• There were initiatives for standards in fellowship education, Dr. Tero Kivelä presented an initiative to promote doctors reporting their clinical outcomes. (eyecancer.com)
  • Scholars@Duke publication: Outcomes of Bilateral Cataract Surgery in Infants 7 to 24 Months of Age Using the Toddler Aphakia and Pseudophakia Treatment Study Registry. (duke.edu)
  • PURPOSE: To evaluate outcomes of bilateral cataract surgery in children aged 7 to 24 months and compare rates of adverse events (AEs) with other Toddler Aphakia and Pseudophakia Study (TAPS) registry outcomes. (duke.edu)
  • To our knowledge, few studies have specifically evaluated and compared the efficacy and treatment outcomes between the three primary treatment modalities (namely, ATD, RAI, and surgery) in GD/TPP. (hindawi.com)
  • Thus this study aimed to evaluate and compare the efficacy and treatment outcomes of ATD, RAI, and surgery as primary treatment for GD/TPP by following the natural course of patients. (hindawi.com)
  • To evaluate the role of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) in the management of brain metastases from melanoma, the authors assessed clinical outcomes and prognostic factors for survival and tumor control. (thejns.org)
  • The authors retrospectively reviewed outcomes in 503 medically refractory patients with trigeminal neuralgia who underwent Gamma Knife surgery (GKS). (thejns.org)
  • His current research efforts focus on neurologic medical education, osteopathic examination rater reliability and the association between somatic dysfunction and stroke-related outcomes. (osteopathic.org)
  • OBJECTIVE: To report population-based clinical presentation and outcomes in patients with urosymphyseal fistula (USF) after pelvic radiotherapy (RT). (lu.se)
  • PATIENTS AND METHODS: A retrospective chart review was performed in 33 consecutive patients diagnosed with suspicion of USF in a tertial referral center from 2014-2022 to ascertain information about diagnostic delay, clinical presentation, precipitating causes, treatments received and outcomes during the median 22 months follow-up. (lu.se)
  • This review focuses on clinical developments and management of newly diagnosed glioblastoma, and includes a discussion about the incorporation of molecular features into the classification of this disease. (cancernetwork.com)
  • Recent advances in our biological understanding of gliomas have led to important and substantive changes in their classification, in the identification of prognostic and predictive molecular markers, and in the therapeutic management of newly diagnosed glioma. (cancernetwork.com)
  • It appears that for the average woman with newly diagnosed breast cancer, breast MRI may cause more harm than good, due to overdiagnosis leading to unnecessary ipsilateral and contralateral surgery. (ascopost.com)
  • Multiple prospective randomized clinical trials, with decades of follow-up, have demonstrated that more than one-half of women with newly diagnosed early-stage breast cancer, when carefully evaluated by standard mammographic and pathologic techniques, can be safely treated with breast-conserving therapy with limited surgery and adjuvant radiation-arguably one of the great advances in breast cancer treatment of the 20th century. (ascopost.com)
  • A further 43% of healthcare workers reported atypical delays in delivering cancer care, and 50% agreed that patient access to research and clinical trials had been reduced. (plos.org)
  • Disruptions have been seen across all facets of cancer care, from delaying diagnoses and treatment to halting clinical trials, and diminishing access to psychosocial support [ 1 - 6 ]. (plos.org)
  • Whereas the clinical trials necessary to demonstrate that a new drug is safe and effective may take a decade or more and may cost half a billion or more dollars, introduction of a new diagnostic device fundamentally requires evidence that it does, indeed, detect what the manufacturer says. (ascopost.com)
  • No one would argue that we need prospective randomized clinical trials to determine whether chest x rays or body scanning helps patient care. (ascopost.com)
  • These drugs currently are all in clinical trials for ulcerative colitis and/or Crohn's disease. (gi.org)
  • An evidence-based clinical practice guideline on the management of CTS (see Guidelines ) is available from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). (medscape.com)
  • We saw the perfect opportunity to introduce holistic care to the practice by starting this support group. (eyecancer.com)
  • Albert Kozar, DO, is a primary care sports medicine/NMM-OMM specialist with 20+ years of clinical practice and 15 years of collegiate team physician experience. (osteopathic.org)
  • The relatively lax requirements for introduction of a new device into practice, compared with a new therapeutic drug, have contrasting implications: (1) faster speed and lower cost of implementation and (2) less confidence that they have clinical utility for patient care. (ascopost.com)
  • The aim of the study was to evaluate T2 MRI signal intensity and its relation with pasireotide therapeutic effectiveness in real-life clinical practice. (bvsalud.org)
  • Spirometric testing using β2-adrenergic bronchodilator is routinely employed by clinicians to diagnose asthma in both children and adults, and current clinical practice guidelines (NHLBI Expert Panel Report, 2007) consider post-bronchodilator spirometry testing essential for the initial diagnosis of asthma. (cdc.gov)
  • DESIGN: Retrospective clinical study at 10 Infant Aphakia Treatment Study (IATS) sites. (duke.edu)
  • This retrospective longitudinal cohort study consists of patients with PN diagnosed with the first four essential Nantes criteria. (researchsquare.com)
  • I also have been diagnosed with 3 autoimmune diseases: Sarcoidosis, Mastocytosis and Psoriasis. (umdf.org)
  • A few years later, she presented with hypoparathyroidism and was diagnosed with autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type I (APS I), and treatment with calcium and alfacalcidol was started. (nel.edu)
  • Correction of congenital buried penis is considered medically necessary if/when it is performed with/without other surgery on the penis (e.g., circumcision, meatotomy) to prevent complications such as cicatrix formation. (aetna.com)
  • These patients frequently require several blood transfusions and repeated hospital admissions, being at risk for complications not only related to anemia, but also caused by numerous exploratory procedures [ 3 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • The cost of curing this type of infection is approximately $70,000 dollars [ 1 ] per patient depending on the number of surgeries, complications and antibiotic treatments the patient requires. (openorthopaedicsjournal.com)
  • Moreover, post-operative major complications and 30-days mortality showed no significant differences among patient groups. (scirp.org)
  • We report the interaction of sociodemographic, clinical and diagnostic factors, time lag of referral and diagnostic ability of referring physicians. (who.int)
  • On a trouvé que la sensibilité et la spécificité des compétences des médecins référents en matière de diagnostic étaient généralement faibles, notamment pour l'anxiété. (who.int)
  • In this paper we report the sociodemographic data, the referral indices, the clinical characteristics, the diagnostic categories and concordance, and the consent of patients. (who.int)
  • Three major routes of spread are: (1) hematogenous spread from a distant infection, (2) direct inoculation from trauma, (3) direct inoculation following invasive spinal diagnostic procedures and from spinal surgery. (wheelessonline.com)
  • Several studies have confirmed the higher diagnostic yield of SBCE in diagnosing the cause of OGIB when compared to other investigative procedures [ 2 , 5 - 10 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • He has studied MSK ultrasound since 2005 and became nationally certified in 2012 as part of the first pioneering group in the country to take the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) certification exam. (osteopathic.org)
  • The detection and statistical rendering of alveolar VOC composition can be useful for the clinical diagnostic approach of pancreatic neoplasms with excellent sensitivity and specificity. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Although premarket approval studies are necessary to establish the sensitivity and specificity of the diagnosis in question, they can be performed much quicker and less expensively, since improvement in a meaningful outcome, such as overall survival or quality of life, does not need to be established, although it is often implied. (ascopost.com)
  • Statistical analyses comparing this cohort with previously reported TAPS registry cohorts. (duke.edu)
  • In the primary cohort, each group ended up having about 110,000 patients. (stanford.edu)
  • This case presentation discusses the clinical characteristics of combined hamartomas of the retina and RPE as well as other potential ocular manifestations of neurofibromatosis type 2 and the importance of early diagnosis of neurofibromatosis type 2. (reviewofoptometry.com)
  • In this respect, in contrast to predictors based for each serum protein was determined by comparing the samples upon tumor characteristics at the time of surgery, serum is a par- collected at the primary operation and then 3-6 mo later. (lu.se)
  • The description of participant characteristics before deployment combined with future longitudinal data analysis may allow researchers to identify modifiable multisystem risk and resilience factors for combat-related PTSD. (cdc.gov)
  • Diverse treatments (antituberculous drugs, World Health Organization [WHO] recommended antimicrobial drug treatment for BU, and for 3 patients, excision surgery) were successful. (cdc.gov)
  • Thanks to the support of the Eye Cancer Foundation, we are working hard to provide monthly group meetings for patients with this diagnosis. (eyecancer.com)
  • I truly believe that many of our patients would benefit from attending these group sessions. (eyecancer.com)
  • Three closely related but distinct reasons might be responsible for this wide variability in results, the nature of the patient population under investigation, the knowledge of hospital doctors and their attitude towards psychiatry, and the attitude of the patients themselves towards psychiatric consultation in the context of their current physical illness [3,4,8,9]. (who.int)
  • However, it is recommended to perform therapeutic nerve blocks even in patients with suspected endopelvic pudendal nerve pathology before the referral to surgery. (researchsquare.com)
  • Difficulties encountered in the treatment of patients suffering from PN are usually a result of its delayed diagnosis. (researchsquare.com)
  • Eight (50.0%) patients had ATD alone, 4 (25.0%) had RAI, and 4 (25.0%) had surgery as primary treatment. (hindawi.com)
  • Of the 4 patients who underwent surgery, none developed relapses but all became hypothyroid. (hindawi.com)
  • At Mass General, the brightest minds in medicine collaborate on behalf of our patients to bridge innovation science with state-of-the-art clinical medicine. (massgeneral.org)
  • We are active participants in studies of new drugs designed to shrink tumors or stop tumor growth, and our involvement in clinical investigation allows us to bring new treatments to our patients as quickly as possible. (massgeneral.org)
  • This will potentially be of benefit in opening up appropriate clinical trial opportunities for this subset of patients in the future. (cancernetwork.com)
  • A faster initial pain response including adequate and some pain relief was seen in patients with trigeminal neuralgia without additional symptoms, patients without prior surgery, and patients with a pain duration of ≤ 3 years. (thejns.org)
  • Pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA) is a complex surgery that frequently achieves hemodynamic normalization and symptom resolution, although not all patients are suitable for the procedure. (revportcardiol.org)
  • 23 patients with histological diagnosis of pancreatic adenocarcinomas and 25 controls were correctly identified by the model. (biomedcentral.com)
  • For a control group, they followed patients who also had two years without osteoarthritis but had no subsequent diagnosis of asthma or eczema. (stanford.edu)
  • Because MRI is more sensitive than mammography and detects deposits of previously unrecognized cancers in up to 15% of patients who were considered good candidates for breast-conserving therapy. (ascopost.com)
  • For patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis, these colonoscopies should begin as soon as IBD is diagnosed. (gi.org)
  • Most patients will return in 1-2 years for a repeat colonoscopy, while a very small minority, about 0.5%, will need to undergo surgery to prevent further changes and any cancer from developing. (gi.org)
  • Second, colon cancers appear to be happening less frequently in patients with IBD than had previously been shown. (gi.org)
  • RESULTS: NBA-negative specimens from patients undergoing ITI or receiving BPAs have a higher frequency of anti-FVIII IgG(4) positivity compared with the previously published level for NBA-negative HA patients. (cdc.gov)
  • The risk of distant recurrence in breast cancer patients is difficult to prognostic indices, such as the Nottingham Prognostic Index (6, 7), assess with current clinical and histopathological parameters, and have proven valuable in identifying patients with poor prognosis. (lu.se)
  • The results from this prevali- the field of cancer biomarkers (11-13), and that approach was dation study showed that patients could be classified into high- adopted here to define predictive serum biomarkers associated versus low-risk groups for developing metastatic breast cancer with tumor relapse in breast cancer patients. (lu.se)
  • METHODS: Participants (healthcare professionals [HCPs] and patients/non-HCP caregivers) from 11 countries were invited to answer survey questions related to their demographic, experience, and preferences as they relate to the real-world use of injectable SRL devices. (bvsalud.org)
  • METHODS: Adult patients diagnosed with acromegaly ≥1 year before the start of the study and under treatment were included. (bvsalud.org)
  • Endourologic manipulations preceded the diagnosis of USF in 16 patients. (lu.se)
  • At diagnosis, 20/24 patients had radiological signs of osteomyelitis, and five had a concomitant rectourethral fistula. (lu.se)
  • Due to comorbidity, five patients were not amenable to any other interventions than urinary catheter or suprapubic tube in conjunction with long-term antibiotics, of which three died from infections related to the USF. (lu.se)
  • Out of the remaining 19 patients receiving some form of urinary diversion, five had recurrent osteomyelitis, of which four did not undergo cystectomy in conjunction with surgery for the USF. (lu.se)
  • CONCLUSIONS: Urethral endourologic interventions in patients previously subjected to pelvic RT should be performed cautiously. (lu.se)
  • Genetic testing is not usually necessary for diagnosis but may be helpful in identifying children who do not yet show signs of NF. (massgeneral.org)
  • We refer prospective parents to the Massachusetts General Hospital Fertility Center's Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) Program , which helps couples with an increased risk for a specific genetic abnormality to have a child unaffected by that particular disease. (massgeneral.org)
  • height was measured to the factors contributing to breast cancer primary diagnosis of breast cancer were nearest 0.5 cm using a tape meter, with include not only genetic factors, fam- recruited consecutively from January to subjects in a standing position without ily history and reproductive factors but July 2010 and were frequency-matched shoes. (who.int)
  • Molecular characterization has allowed for further refinement of the condition's classification and is now an integral part of the diagnosis of malignant glioma. (cancernetwork.com)
  • therefore, it is essential that molecular alterations be integrated when diagnosing and managing glioma. (cancernetwork.com)
  • Results: The results obtained were grouped into four molecular subtypes: Luminal A, luminal B, HER2-overexpressing, and triple-negative/basal-like. (iiarjournals.org)
  • Aetna considers repair of a diastasis recti, defined as a thinning out of the anterior abdominal wall fascia, not medically necessary because, according to the clinical literature, it does not represent a "true" hernia and is of no clinical significance. (aetna.com)
  • The clinical significance of angioectasias has not been fully elucidated, and the optimal approach to these lesions is still controversial, although it is reasonable to assume that it is important to detect angioectasias in order to plan medical or endoscopic treatment when indicated. (hindawi.com)
  • Usually, cysts with dimensions less than 2.5 cm are classified as follicles and therefore are not of clinical significance. (medscape.com)
  • Scientists working in basic, translational, and clinical cancer metabolism research are invited to join the Academy in New York on April 17th to discuss the intersection between cell signaling and metabolism. (nyas.org)
  • OMM/OMT on the prevention and management of musculoskeletal injuries: Proposals should improve the scientific basis of the mechanics and impact of osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) and osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) on the prevention and management of musculoskeletal injuries through clinical, translational or basic science research. (osteopathic.org)
  • The impact of the osteopathic approach on chronic disease and elderly care: Proposals should explore the impact of the osteopathic approach on chronic disease and elderly care through clinical, translational or basic science research. (osteopathic.org)
  • Up to 10 percent of people diagnosed with NF1 develop malignant (cancerous) tumors during their lifetime. (massgeneral.org)
  • It is a high-grade and poorly differentiated neuroendocrine tumor, usually diagnosed in advanced stages, with a poor prognosis and few therapeutic options in that setting. (mdpi.com)
  • Although the definition of these two terms may be, and frequently is, debatable, introduction of a new therapeutic agent requires some form of prospective trial in which these two criteria are investigated in comparison to a control group. (ascopost.com)
  • Currently available therapeutic options, including daily medication, surgery or radioactive iodine, have potential for excellent results, but also have significant disadvantages. (vin.com)
  • OBJECTIVE: Hyperintensity signal in T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been related to better therapeutic response during pasireotide treatment in acromegaly. (bvsalud.org)
  • However, different demographic, socioeconomic, and disease-related factors may exist between South American and North American or European populations that may limit the generalization of these findings, as the data are mainly derived from North American or European studies. (scielo.br)
  • Univariate analysis was performed to investigate the potential association between SIBO and demographic, disease-related data, systemic markers of inflammation (C-reactive protein and erythrocyte sedimentation rate). (scielo.br)
  • Demographic and clinical data were collected. (hindawi.com)
  • We examine the prevalence of adherence to established aerobic physical activity guidelines (≥150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week) in addition to related medico-demographic factors among cancer survivors during re-entry. (cdc.gov)
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most commonly diagnosed and treated entrapment neuropathy . (medscape.com)
  • 9 mink skinners had decreases in nerve conduction, 5 fulfilled electrodiagnostic criteria and 4 fulfilled electrodiagnostic and clinical criteria (a positive Katz hand diagram) for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). (sjweh.fi)
  • Chronic leg edema and related lymphedema is a common chronic problem in the elderly refractory to conventional treatments that leads to significant morbidity. (osteopathic.org)
  • Computed tomography (CT) scanning and MRI studies of the brain may be important in ruling out intracranial lesions when the diagnosis of hepatic encephalopathy is in question. (medscape.com)
  • NF is usually diagnosed by examination and identification of clinical signs. (massgeneral.org)
  • Skin and eye examinations are essential for diagnosing NF1, and radiologic examination is essential for diagnosing NF2. (massgeneral.org)
  • Anamnesis and clinical examination are of primary importance in order to determine whether the problem may point to a possible acute septic complication. (openorthopaedicsjournal.com)
  • Cancer diagnosis was based on medical history, clinical examination, endoscopy and imaging findings, bilirubin/CA 19.9 levels and histopathology confirmation. (scirp.org)
  • METHODS: We used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2009-2016 to examine mean and selected percentiles of serum sodium and potassium by sex and age group among 25520 US participants aged 12years or older. (cdc.gov)
  • Pancreatic cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer related mortality all over the world. (scirp.org)
  • METHODS: Children underwent bilateral cataract surgery with or without intraocular lens (IOL) placement at age 7 to 24 months with 5 years of postsurgical follow-up. (duke.edu)
  • The clinical diagnosis of SIBO is difficult to establish, as its most common symptoms are observed in several disorders, delaying its detection and early treatment 2 2. (scielo.br)
  • To minimize future relapses, more definitive primary treatment such as RAI or surgery is preferred over ATD alone. (hindawi.com)
  • More definitive treatment modalities such as 131 I (radioactive iodine or RAI) and surgery (in the form of total thyroidectomy) are usually reserved for relapsed thyrotoxicosis after a trial of ATD [ 10 - 12 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Your treatment team is a multidisciplinary group of brain and central nervous system cancer experts. (massgeneral.org)
  • For treatment and control to be more cost effective, multidisciplinary groups made up of professionals from different specialities who can work together to eradicate these kinds of infections need to be assembled. (openorthopaedicsjournal.com)
  • Is treatment any different because of a mito diagnosis? (umdf.org)
  • The Zero HIV SIB brought together Lambeth Council, The National Lottery Community Fund, ViiV Healthcare, Comic Relief, and Big Issue together with our client the Elton John AIDS Foundation ( EJAF ) to deliver the first Social Impact Bond ( SIB ) focussed on HIV diagnosis and treatment. (freshfields.com)
  • The SIB was designed to reach individuals with undiagnosed HIV, or previously diagnosed HIV but whose treatment had lapsed, and bring them into treatment. (freshfields.com)
  • However, with the advent of MRI technology, an alarming number of women for whom breast-conserving therapy would have been considered appropriate treatment have been told they should have more aggressive, and cosmetically disfiguring, surgery (often mastectomy). (ascopost.com)
  • Universal access to malaria prevention, diagnosis and treatment is the first of the strategy's three pillars. (who.int)
  • Glioblastoma, previously known as glioblastoma multiforme, is the most aggressive among infiltrative gliomas, a group of primary tumors arising from the central nervous system (CNS). (cancernetwork.com)
  • The improved cost-effectiveness must begin with prophylaxis control, early diagnosis and establishment of clear protocols for the various situations or for presenting symptoms under which prosthetic knee infections might appear. (openorthopaedicsjournal.com)
  • When analyzed with children aged 1 to 7 months at bilateral surgery, the incidence of AEs and glaucoma or GS correlated strongly with age at surgery (P = 0.011/0.004) and glaucoma correlated with microcornea (P = 0.040) but not with IOL insertion (P = 0.15). (duke.edu)
  • The purpose of this case report is to present a case of bilateral, combined hamartoma of the retina and retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) leading to a suspected diagnosis of neurofibromatosis type 2. (reviewofoptometry.com)
  • His academic research interest has focused on clinical applications of osteopathic manipulations for common health problems in the elderly. (osteopathic.org)
  • The present study compared the long-term efficacy of antithyroid drugs (ATD), radioactive iodine (RAI), and surgery in GD/TPP. (hindawi.com)
  • To date, 5 years after surgery, the patient remains without evidence of tumor recurrence. (mdpi.com)
  • In Sweden, there has been a steady prostate-specific antigen (PSA) velocity for the diagnosis of pros- decrease in age-standardized breast cancer mortality in women up tate cancer (15). (lu.se)
  • Regardless of the source of the infection, an infection of the spine should be quickly diagnosed in order to prevent structural instability or neurologic compromise. (wheelessonline.com)
  • RESULTS: In all, 24 males with a median age of 77 years were diagnosed with USF. (lu.se)
  • Spirometry, which means "the measuring of breath," is a routinely used clinical pulmonary function test. (cdc.gov)
  • Results from Spirometry testing are one key element (among others) needed to diagnose respiratory disorders such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). (cdc.gov)
  • Karen Campbell, a licensed clinical social worker with years of experience in oncology and vision loss, led the group in their discussion. (eyecancer.com)
  • The researchers found people who had no osteoarthritis for two years and were afterward diagnosed with asthma or eczema, then followed them. (stanford.edu)
  • Dr. Finger's associate, Dr. Olszewski, was also in attendance and said, "Mental health is such an important part of overall well-being and quality of life, especially after a life changing diagnosis, such as ocular melanoma. (eyecancer.com)
  • He denied any past ocular history of surgery or trauma. (reviewofoptometry.com)
  • Glaucoma suspect (GS) was diagnosed in 2.5%, but no child developed glaucoma. (duke.edu)
  • In previous Winn-funded studies, the investigators examined several suspect genes for mutations in several groups of related cats. (vin.com)
  • Conclusion: Biliary bypass surgery for unresectable pancreatic cancer may improve patient survival, although prolongs hospital stay. (scirp.org)
  • Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a group of disorders in which skin blisters form after a minor injury. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The third class of new therapies is directed towards a group of proteins that cause inflammation called cytokines. (gi.org)
  • Medications that reduce inflammation in IBD have also been suggested to be preventive in the development of colitis-related colorectal cancer, which is good news. (gi.org)
  • CDARS is an electronic system that prospectively captures the diagnoses of all emergency admissions at our institution from the year 2000 till now. (hindawi.com)
  • Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the commonest cancers with 1.2 million new cases diagnosed each year in the world. (wjgnet.com)
  • BMI was calculated as weight also potentially modifiable diet-related to 175 controls by age (5-year intervals). (who.int)
  • Data for this study were retrieved from the established Clinical Data Analysis and Reporting System or CDARS at our institution. (hindawi.com)
  • Introduction of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for evaluation of women with already diagnosed breast cancer is a case study of this conundrum. (ascopost.com)
  • Study design and population diagnosed worldwide ( 1 , 2 ). (who.int)
  • 7 months of age despite primary IOL implantation in most children in the group aged 7 to 24 months. (duke.edu)
  • The majority of glioblastomas are IDH wild-type and correspond to the longstanding clinical description of primary glioblastomas, which arise rapidly from non-neoplastic brain cells and progress quickly. (cancernetwork.com)
  • In the past, both primary and secondary glioblastomas were considered to be the same clinical entity. (cancernetwork.com)
  • He has authored 20 original peer-reviewed papers relating to the use of osteopathic manipulation for pneumonia, chronic obstructive lung disease, influenza vaccine, improving immune function, applications of osteopathic philosophy, falls prevention, leg length discrepancies and, most recently, leg edema. (osteopathic.org)
  • Descriptive analyses of quantitative survey data were conducted, followed by inductive thematic content analyses of qualitative survey responses relating to cancer care disruption and perceptions of telehealth. (plos.org)
  • Most of the studies cited above offer no useful clinical information or guidelines with regard to the various diseases that may occur in association with neutering in a specific breed. (frontiersin.org)
  • The present case suggests that these differences in epitopes may be related to various pathogenic mechanisms including glucose intolerance. (nel.edu)
  • The patient may be undertreated due to failure to diagnose a condition that would have otherwise been treated. (ascopost.com)
  • Results: Serum bilirubin and CA19.9 levels were comparable in age and gender matched patient groups. (scirp.org)
  • Decision to perform endoscopic stenting or surgery was taken based on our interdisciplinary discussion on the best options for patient health status considering cancer staging. (scirp.org)
  • Multiple logistic regression models based on TAC of individual food groups showed that consumption of fruits and vegetables with higher TAC (molTE/100 g) was associated with a significantly decreased risk of breast cancer. (who.int)
  • RESULTS: The distributions of serum sodium and potassium concentrations were within normal reference intervals overall and across Dietary Reference Intake life-stage groups, with a few exceptions. (cdc.gov)
  • Hepatorenal syndrome is diagnosed when a creatinine clearance rate of less than 40 mL/min is present or when a serum creatinine level of greater than 1.5 mg/dL, a urine volume of less than 500 mL/day, and a urine sodium level of less than 10 mEq/L are present. (medscape.com)
  • The researchers then matched each diagnosed person to someone in the control group with similar demographics, outpatient visit frequency, presence of other diseases and several additional factors, to see who developed osteoarthritis. (stanford.edu)
  • of full-term pregnancies, menopause ally more than 1 million new cases are status and other lifestyle-related factors. (who.int)
  • The use of an IOL increases the risk of VAO irrespective of age at surgery. (duke.edu)
  • Because if you have trouble swallowing, you're a greater risk for aspiration and aspiration pneumonia so that needs to be considered in surgery. (umdf.org)
  • Starting in 2008, our research team conducted structured clinical interviews on Marine bases and collected data 4 times: at predeployment and at 1 week, 3 months, and 6 months postdeployment. (cdc.gov)
  • Has data shown certain types of mito-diseases are more prone to developing age-related diseases, and if so, which types and why vs other types of mito-diseases? (umdf.org)
  • Scientists previously thought that osteoarthritis developed from the wear and tear of cartilage. (stanford.edu)
  • Techniques for coping with these experiences and stressors were discussed and Karen lead the group in a guided imagery relaxation exercise that members found helpful. (eyecancer.com)
  • The condition can require expensive joint replacement surgeries, lead to disabilities and significantly affect quality of life. (stanford.edu)