antibiotics
... preparations extracted from the broth culture were grayish - brown, amorphous powders. Although these early samples of penicillin were functional, they were not reliable and further refinements were needed. These improvements came in the early 1940s when Howard Florey and associates discovered a new ...
... preparations extracted from the broth culture were grayish - brown, amorphous powders. Although these early samples of penicillin were functional, they were not reliable and further refinements were needed. These improvements came in the early 1940s when Howard Florey and associates discovered a new ...
Indirect airway challenges ERS TASK FORCE
... Bronchial hyperresponsiveness is an abnormal increase in airflow limitation following exposure to a nonallergic stimulus [1, 2]. Bronchial hyperresponsiveness is a characteristic feature of both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Thus, bronchial hyperresponsiveness is frequentl ...
... Bronchial hyperresponsiveness is an abnormal increase in airflow limitation following exposure to a nonallergic stimulus [1, 2]. Bronchial hyperresponsiveness is a characteristic feature of both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Thus, bronchial hyperresponsiveness is frequentl ...
Relevance of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of inhaled corticosteroids to asthma REVIEW
... 12–13%, with 72–78% deposited in the oropharynx [34]. For MF-HFA, lung deposition of 7.4–24.5% and oropharyngeal deposition of 79.1% has been reported [39]. In addition, studies have indicated a lung deposition of 15–18% with BUD-MDI and 15–28% with BUD-DPI [40, 41]. The ciclesonide HFA-MDI delivers ...
... 12–13%, with 72–78% deposited in the oropharynx [34]. For MF-HFA, lung deposition of 7.4–24.5% and oropharyngeal deposition of 79.1% has been reported [39]. In addition, studies have indicated a lung deposition of 15–18% with BUD-MDI and 15–28% with BUD-DPI [40, 41]. The ciclesonide HFA-MDI delivers ...
Human T lymphotropic virus type 1 uveitis
... proved to be associated with any human diseases. Recent seroepidemiological studies revealed that HTLV-II is mainly found among native Indian populations throughout the Americas27 and has rapidly spread among injecting drug users in the United States.28 Because HTLV-II cannot be distinguished from H ...
... proved to be associated with any human diseases. Recent seroepidemiological studies revealed that HTLV-II is mainly found among native Indian populations throughout the Americas27 and has rapidly spread among injecting drug users in the United States.28 Because HTLV-II cannot be distinguished from H ...
Diphtheria - Government of Manitoba
... acute respiratory distress, upper airway obstruction and asphyxia in young children (5). Extensive neck swelling with cervical lymphadenitis (bull neck) is a sign of severe disease (6). The case fatality rate for respiratory diphtheria is about 5 – 10% (5, 7). Mechanical airway obstruction and myoca ...
... acute respiratory distress, upper airway obstruction and asphyxia in young children (5). Extensive neck swelling with cervical lymphadenitis (bull neck) is a sign of severe disease (6). The case fatality rate for respiratory diphtheria is about 5 – 10% (5, 7). Mechanical airway obstruction and myoca ...
Risk Factors for Near-Fatal Asthma
... between the ages of 30 and 49 years, significant loss of lung elastic recoil was noted in 4 of 10 patients with mild reduction in FEV1 (FEV1, > 79% predicted), 6 of 12 patients with moderate reduction in FEV1 (FEV1, 61 to 79% predicted), and all 4 patients with severe reduction in FEV1 (FEV1, < 61% ...
... between the ages of 30 and 49 years, significant loss of lung elastic recoil was noted in 4 of 10 patients with mild reduction in FEV1 (FEV1, > 79% predicted), 6 of 12 patients with moderate reduction in FEV1 (FEV1, 61 to 79% predicted), and all 4 patients with severe reduction in FEV1 (FEV1, < 61% ...
Multiple Sclerosis and CNS inflamitory Disorders
... axons in the CNS and subsequent degeneration of axons. The process leads most commonly to intermittent neurological symptoms followed, over time, by progressive neurological symptoms in many patients. MS affects approximately 400,000 people in the USA and more than 2.1 million people worldwide, but ...
... axons in the CNS and subsequent degeneration of axons. The process leads most commonly to intermittent neurological symptoms followed, over time, by progressive neurological symptoms in many patients. MS affects approximately 400,000 people in the USA and more than 2.1 million people worldwide, but ...
Colitis ulcerosa
... Ulcerative colitis (Colitis ulcerosa, UC) is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Ulcerative colitis is a form of colitis, a disease of the intestine, specifically the large intestine or colon, that includes characteristic ulcers, or open sores, in the colon. The main symptom of active diseas ...
... Ulcerative colitis (Colitis ulcerosa, UC) is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Ulcerative colitis is a form of colitis, a disease of the intestine, specifically the large intestine or colon, that includes characteristic ulcers, or open sores, in the colon. The main symptom of active diseas ...
Peer-reviewed Article PDF
... Dysphagia is difficulty in swallowing food semi-solid or solid, liquid, or both. There are many disorder conditions predisposing to dysphagia such as mechanical strokes or esophageal diseases even if neurological diseases represent the principal one. Cerebrovascular pathology is today the leading ca ...
... Dysphagia is difficulty in swallowing food semi-solid or solid, liquid, or both. There are many disorder conditions predisposing to dysphagia such as mechanical strokes or esophageal diseases even if neurological diseases represent the principal one. Cerebrovascular pathology is today the leading ca ...
Guideline
... and is dictated by factors such as clinical status (asymptomatic, bruising, bleeding or planned intervention likely to induce bleeding in a patient with ITP who is thrombocytopenic). Haemorrhagic death is a major concern in thrombocytopenic patients, but recent data from 17 case series have been rev ...
... and is dictated by factors such as clinical status (asymptomatic, bruising, bleeding or planned intervention likely to induce bleeding in a patient with ITP who is thrombocytopenic). Haemorrhagic death is a major concern in thrombocytopenic patients, but recent data from 17 case series have been rev ...
Healthcare Infection Surveillance Western Australia Annual Report
... WA Health mandates the collection of data for key indicators through its Operational Directive: Healthcare Associated Infection Surveillance in Western Australia, while private sector support for the program is evidenced by the voluntary participation in HISWA by all private healthcare facilities (H ...
... WA Health mandates the collection of data for key indicators through its Operational Directive: Healthcare Associated Infection Surveillance in Western Australia, while private sector support for the program is evidenced by the voluntary participation in HISWA by all private healthcare facilities (H ...
A Scientists Are Amazed at Progress of Alopecia Areata Treatment
... a lay attendee at the meeting, so much that was said was way over my head! But here are a few of the many highlights I picked up at the meeting: ...
... a lay attendee at the meeting, so much that was said was way over my head! But here are a few of the many highlights I picked up at the meeting: ...
Drug-Induced Hematologic Disorders
... of chloramphenicol-induced aplastic anemia in identical twins suggest a genetic predisposition to the development of drug-induced aplastic anemia.26,28 Furthermore, pharmacogenetic research to identify patients who may be slow or normal metabolizers of drugs can increase the clinician’s ability to p ...
... of chloramphenicol-induced aplastic anemia in identical twins suggest a genetic predisposition to the development of drug-induced aplastic anemia.26,28 Furthermore, pharmacogenetic research to identify patients who may be slow or normal metabolizers of drugs can increase the clinician’s ability to p ...
Preventing Infections Related to Central Venous and Arterial Catheters Fredrik Hammarskjöld
... complications associated with CVC use include catheter-related infection (CRI) and catheter related-bloodstream infection (CRBSI) both of which contribute to morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs. Several studies have shown that implementation of basic hygiene routines, for CVC insertion and car ...
... complications associated with CVC use include catheter-related infection (CRI) and catheter related-bloodstream infection (CRBSI) both of which contribute to morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs. Several studies have shown that implementation of basic hygiene routines, for CVC insertion and car ...
Complement-targeted therapeutics
... against foreign cells. However, interplay of time, location and moleculebased regulation mechanisms generally prevents the complement cascade from attacking host tissues. Both the thioester group of C3b and the C3 convertases have short half-lives, limiting their action to the site of activation. Wh ...
... against foreign cells. However, interplay of time, location and moleculebased regulation mechanisms generally prevents the complement cascade from attacking host tissues. Both the thioester group of C3b and the C3 convertases have short half-lives, limiting their action to the site of activation. Wh ...
Antimicrobial resistance in bacterial infections in urban - BORA
... extremely high case-fatality rates. The study showed that inappropriate treatment due to antimicrobial resistance, as well as malnutrition and HIV-infection, were risk factors for death in children admitted with bloodstream infections. We investigated an outbreak of pediatric / neonatal meningitis a ...
... extremely high case-fatality rates. The study showed that inappropriate treatment due to antimicrobial resistance, as well as malnutrition and HIV-infection, were risk factors for death in children admitted with bloodstream infections. We investigated an outbreak of pediatric / neonatal meningitis a ...
new trends in cellulitis - European Medical Journal
... neutrophilia, and augmentation of inflammatory indexes. A sudden decrease in blood count might precede a shock reaction to lipopolysaccharide release in Gram-negative infections. Exudates cultures by needle aspiration or swab are not routinely performed in logical, cost-effective management.1-5 Iden ...
... neutrophilia, and augmentation of inflammatory indexes. A sudden decrease in blood count might precede a shock reaction to lipopolysaccharide release in Gram-negative infections. Exudates cultures by needle aspiration or swab are not routinely performed in logical, cost-effective management.1-5 Iden ...
Ulcerative Colitis
... Ulcerative colitis (Colitis ulcerosa, UC) is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Ulcerative colitis is a form of colitis, a disease of the intestine, specifically the large intestine or colon, that includes characteristic ulcers, or open sores, in the colon. The main symptom of active diseas ...
... Ulcerative colitis (Colitis ulcerosa, UC) is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Ulcerative colitis is a form of colitis, a disease of the intestine, specifically the large intestine or colon, that includes characteristic ulcers, or open sores, in the colon. The main symptom of active diseas ...
the practical guide to cdg families
... have a rare genetic disease means having a diagnosis that is not well recognized or understood by the medical and scientific communities as there are so many different disorders. In fact, it is estimated that there are between 6,000-8,000 different rare diseases. Obtaining the correct diagnosis very ...
... have a rare genetic disease means having a diagnosis that is not well recognized or understood by the medical and scientific communities as there are so many different disorders. In fact, it is estimated that there are between 6,000-8,000 different rare diseases. Obtaining the correct diagnosis very ...
Transabdominal ultrasound of the gastrointestinal tract
... on the other hand have broadened its applications. The spectrum of indications comprises not only acute conditions such as appendicitis, diverticulitis, or bowel obstruction but also a number of subacute and chronic diseases. The ability of US (similar to CT and MRI) to evaluate the transmural infla ...
... on the other hand have broadened its applications. The spectrum of indications comprises not only acute conditions such as appendicitis, diverticulitis, or bowel obstruction but also a number of subacute and chronic diseases. The ability of US (similar to CT and MRI) to evaluate the transmural infla ...
What is secondhand smoke
... who smoke will definitely get cancer or also it does not mean that that all those who do not smoke won't. Rather, as a matter of fact, it means that smoking greatly increases the risk of suffering from cancer & smokers are, on an average, much more likely to get cancer as compared to the non‐smoke ...
... who smoke will definitely get cancer or also it does not mean that that all those who do not smoke won't. Rather, as a matter of fact, it means that smoking greatly increases the risk of suffering from cancer & smokers are, on an average, much more likely to get cancer as compared to the non‐smoke ...
Dipping and Tick Destruction (PART IV)
... * The writer has in his laboratory at the present time brown ticks active and eager to feed after more than thirteen months' captivity (i.e. thirteen months from time of moulting). If the tick retains its vitality after such conditions of life as captivity in a glass jar invol ves it must be reasona ...
... * The writer has in his laboratory at the present time brown ticks active and eager to feed after more than thirteen months' captivity (i.e. thirteen months from time of moulting). If the tick retains its vitality after such conditions of life as captivity in a glass jar invol ves it must be reasona ...
fesca news
... Rome. Some traveled to Rome and others took part by webinar/teleconference. Medical experts were also present but asked to sit on their hands and say as little as possible because the most important contributions were from those who have first-hand experience of living with the impact of scleroderma ...
... Rome. Some traveled to Rome and others took part by webinar/teleconference. Medical experts were also present but asked to sit on their hands and say as little as possible because the most important contributions were from those who have first-hand experience of living with the impact of scleroderma ...