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Pathophysiology of scleroderma: an update by Jan

By U.-F. Haustein and U. AndereggABSTRACT Objectives To review the pathophysiological background of systemic sclerosis in relation to the main, components involved: microvascular system, immunological system and fibroblasts of the connective tissue. Background Although many particular aspects of the pathophysiology of systemic sclerosis have been i ... Read on »

Diagnosing and Pathophysiology of Acid Reflux by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

A detailed history taking is vital to the diagnosis.DiagnosisUseful investigations may include barium swallow X-rays, esophageal manometry, esophageal pH monitoring and Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). In general, an EGD is done when the patient does not respond well to treatment, has had symptoms or required medications for a prolonged time (gene ... Read on »

Post-Acute Withdrawal Symptoms by Bill H. Licensed Clinical Social Worker

I haven't written much about addiction issues, which is surprising since I've worked long and often with people who struggle breaking free of addictive behaviors. I had a conversation with a client today about Post-Acute Withdrawal Symptoms (PAWS), so I thought it would be a good thing to write about. The immediate symptoms that occur when breaki ... Read on »

pathophysiology and management of gastrointestinal dysmotility in systemic sclerosis (scleroderma). by Jan

1 Comment By SALLAM, H. and ColleagueAbstract:SUMMARY: Gastrointestinal dysmotility in systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) is prevalent in 90% of patients, increasing morbidity and in some cases mortality. The resultant gastrointestinal complications are usually extensive, involving many regions of the gut from the oesophagus to the anus. Collagen replacement o ... Read on »

Acute Kidney Injury Predisposes ... by Dr. Rubens D. Medical Doctor

Acute Kidney Injury Predisposes Elderly to Organ FailureBy Crystal PhendMINNEAPOLIS, 23 nov 2008 -- Older adults who suffer an acute injury to the kidneys -- from trauma, surgery, or illness -- are at dramatically increased risk of later end stage renal disease (ESRD). Patients who've suffered an injury and had no prior chronic kidney problems wer ... Read on »

Acute Kidney Injury Predisposes ... by Dr. Rubens D. Medical Doctor

Acute Kidney Injury Predisposes Elderly to Organ Failure By Crystal Phend MINNEAPOLIS, 01 dez 2008-- Older adults who suffer an acute injury to the kidneys -- from trauma, surgery, or illness -- are at dramatically increased risk of later end stage renal disease (ESRD). Patients who've suffered an injury and had no prior chronic kidney problems we ... Read on »

Faster Diagnosis Benefits Acute ... by Dr. Rubens D. Medical Doctor

Faster Diagnosis Benefits Acute Chest Pain PatientsAccelerated diagnostic protocol linked to psychological benefits and improved quality of lifeDel.icio.usDiggRedditFacebook15 mar 2009-- In low-risk patients who present to hospitals with acute chest pain, an accelerated diagnostic protocol may be associated with less impairment of quality of life ... Read on »

Acute Kidney Injury - on the agenda by Dr. Donal O'Donoghue Patient Expert

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) has until now been the poor relation of kidney care. The National Service Framework identified AKI, previously known as Acute Renal Failure (ARF) as a national priority and states: “ People at risk of, or suffering from Acute Renal Failure are identified promptly, with hospital services delivering high quality, cli ... Read on »

A section, a cell and an acute ward. by La-reve On Thursday 19th March 2009 I climbed to the top of a multi-storey car park and decided to jump off to prove my invincibility. However police were called and I was pulled back placed on a section 136 locked in a cell at Bridewell Nottingham for 6 hours until a Mental Health Act Assesment could be made. Result- they wanted to put me on a section, I ... Read on »

Acupuncture and Cupping for an Acute Injury by Joseph Alban Licensed Acupuncturist

These last six weeks have been monsoon season here in New York City. Everything was soaked, soggy, and slippery.And that makes for poor bike riding conditions. A few weeks ago, I was riding home from my Tai Ji class in central park. I wa s trying to be cautious, but when I hit a muddy spot on a turn my bike slipped out form under me.Splat, I fe ... Read on »