Th2-associated immunity to bacteria in teenagers and susceptibility to asthma
... a longitudinal birth cohort; mothers were enrolled from antenatal clinics from the main tertiary maternity hospital in Perth, Western Australia, and were not selected on any criteria other than having enrolled for antenatal care at the hospital [16]. Analyses presented here were based on data collec ...
... a longitudinal birth cohort; mothers were enrolled from antenatal clinics from the main tertiary maternity hospital in Perth, Western Australia, and were not selected on any criteria other than having enrolled for antenatal care at the hospital [16]. Analyses presented here were based on data collec ...
Risk factors of frequent exacerbations in difficult-to-treat asthma
... examined factors that may contribute to their recurrence. Emergency department visits and hospitalisation for asthma seem to be related to several psychosocial factors, such as lower socioeconomic status [2], inaccessibility of medical care [2] and co-existing psychiatric diseases [3]. In addition, ...
... examined factors that may contribute to their recurrence. Emergency department visits and hospitalisation for asthma seem to be related to several psychosocial factors, such as lower socioeconomic status [2], inaccessibility of medical care [2] and co-existing psychiatric diseases [3]. In addition, ...
H I V M E D I C I N...
... that of 46 700 patients with diagnosed HIV, 19% had CD4 counts o200 cells/mL [2] and therefore remain at significant risk of opportunistic infection. These guidelines have been drawn up to help physicians investigate and manage HIV-seropositive patients suspected of, or having an opportunistic infec ...
... that of 46 700 patients with diagnosed HIV, 19% had CD4 counts o200 cells/mL [2] and therefore remain at significant risk of opportunistic infection. These guidelines have been drawn up to help physicians investigate and manage HIV-seropositive patients suspected of, or having an opportunistic infec ...
Global Initiative for Asthma
... 1. Schimmer BP, Parker KL. Chapter 59. In: Bruton LL, Lazo JS, Parker KL, eds. Goodman & Gilman’s The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 2006:1587-1612. 2. Fiel SB, et al. J Asthma. 2006;43:321-331. 3. Hirano T, et al. Immunopharmacology. 1998;40:57-66. 4. Hirano T. Update 2004 Clinical Perspect ...
... 1. Schimmer BP, Parker KL. Chapter 59. In: Bruton LL, Lazo JS, Parker KL, eds. Goodman & Gilman’s The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 2006:1587-1612. 2. Fiel SB, et al. J Asthma. 2006;43:321-331. 3. Hirano T, et al. Immunopharmacology. 1998;40:57-66. 4. Hirano T. Update 2004 Clinical Perspect ...
Malaria in Nicaragua
... higher malaria incidence in those geographical regions also reflects the disease’s association with factors related to extreme poverty, low education levels, and social inequality. The populations in these areas are primarily indigenous and have greater difficulties accessing health care services. ...
... higher malaria incidence in those geographical regions also reflects the disease’s association with factors related to extreme poverty, low education levels, and social inequality. The populations in these areas are primarily indigenous and have greater difficulties accessing health care services. ...
Fatigue, Quality of Life, Physical Function and Participation in Social,
... occurs due to fatigue or the presence of other activity-limiting co-morbidities. With the recent development of highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART), AIDS has become a less common and severe phenomenon in developed countries; however, there are still many who suffer from it. Although HIV/AI ...
... occurs due to fatigue or the presence of other activity-limiting co-morbidities. With the recent development of highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART), AIDS has become a less common and severe phenomenon in developed countries; however, there are still many who suffer from it. Although HIV/AI ...
Pericarditis and Myocarditis
... Pericardectomy/window: Consider for traumatic hemopericardium and purulent ...
... Pericardectomy/window: Consider for traumatic hemopericardium and purulent ...
knowledge of basics and ocular manifestations of hiv/aids among
... (transmission from mother-to–child during pregnancy). Regarding the misconception on the modes of HIV/AIDS transmission, a majority (81.5%) of the learners knew that HIV/AIDS could not be transmitted from one person to another through hugging a person infected with HIV; this percentage includes 82.6 ...
... (transmission from mother-to–child during pregnancy). Regarding the misconception on the modes of HIV/AIDS transmission, a majority (81.5%) of the learners knew that HIV/AIDS could not be transmitted from one person to another through hugging a person infected with HIV; this percentage includes 82.6 ...
Asthma - PrismNet
... however, the explanation for this is not clear-cut. One possible factor may be the increased mucus typically present in the upper airway of an asthma patient. Certain other viruses, such as the flu virus, can also trigger increased airway irritability and lead to an asthma attack. Bacterial infecti ...
... however, the explanation for this is not clear-cut. One possible factor may be the increased mucus typically present in the upper airway of an asthma patient. Certain other viruses, such as the flu virus, can also trigger increased airway irritability and lead to an asthma attack. Bacterial infecti ...
311 Gastro-Intestinal Tract - Jordan University of Science and
... 3. Describe the function of each GIT structure. 4. Explain how neuronal mechanisms and GIT hormones regulate gastrointestinal, pancreatic, and biliary functions. 5. Describe the major types of nutrients. 6. Explain how proteins, carbohydrates, and fats are digested and absorbed. 7. Identify and desc ...
... 3. Describe the function of each GIT structure. 4. Explain how neuronal mechanisms and GIT hormones regulate gastrointestinal, pancreatic, and biliary functions. 5. Describe the major types of nutrients. 6. Explain how proteins, carbohydrates, and fats are digested and absorbed. 7. Identify and desc ...
Rhythm Disturbances
... Choose Rate Control: if patient stable and if Age >65 Underlying CHD, Hypertension, Valve Disease Anti-arrhyhtmic Rx not tolerated / contraindicated Cardioversion inappropriate ...
... Choose Rate Control: if patient stable and if Age >65 Underlying CHD, Hypertension, Valve Disease Anti-arrhyhtmic Rx not tolerated / contraindicated Cardioversion inappropriate ...
Context Module 2
... Writing the abstract “Modern methods of diagnostic of uterine birth activity anomalies” Writing the abstract “Blood diseases and pregnancy” Writing the abstract “ Endocrine diseases and pregnancy” Writing the abstract “Cardio-vascular diseases and pregnancy” Writing the abstract “Diseases of the kid ...
... Writing the abstract “Modern methods of diagnostic of uterine birth activity anomalies” Writing the abstract “Blood diseases and pregnancy” Writing the abstract “ Endocrine diseases and pregnancy” Writing the abstract “Cardio-vascular diseases and pregnancy” Writing the abstract “Diseases of the kid ...
Canino G, McQuaid EL, Rand CS. Addressing asthma health disparities: a multilevel challenge. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2009;123(6): p.1209-17; quiz 1218-9.
... worse asthma control among minority populations compared with that seen among NLWs, including significantly higher rates of asthma exacerbations and missed days from school or work,4-6 greater rates of emergency department (ED) use,7-9 higher hospitalization rates,9-12 and greater asthma mortality r ...
... worse asthma control among minority populations compared with that seen among NLWs, including significantly higher rates of asthma exacerbations and missed days from school or work,4-6 greater rates of emergency department (ED) use,7-9 higher hospitalization rates,9-12 and greater asthma mortality r ...
standard precautions and isolation techniques
... body fluids potentially capable of containing pathogenic organisms. As a result a phlebotomist's hands are capable of spreading infectious agents to coworkers, patients and other health care workers. Nosocomial infections are those that are acquired by a patient after admission to a health care faci ...
... body fluids potentially capable of containing pathogenic organisms. As a result a phlebotomist's hands are capable of spreading infectious agents to coworkers, patients and other health care workers. Nosocomial infections are those that are acquired by a patient after admission to a health care faci ...
Asthma Management
... Each Step: Patient education, environmental control, management of co morbidities Steps 2-4: Consider subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy for patients with allergic asthma ICS = inhaled corticosteroids; OSC = Oral Systemic Corticosteroids; SABA = short-acting beta2-agonist; LABA = long-acting beta2- ...
... Each Step: Patient education, environmental control, management of co morbidities Steps 2-4: Consider subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy for patients with allergic asthma ICS = inhaled corticosteroids; OSC = Oral Systemic Corticosteroids; SABA = short-acting beta2-agonist; LABA = long-acting beta2- ...
Management, prevention and control of tuberculosis
... countries such as Australia.4 These guidelines can be used as a practical tool to support clinicians and public health staff in the quest to reduce and ultimately eliminate TB from Victoria. Active TB is primarily a disease of human stress due to overcrowding, poverty, poor living conditions, malnut ...
... countries such as Australia.4 These guidelines can be used as a practical tool to support clinicians and public health staff in the quest to reduce and ultimately eliminate TB from Victoria. Active TB is primarily a disease of human stress due to overcrowding, poverty, poor living conditions, malnut ...