelines - American Thoracic Society
... and further research is very likely to have an important impact on resulting recommendations. The strength of recommendations is expressed as either strong (We recommend…) or conditional (We suggest…) and has explicit implications (Table 1). Understanding the interpretation of these two grades is es ...
... and further research is very likely to have an important impact on resulting recommendations. The strength of recommendations is expressed as either strong (We recommend…) or conditional (We suggest…) and has explicit implications (Table 1). Understanding the interpretation of these two grades is es ...
Definition and history of sarcoidosis
... Hutchinson must have met and exchanged ideas during one of the many London Medical Society meetings. J. Hutchinson was a member and regular discussant at the meetings, whereas A.C. Doyle practised at 2 Devonshire Street (London, UK), just a few steps away from 10 Chandos Street, home of the Medical ...
... Hutchinson must have met and exchanged ideas during one of the many London Medical Society meetings. J. Hutchinson was a member and regular discussant at the meetings, whereas A.C. Doyle practised at 2 Devonshire Street (London, UK), just a few steps away from 10 Chandos Street, home of the Medical ...
The benefits of early diagnosis and intervention World Alzheimer Report 2011
... a high quality dementia diagnosis are around US$5,000 per person. Even taking this and the additional costs of early intervention into account, we find that these costs are more than likely offset by projected future savings from delayed institutionalisation, with net savings of around US$10,000 per ...
... a high quality dementia diagnosis are around US$5,000 per person. Even taking this and the additional costs of early intervention into account, we find that these costs are more than likely offset by projected future savings from delayed institutionalisation, with net savings of around US$10,000 per ...
Summer - Lupus Ontario
... under construction. Go to www.lupushamilton.com for Lupus Ontario info. We hope this will be an easy transition for everyone! Please remember that this is your organization and we value your input and support. With the development of this new organization comes changes to our operating structure. Yo ...
... under construction. Go to www.lupushamilton.com for Lupus Ontario info. We hope this will be an easy transition for everyone! Please remember that this is your organization and we value your input and support. With the development of this new organization comes changes to our operating structure. Yo ...
Practice guidance on the care of people with diabetes
... patients through the Quality and Outcomes (Q&O) Framework. It covers a limited number of disease areas, including diabetes, and measures both process (e.g. 'has the cholesterol been measured?') and outcome (e.g. 'how many people with diabetes have a cholesterol less than 5mmol?'). The higher a pract ...
... patients through the Quality and Outcomes (Q&O) Framework. It covers a limited number of disease areas, including diabetes, and measures both process (e.g. 'has the cholesterol been measured?') and outcome (e.g. 'how many people with diabetes have a cholesterol less than 5mmol?'). The higher a pract ...
Global strategy for asthma management and prevention: GINA executive summary GLOBAL GUIDELINES
... asthma and our ability to manage and control it effectively. However, the diversity of healthcare systems and variations in the availability of asthma therapies require that recommendations for asthma care be adapted to local conditions throughout the global community. Public health officials requir ...
... asthma and our ability to manage and control it effectively. However, the diversity of healthcare systems and variations in the availability of asthma therapies require that recommendations for asthma care be adapted to local conditions throughout the global community. Public health officials requir ...
Thesis 15th May 2012 - Portsmouth Research Portal
... Nasr, 2006) and has the lowest levels of adherence which can result an increased frequency of chest infections, pharmacological costs and hospitalisation in addition to a reduced quality of life (QoL). Physiotherapy treatment has been perceived by some people with CF as being ineffective, time consu ...
... Nasr, 2006) and has the lowest levels of adherence which can result an increased frequency of chest infections, pharmacological costs and hospitalisation in addition to a reduced quality of life (QoL). Physiotherapy treatment has been perceived by some people with CF as being ineffective, time consu ...
Glossary
... Review were approved by the PBAC following consideration of a number of utilisation reports that identified concerns about the proportion of children supplied with a fixed dose combination inhaler (FDC) of inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) plus long acting beta agonist (LABA) without prior experience wit ...
... Review were approved by the PBAC following consideration of a number of utilisation reports that identified concerns about the proportion of children supplied with a fixed dose combination inhaler (FDC) of inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) plus long acting beta agonist (LABA) without prior experience wit ...
Soothing Properties of Glycerol in Cough Syrups for Acute Cough
... of £104 million to the healthcare system along with the purchase of non-prescription medicines [21]. Estimating the global prevalence of cough is difficult considering its benign and self-limiting nature. An estimated 48 million cases of acute cough occur every year in the United Kingdom [21]. In ge ...
... of £104 million to the healthcare system along with the purchase of non-prescription medicines [21]. Estimating the global prevalence of cough is difficult considering its benign and self-limiting nature. An estimated 48 million cases of acute cough occur every year in the United Kingdom [21]. In ge ...
... unless they also have support and guidance from a doctor in an acknowledged centre of expertise who is familiar with dealing effectively with vasculitis in its diverse forms. Doctors dealing with cases of suspected vasculitis should be aware that for ANCA associated vasculitis, the one and five year ...
Frequently asked questions about SDMA
... stress. Pathologic urinary proteinuria can be from anywhere in the urinary tract; therefore, false positives are common especially with urinary tract inflammation. Additional testing is needed to rule out urinary tract infection, inflammation, or significant hematuria. Only after nonpathologic cause ...
... stress. Pathologic urinary proteinuria can be from anywhere in the urinary tract; therefore, false positives are common especially with urinary tract inflammation. Additional testing is needed to rule out urinary tract infection, inflammation, or significant hematuria. Only after nonpathologic cause ...
Diabetes in Finland Prevalence and Variation in Quality of Care
... BACKGROUND Diabetes is one of our major public health problems. It affects the quality of life of those who develop the disease, causes many complications and increases mortality. Care for the disease calls for massive resources (1), which are needed to an increasing extent because the number of per ...
... BACKGROUND Diabetes is one of our major public health problems. It affects the quality of life of those who develop the disease, causes many complications and increases mortality. Care for the disease calls for massive resources (1), which are needed to an increasing extent because the number of per ...
bloodborne pathogens exposure control plan
... to the equipment stating which portions remain contaminated. The employer shall ensure that this information is conveyed to all affected employees, the servicing representative, and/or the manufacturer, as appropriate, prior to handling, servicing, or shipping so that appropriate precautions will be ...
... to the equipment stating which portions remain contaminated. The employer shall ensure that this information is conveyed to all affected employees, the servicing representative, and/or the manufacturer, as appropriate, prior to handling, servicing, or shipping so that appropriate precautions will be ...
Microscopic Colitis - Digestive Disease Associates
... muscular tube that extends from the mouth to the anus and digests food. Normally, the immune system is triggered by germs, but sometimes it reacts to harmless bacteria, pollen, food, or even the body’s own cells. The belief that something in the GI tract causes microscopic colitis is supporte ...
... muscular tube that extends from the mouth to the anus and digests food. Normally, the immune system is triggered by germs, but sometimes it reacts to harmless bacteria, pollen, food, or even the body’s own cells. The belief that something in the GI tract causes microscopic colitis is supporte ...
MSF Activity RepoRt 2009
... unabated. In 2009 over 190,000 people were being treated by MSF for HIV, and some 160,000 were on antiretroviral treatment. Many of these patients live remotely, have little money, and under normal circumstances would not receive medical care. But MSF continued to address this lack of access to trea ...
... unabated. In 2009 over 190,000 people were being treated by MSF for HIV, and some 160,000 were on antiretroviral treatment. Many of these patients live remotely, have little money, and under normal circumstances would not receive medical care. But MSF continued to address this lack of access to trea ...
White Book on Allergy (2013)
... countries, however, is that the majority of patients who seek medical advice for allergy and asthma are seen initially in primary care3 because there are inadequate numbers of trained allergists to meet the needs of so many patients4. The most common reasons for presentation to primary care are resp ...
... countries, however, is that the majority of patients who seek medical advice for allergy and asthma are seen initially in primary care3 because there are inadequate numbers of trained allergists to meet the needs of so many patients4. The most common reasons for presentation to primary care are resp ...
WAO White Book on Allergy WAO White Book on Allergy
... countries, however, is that the majority of patients who seek medical advice for allergy and asthma are seen initially in primary care3 because there are inadequate numbers of trained allergists to meet the needs of so many patients4. The most common reasons for presentation to primary care are resp ...
... countries, however, is that the majority of patients who seek medical advice for allergy and asthma are seen initially in primary care3 because there are inadequate numbers of trained allergists to meet the needs of so many patients4. The most common reasons for presentation to primary care are resp ...
Fentanyl - Induced cough - PathoPhysIology and PreventIon M C. T
... by fentanyl causing bronchoconstriction and cough which can be suppressed by inhaled beta 2-agonists such as terbutaline10 or salbutamol11. In addition, Tanaka et al. demonstrated that the topical application of citrate on C fibers of the airway induces cough in animals and humans12. Since fentanyl ...
... by fentanyl causing bronchoconstriction and cough which can be suppressed by inhaled beta 2-agonists such as terbutaline10 or salbutamol11. In addition, Tanaka et al. demonstrated that the topical application of citrate on C fibers of the airway induces cough in animals and humans12. Since fentanyl ...