• Monitor serum lithium concentrations during concurrent use. (nih.gov)
  • Elevated serum concentrations of small HDL particles in early pregnancy associate with prediabetes and insulin resistance at two years postpartum. (springer.com)
  • Accuracy of screening for gastric cancer using serum pepsinogen concentrations. (oncolink.org)
  • Low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) concentrations are highly prevalent among older adults with prevalence reaching 90% [ 1 ], and have been associated with deterioration of global cognitive performance [ 2,3,4,5,6,7 ]. (karger.com)
  • Hypophosphatemia is defined as serum phosphate concentrations lower than the low end of the normal range, whereas a concentration higher than the high end of the range indicates hyperphosphatemia. (nih.gov)
  • The prevalence and 15-year cumulative incidence and progression of AMD were similar in men and women and increased with age. (medscape.com)
  • Krampe, S. , de Andrade, N. , da Silveira, L. and Brenol, C. (2020) Prevalence and Incidence of Metabolic Syndrome in a Cohort of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Correlation between Body Mass Index and Disease Activity. (scirp.org)
  • Although there are a considerable number of prevalence studies, data on the incidence of thyroid diseases is still scarce. (scielo.br)
  • The incidence and prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in Europe: a meta-analysis. (scielo.br)
  • Objective: To determine the incidence and risk factors for metabolic syndrome in HIV-infected adults in the Nutrition for Healthy Living (NFHL) study (2000-2003) and prevalence relative to the findings of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) (1999-2002). (natap.org)
  • To our knowledge, this is one of the first large studies of the incidence and prevalence of metabolic syndrome in HIV. (natap.org)
  • Given the widespread harmful use of alcohol in many countries with a high incidence and prevalence of HIV, levels and patterns of alcohol consumption may substantially influence HIV spread in populations. (who.int)
  • Further studies should also include serum biochemical parameters to substantiate more specifically the effect of interventions on preventing chronic disease and reducing its incidence and prevalence. (cdc.gov)
  • Primary prevention interventions aimed at reducing the higher incidence and prevalence of chronic diseases among African Americans (3-5) include education about healthful lifestyle choices regarding diet and physical activity. (cdc.gov)
  • Patients were followed for incidence of ischemic heart disease mortality and morbidity until end of the year 2012, using the national Swedish Cause of Death and Hospitalization Registries. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Systemic autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), exhibit accelerated atherosclerosis (AS) [ 1 - 4 ] as a consequence of endothelial dysfunction, leading to higher incidence of cardiovascular (CV) disease (at least 2-fold enhanced CV risk) and premature and higher mortality [ 5 , 6 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Based on fair evidence, screening with barium-meal photofluorography or serum pepsinogen would not result in a decrease in mortality from gastric cancer in areas with relatively low incidence of the disease, such as the United States. (oncolink.org)
  • Many serum biomarkers have been evaluated in melanoma but their clinical significance remains a matter of debate. (hindawi.com)
  • In this paper, a review of the serum biomarkers for melanoma will be detailed and will be discussed from the point of view of their practical usefulness. (hindawi.com)
  • New serum biomarkers of melanoma progression and metastatic disease are still awaited in order to provide efficient rationale for followup and treatment choices. (hindawi.com)
  • We sought to describe the incidence and clinical characteristics of malignancies in patients with IgG4-RD. Based on these results, significant factors were evaluated to determine whether they were related to malignancy. (nature.com)
  • Vitamin D has been studied in connection to skin cancers for many years, but most clinical research has looked specifically at serum calcidiol, which does not provide accurate information on the metabolism of vitamin D within the human skin. (nutraceuticalsworld.com)
  • A Random Forests classifier based on serum metabolites and clinical variables in early pregnancy displayed an acceptable predictive power for the prediabetes status at postpartum (AUROC 0.668). (springer.com)
  • Protection against measles has been assessed both by measuring serum antibodies and by evaluating clinical protection in epidemiologic studies. (cdc.gov)
  • In this classification, the only marker which has been incorporated for clinical use is lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) since elevated serum LDH has been shown in multivariate analysis to be an independent and highly significant predictor of survival even after accounting for site and number of metastases. (hindawi.com)
  • February 27, 2009 - Serum cystatin C level and chronic kidney disease may have a link to incidence of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) that is independent of smoking and other risk factors, according to a population-based cohort study reported in the February issue of the Archives of Ophthalmology . (medscape.com)
  • This prospective cohort study aims to investigate the incidence, related factors and prognosis of IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) with malignancies in the Chinese cohort. (nature.com)
  • We conclude that an increased incidence of malignancy was found in Chinese IgG4-RD cohort. (nature.com)
  • It has previously been demonstrated, in a cohort of women with overweight, that the serum metabolic profile of women developing GDM differs from those who remain normoglycemic already in early pregnancy (Mokkala et al. (springer.com)
  • We wanted to investigate the associations of early and late pregnancy serum metabolic profiles to the prediabetes status at two years' postpartum in an at-risk cohort of women who had overweight before becoming pregnant. (springer.com)
  • Incidence of thyroid dysfunction in an Iranian adult population: the predictor role of thyroid antibodies: results form a prospective population-based cohort study. (scielo.br)
  • 50% Lower in GrassrootsHealth Cohort with Medium Serum 25(OH)D of 41 ng/ml than in NHANES Cohort with Median of 22 ng/ml, 17th Workshop on Vitamin D, Chicago, IL, June 17-20, 2014. (grassrootshealth.net)
  • The presence of antithyroperoxidase antibodies at baseline was associated with higher incidence of overt thyroid diseases. (scielo.br)
  • The objective of this longitudinal study was to determine whether serum vitamin D deficiency at baseline could predict the onset of non-Alzheimer dementias (NAD) within 7 years among older women. (karger.com)
  • Title : Incidence of reactions to antirabies horse serum Personal Author(s) : Hosty, Thomas S.;Hunter, Frank R. (cdc.gov)
  • Von Pirquet and Schick first described the syndrome in 1905, reporting fever, skin eruptions (mainly consisting of urticaria), joint pain, and lymphadenopathy in regions draining the site of injection after patients were given antitoxin in the form of horse serum. (medscape.com)
  • After the initial exposure to a foreign antigen in the absence of a preexisting antibody, serum sickness can develop within 1-2 weeks. (medscape.com)
  • The disease appears as the antibody formation begins, and the pathogenesis of serum sickness is related to protracted interaction between antigen and antibody in the circulation, with antigen-antibody complex formation in an environment of antigen excess. (medscape.com)
  • Secondary serum sickness is the result of antigen recognition by presensitized cells of the immune system. (medscape.com)
  • Initial screening involved measuring serum CA 125 antigen. (bmj.com)
  • Casual blood specimens were obtained at each examination to determine white blood cell count, serum blood urea nitrogen, glomerular filtration rate, and cystatin C. The glomerular filtration rate from serum creatinine was estimated using the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (Study) prediction equation. (medscape.com)
  • We defined AKI as an increase in serum creatinine of 26.5 umol/L or 50% or more from the pre-shift value. (cdc.gov)
  • Renal function should be monitored through daily measurements of serum creatinine. (janusinfo.se)
  • Ten of them developed malignancy after the diagnosis of IgG4-RD, given a standard incidence ratio (SIR) of 2.78 (95%CI 1.33-5.12). (nature.com)
  • OMNS (Feb. 17, 2022) The Harvard led Vitamin D and Omega 3 trial (VITAL), recently published findings showing a meaningful (22%) and statistically significant (p = 0.05, Hazard ratio = 0.78 95% CI = 0.61 - 0.99) reduction in the incidence of autoimmune disease in older adults taking 2000 IU (50 mcg) per day for 5 years. (greenmedinfo.com)
  • The incidence of all thyroid diseases was higher in women, when compared to men, with a low women:men ratio (1.36). (scielo.br)
  • The low women:men ratio of the incidence of thyroid dysfunction highlights the importance of the diagnosis of thyroid diseases among men in Brazil. (scielo.br)
  • The incidence of metabolic syndrome in the NFHL study was higher with increasing viral load, higher BMI, higher trunk-to-limb fat ratio, and Kaletra (lopinavir/ritonavir) or didanosine (ddI) use and lower among college-educated persons. (natap.org)
  • In adjusted Cox proportional hazards models, the hazard ratio of AF associated with a standard deviation increment in serum UA was 1.16 (95% confidence interval [CI] 1.06 to 1.26). (medpagetoday.com)
  • Reactions to nonprotein drugs are clinically similar to serum sickness reactions. (medscape.com)
  • Certain medications (eg, penicillin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs]) have also been associated with serum sickness-like reactions. (medscape.com)
  • Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥2% and greater than placebo) are dizziness, upper respiratory infection, cough, and back pain. (nih.gov)
  • Serum, plasma, and urine specimens were collected in the NHANES III (1988-1994) and in subsequent NHANES survey cycles 1999-present. (cdc.gov)
  • Females of childbearing potential must have a negative serum or urine pregnancy test. (who.int)
  • ABSTRACT Recently the role of adipocytokines in relationship to incidence of diabetes has been demonstrated. (researchgate.net)
  • Serum sickness is a type III hypersensitivity reaction that results from the injection of heterologous or foreign protein or serum. (medscape.com)
  • Historically, the term serum sickness connotes a self-limited syndrome caused by deposition of immune complexes resulting from exposure to foreign proteins or haptens. (medscape.com)
  • [ 2 ] Identifying serum sickness was a landmark observation in understanding immune complex diseases. (medscape.com)
  • Withdrawal of the offending agent is the mainstay of treatment in serum sickness. (medscape.com)
  • Serum sickness is an example of the type III, or immune complex-mediated, hypersensitivity disease. (medscape.com)
  • Upon subsequent exposure, however, serum sickness develops sooner. (medscape.com)
  • The immunologic interactions observed in serum sickness occur when antigens capable of remaining in the circulation for long periods incite antibody formation. (medscape.com)
  • Sickness behaviors (reduced social interaction and increased aggression), serum and brain IL6, increase with performance of high demand tasks in a rat model of overuse. (cdc.gov)
  • Since virally-induced increases in serum inflammatory cytokines also correlate with increased brain cytokines and sickness behaviors, e.g. decreased social interaction and increased aggression, we now examined these in our rat model. (cdc.gov)
  • Thus, training to high force, even for a short time period, induced increased serum IL6 and sickness behaviors. (cdc.gov)
  • Symptoms range from mild to severe and include rash, anaphylaxis, and serum sickness. (msdmanuals.com)
  • It has become increasingly common for health enthusiasts and now even typical patients in the doctor's office to have a lab estimate their vitamin D status by measuring serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D, abbreviated 25(OH)D, and use vitamin D supplements to bring this value into the "sufficient" range. (westonaprice.org)
  • Indeed, this paradigm heavily influenced some of my early articles on the fat-soluble vitamins, such as my 2006 article " From Seafood to Sunshine: A New Understanding of Vitamin D Safety ," where I contributed original ideas about the interactions between the fat-soluble vitamins, but essentially took the popular ideas advocating high levels of serum 25(OH)D for granted. (westonaprice.org)
  • There are many more days of sunlight per year in Brazil, and yet we're known to have a high incidence of vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency, especially among older people. (eurekalert.org)
  • Calculate your estimated additional D intake to reach your target vitamin D serum level. (grassrootshealth.net)
  • Laboratory diagnosis of HGA can be estab- The Study lished by using microscopy, serology, or nucleic We tested 2 different serum specimen groups for A. acid amplification test (NAAT) ( 3 , 11 ). (cdc.gov)
  • however, most symptomatic serum samples submitted as their primary specimen persons have fever, myalgia, and headache associated because serology is the standard diagnostic method with thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, and elevated for Lyme disease, the most common tickborne infec- transaminase levels ( 3 , 6 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Our data support the use of serum leptin in type 2 diabetes to add independent prognostic information in terms of ischemic heart disease when compared with traditional cardiovascular risk factors. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The serum metabolic profile during pregnancy might be used to identify women at increased risk for type 2 diabetes. (springer.com)
  • In non-pregnant populations, certain distinct serum metabolites, such as the levels of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), as well as those of phenylalanine, glutamate and several lipids, have been associated with an elevated risk of type 2 diabetes (Long et al. (springer.com)
  • it was reported that fasting serum levels of BCAAs valine, leucine and isoleucine, acylcarnitine C2 and 3-hydroxybutyrate measured at 28 weeks of gestation were associated with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes 10 to 14 years later. (springer.com)
  • Serum calcidiol levels were measured in half of the patients and were found to correspond with self-reported supplement use. (nutraceuticalsworld.com)
  • Epidemiological studies on the incidence of thyroid diseases are very important, because many patients are asymptomatic or have reported unspecific symptoms, which can lead to a high rate of underdiagnosis ( 1 1. (scielo.br)
  • This study aimed to examine the associations of dietary and serum omega-3 fatty acids with insulin resistance (IR) and body composition among PCOS patients. (frontiersin.org)
  • The multivariable linear regression model was applied to analyze the associations of dietary and serum omega-3 fatty acids with the levels of Homeostasis Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) and body composition parameters among PCOS patients. (frontiersin.org)
  • Higher levels of dietary and serum omega-3 PUFAs, particularly long-chain omega PUFAs (DPA and DHA), might have beneficial effects on metabolic parameters and body composition among PCOS patients. (frontiersin.org)
  • RA patients have a higher incidence of cardiovascular diseases compared to the general population. (hindawi.com)
  • Serum amyloid A (SAA) is an acute-phase protein, upregulated in sera of RA patients. (hindawi.com)
  • Incidence of metabolic alkalemia in hospitalized patients. (medscape.com)
  • We have shown in a rat model of work-related overuse that prolonged performance of repetitive tasks increases serum inflammatory cytokines that correlate with sensorimotor declines. (cdc.gov)
  • Application of dimethylsulfoxide considerably increases levels of interferon found in sera of mice after infection with Calovo and Sindbis viruses. (dtic.mil)
  • The combination of high phosphorus intakes with low calcium intakes increases serum PTH levels, but evidence is mixed on whether the increased hormone levels decrease bone mineral density [ 2 , 4-6 ]. (nih.gov)
  • The women were estimated incidence of 1.40 per 1000 [ 9 ]. (who.int)
  • The AF rate was 3/1000 person-years in the lowest serum UA quartile and 8/1000 person-years in the greatest quartile ( P (medpagetoday.com)
  • However, most drugs act as haptens, binding covalently to serum or cell-bound proteins, including peptides embedded in major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Serum omega-3 fatty acid levels were measured with the gas chromatography method. (frontiersin.org)
  • [ 6 ] Typically, serum protein molecules are removed from the circulation by nonimmune processes that are not yet completely understood. (medscape.com)
  • Serum samples were collected prior to and weekly after inoculation until termination of the study on DPI 49 for the presence of anti-PCV2 antibodies by ELISA7 and for PCV2 DNA. (thepigsite.com)
  • The goal of this study was to examine the associations of the serum cystatin C level and chronic kidney disease with the incidence and progression of AMD during 15 years of follow-up in 4926 participants of the Beaver Dam Eye Study. (medscape.com)
  • In the presence of a hydration intervention, the incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI) was calculated in a sugarcane worker population in Guatemala and several risk factors were evaluated. (cdc.gov)
  • The power to detect a similar relationship in women was less strong due to lower incidence of cardiovascular disease. (biomedcentral.com)
  • As the incidence rate of measles declines, serologic confirmation becomes more important. (cdc.gov)
  • To evaluate incidence of subclinical and overt hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. (scielo.br)
  • The incidence of all overt and subclinical thyroid disease was 6.7% (1.73%/year): 0.19% for overt hyperthyroidism (0.048%/year), 0.54% for subclinical hyperthyroidism (0.14%/year), 1.98% for overt hypothyroidism (0.51%/year), and 3.99% for subclinical hypothyroidism (1.03%/year). (scielo.br)
  • Few studies have evaluated the incidence of thyroid diseases worldwide, such as subclinical and overt hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism ( 3 3. (scielo.br)
  • Dr. Vieth articulated the same hypothesis in an incredibly popular and influential 1999 article ( 2 ) wherein he provided specific data supporting the high serum 25(OH)D levels referred to in the quote above. (westonaprice.org)
  • These results showed a high incidence of hypothyroidism, which is compatible with a country with a more-than-adequate iodine intake. (scielo.br)
  • The incidence of preventable chronic diseases is disproportionally high among African Americans and could be reduced through diet and physical activity interventions. (cdc.gov)
  • When kidney function declines, as in chronic kidney failure, the body cannot excrete phosphate efficiently, and serum levels rise [ 9 ]. (nih.gov)
  • Down syndrome is the most common dis- plore the risks for Down syndrome and order of the autosomal chromosomes, with neural tube defects estimated in the study an incidence of 1:800 live births [ 5 ]. (who.int)
  • living in different areas of the West Bank, In Israel the incidence of Down syndrome mainly East Jerusalem. (who.int)
  • To investigate if early and late pregnancy serum metabolomic profiles differ in women who develop prediabetes by two years postpartum compared to those who remain normoglycemic. (springer.com)
  • An NMR metabolomics platform was used to measure 228 serum metabolite variables from women with pre-pregnancy overweight in early and late pregnancy. (springer.com)
  • Measurements of blood gas and serum electrolyte levels, including calcium, are the essential laboratory studies necessary for initial evaluation of metabolic alkalosis. (medscape.com)
  • Since the licensure of vaccine in 1963, the collaborative efforts of professional and voluntary medical and public health organizations in vaccination programs have resulted in a 99% reduction in the reported incidence of measles. (cdc.gov)
  • Although phosphorus status is not typically assessed, phosphate can be measured in both serum and plasma [ 10 ]. (nih.gov)
  • By adopting treatment decisions and protocols on a risk-group or individual basis, it would be possible to improve animal health and reduce both disease incidence and antibiotic use. (frontiersin.org)
  • serology as a nonspecific febrile illness can lead to lack of rec- in Canada to determine if serum samples could be ognition, and delays in antimicrobial administration an acceptable alternative to whole blood for the di- can cause illness and death ( 9 , 10 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Convert blood serum level 25(OH)D Unit between ng/mL and nmol/L. (grassrootshealth.net)
  • Semen, blood swabs, and serum samples were collected prior to PCV2 inoculation and 20 times after inoculation until termination of the study at DPI 90. (thepigsite.com)
  • Duration of social interaction and incidence of aggression with novel juvenile rats were assessed every 3 wks. (cdc.gov)
  • This study investigates the effect of stevia on serum omentin and visfatin levels as novel adipocytokines in diabetic induced rats to find potential mechanisms for the anti hyperglycemic effect of stevia. (researchgate.net)
  • While even this basic practice is problematic, the extraordinary influence of what I like to call the "naked ape hypothesis of optimal serum 25(OH)D" has created a paradigm wherein "deficiency" and "insufficiency" are together seen as the norm, and 25(OH)D levels that may actually be quite dangerous - especially when not adequately balanced by other nutrients in the diet - are specifically sought out as a panacea. (westonaprice.org)
  • Abnormal levels of hCG and estriol lizing the serum triple test and other newly are indicators for chromosome abnormali- introduced investigations has become a ties. (who.int)
  • Our study aims to determine if posterior tibial slope is associated with the incidence of multi-ligamentous knee injuries which involve more than just the anterior cruciate ligament. (isakos.com)
  • Some of these molecules can then be released extracellularly and be found in body fluids such as the serum. (hindawi.com)
  • The incidence of Calovo virus was only found in 1969. (dtic.mil)
  • Serum cystatin C has been used to estimate glomerular filtration rate to define the presence of CKD," write Ronald Klein, MD, MPH, from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, and colleagues. (medscape.com)