The First 100 Hospitalized Severe Complicated Influenza Cases
... Smoking status and alcoholism were also defined according to charts. Ex-smokers, ex-drinkers or patients without available records were categorized as non-smokers and non-drinkers. Body mass index (BMI) was used to assess adult body mass. BMI <18.5 kg/m2, ≥18.5 but <24, ≥24 but <27, and ≥27 but <35 ...
... Smoking status and alcoholism were also defined according to charts. Ex-smokers, ex-drinkers or patients without available records were categorized as non-smokers and non-drinkers. Body mass index (BMI) was used to assess adult body mass. BMI <18.5 kg/m2, ≥18.5 but <24, ≥24 but <27, and ≥27 but <35 ...
FICMS (FM) - 2017 Dyspepsia
... In one report, for example, the gastric function of 27 patients with functional dyspepsia and H. pylori infection was compared to that of 38 uninfected patients with functional dyspepsia . ...
... In one report, for example, the gastric function of 27 patients with functional dyspepsia and H. pylori infection was compared to that of 38 uninfected patients with functional dyspepsia . ...
The Role of Autoantibodies in Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis
... Therefore, autoantibodies profile against epitopes derived from MS brain tissue could serve as diagnostic markers and/or as basis for the identification of a subgroup of MS.[8] Autoantibadies (IgG and IgM) localized against demyelinated axons and oligodendrocytes and also antibody-antigen immune com ...
... Therefore, autoantibodies profile against epitopes derived from MS brain tissue could serve as diagnostic markers and/or as basis for the identification of a subgroup of MS.[8] Autoantibadies (IgG and IgM) localized against demyelinated axons and oligodendrocytes and also antibody-antigen immune com ...
MCQ 2 Which is NOT associated with TTP?
... • Platelet counts at days 7 and 14 of heparin treatment • Antibody levels for all patients at day 14 of therapy • Never unless thrombosis is suspected ...
... • Platelet counts at days 7 and 14 of heparin treatment • Antibody levels for all patients at day 14 of therapy • Never unless thrombosis is suspected ...
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... After diazepam, patient continued to have seizures lasting for more than 5 minutes. He was loaded with Phenobarbital with a loading dose of 20 ...
... After diazepam, patient continued to have seizures lasting for more than 5 minutes. He was loaded with Phenobarbital with a loading dose of 20 ...
RECOMBINANT T-CELL RECEPTOR LIGAND (RTL)
... such as HLA-DR2 for MS, is that there may be certain disease-associated peptides that are optimally bound and presented to CD4+ T-cells by the DR2 class II allele. ...
... such as HLA-DR2 for MS, is that there may be certain disease-associated peptides that are optimally bound and presented to CD4+ T-cells by the DR2 class II allele. ...
Bacterial Antistest
... Proteus OX19 and Y. enterocolitica (serotype 9). - A great number of false positive reactions have been reported in healthy individuals with Proteus antigens, especially in slide agglutination test. A titer of less than 1/160 should not be considered significant. ...
... Proteus OX19 and Y. enterocolitica (serotype 9). - A great number of false positive reactions have been reported in healthy individuals with Proteus antigens, especially in slide agglutination test. A titer of less than 1/160 should not be considered significant. ...
Autoimmune disease
... they bind, induce inflamation by complement – and Fc receptor- mediated leukocyte recruitment , and may interfere with the functions of cells by binding to essential molecules and receptors. Graves‘ disease, Pernicious anemia, Myastenia gravis, Acute rheumatic fever, Goodpasture‘s syndrome, Pemphi ...
... they bind, induce inflamation by complement – and Fc receptor- mediated leukocyte recruitment , and may interfere with the functions of cells by binding to essential molecules and receptors. Graves‘ disease, Pernicious anemia, Myastenia gravis, Acute rheumatic fever, Goodpasture‘s syndrome, Pemphi ...
and t-lymphocyte immune deficiencies
... result in failure of intracellular killing Individuals are particularly susceptible to mycobacterial infections Management : 1. Drugs: Intravenous antibiotics, Longterm prophylaxis with antifungal agents, and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. 2. Surgical drainage of abscesses 3. Specific treatment de ...
... result in failure of intracellular killing Individuals are particularly susceptible to mycobacterial infections Management : 1. Drugs: Intravenous antibiotics, Longterm prophylaxis with antifungal agents, and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. 2. Surgical drainage of abscesses 3. Specific treatment de ...
Autoimmune diseases
... Identifying a probable inciting autoantigenic peptide recognized by CD4 T cells that provides help to autoantibody formation Pemphigus vulgaris is a blistering disease of the skin and mucous membranes resulting from formation of high affinity IgG antibodies directed to a amino acids 200-229 of desm ...
... Identifying a probable inciting autoantigenic peptide recognized by CD4 T cells that provides help to autoantibody formation Pemphigus vulgaris is a blistering disease of the skin and mucous membranes resulting from formation of high affinity IgG antibodies directed to a amino acids 200-229 of desm ...
DEALING WITH OUTBREAKS OF SUSPECTED VIRAL
... Isolate residents/pupils/patients or, if not feasible, segregate ill people from asymptomatic people. Inform local CCDC and EHO Inform GP(s) of ill patients Clean toilet areas, including taps and door handles, frequently Disposable paper towels and liquid soap with dispenser should be in hand-washin ...
... Isolate residents/pupils/patients or, if not feasible, segregate ill people from asymptomatic people. Inform local CCDC and EHO Inform GP(s) of ill patients Clean toilet areas, including taps and door handles, frequently Disposable paper towels and liquid soap with dispenser should be in hand-washin ...
Main Differences Between IgE and IgG Allergies
... Main Differences Between IgE and IgG Allergies IgE Allergies vs. IgG Allergies: What is the difference? What is the difference between an IgE and IgG allergy? Our laboratory receives this question regularly. Here we will provide a brief overview of each type of allergic reaction. IgE allergies are i ...
... Main Differences Between IgE and IgG Allergies IgE Allergies vs. IgG Allergies: What is the difference? What is the difference between an IgE and IgG allergy? Our laboratory receives this question regularly. Here we will provide a brief overview of each type of allergic reaction. IgE allergies are i ...
behcet`s disease study status report 2012final(2)
... multiple sclerosis. This challenge often leads to inaccurate diagnoses, extended time course for diagnosis, and frustration for patients and their families. In 1990 the International Study Group for Behçet’s Disease recommended a set of clinical criteria to diagnose BD: the presence of oral ...
... multiple sclerosis. This challenge often leads to inaccurate diagnoses, extended time course for diagnosis, and frustration for patients and their families. In 1990 the International Study Group for Behçet’s Disease recommended a set of clinical criteria to diagnose BD: the presence of oral ...
hsv hepatitis - UCSF | Department of Medicine
... 1. Hepatitis is an uncommon manifestation of HSV infection in adults (more common in patients with cellmediated immunity and in pregnant women) 2. Usually presents with non-specific symptoms early and quickly becomes fulminant hepatitis. Look for transaminases in the 1000s. >90% are anicteric. 3. Di ...
... 1. Hepatitis is an uncommon manifestation of HSV infection in adults (more common in patients with cellmediated immunity and in pregnant women) 2. Usually presents with non-specific symptoms early and quickly becomes fulminant hepatitis. Look for transaminases in the 1000s. >90% are anicteric. 3. Di ...
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... • Lock and key system • Antigens are foreign substances that stimulate production of antibodies •Many molecules on surface of viruses and bacteria are antigens ...
... • Lock and key system • Antigens are foreign substances that stimulate production of antibodies •Many molecules on surface of viruses and bacteria are antigens ...
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... Absolute Correlate: A specific level of response highly correlated with protection: a threshold Relative Correlate: Level of response variably correlated with protection Co-Correlate: One of two or more factors that correlate with protection in alternative, additive, or ...
... Absolute Correlate: A specific level of response highly correlated with protection: a threshold Relative Correlate: Level of response variably correlated with protection Co-Correlate: One of two or more factors that correlate with protection in alternative, additive, or ...
Case-It
... mammals including dogs, cats, and horses. It can also be transmitted via blood transfusion or organ transplant from an infected person. Many humans experience no symptoms, but about 20% will contract "West Nile fever", with fever, headache, body aches, nausea, and rash that can last for weeks. In a ...
... mammals including dogs, cats, and horses. It can also be transmitted via blood transfusion or organ transplant from an infected person. Many humans experience no symptoms, but about 20% will contract "West Nile fever", with fever, headache, body aches, nausea, and rash that can last for weeks. In a ...
An Overview of Autoimmune Disorders
... Exact reason for the attack on healthy myelin-producing cells by the immune system is unknown. Multiple sclerosis term was coined after the observation of numerous scars that develops on the white matter of the brain and spinal cord. Jean-Martin Charcot first described multiple sclerosis in the year ...
... Exact reason for the attack on healthy myelin-producing cells by the immune system is unknown. Multiple sclerosis term was coined after the observation of numerous scars that develops on the white matter of the brain and spinal cord. Jean-Martin Charcot first described multiple sclerosis in the year ...
PPoint - Doctor of the Future
... EFA - Immunomodulatory & antidepressive effects of omega-3 fatty acids – Cell membrane repair B12 deficiency mimics MS Gingko Biloba promotes cognition Vitamin C & E decrease lipid peroxidation – 800 iu/day Selenium promotes glutathione increase – Cataplex E 6/day Antioxidants including ALA & DHLA I ...
... EFA - Immunomodulatory & antidepressive effects of omega-3 fatty acids – Cell membrane repair B12 deficiency mimics MS Gingko Biloba promotes cognition Vitamin C & E decrease lipid peroxidation – 800 iu/day Selenium promotes glutathione increase – Cataplex E 6/day Antioxidants including ALA & DHLA I ...
Cutaneous And Urticarial Vasculitis
... Urticarial vaculitis- small vessels; C3, IgG, IgM* Lupus vasculitis- small and medium-sized vessels; C3, IgG, IgM* Cryoglobinemias- both size vessels; IgM+ Hypersensitivity vasculitis (drug)- small vessel fibrin, C3+ Polyarteritis nodosa (both, C3, IgG*), granulomatous polyangiitis (both, C3, IgG*) ...
... Urticarial vaculitis- small vessels; C3, IgG, IgM* Lupus vasculitis- small and medium-sized vessels; C3, IgG, IgM* Cryoglobinemias- both size vessels; IgM+ Hypersensitivity vasculitis (drug)- small vessel fibrin, C3+ Polyarteritis nodosa (both, C3, IgG*), granulomatous polyangiitis (both, C3, IgG*) ...
Seizures Show Notes (Word Format)
... -Pay attention to the medication list -Ask specifically about illicit drug use -Previous workup -Previous seizures, previous neuro workup or CT/MRI Physical exam- Full head to toe exam for trauma and complete neuro exam (listen to neuro exam supplement for refresher if needed) ...
... -Pay attention to the medication list -Ask specifically about illicit drug use -Previous workup -Previous seizures, previous neuro workup or CT/MRI Physical exam- Full head to toe exam for trauma and complete neuro exam (listen to neuro exam supplement for refresher if needed) ...
Seizures - EM Basic
... -Pay attention to the medication list -Ask specifically about illicit drug use -Previous workup -Previous seizures, previous neuro workup or CT/MRI Physical exam- Full head to toe exam for trauma and complete neuro exam (listen to neuro exam supplement for refresher if needed) ...
... -Pay attention to the medication list -Ask specifically about illicit drug use -Previous workup -Previous seizures, previous neuro workup or CT/MRI Physical exam- Full head to toe exam for trauma and complete neuro exam (listen to neuro exam supplement for refresher if needed) ...
Primary immune response
... The structure of immunoglobulins Paratop - the binding site for Ag (for it’s epitop ) = part of Ig made of hypervariable regions of VH and VL (hypervariable region – spike of variable region with hypervariable loops of amino acid (AA) sequences; the binding site specificity is determined by AA sequ ...
... The structure of immunoglobulins Paratop - the binding site for Ag (for it’s epitop ) = part of Ig made of hypervariable regions of VH and VL (hypervariable region – spike of variable region with hypervariable loops of amino acid (AA) sequences; the binding site specificity is determined by AA sequ ...
F18-FDG-PET/CT findings in patients affected by spondylodiscitis
... Spondylodiscitis (SPD) is an inflammatory process of the intervertebral disc that can lead to sepsis, septic discitis and ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Its incidence increases with age and infection could be haematogenous after a primary infection elsewhere in the body or infection may be inoculated ...
... Spondylodiscitis (SPD) is an inflammatory process of the intervertebral disc that can lead to sepsis, septic discitis and ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Its incidence increases with age and infection could be haematogenous after a primary infection elsewhere in the body or infection may be inoculated ...