Case Study 15 Scenario J.F. is a 50-year-old married homemaker with a genetic autoimmune defi ciency; she has suffered from recurrent bacterial endocarditis. The most recent episodes were a Staphylococcus aureus infection of the mitral valve 16 months ago and a Streptococcus mutans infection of the aortic valve 1 month ago. During this latter hospitalization‚ an ECG showed moderate aortic stenosis‚ moderate aortic insuffi - ciency‚ chronic valvular vegetations‚ and moderate left atrial enlargement
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Aug 17 2011 Introduction to Epidemiology Epidemiology is considered the basic science of public health‚ and with good reason. Epidemiology is: • • • A quantitative basic science built on a working knowledge of probability‚ statistics‚ and sound research methodology A method of causal reasoning based on developing and testing hypotheses pertaining to occurrence and prevention of morbidity and mortality A tool for public health action to promote and protect the public’s health based on science
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Arthritis (osteoarthritis) pain and knee function when used in combination with trypsin and rutin (Phlogenzym). This combination seems to be about as effective as some prescription painkillers. Possibly ineffective for... * Preventing muscle soreness (myalgia) after exercise. Taking bromelain orally‚ immediately following intense exercise‚ does not seem to delay onset of muscle soreness and has no effect on
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Potassium is one of the body’s major ions. Nearly 98% of the body’s potassium is intracellular. The ratio of intracellular to extracellular potassium is important in determining the cellular membrane potential. Small changes in the extracellular potassium level can have profound effects on the function of the cardiovascular and neuromuscular systems. The kidney determines potassium homeostasis‚ and excess potassium is excreted in the urine. The reference range for serum potassium level is 3
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Defn:Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever(DHF) are acute febrile diseases transmitted by mosquitoes‚ which occur in the tropics‚ can be life-threatening‚ and are caused by four closely related virus serotypes of the genus Flavivirus‚ family Flaviviridae.It was identified and named in 1779. It is also known as breakbone fever‚ since it can be extremely painful. Causative Agent: . Dengue is transmitted to humans by the Aedes (Stegomyia) aegypti or more rarely the Aedes albopictus mosquito. The mosquitoes that
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MDD Intro Major depressive disorder (MDD)‚ all the more usually known as depression‚ is a mental issue classified by a steady and industrious low temperament that is supplemented by low self-regard and by lost interest or joy in regularly activities. As with majorly depressed individuals in general‚ the borderline patient is likely to exhibit familiar symptoms of major depression‚ such as fluctuation of weight‚ irregular sleep patterns‚ sadness‚ loneliness‚ lack of energy‚ anxiety‚ feelings of guilt
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Medical Marijuana Controversy Medical Marijuana Controversy Jacqueline L. Wilson Daymar Institute Abstract The use of marijuana has become a very well talked about topic‚ more so this year. Legalization of marijuana has been very much talked about in your upcoming 2012 Presidential elections. This topic has and is being heard around the world. People in my generation are more like to smoke marijuana then they are to smoke a cigarette. Legalizing marijuana is not an easy topic to discuss
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2017 from https://www.openanesthesia.org/hypercapnia-causes/ Srivastava‚ V. K.‚ Agrawal‚ S.‚ Nimbhorkar‚ V. K.‚ Mishra‚ A.‚ Sharma‚ S. & Panda‚ P. K. (2016). Prophylactic use of pregabalin for prevention of succinylcholine-induced fasciculation and myalgia: a randomized‚ double-blinded‚ placebo-controlled study. Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology‚ 66(2)‚ 165-170. Retrieved Mar 27‚ 2017‚ from http://www.scielo.br/pdf/rba/v66n2/1806-907X-rba-66-02-00165.pdf. Veselis‚ R. A. (2012). The problem with amnesia
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due to metformin accumulation. The risk increases with conditions like renal impairment‚ sepsis‚ dehydration‚ excess alcohol intake‚ hepatic impairment‚ and acute congestive heart failure. The onset is often subtle‚ with symptoms such as malaise‚ myalgias‚ respiratory distress‚ increasing somnolence‚ and nonspecific abdominal distress. Laboratory abnormalities include low pH‚ increased anion gap‚ and elevated blood lactate. (as cited by Rxlist.com).
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Levetiracetam Levetiracetam is probably a major breakthrough in the treatment of epilepsies. It is a highly effective‚ broad-spectrum‚ one of second generation AED with a unique mechanism of action. Chemical structure: Levetiracetam is a single enantiomer‚ (S)-α-ethyl-2-oxo-pyrrolidine acetamide. Its molecular formula is C8H14N2O2 and its molecular weight is 170.21. It is chemically unrelated to any of the other antiepileptic drugs. It is a white to off-white powder with a faint odor and bitter
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