• Included were observational studies and controlled trials with adult subjects who suffered from an acute lateral ankle sprain that was conventionally treated. (nih.gov)
  • The associations between prognostic factors and poor recovery after an acute lateral ankle sprain are largely inconclusive. (biomedcentral.com)
  • There is a need for well-conducted prospective cohort studies with adequate sample size and long-term follow-up to provide robust evidence on prognostic factors of recovery following an acute lateral ankle sprain. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Risk factors for severe babesiosis include asplenia, advanced age, and other causes of impaired immune function (e.g. (cdc.gov)
  • When T-cell deficiency is especially severe or involves the T-helper cell function, the deficiency causes an antibody deficiency. (medscape.com)
  • More severe presentations include pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome. (scialert.net)
  • One hundred years after the 1918 influenza pandemic, we now face another pandemic with the severe acute respiratory syndrome-novel coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). (thieme-connect.com)
  • More severe lower respiratory infections (LRIs) were associated with the recent zoonotic crossovers of the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)-associated coronavirus (SARS-CoV) identified in 2002 and Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) identified in 2012. (thieme-connect.com)
  • Severe cases of ARF may require dialysis to replace the function of the kidneys and eliminate waste from the blood until the kidneys have recovered. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • In the acute phase of the immune response, the team observed higher antibody levels in subjects with more severe disease. (medicalxpress.com)
  • This means that your body becomes used to functioning with alcohol in the blood, and if you do stop drinking abruptly you run the risk of experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms. (crossroadsantigua.org)
  • As kidney function decreases, waste products begin to accumulate in the cat, causing a myriad of symptoms including weight loss, decreased appetitive, depression, increased thirst and urination and severe dehydration. (professorshouse.com)
  • As your cat ages, routine veterinary examinations, blood work and urine analysis to assess the kidney and other major organ function can detect kidney disease before severe damage is done. (professorshouse.com)
  • Zinc status is also tightly associated with risk factors for severe COVID‑19 including ageing, immune deficiency, obesity, diabetes, and atherosclerosis, since these are known risk groups for zinc deficiency. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • Because of the increasing proportion of elderly persons in the U.S. population and because age and its associated chronic diseases are risk factors for severe influenza illness, the future toll from influenza may increase, unless control measures are used more vigorously than in the past. (cdc.gov)
  • Observations during influenza epidemics indicate that most influenza-related deaths occur among: (1) persons older than 65 years of age and (2) persons with chronic, underlying disorders of the cardiovascular, pulmonary, and/or renal systems, as well as those with metabolic diseases (including diabetes mellitus), severe anemia, and/or compromised immune function. (cdc.gov)
  • Prolonged hypoperfusion of the kidneys leads to ischaemic injury (especially in the deeper parts of the kidney → acute tubular necrosis, ATN). (unboundmedicine.com)
  • The United States Renal Data System discloses that 2-3% of incident ESRD patients in the US have acute tubular necrosis (ATN) as the primary etiology for renal failure, and this percentage rises when considering other separately coded forms of AKI [ 3 ]. (karger.com)
  • In order to evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions and to guide management decisions, it is important to have clear insight of the course of recovery after an acute lateral ankle injury and to evaluate potential factors for nonrecovery and re-sprains. (nih.gov)
  • Results are presented for nine studies that presented baseline prognostic factors for recovery after an acute ankle sprain. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Around 7 (28%) patients had complications which included acute kidney injury in 1 patient, multiorgan dysfunction (MODS) in 3 patients out of which 2 patients died, ischemic hepatitis in 1 patient, lower limb DVT in 1 patient and DVT with pulmonary thromboembolism in 1 patient. (scialert.net)
  • Etiology, Risk Factors and Sex Differences in Ischemic Stroke in the Ludwigshafen Stroke Study, a Population-Based Stroke Registry. (uni-heidelberg.de)
  • 2% of patients presenting with acute back pain have an underlying etiology that requires urgent management. (amboss.com)
  • Two randomised controlled cross-over intervention studies investigating the effects of chronic and acute consumption of commercially-available fruit- and vegetable-puree-based drinks (FVPD) on bioavailability, antioxidant status and CVD risk factors are described. (cambridge.org)
  • There were no significant effects on oxidative stress, antioxidant status and other CVD risk factors. (cambridge.org)
  • Individuals with and without SARS-CoV-2 infection and with or without Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) symptoms will be followed to identify risk factors and occurrence of PASC. (nih.gov)
  • Objective The aim of this systematic review was to summarise the incidence of, and the risk factors for, vancomycin-associated AKI (v-AKI) in children. (bmj.com)
  • Risk factors that increased the likelihood of v-AKI were concomitant use of nephrotoxic medications, increased trough concentrations and, to a lesser extent, increased dose, longer duration of treatment, impaired renal function and if the patient required paediatric intensive care. (bmj.com)
  • Further prospective interventional studies to understand the mechanisms of nephrotoxicity from vancomycin are needed and targeting risk factors may make vancomycin administration safer. (bmj.com)
  • This group was evaluated for the risk factors, presenting symptoms, killip class, type of acute coronary syndrome (STEMI vs NSTEMI), time to presentation to hospital, treatment received (medical management/thrombolysis/PCI/CABG), cardiac arrhythmias, mean ejection fraction, HRCT chest (CORADS grading), any complications and immediate outcome. (scialert.net)
  • Compared with men in the bottom third of baseline measurements of C reactive protein, men in the top third had an odds ratio for coronary heart disease of 2.13 (95% confidence interval 1.38 to 3.28) after age, town, smoking, vascular risk factors, and indicators of socioeconomic status were adjusted for. (bmj.com)
  • If the sharp short term fluctuations are ignored, then long term circulating concentrations of these factors show a similar year-to-year consistency within individuals to levels of some more extensively studied risk factors such as blood cholesterol concentration and blood pressure. (bmj.com)
  • Certain risk factors increase the risk of a negative outlook. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • As yet, it is not known whether these acute improvements result in long-term reductions in risk of cardiovascular disease . (oregonstate.edu)
  • Evidence suggesting that some flavonoids or flavonoid-rich foods may enhance cognitive function is currently limited, and it is not yet known whether their consumption could lower the risk of cognitive impairments and dementia in humans. (oregonstate.edu)
  • Renal toxicity may be greater in patients with underlying renal impairment or with other risk factors, including advanced age or dehydration. (nih.gov)
  • When assessing risk for Afib, age remains the most significant factor. (nationaljewish.org)
  • In general, the risk of Afib increases with age. (nationaljewish.org)
  • The development or worsening of any of the risk factors for intrinsic renal disease indicates that nephrological assessment is appropriate. (edren.org)
  • Concomitant nephrotoxic drugs: increased risk of acute renal failure. (empr.com)
  • This review examines the evidence linking acute kidney injury (AKI) with the risk of subsequently developing chronic kidney disease (CKD). (karger.com)
  • Large observational studies have begun to quantify the risk for CKD following AKI recovery and identify risk factors for the development of CKD. (karger.com)
  • Severity of AKI, baseline CKD, and multiple episodes of AKI remain consistent risk factors for CKD after AKI. (karger.com)
  • Its influence on many cardiovascular risk factors, combined with its proven effect in reducing the risk of cardiovascular events in primary prevention, has boosted scientific interest in this age-old nutritional model. (mdpi.com)
  • Risk factors for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases among ethnic Germans from the former Soviet Union: results of a nested case-control study. (uni-heidelberg.de)
  • Improved Zn status may also reduce the risk of bacterial co‑infection by improving mucociliary clearance and barrier function of the respiratory epithelium, as well as direct antibacterial effects against S. pneumoniae. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • This risk increases with age, particularly in women over 35 years of age, and with the number of cigarettes smoked. (drugs.com)
  • Eating freeze-dried blueberries or taking blueberry powder by mouth doesn't lower blood pressure in people with high blood pressure or other heart disease risk factors. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Exposure to air pollution, especially fine particulate matter, is a leading risk factor for noncommunicable diseases, in particular: ischaemia, myocardial infarction, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cancers. (who.int)
  • Such meniscal lesions (due to loss of meniscus function) are also risk factors for the development of knee osteoarthritis. (lu.se)
  • High-grade vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) may increase the risk for pyelonephritis, and VUR has been reported in as many as 33% of children with acute pyelonephritis. (medscape.com)
  • The risk of acute pyelonephritis is not established. (medscape.com)
  • Sexual activity may cause urethral inflammation, lead to bladder colonization, and increase the risk for acute pyelonephritis. (medscape.com)
  • AIM: Metabolic dysfunction is a risk factor for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). (bvsalud.org)
  • ln one recent study, for example, hospitalization rates for adults with 'high-risk' medical conditions increased during major epidemics by about twofold to fivefold in different age groups, reaching a maximum rate of about 800 excess hospitalizations per 100,000 high-risk persons. (cdc.gov)
  • Most patients have some residual renal impairment after an episode of acute interstitial nephritis. (bmj.com)
  • A typical patient is an older individual with pre-existing renal impairment who also contracts acute injury as a consequence of, for example, acute diarrhoea or the use of nephrotoxic drugs or drugs affecting blood circulation in glomeruli (e.g. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • In symptomatic patients with acute infection, Babesia parasites typically can be detected by light-microscopic examination of blood smears, although multiple smears may need to be examined. (cdc.gov)
  • Study data including age, demographics, social determinants of health, medical history, vaccination history, details of acute SARS-CoV-2 infection, overall health and physical function, and PASC symptom screen will be reported by subjects or collected from the electronic health record using a case report form at specified intervals. (nih.gov)
  • This is a combined retrospective and prospective, longitudinal, observational meta-cohort of individuals age 0-25 years who will enter the cohort with and without SARS-CoV-2 infection at varying stages before and after infection. (nih.gov)
  • A total of 25 (5.8%) patients with acute coronary syndrome who had evidence of COVID-19 infection were enrolled in the study. (scialert.net)
  • In this study, 5.8% patients of acute coronary syndrome had evidence of COVID-19 infection. (scialert.net)
  • Circulating concentrations of C reactive protein, serum amyloid A protein, and serum albumin and the leucocyte count can fluctuate widely during acute responses to tissue damage or infection. (bmj.com)
  • Spinal causes of acute back pain are conditions of the spinal column or surrounding muscles and soft tissue . (amboss.com)
  • There was a trend towards increased vasodilation following both chronic and acute FVPD consumption. (cambridge.org)
  • There are two types of kidney failure - chronic and acute. (professorshouse.com)
  • Finally, β-cell mass expansion in response to acute induction of insulin resistance was lower in βIGF2KO mice than in control mice. (unige.ch)
  • One study described prognostic factors and indicated that training more than 3 times a week is a prognostic factor for residual symptoms. (nih.gov)
  • RA activity elicits signs and symptoms, such as pain, swelling and stiffness, which interfere with the joints' function, while structural joint damage likewise impedes their normal functioning, although this may take longer time. (bmj.com)
  • Some people experience a syndrome called PAWS (Post-Acute Withdrawal Symptoms). (crossroadsantigua.org)
  • With age, however, they produce a myeloid-biased output that may lead to poor immune responses to infectious challenge and the development of myeloid leukemias. (biorxiv.org)
  • LT-HSCs from young and aged mice have differential responses to acute inflammatory challenge. (biorxiv.org)
  • Nutrition is a potent modulator of the acute responses and chronic adaptations to exercise and training. (csulb.edu)
  • What is the clinical course of acute ankle sprains? (nih.gov)
  • 8 , - , 10 Nevertheless, looking at clinical trial patients attaining stringent remission who have no activity governing disability, the residual HAQ is closely related to joint damage 11 and apparently not importantly influenced by other factors. (bmj.com)
  • However, after a lull in the middle-aged group, a second peak is observed in older adults. (localquoter.net)
  • His prior research leading up to the ERC project was based on findings that torn menisci are common in the general population of middle-aged and elderly. (lu.se)
  • Serious' effects are those that evoke failure in a biological system and can lead to morbidity or mortality (e.g., acute respiratory distress or death). (cdc.gov)
  • Long-term physical, cognitive, and behavioral impairments are the factors that most commonly limit a patient's reintegration into the community and his/her return to employment. (medscape.com)
  • Optimal functioning of neuronal networks is critical to the complex cognitive processes of memory and executive function that deteriorate in Alzheimer's disease (AD). (nature.com)
  • In this paper we describe an approach to continuous monitoring of sensory-motor function that corresponds to standard tests of cognitive function, but measured more frequently and in a natural home environment. (researchgate.net)
  • Thus, further knowledge of how to maintain levels of cognitive functioning in old age and how to identify factors that postpone the onset of dementia are of acute interest. (avhandlingar.se)
  • The aim of this thesis was to develop a questionnaire for cognitive functioning, which could possibly be used as a screening instrument for early signs of dementia in the future. (avhandlingar.se)
  • Acute respiratory effects of smoke exposure in wildland firefighters. (cdc.gov)
  • The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health assessed the acute respiratory effects of smoke exposure in 20 members of a National Park Service Interagency "Hotshot" Crew from Colorado. (cdc.gov)
  • Genetic factors, certain infections, and even exposure to radiation have been linked to ALL's development. (localquoter.net)
  • Exposure to even a very small amount of some substances (such as Ibuprophen, ingesting lilies or antifreeze) can cause acute kidney failure in cats and is a immediate and life-threatening emergency. (professorshouse.com)
  • Its presence in the body can lead to toxic effects, regardless of age, gender, or exposure pathway. (cdc.gov)
  • These data are discussed in terms of three exposure periods: acute (14 days or less), intermediate (15-364 days), and chronic (365 days or more). (cdc.gov)
  • It is involved in the regulation of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, as well as the functioning of the reproductive, cardiovascular, and nervous system ( 1 ). (spandidos-publications.com)
  • A more accurate real-time description of renal function in AKI is needed, and some published data suggest that equations based on serum creatinine that estimate glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) can provide this. (hindawi.com)
  • Some published data, albeit in abstract form, suggest that MDRD eGFR calculations may be more useful than serum creatinine alone in estimating renal function in critically ill patients when compared to CrCl measurements [ 14 , 15 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • These results, now published in the scientific journal European Journal of Immunology , also show that age is not a confounding factor in levels of antibodies produced, but disease severity is. (medicalxpress.com)
  • Also, the results show that age is not a confounding factor for the production of antibodies, as no significant differences were observed between age groups. (medicalxpress.com)
  • Next, the research team, evaluated the function of these antibodies, i.e. their neutralizing activity against the virus SARS-CoV-2. (medicalxpress.com)
  • perform test for anti-neutrophil antibodies if transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) suspected. (empr.com)
  • Acute reversible hypokinesia immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibodies patients and controls was recorded and reduction in left ventricular ejec- only become detectable after 5-7 within the first 24 hours of admission tion fraction was also reported by Wali days, and false-positive results can as well as heart rate and blood pres- et al. (cdc.gov)
  • High attack rates of acute illness and the frequent occurrence of lower respiratory tract complications usually result in dramatic rises in numbers of visits to physicians' offices and to hospital emergency rooms. (cdc.gov)
  • As an example, acute inhalation MRLs may not be protective for health effects that are delayed in development or are acquired following repeated acute insults, such as hypersensitivity reactions, asthma, or chronic bronchitis. (cdc.gov)
  • The identification of early prognostic factors associated with poor recovery may provide an opportunity for early-targeted intervention and improve outcome. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Prospective studies investigating the association between baseline prognostic factors and recovery over time were included. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Surgical patients, as a group, demonstrated a mild decline in attentional functioning and learning efficiency at the 7-10 day follow-up, but these difficulties essentially returned to baseline by the 1-month follow-up. (duke.edu)
  • Mild, acute stress often enhances hippocampal function by augmenting synaptic plasticity, reflecting the adaptive importance of remembering threatening or dangerous circumstances 2 . (nature.com)
  • Multiple studies have found that the incidence of hospitalization for acute Myocardial Infarction (MI) and admissions for most diagnoses have decreased by as much as 40-50% during the pandemic 6 - 8 . (scialert.net)
  • Epidemiological evidence indicates that regular physical activity and/or frequent structured exercise reduces the incidence of many chronic diseases in older age, including communicable diseases such as viral and bacterial infections, as well as non-communicable diseases such as cancer and chronic inflammatory disorders. (frontiersin.org)
  • In terms of demographics, children under the age of five witness the highest incidence of ALL. (localquoter.net)
  • Peak incidence is between ages 20 and 50. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Here, we show that young and aged LT-HSCs respond differently to inflammatory stress, such that aged LT-HSCs produce a cell-intrinsic, myeloid-biased expression program. (biorxiv.org)
  • Aged LT-HSCs demonstrate a cell-intrinsic myeloid bias during inflammatory challenge. (biorxiv.org)
  • Here we demonstrate that, during brain maturation, the potential of the intrinsic apoptotic pathway is progressively reduced and that such repression is associated with downregulation of apoptotic protease-activating factor-1 (Apaf-1) and caspase-3 gene expression. (jneurosci.org)
  • These results suggest that differential expression of Apaf-1 and caspase-3 genes may underlie regulation of apoptotic susceptibility during brain development, as well as after acute injury to mature brain, through the intrinsic pathway of caspase activation. (jneurosci.org)
  • Nephrological investigations will include assessment of predisposing factors, an ultrasound examination of the urinary tract, and a variety of immunological investigations seeking evidence for intrinsic renal disease. (edren.org)
  • More variations in onset and symptomology may exist across gender, age, and culture, although these factors have not been clearly deliniated. (citizendium.org)
  • If you have atopic eczema or seborrhoic dermatitis, or any other skin condition, acute stages should be medically treated as that will speed up the recovery of the skin barrier function. (medhelp.org)
  • Insulin-like growth factor 2 (IGF2), produced and secreted by adult β-cells, functions as an autocrine activator of the β-cell insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor signaling pathway. (unige.ch)
  • Thus, the autocrine action of IGF2 regulates adult β-cell mass and function to preserve in vivo GSIS in aging and to adapt β-cell mass in response to metabolic stress, pregnancy hormones, and acute induction of insulin resistance. (unige.ch)
  • The general objective of the thesis was to examine aspects of declarative memory functioning across the adult life span. (avhandlingar.se)
  • Age was the main classification criterion in the early 1970s, and it was soon abandoned because the different forms of diabetes can be present at any age, although a few are typical of young age and others of adult age. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • Type 2 diabetes develops in adult age and is characterized by insufficient insulin secretion with or without insulin resistance. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • Many factors, or a combination of factors can cause parts of the kidneys to stop functioning efficiently, diet, genetic predisposition, injury and old age are all common causes of kidney failure. (professorshouse.com)
  • Acute kidney failure in cats most often occurs secondary to some type of major injury or illness that inflicts a great strain or stress to the kidneys. (professorshouse.com)
  • In response, the kidneys may wholly cease to function virtually at once, leading the body's filtration system totally off-line. (professorshouse.com)
  • Treating acute kidney failure is dependent on what the cause of the kidney's shutdown was, the ability to remove the cause from the cats body, and the amount of damage that was done to the kidneys. (professorshouse.com)
  • In some cases, dialysis may be required to artificially filter toxins from the blood for a period of days or weeks while the kidneys are given a chance to recover and see if they can resume functioning again. (professorshouse.com)
  • In these cases, the most common cause of chronic kidney failure is simply related to age- as the body ages, so do the kidneys, and eventually they can wear out completely. (professorshouse.com)
  • A resilient organ, the kidneys can continue to at almost normal levels until at least 70% of their function has been lost. (professorshouse.com)
  • Neuronal apoptosis plays an essential role in early brain development and contributes to secondary neuronal loss after acute brain injury. (jneurosci.org)
  • However, the molecular mechanisms underlying such age-dependent differences in apoptotic response to neuronal injury have not been identified. (jneurosci.org)
  • 506 men who died from coronary heart disease or had a non-fatal myocardial infarction and 1025 men who remained free of such disease until 1996 selected from 5661 men aged 40-59 years who provided blood samples in 1978-1980. (bmj.com)
  • We emphasize that it is a misconception to label any form of acute exercise as immunosuppressive, and, instead, exercise most likely improves immune competency across the lifespan. (frontiersin.org)
  • Acute kidney injury (AKI) occurs in up to 20% of patients admitted to hospital and results in significant morbidity and mortality [ 1 ]. (karger.com)
  • eGFR should not be used to describe renal function in patients with AKI. (hindawi.com)
  • A more accurate real time description of true renal function in patients with AKI is needed. (hindawi.com)
  • Clinicians now use a set of equations [ 12 ], which have improved on the widely used Cockcroft and Galt (C&G) formula to estimate renal function in patients with CKD [ 13 ] and a GFR of 60 mL·min −1 per 1.73 m 2 or less. (hindawi.com)
  • Male patients with thrombocytopenia and eczema may have Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome with defective T-cell function and resultant recurrent infections. (medscape.com)
  • The median age of the cohort was 2.5 years (range 0-23) and 57% were male patients. (bmj.com)
  • In this study, done at tertiary care centre, patients of acute coronary syndrome over last 4 months underwent RT-PCR for SARS-CoV-2 and HRCT chest prior to admission. (scialert.net)
  • Sera concentration of circulating sCD40L and IL-10 were assayed using ELISA in 30 HCV-positive patients with HCC, 30 HCV-positive patients with liver cirrhosis and 30 age-matched healthy volunteers with negative anti-HCV-Ab as a control group. (who.int)
  • Les concentrations sériques de sCD40L circulant et d'interleukine 10 circulante ont été analysées à l'aide de la méthode immuno-enzymatique chez 30 patients positifs pour le VHC avec un CHC, chez 30 patients patients positifs pour le VHC avec une cirrhose du foie, et chez 30 volontaires d'âge correspondant en bonne santé avec des anticorps anti-VHC négatifs servant de groupe témoin. (who.int)
  • Assessment for red flag features of acute back pain and a focused neurological examination is required in all patients. (amboss.com)
  • 85% of patients with acute low back pain have nonspecific back pain . (amboss.com)
  • The aim of the present study was to investigate the acute haemostatic effect of desmopressin in hypothyroid patients. (lu.se)
  • DESIGN AND PATIENTS: The effects of desmopressin, given intravenously over 10 minutes at a dosage of 0.3 micrograms/kg, and thyroxine treatment on haemostatic function were studied prospectively in 10 patients with hypothyroidism. (lu.se)
  • CONCLUSION: Our results suggest that in hypothyroid patients desmopressin may be of value for the acute treatment of bleeding or as cover for surgery. (lu.se)
  • RIFLE and AKIN provide a standardised classification of acute kidney injury (AKI), but their categorical rather than continuous nature restricts their use to a research tool. (hindawi.com)
  • There are numerous and inconsistent definitions of acute kidney injury (AKI). (hindawi.com)
  • One-third of individuals who sustain an acute lateral ankle ligament sprain suffer significant disability due to pain, functional instability, mechanical instability or recurrent sprain after recovery plateaus at 1 to 5 years post injury. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Introduction Vancomycin is a recognised cause of drug-induced acute kidney injury (AKI). (bmj.com)
  • Presents with acute kidney injury or subacute loss of kidney function. (bmj.com)
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4928030 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25079860?tool=bestpractice.com See Acute kidney injury and Evaluation of nephrotic syndrome . (bmj.com)
  • This article looks at signs of ARF, which doctors sometimes call acute kidney injury (AKI) . (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • In acute kidney injury (AKI) the ability of the glomeruli to filtrate deteriorates, which leads to a disturbed acid-base and fluid balance as well as to the accumulation of end products of nitrogen metabolism. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • NSAIDs, ACE inhibitors), i.e. acute-on-chronic kidney injury. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Traditional classification into pre-renal, renal and post-renal factors is related to the investigation of the aetiology (but not severity) of acute injury. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Grouping according to the KDIGO (Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes) classification (table T1 ) is related to the investigation of the severity (but not the aetiological factor) of the injury. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Findings on nuclear renal scans suggest that the vast majority of infants and young children with febrile urinary tract infections (UTIs) have acute cases of pediatric pyelonephritis. (medscape.com)
  • Between October 12 and November 1 of 2021, four children under the age of six years presented to the emergency department of a large pediatric hospital in Alabama. (cdc.gov)
  • A similar decline in apoptotic susceptibility associated with downregulation of Apaf-1 expression as a function of developmental age was also found in cultured primary rat cortical neurons. (jneurosci.org)
  • One such diagnosis is acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) . (localquoter.net)
  • Scholars@Duke publication: Acute neuropsychological functioning following cardiosurgical interventions associated with the production of intraoperative cerebral microemboli. (duke.edu)
  • Industry, academic institutions, and government can use findings from the FOG database to identify factors contributing to fatal injuries in OGE and develop interventions to improve worker safety and health. (cdc.gov)
  • The results of small-scale randomized controlled trials suggest that consumption of flavonoid-rich food and beverages containing anthocyanins or flavan-3-ols may improve vascular endothelial function. (oregonstate.edu)
  • Here, we studied mice with β-cell-specific inactivation of Igf2 (βIGF2KO mice) and assessed β-cell mass and function in aging, pregnancy, and acute induction of insulin resistance. (unige.ch)
  • Obese youth with IGT have a significant defect in first-phase insulin secretion, while a defect in second-phase secretion and proinsulin processing is specific for type 2 diabetes in this age-group. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • Indeed, an altered acute-phase insulin release in response to glucose marks the early stages of decline in β-cell function ( 7 ). (diabetesjournals.org)
  • This form of diabetes often develops in children, although it may occur at any age and often, but not always, requires insulin treatment. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • Dehydration is the most common acute complication of pyelonephritis. (medscape.com)
  • Reversal of acute and prevention of chronic disability are major therapeutic goals in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). (bmj.com)
  • Finally, the development of preventive and therapeutic strategies to help the aging population cope with their sleep-wake cycle difficulties ought to be a research priority. (sleepreviewmag.com)
  • Such knowledge would help us in the future in identifying new therapeutic strategies to tackle this common disease, causing pain, aching, reduced function and disability. (lu.se)
  • The median age was 27 years and the median time spent as a firefighter was 3 years. (cdc.gov)
  • 1 2 In recent years these "acute phase reactants" have been studied as potential markers of more subtle and persistent systemic alterations that may be loosely called low grade inflammation. (bmj.com)
  • Twenty-two percent of United States population is less than 18 years of age. (thieme-connect.com)
  • C-miRNAs behave as endogenous mediators of RNA translation, and an extraordinary knowledge on their function has been obtained in the last years. (degruyter.com)
  • 1 In 1995, a National Institute on Aging study of more than 9,000 individuals aged 65 years and older showed that more than half of the men and women reported at least one chronic sleep complaint. (sleepreviewmag.com)
  • The literature now shows that some of these age-related changes occur as early as the middle years of life. (sleepreviewmag.com)
  • This new level is based on the U.S. population of children ages 1-5 years who represent the top 2.5% of children with the highest blood lead levels. (cdc.gov)
  • 2 Many factors may interfere with optimal sleep and wakefulness in older adults and explain a significant proportion of this age-related increase in sleep difficulties. (sleepreviewmag.com)
  • Considerable modifications of the sleep-wake cycle also occur in "optimal aging" (in individuals free of any medical or psychiatric condition and who do not present with specific sleep disorders). (sleepreviewmag.com)
  • Current research scope includes: central vs. local hormonal control of muscle growth and nutrient metabolism, acute nutritional state and its impact on exercise-induced glycemic control, understanding how nutritional aids classically used to improve sport performance can also help treat metabolic syndrome. (csulb.edu)
  • These factors may regulate myeloid versus lymphoid balance with age, and can potentially mitigate the long-term deleterious effects of inflammation that lead to hematopoietic pathologies. (biorxiv.org)
  • Klf5 , Ikzf1 and Stat3 regulate age‐ and inflammation-related LT-HSC myeloid-bias. (biorxiv.org)
  • Acute interstitial nephritis (AIN) is caused by acute inflammation of the renal tubulo-interstitium, commonly mediated by a hypersensitivity reaction to medications. (bmj.com)
  • Host genetic factors that promote inflammation contribute to renal scarring. (medscape.com)
  • Additional funding was provided by American Association of Retired Persons, the Administration on Aging, the National Institute on Aging, and the Alzheimer's Association. (hhs.gov)
  • AARP, The Alzheimer's Association and the National Institute on Aging have also provided support for this project. (hhs.gov)
  • Due to an ongoing demographic shift, a larger part of thepopulation will reach higher ages, and more people will be affected by age-relatedcognitive decline. (avhandlingar.se)
  • Acute kidney failure can be seen as a result of cats ingesting toxins or other substances that are nephro-toxic, or toxic to the kidney. (professorshouse.com)
  • Chronic kidney problems in cats are far more common, and a high percentage of cats over the age of 12 have some degree of chronic kidney failure. (professorshouse.com)
  • This report was prepared under contracts #HHS-100-94-0024 and #HHS-100-98-0013 between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Disability, Aging and Long-Term Care Policy (DALTCP) and the Research Triangle Institute. (hhs.gov)
  • 3 , - , 7 However, disability is also related to other factors, such as age, psychosocial aspects or comorbidities. (bmj.com)
  • Other T lymphocytes (ie, T-suppressor/cytotoxic cells) possess the killing function and also inhibit B-cell development. (medscape.com)
  • However, it resulted in decreased hospitalization for acute coronary syndrome, delayed presentation and change in decision making. (scialert.net)
  • Acute back pain , typically defined as lasting less than 4-6 weeks , is experienced by most adults. (amboss.com)
  • Acute and chronic illness, the side effects of medication, mental health conditions, primary sleep disorders, and abrupt, uncontrollable changes in social and personal life may all contribute to the development of sleep difficulties in the elderly. (sleepreviewmag.com)
  • Two autosomal recessive syndromes involving DNA repair indicate some interaction between the immune system and neurologic function. (medscape.com)
  • Finally, in the third part of this review, we highlight that regular physical activity and frequent exercise might limit or delay aging of the immune system, providing further evidence that exercise is beneficial for immunological health. (frontiersin.org)
  • Undeniably, acute vigorous exercise has a profound effect on the phenotypic makeup and functional capacity of the immune system. (frontiersin.org)
  • Finally, in the third part of this article, we summarize recent data suggesting that regular physical activity and frequent exercise, which reduces systemic inflammatory activity and improves aspects of immune function, also leads to alterations in classical biomarkers of an aging immune system. (frontiersin.org)