• Maternal Age Risk factors for complications during pregnancy include Preexisting maternal disorders Physical and social characteristics (eg, age) Problems in previous pregnancies (eg, a previous history. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Co-author Keith Rourke, MD, analyzed presenting features, complications, and potential risk factors for complications in a series of 611 patients who presented with anterior urethral stricture over a period of 6 years. (urologytimes.com)
  • Whether it needs to be there or not, I think we need to do more work [to know], but clearly it is possibly one of the risk factors for complications, bleeding, [and] maybe death. (tctmd.com)
  • To assess the occurrence and risk factors for complications following spinal cord injury during and after inpatient rehabilitation. (medicaljournals.se)
  • Abdominoplasty-sometimes called "tummy tuck"-has a higher risk of major complications than other cosmetic plastic surgery procedures, reports a study in the November issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery ®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). (plasticsurgery.org)
  • Overall, major complications occurred in four percent of patients undergoing abdominoplasty-significantly higher than the 1.4 percent rate after other cosmetic surgery procedures. (plasticsurgery.org)
  • After adjustment for other factors, the relative risk of major complications was 50 percent higher with combined procedures. (plasticsurgery.org)
  • Other risk factors for major complications included male sex, age 55 years or older, and obesity. (plasticsurgery.org)
  • Patients diagnosed with a hip fracture are at substantial risk of major complications and mortality. (the-hospitalist.org)
  • Observational studies have suggested that accelerated surgery for a hip fracture is associated with lower risk of mortality and major complications. (the-hospitalist.org)
  • Composite of major complications (mortality, nonfatal MI, stroke, venous thromboembolism, sepsis, pneumonia, life-threatening bleeding, and major bleeding) occurred in 321 (22%) patients assigned to accelerated surgery and 331 (22%) assigned to standard care at 90 days after randomization ( p = .71). (the-hospitalist.org)
  • Among patients with a hip fracture, accelerated surgery did not lower the risk of the coprimary outcomes of mortality or a composite of major complications at 90 days compared with standard care. (the-hospitalist.org)
  • OR for major complications in patients with hypoalbuminemia was 2.6 (1.5-4.5, 95%CI). (cns.org)
  • Patients with hypoalbuminemia are at an increased risk of major complications or death following ADS. (cns.org)
  • Research results and practical experience have demonstrated that specific health interventions can, if made widely available, reduce the incidence and severity of major complications associated with pregnancy and childbirth. (who.int)
  • Advancing maternal age - specifically being age 35 and older - increases the risk of having or developing conditions, such as chronic high blood pressure, that increase the risk of pregnancy complications," said study author Dr. Pensée Wu, senior lecturer and honorary consultant obstetrician and subspecialist in maternal fetal medicine at Keele University School of Medicine in Staffordshire, UK, in a statement. (cnn.com)
  • It is difficult to estimate the effects of pregnancy complications on maternal and newborn outcomes because they encompass a broad range of conditions that vary in severity. (nih.gov)
  • New research shows that maternal weight status at the start of pregnancy, rather than weight gain during pregnancy, is strongly related to the risk of pregnancy complications for mothers and infants. (southampton.ac.uk)
  • The findings stress the importance of developing new interventions before and during pregnancy to reduce the risks of maternal obesity for the mother and her baby, and to help mothers achieve a healthy weight prior to conception. (southampton.ac.uk)
  • Maternal age greater than 40 years and being pregnant with twins or triplets are also linked with a higher rate of these complications. (india4u.com)
  • The initiative supported evidence-based practices and contributed to the Joint WHO/UNFPA/UNICEF/World Bank Statement on Reduction of Maternal Mortality in 1999, which summarized the consensus on necessary actions, namely, prevention and management of unwanted pregnancy and unsafe abortion, provision of skilled care in pregnancy and childbirth, and access to referral care when complications arise. (who.int)
  • pVa is associated with complications and mortality and warrants follow-up evaluation. (theceliacscene.com)
  • Using the Clavien classification for postoperative complications, we identified NSQIP data points most consistent with Clavien Class IV requiring ICU care (postoperative septic shock, postoperative dialysis, pulmonary embolism, MI, cardiac arrest, prolonged ventilatory requirements, need for reintubation) or class V (mortality). (sages.org)
  • Additionally, complications are an important cause of mortality following SCI (5, 14). (medicaljournals.se)
  • We found that 30.8 per 1,000 of the women in our study, who received an infertility treatment, experienced a severe pregnancy complication. (ices.on.ca)
  • When compared with a group of women of approximately the same age and with similar characteristics who gave birth without the use of infertility treatment, 22.2 per 1,000 of the untreated women experienced a severe pregnancy complication,' says lead author Dr. Natalie Dayan, a clinician-scientist at the at the RI-MUHC, and director of Obstetric Medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine at the McGill University Health Centre. (ices.on.ca)
  • We found that the women who received infertility treatment, especially in-vitro fertilisation, were about 40 per cent more likely to experience severe pregnancy complication compared with women who gave birth without any treatment," said lead author Natalie Dayan from the McGill University Health Centre in Canada. (india4u.com)
  • Early diagnosis can help decrease the risk of life-threatening complications, such as blood clots and bleeding problems. (healthline.com)
  • Patients who take drugs like Wegovy for weight loss may face life-threatening complications if they need surgery or other procedures that require empty stomachs for anesthesia. (kltv.com)
  • In about 5% of cases life-threatening complications develop. (who.int)
  • Gestational diabetes is associated with an increase in the risk for CVD by 68% and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes after pregnancy by 10-fold. (medscape.com)
  • Also, be sure to get regular check ups during your pregnancy so that your doctor can watch for signs of common pregnancy complications like preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, or a low birth weight baby. (pregnancy-info.net)
  • Obese pregnant women suffer from an increased risk of complications like gestational diabetes and hypertension. (ndtv.com)
  • While a previous study documented a higher risk of gestational diabetes in women who used second generation antipsychotic medications during pregnancy (specifically olanzapine, clozapine and quetiapine), this study did not observe a higher risk of metabolic complications (gestational diabetes in the mother, macrosomia in the infant) in pregnancies exposed to antipsychotic medications. (womensmentalhealth.org)
  • Hematomas (blood collections) were the most common major complication, followed by infections, blood clots (venous thromboembolism), and lung-related problems. (plasticsurgery.org)
  • Though it is rare, abdominoplasty also referred to as a tummy tuck can possess the risk of infection and blood clots. (experts123.com)
  • Women using assisted reproductive technology to get pregnant had a 2.5 times higher risk of acute kidney failure and a 65% higher risk for an irregular heartbeat. (cnn.com)
  • To assess the relative risks of acute, nonulcerative complications with recently introduced contact lens (CL) wear modalities (compared with the previously most common soft lens wear schedule), and to identify any other associated factors. (nih.gov)
  • The relative risk of developing an acute, nonulcerative, CL-related disorder. (nih.gov)
  • Neither of the 2 recently introduced CL modalities-daily disposable and silicone hydrogel lenses-reduced the overall risk of acute nonulcerative disorders. (nih.gov)
  • What's more, cancer patients undergoing PCI for acute MI face a greater risk of complications, as well as longer and costlier hospital stays, than those without the disease. (tctmd.com)
  • These complications can be divided into two types: acute and chronic. (wikipedia.org)
  • Acute complications are complications that develop rapidly and can be exemplified as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state (HHS), lactic acidosis (LA), and hypoglycemia. (wikipedia.org)
  • hyperosmolar non-ketotic state (HONK) or Hyperglycemia hyperosmolar state (HHS) is an acute complication sharing many symptoms with DKA, but an entirely different origin and different treatment. (wikipedia.org)
  • A history of any of these adverse pregnancy outcomes should prompt "more vigorous primordial prevention of CVD risk factors and primary prevention of CVD," the writing group says. (medscape.com)
  • For the scientific statement, the writing group reviewed the latest scientific literature on adverse pregnancy outcomes and CVD risk. (medscape.com)
  • The statement emphasizes the importance of recognizing these adverse pregnancy outcomes when evaluating CVD risk in women but notes that their value in reclassifying CVD risk may not be established. (medscape.com)
  • The statement highlights several opportunities to improve transition of care for women with adverse pregnancy outcomes and to implement strategies to reduce their long-term CVD risk. (medscape.com)
  • If a woman has had any of these adverse pregnancy outcomes, consider close blood pressure monitoring, type 2 diabetes and lipid screening, and more aggressive risk factor modification and CVD prevention recommendations," Parikh advised. (medscape.com)
  • Our data lends support to the prior AHA recommendation that these important adverse pregnancy outcomes should be 'risk enhancers' to guide consideration for statin therapy aimed at CVD prevention in women," Parikh added. (medscape.com)
  • It is important to identify women who may be at risk for these events so that negative outcomes, including death, may be averted. (ices.on.ca)
  • A study recently published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology Journal, based on more than 6.9 million people living in England and including data from more than 20,000 Covid patients who were hospitalised or died last year, also established that the risk of worse outcomes from the disease start increasing in people with a BMI over 23kg/m2, which is considered to be in the healthy range. (indiatimes.com)
  • The National Institutes of Health will award up to $400,000 to individuals or groups who design an effective method for analyzing a large data set of first-time pregnancies and identifying risk factors for adverse outcomes, such as hypertensive disorders, diabetes and infection. (nih.gov)
  • Without a prior pregnancy for comparison, it is difficult to identify risks for adverse pregnancy outcomes," said Maurice Davis, D.H.A., of the NICHD Pregnancy and Perinatology Branch, who is overseeing the challenge. (nih.gov)
  • In a multicenter longitudinal study, Schiepatti and colleagues evaluated the relationship between pVA (defined as Marsh ≥ 3a) and long-term CD outcomes and developed a score to identify patients at risk for pVA. (theceliacscene.com)
  • Our score allows early identification of patients with CD at high risk of pVA who may require targeted interventions and personalized follow-up modalities to contrast poor long-term outcomes. (theceliacscene.com)
  • Our findings indicate that women with a history of bariatric surgery, and in particular gastric bypass surgery, are at much greater risk of several adverse perinatal outcomes", said Zainab Akhter, research lead. (ndtv.com)
  • Demographic data , clinical characteristics, radiological findings, sputum culture status before surgery , primary or acquired drug resistance , surgical procedure , complications , and treatment outcomes were collected and analyzed. (bvsalud.org)
  • The other covariates did not exert a statistically significant effect on the risk of adverse events. (nih.gov)
  • In this homogenous large cohort, we did not find a statistically significant difference in rates of complications between 23-G and 20-G vitrectomy techniques for macular surgery. (nih.gov)
  • The study indicated a small but statistically significant increase in risk of preterm birth and low birth weight (only in those with exposure to second generation antipsychotics). (womensmentalhealth.org)
  • Marital status and courses of study were statistically significant determinants of knowledge of complications of hypertension. (ajol.info)
  • There was a statistically significant increased risk of death associated with stimulant exposure. (cdc.gov)
  • Infection places a patient at higher risk for non-fusion (pseudoarthrosis), chronic pain, revision surgery, neurological complications, and delayed recovery. (spine-health.com)
  • Combined procedures were a key risk factor for complications. (plasticsurgery.org)
  • Our objective was to analyze preoperative nutrition as a risk factor for complications within 30 days following adult deformity surgery (ADS). (cns.org)
  • I am Commander Ibad Khan and I'm representing the Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity, COCA, with the Emergency Risk Communication Branch at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (cdc.gov)
  • Following spinal fusion surgery, patients may experience postsurgical complications during the recovery period. (spine-health.com)
  • Complication risk is particularly high for the large proportion of patients undergoing abdominoplasty in combination with other procedures, according to an analysis of nationwide data by Dr. Julian Winocour of Vanderbilt University, Nashville, and colleagues. (plasticsurgery.org)
  • They write, "Combined procedures can significantly increase complication rates and should be considered carefully in higher-risk patients. (plasticsurgery.org)
  • Dr. Winocour comments, "Surgeons often refer patients with major illnesses, such as heart disease, to hospitals, which may be responsible for this observed trend in complications. (plasticsurgery.org)
  • The drugs can slow digestion so much that it puts patients at increased risk for the problem, called pulmonary aspiration, which can cause dangerous lung damage, infections and even death, said Dr. Ion Hobai, an anesthesiologist at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. (kltv.com)
  • Dr S K Sarin, director, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, said the hospital had conducted a similar study last year and found that obesity-induced fatty liver increased the risk of complications in Covid patients. (indiatimes.com)
  • Researchers have developed and validated a scoring system to identify patients with celiac disease at risk for persistent villous atrophy (pVa). (theceliacscene.com)
  • High-risk patients may require follow-up biopsy and other interventions. (theceliacscene.com)
  • Overall, 240 patients (39%) were identified as having one or more complications directly related to urethral stricture. (urologytimes.com)
  • The study's authors cautioned that patients should be made aware of the "serious complications that can occur with mesh-based procedures for stress urinary incontinence. (waterskraus.com)
  • Maxillofacial surgeons should be aware of such possible complications and that patients are fully informed. (bvsalud.org)
  • Risk factor analysis of postoperative complications after adjunctive pulmonary resection in patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis: A multi-institutional study. (bvsalud.org)
  • Complications of diabetes are secondary diseases that are a result of elevated blood glucose levels that occur in diabetic patients. (wikipedia.org)
  • Clinicians are reminded to treat suspected influenza in high-risk outpatients, those with progressive disease, and all hospitalized patients with antiviral medications as soon as possible, regardless of negative rapid influenza diagnostic test (RIDT) results and without waiting for RT-PCR testing results. (cdc.gov)
  • Clinicians should continue efforts to vaccinate patients this season for as long as influenza viruses are circulating, and promptly start antiviral treatment of severely ill and high-risk patients if influenza is suspected or confirmed. (cdc.gov)
  • Moderate and severe preeclampsia is associated with a more than twofold increase in the risk for CVD. (medscape.com)
  • Women with a history of preeclampsia or gestational hypertension are at a higher lifetime risk of cardiovascular events and, after delivery, should be referred for appropriate cardiovascular risk assessment and follow-up. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Diabetes and smoking-two major surgical risk factors-were not associated with a significant increase in complications after abdominoplasty. (plasticsurgery.org)
  • Multivariate logistic regression accounting for preoperative comorbidities that might affect outcome showed a persistence of an increase in complications with an odds ratio range of 1.63 to 2.21. (sages.org)
  • During the surgical procedure itself, several potential complications may occur. (spine-health.com)
  • As explained in the Risks of Laser Eye Surgery section, these higher order aberrations occur as light travels through the boundary between the corrected and uncorrected corneal tissue. (healthcentre.org.uk)
  • Severe complications in laser eye surgery are thankfully very rare, however they do still occur. (healthcentre.org.uk)
  • What are some of the risks and complications which can occur from a tummy tuck? (experts123.com)
  • Additionally, although this condition may also occur in the general population, one assumes those with SCI to be at increased risk (5). (medicaljournals.se)
  • Complications are most likely to occur in the immunocompromised, newborns whose mothers develop rash close to the time of delivery, and adults. (cdc.gov)
  • There were increased risks for women who underwent fertility treatments even when they had no preexisting symptoms of heart disease , the study also found. (cnn.com)
  • The most common risk of a spine fusion surgery is the failure to relieve lower back pain symptoms following the surgery. (spine-health.com)
  • While these symptoms can be severe and long-lasting, the bigger (and sometimes life-threatening) problem with the flu are the complications that arise during the infection. (nationwidechildrens.org)
  • These are the main types of LASIK specific symptoms, however it is common that you can develop any of the complications or side effects discussed in the 'Risks of Laser Eye Surgery' section. (healthcentre.org.uk)
  • Potential risk factors investigated included patient age along with stricture length, etiology, location, and presenting symptoms. (urologytimes.com)
  • Our objective for this study was to use population-based US data to estimate the fraction of adults in the community who might be at increased risk for complications from COVID-19 because they reported any of the chronic conditions with a high CFR in China. (cdc.gov)
  • Conclusion In this large population-based study, we demonstrated that a recent diagnosis of OSA requiring treatment was associated with an increased hazard of testing positive for COVID-19 and serious COVID-19-related complications, particularly in those with co-existing chronic airways disease. (bmj.com)
  • Chronic complications develop over time and are generally classified in two categories: microvascular and macrovascular. (wikipedia.org)
  • Other health problems compound the chronic complications of diabetes such as smoking, obesity, high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol levels, and lack of regular exercise. (wikipedia.org)
  • Pregnant people with cirrhosis should discuss these risks with their doctor. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The reason for this is that few large-scale studies have looked at the potential risks of prescribing direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) - the class of drug that doctors use for HCV - to pregnant people. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Women who become pregnant using infertility treatments, such as in vitro fertilization, have a slightly higher risk of a complication which can include bleeding, serious infections, and admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) around the time of delivery, according to a new study by researchers at ICES , Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) and St. Michael's Hospital. (ices.on.ca)
  • It is important to remember that the absolute number of women who develop these complications remains quite small, meaning that for the vast majority of women or couples who cannot conceive naturally, this treatment is a very safe and effective method of becoming pregnant and having a child. (ices.on.ca)
  • Women who conceive with infertility treatments are typically older, are more often first-time mothers or pregnant with twins than are women who conceive 'naturally,' and these characteristics often mean a high-risk pregnancy. (ices.on.ca)
  • Why are pregnant women at higher risk of complications from H1N1 flu? (experts123.com)
  • Complications of pregnancy include physical and mental conditions that affect the health of the pregnant or postpartum person, their baby, or both. (cdc.gov)
  • It's very important for anyone who may become pregnant to get health care before, during, and after pregnancy to lower the risk of pregnancy complications. (cdc.gov)
  • Pregnant women may transmit infection to their newborn, causing serious medical complications. (cdc.gov)
  • Title : Individualized Risk Prediction Tool for Serious Wound Complications after Mastectomy With and Without Immediate Reconstruction Personal Author(s) : Nickel, Katelin B.;Myckatyn, Terence M.;Lee, Clara N.;Fraser, Victoria J.;Olsen, Margaret A. (cdc.gov)
  • These complications include long-term pain, eye or ear problems, or serious illness. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The risk factors for infection include 2 Dowdell J, Brochin R, Kim J, Overley S, Oren J, Freedman B, Cho S. Postoperative Spine Infection: Diagnosis and Management. (spine-health.com)
  • The database didn't include less-serious complications that can be managed in the clinic). (plasticsurgery.org)
  • In this article, we look at the potential causes of endometriosis after menopause, along with diagnosis, potential complications, and treatment options. (healthline.com)
  • What are the potential complications of endometriosis after menopause? (healthline.com)
  • These complications can vary in severity and duration and may require additional medical attention or interventions. (spine-health.com)
  • 3) examine the relationship of PSC occurrence and severity with possible risk factors, and (4) describe how PSCs were managed clinically. (lww.com)
  • In addition, data from the 73 participants who sustained PSCs were further analyzed to characterize and describe the PSCs, to investigate potential risk factors associated with the occurrence and severity of a PSC, and for clinical management. (lww.com)
  • Peristomal skin complication severity was likely to be worse with an ileostomy and less severe as stoma duration increased. (lww.com)
  • This article describes complications that some people can develop following a shingles infection. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Most people with hepatitis C have uneventful pregnancies with no complications as a result of the infection. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • However, accelerated surgery was associated with lower risk of delirium, urinary tract infection, andmoderate to severe pain and resulted in faster mobilization and shorter length of stay. (the-hospitalist.org)
  • Rationale/objectives Despite plausible pathophysiological mechanisms, more research is needed to confirm the relationship between obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and the risk of COVID-19 infection or COVID-19-related serious complications. (bmj.com)
  • One strategy is longer postpartum follow-up care, sometimes referred to as the "fourth trimester," to screen for CVD risk factors and provide CVD prevention counseling. (medscape.com)
  • In a commentary in the journal Circulation , Eliza C. Miller, MD, assistant professor of neurology at Columbia University, notes that pregnancy and the postpartum period are a critical time window in a woman's life to identify CVD risk and improve a woman's health trajectory. (medscape.com)
  • Having depression before or during pregnancy is also a risk factor for postpartum depression , which is depression that occurs after pregnancy. (cdc.gov)
  • According to the latest available figures, more than half a million women are estimated to have died in 1995 from complications during pregnancy, delivery and the postpartum period. (who.int)
  • You may also need a doctor's exam to tell if you have a complication - a serious health problem - from the flu, like pneumonia. (aafa.org)
  • Is obesity adding to Covid-19 complication risk in young? (indiatimes.com)
  • Pregnancy complications in mothers and their infants occurred in 34 per cent of women with a normal weight and in more than 60 per cent of women with severe obesity at the start of their pregnancy. (southampton.ac.uk)
  • Of all women with very severe obesity and a high amount of gestational weight gain, over 90 per cent experienced pregnancy complications. (southampton.ac.uk)
  • Babies born after obesity surgery were also at a 38% greater risk of perinatal death, defined as being stillborn or dying within 7 days of birth. (ndtv.com)
  • We estimated that 45.4% of US adults are at increased risk for complications from coronavirus disease because of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, respiratory disease, hypertension, or cancer. (cdc.gov)
  • The complications of diabetes can dramatically impair quality of life and cause long-lasting disability. (wikipedia.org)
  • Some non-modifiable risk factors such as age at diabetes onset, type of diabetes, gender, and genetics may influence risk. (wikipedia.org)
  • Complications of diabetes are a strong risk factor for severe COVID-19 illness. (wikipedia.org)
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is one of the life-threatening severe complications of diabetes that demands immediate attention and intervention. (wikipedia.org)
  • Type 2 diabetes, which is the most common form, can be life threatening due to its complications, particularly, cardiovascular diseases. (who.int)
  • Diabetes is serious due to its complications, namely: cardiovascular ailments, cerebral vascular accidents, renal insufficiency, blindness, sexual impotence and gangrene of the feet leading to amputation. (who.int)
  • Mauritius, it reaches 20%.6 The global prevalence was estimated at 2.8% in 2000, with projections of 1 WHO, WHO/IDF report of consultation: Definition, diagnosis and classification of diabetes mellitus and its complications, Geneva, World Health Organization, 1999. (who.int)
  • The presence of other mental health disorders can also heighten the risk of bulimia, including alcoholism and substance abuse. (eatingdisorderhope.com)
  • Pregnancy complications, or morbidity, may result from conditions women have before pregnancy or develop during pregnancy. (nih.gov)
  • There is some debate about the operational definition of complications, about whether complications are strictly causally related to the SCI, and on how to distinguish complications from co-morbidity (5). (medicaljournals.se)
  • The univariate odds ratio of having any complication requiring ICU admission ranged from 2.27 to 5.52 times more likely if surgery was performed open than with a laparoscopic approach. (sages.org)
  • The range of conditions following SCI can be categorized into neurological consequences and secondary complications. (medicaljournals.se)
  • Secondary complications follow the ensuing loss of pulmonary function, loss of bladder control or reduced mobility. (medicaljournals.se)
  • Inhalation other secondary complications. (cdc.gov)
  • Six pregnancy-related complications increase a woman's risk of developing risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and subsequently developing CVD, the American Heart Association (AHA) says in a new scientific statement. (medscape.com)
  • It's a leading cause of infertility and also comes with an increased lifetime risk of cardiovascular disease. (cnn.com)
  • while cardiovascular disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease are included in the macrovascular complications. (wikipedia.org)
  • Bleeding is an inherent risk during any surgical procedure. (spine-health.com)
  • Risks and side effects vary by bariatric procedure. (upmc.com)
  • Your bariatric surgeon will make sure you understand the risks and complications of your specific procedure. (upmc.com)
  • The procedure had to be stopped because solid food remained in her stomach and she was at high risk for aspiration, the report said. (kltv.com)
  • If you are at higher risk of developing serious flu complications, flu vaccination is especially important. (cdc.gov)
  • People 65 years and older are at higher risk of developing serious complications from flu compared with young, healthy adults. (cdc.gov)
  • 1 Although all children younger than 5 years old are considered at higher risk of serious flu complications, the highest risk is for those younger than 2 years old, with the highest hospitalization and death rates among infants younger than 6 months old. (cdc.gov)
  • Some research suggests that people with HCV have a higher risk of pregnancy complications, but these studies did not control for coexisting conditions, such as substance use disorders, which could also be the cause. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • They also had a 57% higher risk of placental abruption, when the placenta separates from the inner wall of the uterus before birth. (cnn.com)
  • Some people have a higher risk of developing flu-related complications. (nationwidechildrens.org)
  • An interesting finding is that the higher risk of one of these pregnancy complications was found among recipients of in vitro fertilization, but not among those who received other types of infertility treatments, such as intrauterine insemination or ovulation induction with medication. (ices.on.ca)
  • Women who are felt to be at higher risk should be informed about these small but important health risks. (ices.on.ca)
  • is at higher risk for influenza complications. (cdc.gov)
  • should get their first dose of vaccine as soon as it becomes available, with the second dose given at The following groups are at higher risk of serious flu least four weeks after the first. (cdc.gov)
  • Malnutrition may be a modifiable risk factor to closely monitor during the preoperative workup. (cns.org)
  • PV treatment can also cause complications and side effects. (healthline.com)
  • We were surprised that assisted reproductive technology was independently associated with these complications, as opposed to being associated with only the existence of pre-existing health conditions or only among older women undergoing infertility treatment," Wu said. (cnn.com)
  • Surgical treatment of the lower lumbar levels and longer operating times have been associated with an increased risk of nerve injuries, especially the lumbosacral plexus - a major group of nerves that supply the lower back and legs. (spine-health.com)
  • However, it is unclear whether this is true for the most severe complications typically requiring treatment in an intensive care unit. (sages.org)
  • Even though the urethroplasty success rate may be potentially lower among men who are older and those with longer strictures, we believe these at-risk individuals would be best served by reconstruction and should be strongly encouraged to undergo definitive surgical treatment. (urologytimes.com)
  • Adults with physician-diagnosed OSA who received positive airway pressure therapy in the 5 years prepandemic ( OSA group ) were propensity score matched by baseline characteristics to individuals in the general population at low risk of OSA ( non-OSA group ) using inverse probability of treatment weighting. (bmj.com)
  • Preventing complications and associated costs are paramount in this time of providing efficacious treatment under societal financial strains. (cns.org)
  • Toronto, Feb 4 : Women who have undergone infertility treatment, such as in-vitro fertilisation, are more likely to experience severe pregnancy complications, according to a new research. (india4u.com)
  • However, the number of women who develop these complications remains small, suggesting for most women who cannot conceive naturally, this treatment is safe, said Dayan. (india4u.com)
  • This study reviews available literature and presents a case of surgical treatment, with the aim of reviewing complications occurring during the orthognathic surgery for opening the midpalatal suture. (bvsalud.org)
  • proper treatment usually results in full recovery, though death can result from inadequate or delayed treatment, or from complications (e.g., brain edema). (wikipedia.org)
  • Clinicians should encourage all persons with influenza-like illness who are at high risk for influenza complications (see list below) to seek care promptly to determine if treatment with influenza antiviral medications is warranted. (cdc.gov)
  • The most common complication is PHN, which results in nerve pain in the area where shingles have occurred. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • This complication is less common than myelofibrosis, but its risk increases with time. (healthline.com)
  • What Are the Most Common Post-Op Risks and Side Effects Associated with Bariatric Surgery? (upmc.com)
  • Multi-level random coefficient analyses revealed that complications were common following spinal cord injury. (medicaljournals.se)
  • During the year after discharge, complications remained common: urinary tract infections and pressure sores affected 49% and 36% of the population, respectively. (medicaljournals.se)
  • Complications are common following spinal cord injury. (medicaljournals.se)
  • Overall, complications are far less common and less severe in people with well-controlled blood sugar levels. (wikipedia.org)
  • Fertility specialists often consult with other experts to ensure good control of any health conditions before pregnancy, and often choose to implant only one embryo per mother to avoid risks associated with twin or triplet pregnancies. (ices.on.ca)
  • PV puts you at risk for a variety of complications. (healthline.com)
  • But having asthma puts you at risk of serious health problems from the flu. (aafa.org)
  • While healthcare professionals prescribe antivirals to help prevent PHN, they can also recommend various treatments for the complications of shingles. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Below are treatments for each complication. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • If you are one of the millions of women who plan to use infertility treatments to have a baby, be aware that new research found women may be at increased risk for vascular and pregnancy-related complications, especially if they are 35 or older. (cnn.com)
  • Women undergoing fertility treatments should work closely with their doctor to control their risk factors for heart disease. (cnn.com)
  • Antiviral medication can decrease the risk of complications, but it must be started within a day or two of fever onset to have the best chance of working. (nationwidechildrens.org)
  • While this may reflect a risk associated with medication exposure, we cannot rule out the possibility of confounding by indication. (womensmentalhealth.org)
  • According to the current study, 1 in 5 women enter pregnancy with a history of cardiovascular risk factors," Klipstein said, which can raise health risks for the woman as she carries and delivers her child. (cnn.com)
  • According to the study, the risk of hospitalisation was 5% higher for each one-unit increase in BMI and the risk of ICU admission was 10% higher for each unit increase. (indiatimes.com)
  • Besides modest excess weight being associated with greater risks of severe complications, the study showed excess weight leading to severe risks was greatest in the 20-39 age group and decreased after age 60. (indiatimes.com)
  • A higher than expected rate of complications was seen among men with anterior urethral stricture, the authors of a retrospective study based on a large, single-practice cohort reported. (urologytimes.com)
  • The study identified older men and those having longer strictures as being at particular risk. (urologytimes.com)
  • A decade-long study of almost 60,000 Canadian women reportedly has revealed that an alarming 1 in 30 women treated with transvaginal mesh (TVM) will suffer pain, bleeding or other complications so severe that a second surgery is required. (waterskraus.com)
  • Assessing the knowledge of risk factors and complications of hypertension among university undergraduates was the main objective of this study. (ajol.info)
  • Risk of Bacterial Vaginosis in Users of the Intrauterine Device: A Longitudinal Study. (webmd.com)
  • More research needs to be done to understand the risks involved for women with endometriosis who want to use HRT during menopause. (healthline.com)
  • Spinal cord injury (SCI) is often followed by complications, which add to the detrimental effect that loss of motor, sensory and autonomic function have on a person's health, social participation and quality of life (1-4). (medicaljournals.se)
  • Those at high risk for flu complications (see above) should visit their medical provider at the first sign of high fever during flu season. (nationwidechildrens.org)
  • Stricture length was also significantly associated with increased risk of complications, as the rate of complications was 50% among men whose stricture was 6 cm in length or longer versus 36% for those with shorter strictures. (urologytimes.com)
  • Objective To identify the prevalence, clinical characteristics, risk factors of hepatic complications after a Fontan operation. (bmj.com)