Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Patients With
... 1. The location at which the aorta is abnormal. 2. The maximum diameter of any dilatation, measured from the external wall of the aorta, perpendicular to the axis of flow, and the length of the aorta that is abnormal. 3. For patients with presumed or documented genetic syndromes at risk for aortic r ...
... 1. The location at which the aorta is abnormal. 2. The maximum diameter of any dilatation, measured from the external wall of the aorta, perpendicular to the axis of flow, and the length of the aorta that is abnormal. 3. For patients with presumed or documented genetic syndromes at risk for aortic r ...
Pharma Therap 92
... Contrary to its name, AIDS of many American (38%) and European (25%) patients does not result from immunodeficiency and microbes (Section 3.5.8). Instead, these patients suffer dementia (6%/5%), wasting disease (19%/5%), Kaposi's sarcoma (10%/12%) and lymphoma (3%/3%) (Table 1) (World Health Organiz ...
... Contrary to its name, AIDS of many American (38%) and European (25%) patients does not result from immunodeficiency and microbes (Section 3.5.8). Instead, these patients suffer dementia (6%/5%), wasting disease (19%/5%), Kaposi's sarcoma (10%/12%) and lymphoma (3%/3%) (Table 1) (World Health Organiz ...
... symptoms are common to many other diseases. The results of laboratory and other investigations are often not specific to vasculitis or in some cases, the results can be misleading. So differential diagnosis is difficult. It is often the case that a correct diagnosis will only be reached by a clinici ...
frequently asked questions about gfr estimates
... practice. Instead, serum levels of endogenous filtration markers, such as creatinine, have traditionally been used to estimate GFR, along with urinary measurements in some cases. However, serum creatinine alone is not an adequate marker of kidney function. ...
... practice. Instead, serum levels of endogenous filtration markers, such as creatinine, have traditionally been used to estimate GFR, along with urinary measurements in some cases. However, serum creatinine alone is not an adequate marker of kidney function. ...
Gait dynamics in Parkinson`s disease - Tel
... observable changes in PD, they fail to account for and explain a more subtle alteration in the gait of PD. In particular, they do not examine the dynamics of gait, i.e., how gait changes over time, from one stride to the next within a given walk. Two time series can have identical means and variance ...
... observable changes in PD, they fail to account for and explain a more subtle alteration in the gait of PD. In particular, they do not examine the dynamics of gait, i.e., how gait changes over time, from one stride to the next within a given walk. Two time series can have identical means and variance ...
YOUNG PEOPLE WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES MELLITUS AND SELF-CARE 1
... The burden of diabetes is increasing globally, particularly in developing countries. Diabetes Mellitus is still a challenging issue worldwide. There is still need of proper management and coping strategies for young adults (WHO, 2011). In Finland the incidence and prevalence of T1DM in children and ...
... The burden of diabetes is increasing globally, particularly in developing countries. Diabetes Mellitus is still a challenging issue worldwide. There is still need of proper management and coping strategies for young adults (WHO, 2011). In Finland the incidence and prevalence of T1DM in children and ...
nail discolouration
... two or three nails, or present as several striae down one nail. Isolated longitudinal leukonychia is uncommon and may reflect an underlying nail-bed tumour, such as a subungual filamentous tumour. A horny pearl of keratinous substance will be seen under the free edge of the nail in a subungual filam ...
... two or three nails, or present as several striae down one nail. Isolated longitudinal leukonychia is uncommon and may reflect an underlying nail-bed tumour, such as a subungual filamentous tumour. A horny pearl of keratinous substance will be seen under the free edge of the nail in a subungual filam ...
respiratory syncytial virus and african americans
... While several viruses may be associated with respiratory infections, respiratory syncytial virus, also known as RSV, distinguishes itself by being singularly responsible for the annual hospitalization of up to 125,0007 8 infants and roughly 177,000 persons age 65 and over.9 RSV also leads to an esti ...
... While several viruses may be associated with respiratory infections, respiratory syncytial virus, also known as RSV, distinguishes itself by being singularly responsible for the annual hospitalization of up to 125,0007 8 infants and roughly 177,000 persons age 65 and over.9 RSV also leads to an esti ...
Chapter 3 Primary chronic venous disorders
... heaviness, subjective swelling) were present in 49.1% and 62.1% of German males and females, respectively. With respect to CEAP-classification, only 9.6% of the population (13.6% men, 6.4% women) showed no signs of venous disorders (CO); 59.1% (58.4 men, 59.5% women) showed only telangiectasias or r ...
... heaviness, subjective swelling) were present in 49.1% and 62.1% of German males and females, respectively. With respect to CEAP-classification, only 9.6% of the population (13.6% men, 6.4% women) showed no signs of venous disorders (CO); 59.1% (58.4 men, 59.5% women) showed only telangiectasias or r ...
Global Initiative For Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD)
... Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a major cause of chronic morbidity and mortality throughout the world. Many people suffer from this disease for years and die prematurely from it or its complications. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the world1, and further increases in it ...
... Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a major cause of chronic morbidity and mortality throughout the world. Many people suffer from this disease for years and die prematurely from it or its complications. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the world1, and further increases in it ...
Illness and narrative
... the 1980s; today less attention is being given to its use in the study of the clinical practice and experiences of doctors and more to patients' experience of suffering. Traditionally, the act of narrating as part of clinical practice has been a focal point for observations and discussion (Berger an ...
... the 1980s; today less attention is being given to its use in the study of the clinical practice and experiences of doctors and more to patients' experience of suffering. Traditionally, the act of narrating as part of clinical practice has been a focal point for observations and discussion (Berger an ...
Canadian Tuberculosis Standards 7th Edition
... pronounced disparities based on geographic region within Canada. In 2010, incidence rates ranged from a low of 0.7 per 100,000 population in Prince Edward Island to a high of 106.1 per 100,000 population in Northern territories combined (Figure 6). The three most populous provinces in Canada, namely ...
... pronounced disparities based on geographic region within Canada. In 2010, incidence rates ranged from a low of 0.7 per 100,000 population in Prince Edward Island to a high of 106.1 per 100,000 population in Northern territories combined (Figure 6). The three most populous provinces in Canada, namely ...
First NSI Newsletter
... The society plans to hold one CME/ workshop and one National Conference every year. First CME on Nail Disorder, held on 6th May, 2012 in Delhi, was a success as is evident by the fact that 127 delegates attended the meeting. ONYCHOCON, the first national conference on NAIL is being organized under t ...
... The society plans to hold one CME/ workshop and one National Conference every year. First CME on Nail Disorder, held on 6th May, 2012 in Delhi, was a success as is evident by the fact that 127 delegates attended the meeting. ONYCHOCON, the first national conference on NAIL is being organized under t ...
frequently asked questions about gfr estimates
... CKD-EPI equation expressed as a single equation: GFR = 141 x min(SCr /k, 1)a x max(SCr /k, 1)-1.209 x 0.993Age x 1.018 [if female] x 1.159 [if black] where SCr is standardized serum creatinine in mg/dL, k is 0.7 for females and 0.9 for males, a is -0.329 for females and -0.411 for males, min indicat ...
... CKD-EPI equation expressed as a single equation: GFR = 141 x min(SCr /k, 1)a x max(SCr /k, 1)-1.209 x 0.993Age x 1.018 [if female] x 1.159 [if black] where SCr is standardized serum creatinine in mg/dL, k is 0.7 for females and 0.9 for males, a is -0.329 for females and -0.411 for males, min indicat ...
Ch. 5: Management of COPD 64
... these concerns in mind, a committed group of scientists encouraged the US National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and the World Health Organization to form the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD). Among GOLD’s important objectives are to increase awareness of COPD and to ...
... these concerns in mind, a committed group of scientists encouraged the US National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and the World Health Organization to form the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD). Among GOLD’s important objectives are to increase awareness of COPD and to ...
The effectiveness and cost of enzyme replacement and substrate
... The Health Technology Assessment (HTA) programme, part of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), was set up in 1993. It produces high-quality research information on the effectiveness, costs and broader impact of health technologies for those who use, manage and provide care in the NHS. ...
... The Health Technology Assessment (HTA) programme, part of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), was set up in 1993. It produces high-quality research information on the effectiveness, costs and broader impact of health technologies for those who use, manage and provide care in the NHS. ...
Infection Control Guideline
... or outlines of policy or conduct which should not be regarded as rigid standards. Guidelines facilitate the setting of standards but respect the autonomy of each institution and recognize the governing body’s authority and responsibility of ensuring the quality of patient or resident care provided b ...
... or outlines of policy or conduct which should not be regarded as rigid standards. Guidelines facilitate the setting of standards but respect the autonomy of each institution and recognize the governing body’s authority and responsibility of ensuring the quality of patient or resident care provided b ...
the cold facts on raynaud`s
... Most experts agree the best way to handle Raynaud’s is to avoid cold temperatures and stress. Such avoidance measures, obviously, are not always practical. To date, there is no medication that eliminates Raynaud’s attacks, but there are some medications that decrease their severity or frequency. The ...
... Most experts agree the best way to handle Raynaud’s is to avoid cold temperatures and stress. Such avoidance measures, obviously, are not always practical. To date, there is no medication that eliminates Raynaud’s attacks, but there are some medications that decrease their severity or frequency. The ...
supplement
... espiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a source of substantial morbidity in the very young and the very old. For children younger than 1 year, serious RSV infection of the lower respiratory tract may require hospitalization for bronchiolitis or pneumonia, and for premature infants, the services of a ne ...
... espiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a source of substantial morbidity in the very young and the very old. For children younger than 1 year, serious RSV infection of the lower respiratory tract may require hospitalization for bronchiolitis or pneumonia, and for premature infants, the services of a ne ...
Congenital short esophagus
... of vinegar, alkalis or detergents (eg, bleach). The most dangerous strong alkali used in the home. Less damaging effect have detergents, bleaches and disinfectants, some medications. Acids cause more damage in the stomach than in the esophagus. Early appearance burns mouth (or lack thereof), and doe ...
... of vinegar, alkalis or detergents (eg, bleach). The most dangerous strong alkali used in the home. Less damaging effect have detergents, bleaches and disinfectants, some medications. Acids cause more damage in the stomach than in the esophagus. Early appearance burns mouth (or lack thereof), and doe ...
Treating Herpes Naturally
... Each type of virus is suited to its own type of host cell. For example, hepatitis viruses prefer the cells of the liver, and herpes simplex viruses prefer nerve and skin cells. The host cell type will often determine which disease the virus will cause. At this point it may seem scary that viruses ca ...
... Each type of virus is suited to its own type of host cell. For example, hepatitis viruses prefer the cells of the liver, and herpes simplex viruses prefer nerve and skin cells. The host cell type will often determine which disease the virus will cause. At this point it may seem scary that viruses ca ...
American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society Statement
... Since the first American Thoracic Society statement regarding the diagnosis and management of severe alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency in 1989 (1) and the initial Canadian Thoracic Society standards statement in 1992 (2) (which was updated in 2001) (3), significant advances in understanding the c ...
... Since the first American Thoracic Society statement regarding the diagnosis and management of severe alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency in 1989 (1) and the initial Canadian Thoracic Society standards statement in 1992 (2) (which was updated in 2001) (3), significant advances in understanding the c ...
American Thoracic Society Documents
... Since the first American Thoracic Society statement regarding the diagnosis and management of severe alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency in 1989 (1) and the initial Canadian Thoracic Society standards statement in 1992 (2) (which was updated in 2001) (3), significant advances in understanding the c ...
... Since the first American Thoracic Society statement regarding the diagnosis and management of severe alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency in 1989 (1) and the initial Canadian Thoracic Society standards statement in 1992 (2) (which was updated in 2001) (3), significant advances in understanding the c ...
pdf - European Association of Tissue Banks
... Remarkable developments in the scientific, technical and medical fields have led to the increased therapeutic use of human organs, tissues and cells. Transplantation of these substances of human origin (SOHO) has not only improved the quality of life of thousands of individuals but also prolonged th ...
... Remarkable developments in the scientific, technical and medical fields have led to the increased therapeutic use of human organs, tissues and cells. Transplantation of these substances of human origin (SOHO) has not only improved the quality of life of thousands of individuals but also prolonged th ...
Disease
A disease is a particular abnormal condition, a disorder of a structure or function, that affects part or all of an organism. The causal study of disease is called pathology. Disease is often construed as a medical condition associated with specific symptoms and signs. It may be caused by factors originally from an external source, such as infectious disease, or it may be caused by internal dysfunctions, such as autoimmune diseases. In humans, ""disease"" is often used more broadly to refer to any condition that causes pain, dysfunction, distress, social problems, or death to the person afflicted, or similar problems for those in contact with the person. In this broader sense, it sometimes includes injuries, disabilities, disorders, syndromes, infections, isolated symptoms, deviant behaviors, and atypical variations of structure and function, while in other contexts and for other purposes these may be considered distinguishable categories. Diseases usually affect people not only physically, but also emotionally, as contracting and living with a disease can alter one's perspective on life, and one's personality.Death due to disease is called death by natural causes. There are four main types of disease: pathogenic disease, deficiency disease, hereditary disease, and physiological disease. Diseases can also be classified as communicable and non-communicable. The deadliest disease in humans is ischemic heart disease (blood flow obstruction), followed by cerebrovascular disease and lower respiratory infections respectively.