Attaining optimal asthma control: a practice parameter (2005)
... on asthma control encompasses the principles of chronic disease management, including periodic assessment, goal (outcome) orientation, and individualization of therapy. (B) The present classification of asthma severity promotes the erroneous idea that asthma ‘‘class’’ is static. In fact, asthma symp ...
... on asthma control encompasses the principles of chronic disease management, including periodic assessment, goal (outcome) orientation, and individualization of therapy. (B) The present classification of asthma severity promotes the erroneous idea that asthma ‘‘class’’ is static. In fact, asthma symp ...
Tuberculosis Care international standards For 3rd edition, 2014
... The purpose of the International Standards for Tuberculosis Care (ISTC) is to describe a widely accepted level of care that all practitioners, public and private, should seek to achieve in managing patients who have, are suspected of having, or are at increased risk of developing tuberculosis. The s ...
... The purpose of the International Standards for Tuberculosis Care (ISTC) is to describe a widely accepted level of care that all practitioners, public and private, should seek to achieve in managing patients who have, are suspected of having, or are at increased risk of developing tuberculosis. The s ...
pdf - European Association of Tissue Banks
... cells. Transplantation of these substances of human origin (SOHO) has not only improved the quality of life of thousands of individuals but also prolonged their lifespan. These achievements have resulted, however, in a situation whereby the demand for organs for transplantation far outstrips the sup ...
... cells. Transplantation of these substances of human origin (SOHO) has not only improved the quality of life of thousands of individuals but also prolonged their lifespan. These achievements have resulted, however, in a situation whereby the demand for organs for transplantation far outstrips the sup ...
TRANSFER FACTOR 4 LIFE: Testimonials by Doctors
... MDT, nerve damage and disability in leprosy still occurs and this is induced by lepra reaction. It has been estimated that at a global level, there may be 3 million people with leprosy related impairments and disabilities. The problem of logistics, compliance, drug intolerance and side effects to MD ...
... MDT, nerve damage and disability in leprosy still occurs and this is induced by lepra reaction. It has been estimated that at a global level, there may be 3 million people with leprosy related impairments and disabilities. The problem of logistics, compliance, drug intolerance and side effects to MD ...
Silver diamine fluoride as a treatment and preventive for
... life cycle, and need to be age-appropriate. Mitigating disease transmission and enhancing resistance are achieved through use of various fluorides, sugar substitutes, mechanical barriers such as pit-and-fissure sealants, and antimicrobials. A key aspect is counseling and other behavioral interventio ...
... life cycle, and need to be age-appropriate. Mitigating disease transmission and enhancing resistance are achieved through use of various fluorides, sugar substitutes, mechanical barriers such as pit-and-fissure sealants, and antimicrobials. A key aspect is counseling and other behavioral interventio ...
partner notification of sexually transmitted infections in new
... There are a variety of mechanisms to improve patient referral with varying evidence for their success. The utility of offering partners postal testing kits is variable, as is using community pharmacies to screen partners. Partner Delivered Patient Treatment (PDPT) may be suitable for heterosexual pa ...
... There are a variety of mechanisms to improve patient referral with varying evidence for their success. The utility of offering partners postal testing kits is variable, as is using community pharmacies to screen partners. Partner Delivered Patient Treatment (PDPT) may be suitable for heterosexual pa ...
Determining Evidence-based Practices in Asthma
... room visits, and hospitalization (American Lung Association, 2005). In addition to causing significant morbidity and affecting the quality of life of those with from the condition, asthma imposes a significant burden on health-care systems (Fuhlbrigge, Admas, & Guilbert, 2002). The annual cost of as ...
... room visits, and hospitalization (American Lung Association, 2005). In addition to causing significant morbidity and affecting the quality of life of those with from the condition, asthma imposes a significant burden on health-care systems (Fuhlbrigge, Admas, & Guilbert, 2002). The annual cost of as ...
HIV Care and ART: A Course for Pharmacists Reference Manual for
... virus after it has reproduced; drugs specifically aimed at this enzyme are called 'protease inhibitors' (see below). Human cells also use protease enzymes, but they are different from the HIV protease. ...
... virus after it has reproduced; drugs specifically aimed at this enzyme are called 'protease inhibitors' (see below). Human cells also use protease enzymes, but they are different from the HIV protease. ...
British Guidelines on the management of asthma
... More than one of the symptoms of wheeze, breathlessness, chest tightness and cough occurring in episodes with periods of no (or minimal) symptoms between episodes. Note that this excludes cough as an isolated symptom in children. For example: yy a documented history of acute attacks of wheeze, trig ...
... More than one of the symptoms of wheeze, breathlessness, chest tightness and cough occurring in episodes with periods of no (or minimal) symptoms between episodes. Note that this excludes cough as an isolated symptom in children. For example: yy a documented history of acute attacks of wheeze, trig ...
Monitoring asthma in children
... extent to which features of asthma are controlled by daily therapy, for example exertional symptoms, night awakening, the use of reliever medication and the ability to carry out daily activities. The longer-term risks for the patient with poor control include asthma attacks, impaired development or ...
... extent to which features of asthma are controlled by daily therapy, for example exertional symptoms, night awakening, the use of reliever medication and the ability to carry out daily activities. The longer-term risks for the patient with poor control include asthma attacks, impaired development or ...
Helping Children Gain Asthma Control
... hildhood asthma is a significant chronic disease in children under the age of 18 years, with between 6.7 and 9.6 million children affected in the U.S. alone (American Lung Association [ALA], 2010). Despite new medications and medical advances, asthma remains a significant cause of morbidity, school ...
... hildhood asthma is a significant chronic disease in children under the age of 18 years, with between 6.7 and 9.6 million children affected in the U.S. alone (American Lung Association [ALA], 2010). Despite new medications and medical advances, asthma remains a significant cause of morbidity, school ...
Clinical Studies
... There is ample evidence in animals and humans that post-exposure antiretroviral prophylaxis, if given promptly, can reduce the risk of acquiring HIV infection. In the case of health care workers with needle-stick injuries from HIV-infected patients, AZT monotherapy is estimated to reduce the risk by ...
... There is ample evidence in animals and humans that post-exposure antiretroviral prophylaxis, if given promptly, can reduce the risk of acquiring HIV infection. In the case of health care workers with needle-stick injuries from HIV-infected patients, AZT monotherapy is estimated to reduce the risk by ...
Impact of Norovirus in the cruise ship industry
... by an acute onset of diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, nausea and vomiting in both adults and children (Desselberger and Gray 2013). Norovirus transmission is spread primarily personto-person by the faecal-oral route including contact with contaminated surfaces and transmission via aerosolised vomit. Mos ...
... by an acute onset of diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, nausea and vomiting in both adults and children (Desselberger and Gray 2013). Norovirus transmission is spread primarily personto-person by the faecal-oral route including contact with contaminated surfaces and transmission via aerosolised vomit. Mos ...
CARE OF HAMSTERS - Ness Exotic Wellness Center
... before dark. If the female is receptive to the male she will adopt a mating posture, where she is crouched down with her tail in the air. Closely observe the pair for mating activity or fighting. Mating can last up to 10 minutes. Females can be very aggressive towards males and can cause serious in ...
... before dark. If the female is receptive to the male she will adopt a mating posture, where she is crouched down with her tail in the air. Closely observe the pair for mating activity or fighting. Mating can last up to 10 minutes. Females can be very aggressive towards males and can cause serious in ...
click here to the file.
... Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases worldwide with an estimated 300 million affected individuals Prevalence is increasing in many countries, especially in children Asthma is a major cause of school and work absence Health care expenditure on asthma is very high Developed econom ...
... Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases worldwide with an estimated 300 million affected individuals Prevalence is increasing in many countries, especially in children Asthma is a major cause of school and work absence Health care expenditure on asthma is very high Developed econom ...
Viral Hepatitis HIV/AIDS Integration NASTAD (PDF)
... Four Houston clinics were targeted for integration, and HDHHS then sought support and input from key stakeholders at the clinics to design the integrated program. In order to determine "key stakeholders,” HDHHS staff first identified clinic service areas that would be directly affected by the additi ...
... Four Houston clinics were targeted for integration, and HDHHS then sought support and input from key stakeholders at the clinics to design the integrated program. In order to determine "key stakeholders,” HDHHS staff first identified clinic service areas that would be directly affected by the additi ...
L4_GINA asthma
... inhaled glucocorticosteroid with an inhaled longacting β2-agonist either in a combination inhaler device or as separate components (Evidence A) Inhaled long-acting β2-agonist must not be used ...
... inhaled glucocorticosteroid with an inhaled longacting β2-agonist either in a combination inhaler device or as separate components (Evidence A) Inhaled long-acting β2-agonist must not be used ...
canadian thoracic society 2012 guideline update
... Adjunct controller therapy ICS remain the foundation of chronic maintenance pharmacotherapy for patients with asthma in all age groups. Leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRAs) are acceptable, second-line, daily monotherapy for children 6 years of age and over and adults. Failure to achieve acceptab ...
... Adjunct controller therapy ICS remain the foundation of chronic maintenance pharmacotherapy for patients with asthma in all age groups. Leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRAs) are acceptable, second-line, daily monotherapy for children 6 years of age and over and adults. Failure to achieve acceptab ...
Diette GB, McCormack MC, Hansel NN, Breysse PN, Matsui EC. Environmental issues in managing asthma. Respir Care. 2008;53(5): p.602-15; discussion 616-7. Review.
... Management of asthma requires attention to environmental exposures both indoors and outdoors. Americans spend most of their time indoors, where they have a greater ability to modify their environment. The indoor environment contains both pollutants (eg, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, secondha ...
... Management of asthma requires attention to environmental exposures both indoors and outdoors. Americans spend most of their time indoors, where they have a greater ability to modify their environment. The indoor environment contains both pollutants (eg, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, secondha ...